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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.

S
SuperPras
From
Denmark
We loved everything about our stay. The room was so nice and clean. The breakfast was delicious and we could choose exactly what we wanted to eat the day before. The staff was kind and helpful. It's an old house with a gentle renovation so the spirit of the history was preserved in a beautiful way. All in all we had a wonderful time at Thambu Illam.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
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US$74.34
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Lythia
From
Netherlands
I loved my stay at the Thinnai (and Jaffna overall, it’s a shame that people skip this place). There was a small miscommunication about take away breakfast, but they sincerely apologised and made up for it with a surprise from the kitchen. Breakfast is also very nice and I definitely recommend the Odiyal Kool which tasted amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
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US$82.80
1 night, 2 adults
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Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan

Hotel in Jaffna

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

S
Sofia
From
United Kingdom
It was absolute bliss. We were three couples travelling together and we had the entire house to ourselves. The bedrooms were super clean and the beds were very comfortable. The staff (especially Janakan) were incredibly attentive, lovely and made everything work beautifully. There really was nothing we lacked. The breakfast prepared by Mihla was delicious and so personal. If you are looking for an intimate and local experience then I couldn’t recommend this enough. If you prefer big hotels with a resteraunt/breakfast buffet then I think the other Jetwing in Jaffna is probably more for you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
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US$150.16
1 night, 2 adults
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NorthGate Jaffna

Hotel in Jaffna

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.

E
Eoin
From
Ireland
Clean, comfortable and very warm and helpful staff. Great location too
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 621 reviews
Price from
US$86.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Jetwing Jaffna

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, 600 metres from Jaffna Public Library, Jetwing Jaffna provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

J
Janani
From
Switzerland
Great service, super friendly staff Good location, close to the town Amazing food !!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
Price from
US$90.60
1 night, 2 adults
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Jaffna City Palace Hotel

Hotel in Jaffna

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.

W
Wijeyasangary
From
India
Mrs. Robina and her staff were very attentive, helpful and very friendly. The hotel is neat and well kept, food was good as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults
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Humming Birds Suites

Hotel in Jaffna

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.

N
Nichola
From
United Kingdom
We stayed is a large, cool and beautifully clean room. Bed comfortable and sheets soft. Great to come back to a big cool shower after the hot walks aground Jaffna. Easy to find and well located. Neighbour has a Tuk Tuk so lifts can be arranged or PickMe works well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults
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Jaffna Inn

Hotel in Jaffna

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.

J
Jorgina
From
France
Beautiful hotel, very close to all tourisme places. Very clean. The staff is always available 24/7 and smiling. Good communication. Very good expérience. Lift is in construction , so it will a good plus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
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US$43.29
1 night, 2 adults
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Subhas Tourist Hotel

Hotel in Jaffna

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.

D
Dhruv Shetty
From
India
The hospitality- the owners and staff ensured every request was taken care of, very friendly people and one of the best locations to stay in Jaffna as everything within the town is walking distance Thank you Aruna ma'am and Sabi sir (I hope I dint mess up the name) for the wonderful stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
US$39
1 night, 2 adults
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Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

n
nallathamby
From
United Kingdom
Staff's are very friendly, very helpful,,well looked after me and my friends,,,breakfast very tasty,,,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
Price from
US$36.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
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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 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 621 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Jaffna

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews

Located in Jaffna, 600 metres from Jaffna Public Library, Jetwing Jaffna provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$152.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews

Located in Jaffna, 1 km from Jaffna Public Library, Yaarl Hostels provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$16.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews

Located in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

From US$23.40 per night
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 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews

Set in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Jaffna Public Library, Yal's Town Inn offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$25.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, UK Inn Guest House is set in Jaffna, 1.3 km from Jaffna Public Library and 2 km from Jaffna Fort.

From US$31.54 per night

Situated just less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Regus Jaffna offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

From US$51.62 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

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 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews

Set within 1.4 km of Jaffna Public Library and 1.8 km of Jaffna Railway Station in Jaffna, Golden Star Guest House features accommodation with seating area.

From US$21.35 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

Green Grass Hotel & Restaurant is located in Jaffna, a 15-minute drive from Jaffna City. It offers an outdoor pool with a pool-side bar.

From US$23.38 per night
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Situated in Jaffna, 1.2 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Peninsula hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$27.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 481 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, 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

Budget hotels in Jaffna and nearby

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

Situated in Jaffna, 1.4 km from Jaffna Public Library and 1.9 km from Jaffna Fort, Abbi Holiday - Jaffna Lodge offers air conditioning.

From US$69.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Located in Jaffna, 600 metres from Jaffna Railway Station, Pearl Island Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. 1 km from Jaffna Public Library and...

From US$39.60 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

Situated in Jaffna, 2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 2.4 km from Jaffna Public Library, Kumar inn offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

From US$80.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Situated in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, SP Tourist Hotel Jaffna features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$37.74 per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Pooranam Vacation Home is situated in Jaffna. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

From US$114.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Featuring garden views, Meraathanam provides accommodation with a terrace, around 400 metres from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

From US$46.80 per night

FAQs about hotels in Jaffna

What guests said about Jaffna:

6.0

A slightly different experience to rest of the island but a...

