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Thambu Illam

Hotel in Jaffna

Situated in Jaffna, 1.9 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Thambu Illam features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

A
Ane
From
Norway
Such a beautiful house, the pictures don’t do it justice it’s even nicer in real life. Staff is amazingly friendly and helpful. Helped us organise excursions in the Jaffna area. Breakfast is great and we also had dinner in the hotel a couple of nights which we also really enjoyed. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else if we ever go back to Jaffna
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
Price from
US$74.34
1 night, 2 adults

Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

Jaffna

Located within 1.3 km of Jaffna Railway Station and 2 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn offers accommodation with seating area and a kitchenette.

S
Shakya
From
Sri Lanka
Tony, the host was extremely helpful and kind. Great value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews
Price from
US$13.80
1 night, 2 adults

Allens home stay

Jaffna

Allens home stay, a property with a terrace, is set in Jaffna, 600 metres from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 1.5 km from Jaffna Railway Station, as well as 2.6 km from Jaffna Public Library.

A
Alexandra
From
Belgium
Breakfast was delicious, room cosy and garden beautiful ! Allen is an amazing host, very helpful, gives great tips about visiting Jaffna !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

The Thinnai Hotel - Jaffna

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, 1.1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, The Thinnai Hotel - Jaffna provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

L
Lyudmila
From
Switzerland
We had a most amazing stay at The Thinnai. The property is well maintained with lovely garden, the restaurant has fantastic dinner options, the breakfast buffet is plentiful, the suite is tastefully decorated, the personnel is very welcoming. Strongly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
Price from
US$82.80
1 night, 2 adults

Gatetrees resort

Jaffna

Situated within 1.5 km of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.7 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, Gatetrees resort provides accommodation with seating area.

R
Raj Thana
From
Canada
We had a great experience in this resort. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Food was prepared on the spot. it was delicious!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Jaffna Nest - Ground Floor

Jaffna

Offering a shared lounge and garden view, Jaffna Nest - Ground Floor is located in Jaffna, 2.6 km from Jaffna Railway Station and 3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

R
Rajanayagam
From
United Kingdom
We stayed for 8 days during August 2025. Communication was excellent, always willing to help as we agreed to pay in british pounds was easy for us also help me to use pick me app safe us lot of money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$17.10
1 night, 2 adults

Munril Guest

Jaffna

Set 3.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Munril Guest offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a hot tub. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

s
scove
From
Italy
Very clean and new place, spacious rooms with very comfortable beds, well-functioning air conditioning, and a clean bathroom. The host was very helpful and friendly, extremely professional. When we return to Jaffna, we will definitely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

The Chapters

Jaffna

The Chapters, a property with a garden, is situated in Jaffna, 5.3 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 6 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 6.5 km from Jaffna Fort.

D
David
From
United Kingdom
Nice clean property lovely kitchen and beds were so comfy nice bedlinen and towels
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$78.75
1 night, 2 adults

Borassus Nature Huts by ABC Leisure's group

Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, within 8.8 km of Jaffna Fort and 10 km of Jaffna Public Library, Borassus Nature Huts by ABC Leisure's group provides accommodation with a restaurant and as well as free private...

P
Paul
From
Czech Republic
This is an exceptional place where you can truly escape the hustle and bustle of every day life, where you are lulled to sleep at night the sound of waves. The eco-conscious huts are exceptionally well made and comfortable. Staff are universally friendly and helpful and the food is delicious. Do not miss the cuttlefish curry which is to die for. The very friendly owner went out of his way to help me plan my days in Jaffna. Highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Lone Star Residence

Jaffna

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Lone Star Residence is situated in Jaffna.

T
Thilanka
From
Sri Lanka
The house owner Mr Biren Mahendran is very cooperative when booking the house. And the location is very peaceful, beautiful and secure. Well sufficient for a family or a group. Rooms are well cleaned and furniture are modern. Having a modern kitchen with all the necessary equipment. Really enjoyed the stay. The caretaker Mr Kerthi was very much helpful and he's fluent in Sinhala and English. Worth the money. Located in 550m away from Jaffna-KKS road and 9.5 Km away from Jaffna.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 620 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Jaffna and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Set 1.2 km from Jaffna Fort and 1.1 km from Jaffna Public Library in Jaffna, Matheera holiday home offers accommodation with a kitchen.

