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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.

M
Mohamed Fazith
From
Sri Lanka
Very nice and relaxed place managed by equally nice and warm people. The manager of Thambu Illam, Mathu ensured that all our requirements met precisely and Sudha ensured that our stay at the property was comfortable. Both gentlemen said call their personal phone numbers anytime if we need any assistance. The team was very friendly with our children and the kids did not want to leave.
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
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
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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.

R
Rameena
From
Switzerland
The villa offers a personal butler and a personal chef for your stay. You can wish for any food you like and they will make everything from scratch for you. There is also a private swimming pool and backyard. The whole accommodation is five star european standard clean! Janakan, Mehkala and Ramesh took great care of us, we felt better than at home. Will definitely come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
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.

M
Murali
From
Malaysia
The location was beside the train station and the centre of town
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 619 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.

A
ASHIKA
From
South Africa
Very accommodating staff. Food was excellent. Rooms. Bathroom showers good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews
Price from
US$99.67
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.

T
TSM Cader Hussain
From
United Arab Emirates
Front desk staff Mrs. Robina is very much support to guests and we felt as a family member. All other staffs also very polite and respected. Generally we enjoyed as a homly atmosphere.
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.

A
Amélie
From
France
Everything ! We spend 3 days like king ! The staff is super friendly, the accommodation is great, the bed are amazing and very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 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
Jay
From
Australia
The hotel was super clean, well maintained and the bed was incredibly comfortable. Staff very friendly also.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Price from
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.

A
ANTONY
From
France
Great hotel with comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Situqted walkable distance from the town. Loved the breakfast which was complimentary. Aruna was very helpful. Wifi connection was good and I was able to get my work done.
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 7.2
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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 7.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 619 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 396 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$94.08 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 263 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$27.48 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$43.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 619 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$233.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 151 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 62 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 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

Budget hotels in Jaffna and nearby

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

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
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$39.23 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$57.72 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Jaffna

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Situated in Jaffna, within 700 metres of Jaffna Public Library and 1.1 km of Jaffna Railway Station, Hotel Lovusiyah features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking...

From US$30.70 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 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$30.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Jaffna with Jaffna Public Library and Jaffna Fort nearby, Nithusha Holiday House Jaffna offers accommodation with free private parking.

From US$12.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Passable - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Geesh Residence: Rooms in Jaffna, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Jaffna, 1.9 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2 km from Jaffna Fort, as well as 2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

From US$11.36 per night
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

Situated less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Aananda Vasam offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden.

From US$18.17 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

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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Jetwing Jaffna

Jaffna
From US$94.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews
A lovely hotel in the centre of the city in a very different and very interesting part of Sri Lanka. Rooms were small, very well designed with an appealing decor. The breakfast was a buffet - very good - and the staff and chef would very kindly make something for you not on offer. We found at dinner, if we asked for something not on the menu again they would make it. The dinning room/breakfast room is just beautiful- velvet chairs, lovely view. Strongly recommend going to Jaffna and this hotel is a great place to stay.
Guest review by
Monica
Australia

Yal's Town Inn

Jaffna
From US$27.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews
Clean & spacious rooms equipped with AC and Fans for a comfortable stay. The staff is very friendly, the breakfast exquisite. Always a mixture of Dal, chicken curry, eggs as well as bread & jam. The hotel is located very close to jaffna market and the main sites like Jaffna Fort, clock tower, public library etc. Are within walking distance. ~7min on foot is a big supermarket called Keells.
Guest review by
David
Germany

Jaffna Inn

Jaffna
From US$39.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Usually, it's really hard to find a good place to stay in Jaffna, Either it's cheap and has some shortcomings or it has to be a 5-star hotel. But Jaffna Inn is in a perfect location. You are in walking distance from everything you need. And it's relatively cheaper. The staff was friendly & helpful, It was clean & comfortable. It had everything I was looking for.
Guest review by
Wije
Sri Lanka

Old Park Villa

Jaffna
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Jaffna is struggling to recover from the Civil war, the economic crisis and Covid, The hotel is trying to catch up, but it is struggling. I would recommend staying here, but do not expect an updated hotel. The staff were kind and helpful. We were happy we travelled to Jaffna, and we hope tourism increases to help support the economy..
Guest review by
Graham
Canada

D'Villa Garden House

Jaffna
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
The stay was great value for money. The hotel rooms are basic but clean and comfortable with air conditioning. Raj is fantastic host and was able to sort out tuktuks and our scooter hire (this being at very short notice). We had a lovely breakfast and enjoyed our stay in Jaffna.
Guest review by
Rosario
United Kingdom

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