A slightly different experience to rest of the island but a positive one. However it was more dirty than other large towns and cities, rubbish is everywhere! The Dutch fort is the best experience, a place worth visiting. Driving down to the islands is a nice experience and much calmer atmosphere from main Jaffna city. The views of the ocean is great but the coastline is filled with plastic bottles, general refuse and redundant fishing gear. I would not want to wonder around barefoot but this applies to most of the srilankan cost line that I have visited... sadly..
Guest review by
Athula
United Kingdom
10

We enjoyed visiting the Nallur temple, fish market and...

We enjoyed visiting the Nallur temple, fish market and fishing village and especially the excursions around the Jaffna peninsula and the nearby islands. August is a great month to be in Jaffna, as there are temple festivals all around, with music and rituals. For a nice cold beer and some snacks, the Machang bar / restaurant - near the modern North Gate Hotel - is highly recommended. For a mid-morning snack, the old-fashioned Malayan café near the busy market is a great place where time seems to have stood still. Food is served on fresh banana leaves - which are thrown away in the 'banana leaf throwing station'. For a decent evening meal, head to the Valampuri restaurant - in the hotel of the same name. You'll be surrounded by lots of Sri Lankan family groups.
Guest review by
MARIA GUILLAUMINE
Spain
10

"Jaffna is a truly impressive city—very clean, peaceful, and...

"Jaffna is a truly impressive city—very clean, peaceful, and notably low on traffic. We had a wonderful stay at the North Gate Hotel, situated right next to the railway station. What surprised and delighted us most was the spotless condition of the Jaffna Railway Station. In our experience, railway areas are typically the dirtiest, but the excellent maintenance here created a lovely and quiet environment right outside our hotel. Our sincere thanks to the Railway Master for setting such a high standard! We absolutely loved our visit and look forward to returning."
Guest review by
Suabey
Sri Lanka
10

Jaffna is still an unspoiled and hidden gem of a city.

Jaffna is still an unspoiled and hidden gem of a city. People are super friendly and the city is bustling and easy to navigate. There is a beech just outside the city center which is quiet and beautiful. It was very hot when we visited in july but we did not mind this at all.
Guest review by
Sean
United Kingdom
10

Jaffna is lovely city and it’s a shame we didn’t stay longer...

Jaffna is lovely city and it’s a shame we didn’t stay longer. It has changed a lot since our last visit 7 years ago with a lot more development but a shame so many franchises have opened up. It has a nice mix of tourist attractions and yet maintains its charm as a local area. The Rio ice cream is the best! I wish we had more time to enjoy local cuisine.
Guest review by
Pratiksha
United Kingdom
8.0

Place must visit, people are nice, lot of tourist places to...

Place must visit, people are nice, lot of tourist places to see, the public library, the fort, the beach, lot of temples here. Places from. Jaffna port to Jaffna city route is very impressive one. Enjoy
Guest review by
SELVARAJ
India

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The Thinnai Hotel - Jaffna

Jaffna
From US$205.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
A very nice hotel in the heart of Jaffna, yet in a quiet location. The rooms are nice and spacious and consist of a living area and a bedroom. The restaurant is highly recommended. It serves very authentic and delicious regional cuisine. The staff is very accommodating, and Dinesh, in particular, gave us a lot of additional information. The hotel is good value for money, and we ate in the restaurant every evening and tried many dishes on the menu. The pool and gym are cleaned daily, and everything is very tidy.
Guest review by
Karsten
Germany

Flamingo Villa

Jaffna
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Property is very nice. Peaceful place. Comfortable room & bed. Beautiful room like a luxurious. Helpful staff👌 very near to Jaffna Town. I was stay 3 Hotels in Jaffna but Flamingo is good for the stay. Amazing hospitality.Never before I don't see that hospitality another property.I was enjoyed staying in Flamingo. Thank Flamingo. 😎
Guest review by
Raj
India

Ratnam Hotel Jaffna

Jaffna
From US$25.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Hotel room and bathroom were really clean and a great size too. Clean towels and water bottles were provided in the room. Cute garden with fairy lights in the night creates a really nice atmosphere! Host was attentive, friendly and accommodating. Will definitely stay here again when coming back to Jaffna.
Guest review by
Chesney
Sri Lanka

Jaffna Heritage Hotel

Jaffna
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
The location of Jaffna Heritage hotel is very good, 8mn by tuk-tuk to the train station/city center and only 2mn walking distance from the Nallur Temple. The breakfast buffet is nice and the staff pleasant. The place is extremely quiet from 22:00 hrs to 5:30 hrs.
Guest review by
Josie
Sri Lanka

Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant

Jaffna
From US$23.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
Excellent service 👏 Tasty food 😋 Cheaper than other hotels 🏨 Walking distance to Jaffna Town.
Guest review by
Varatheeswaran
Sri Lanka

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