The 10 best hotels & places to stay in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Jaffna – 175 hotels and places to stay

Thambu Illam

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

Kurt

From

Switzerland

We had a wonderfull time at Thambu Illa. Mathu and Sutha did everything possible to make our 3 night stay a pleasant one. They also organised a private guided tour of Jaffna and the peninsula. It was really worth it. The breakfast was according to our wish srilankan or western. Lunch/dinner is ordered from out and very tasty. They have reliable TukTuk drivers and tipps for Jaffna eateries on hand. We want. to come back!!

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.

Karsten

From

Germany

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.

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.

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

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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.

Athisakthy

From

Germany

All staff were very friendly, helpful, warm, and accommodating—from the reception to the room boy to the restaurant. Our room was very spacious, comfortable, and clean. Our room boy, A. Sajanthan, was the best we've ever had. He anticipated our every need. The food was the highlight for us. We had a traditional Jaffna-style buffet as well as international dishes that we could order à la carte. No matter what we ordered, everything was delicious. Many thanks to the kitchen team. The service staff in the restaurant and bar were also very friendly. The staff always try to please you. No matter how busy and stressful the restaurant was, they always served us with a smile and never lost their composure. Our sincere thanks go to the catering staff: Pavithira, Sasiram, Kayana, Subaram, Elamaram, Kajeepan, and Rusanth. And finally, a special thank you to the managers Gobi and Sam, who were incredibly kind and made sure everything was perfect. We will definitely return to North Gate next year. Thank you again for everything.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 618 reviews

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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.

Thinuwan

From

Sri Lanka

We were on a cycling trip around the country and our priorities / expectations were met by the hotel. 1. Easy access to the hotel from the road 2. Simple and comfortable accommodation 3. Humble and supportive staff 4. Safe and secure parking for our cycles (The hotel was kind to provide us with some water to wash our cycles) 5. Easy check-in & check-out 6. Good food! :-)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews

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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.

Omid

From

Germany

The breakfast was amazing Clean Calm Friendly staff

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.

Amy

From

China

Great place to stay in Jaffna. Friendly staff and comfortable and clean rooms. Slept very well here. Lovely aesthetic.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

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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.

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

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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.

Bhanuka

From

Sri Lanka

The rooms were clean. The staff was nice and very flexible. They tried to accommodate all my requirements. I checked in very early because my bus arrived at Jaffna at 6 am and they allowed me to check in immediately. The restaurant was clean and the food was good. The Wi-Fi speeds were good. The location is 5 mins walk from Jaffna town, but still in a quiet neighbourhood. The hotel has space available for limited number of vehicle parking as well. They have a backup generator on standby, which is a bit loud for me as my room was close to it.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews

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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.

oana adriana

From

Italy

The hotel is near to the bus station and the rooms are renewed. The personnel is very cordial and available when necessary. Nevertheless the open-air restaurant is close to the rooms, and the place is silent. The proximity of the restaurant is an advantage.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews

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US$36.40

1 night, 2 adults

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