Jaffna Inn

Jaffna
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Jaffna Inn is set in Jaffna, within 1.9 km of Jaffna Fort and 15 km of Nilavarai Well. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and room service. The hotel has family rooms.

From US$49.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews

Located in Jaffna, 700 metres from Jaffna Railway Station, Subhas Tourist Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$40.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

Set in Jaffna, 1.6 km from Jaffna Public Library, Humming Birds Suites offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$36.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

Located within 400 metres of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.2 km of Jaffna Public Library in Jaffna, J City Holidays Inn features accommodation with seating area.

From US$20.33 per night

Nizhal Inn

Jaffna
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Nizhal Inn is located in Jaffna, 1.5 km from Jaffna Public Library, 2.1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 2 km from Jaffna Railway Station.

From US$13.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Jaffna Ratnam Holiday Home -AC is situated in Jaffna, 1.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 1.9 km from Jaffna Railway Station, and 2.3 km from Jaffna Public Library.

From US$49.78 per night

Vaishana Residency

Jaffna
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Set in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and a 17-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Vaishana Residency offers air conditioning.

From US$50.46 per night

Stay connected in Jaffna and nearby. Cheap hotels with free WiFi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Located in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Northern Residence provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews

Nallur Holidays Inn in Jaffna provides adults-only accommodation with an open-air bath and a shared lounge. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

From US$15.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews

Set 2.3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Senthil Complex offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a garden. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

From US$29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Set in Jaffna, 2 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Jaffna City Palace Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

From US$52.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Avanthika Holiday INN is situated in Jaffna, 2.3 km from Jaffna Railway Station and 2.7 km from Jaffna Public Library.

From US$46.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Set in Jaffna, 1.9 km from Jaffna Railway Station, WIMAL PALACE offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a shared lounge.

From US$36.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

D'Villa Guest House, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Jaffna, 2 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2.3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 3 km from Jaffna Public Library.

From US$15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews

Sobia Villa is set in Jaffna, 2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 2.1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, and 3.1 km from Jaffna Public Library.

From US$14.91 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Situated in Jaffna, 2.8 km from Jaffna Railway Station, St Anne's Hotel & Restaurant features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$41.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Grandpa's villa Jaffna in Jaffna features a garden and a restaurant. The rooms include a terrace. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

Situated just 2.1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Abbi Holidays - Jaffna Luxurious Villa provides accommodation in Jaffna with access to free bikes, a garden, as well as a shared kitchen.

From US$93.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan is set in Jaffna, 2.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 16 km from Nilavarai Well.

From US$160 per night

NorthGate Jaffna

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 620 reviews

Located in Jaffna, 500 metres from Jaffna Railway Station, NorthGate Jaffna provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.

From US$272.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Offering free WiFi and free private parking, NIMA Holiday INN JAFFNA is situated in Jaffna, within just 1.8 km of Jaffna Public Library.

From US$46.97 per night

The Mango Nest

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, The Mango Nest is situated in Jaffna. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Spacious Full House Rental, a property with a terrace, is located in Jaffna, 1.8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 1.6 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 2.1 km from Jaffna Fort.

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Avg. price/night: US$272.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 620 reviews
Location is good. Room is very clean .my room cleaning boy (nishanth) is doing his jobb very will. Breakfast is very very good. Restaurant employees are caring us when we entered to the restaurant. All straff and employees are very very helpful to us. North gate hotell is super.. Super...Super.....Thanks to North gate hotel.🙏
Guest review by
pirabalini sivananthan
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
Very clean, nice size rooms, secure and nice location. Also nice breakfast and staff friendly! Hot water shower. Quiet and hear local noises of ice cream and bakery vans. Also church bells which was nice and the cows.
Guest review by
Brook
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$15.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
The location is very convenient near Nallur Temple and Rio Ice-Cream Parlour. There are good restaurants nearby. The room was good value for money, had all the basic amenities, and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Guest review by
Rajeswaran
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
Very clean and helpful friendly staff. Ideal location for travelling around Jaffna. The food was fresh and tasty.
Guest review by
Nava
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$25.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
The house is very clean and equipped with all necessary appliances. The rooms are large and there's plenty of space with 2 queen beds each. The bathrooms were again clean and the water pressure was good. The housekeeper was so nice and welcoming. He helped us with all our requests and questions. The location was ideal as well since it was only 5 mins away from Jaffna town by vehicle and there's plenty of good restaurants nearby.
Guest review by
Ashane
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