we went on may 2013 to petra and we did the 800 steps to the monastery, of course there is the possibility to take a mule-taxi but for me I think is way too much dangerous with all the cliffs. This monument although is incredible is just not worth it if you dont have much time to spend in petra

Worth the climb! We did this the day after climbing up to the High place of Sacrifice. So it felt even harder. But the payoff is fantastic. Take a donkey up if you're a older and if you have any physical limitations. The walk down would be doable for most.

Long way up but worth going, stairs quite a few in number but not steep, takes atleast 1hr to trek up if using donkeys it takes 20mins. Donkeys don't go upto the monastery but about 10mins away from the top. Lot of important view points visible from the top. Climbing to the top of the monastery is not allowed anymore.... More

The views from around the Monastery are breathtaking - as is the Monastery itself. We did not take advantage of any of the many donkey "taxis" as we wanted the achievement of climbing the 800 steps ourselves. And it was well worth it.

Not an easy climb but take your time, admire the views along the way, stop for a lemon & mint drink en route and you will be rewarded! We thought the Monastery even more stunning than the Treasury. Also worth climbing the extra bit for the views over the mountains towards Israel. You need comfy shoes, a sunhat and plenty... More

the effort to hike over there, because of the panoramic viewpoints, the building itself, the fresh juices and :)

Not a quick trip, with the stairs starting deep in the Petra valley, but after the 800 stair climb the view is worth it for the Monastery that appears suddenly in front of your and brilliant views over the valley. Worth the climb. Although the entrance to Petra is expensive, it is good.

Stunning and worth the long climb, which is a treat in itself, this place is about both the journey AND the destination.

It was a decent hike up to the Monastery but (both along the way and once there) the views were impressive. You should also hike up to the bit signposted 'Best view in the world' as it was a great vantage point to look down on the Monastery as well as some of Petra's amazing landscapes.