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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
Sven
From
Germany
Cool host! Hostel vibe in a good location a bit outside the city center.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
US$13.80
1 night, 2 adults

Nallur Residence

Jaffna

Set in Jaffna, 400 metres from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Nallur Residence offers accommodation with an open-air bath, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

R
Rajagopal
From
India
Everything was an exceptional .Mr.Haran is such a nice human being and enjoyed the stay like anything.staffs were so nice and filled with smile while serving food . Asked tea no of times and there was no hesitation and served with the smile . Food was really tasty and it's just outside of Nallur Kandhaswamy temple .could get AC bus to Colombo at the door step . Room was so convenient and spacious and much comfortable to stay .property is just on the roadside with filled with garden which will make you to feel you in your home . Access was so nice and I liked the stay very much .Even supported to get the person to get triwheeler as well. Am am happy with the stay and will certainly stay again .Thanks Haran for your hospitality
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
US$45
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.

S
Susie
From
New Zealand
Thanks to Allen for all his help !!! A great Homestay !!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
US$20
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.

A
Anna
From
Belgium
Location and the garden were amazing. Perfect to relax after a day out
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Dayanithi Guest House

Jaffna

Set just 8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Dayanithi Guest House features accommodation in Jaffna with access to free bikes, a garden, as well as full-day security.

M
Michael
From
United Kingdom
Great location, just off the road making it very peaceful at night. Good air con and fan. Great size room with balcony overlooking the garden and plantation. Good host and Sri Lankan breakfast. They also do laundry, which was a god sent in a city with no laundrettes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults

Nallur Holidays Inn

Jaffna

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.

S
Scarlett
From
United Kingdom
Quiet property with super friendly staff. We arrived early from the night bus and they allowed us to check in early. We had the room with a shared bathroom and it was super clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
Price from
US$13.68
1 night, 2 adults

J City Holidays Inn

Jaffna

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.

K
Kandiah
From
Norway
We stayed here for 6 nights and couldn’t have been happier. The location is perfect, within walking distance of Jaffna town, with plenty of nice restaurants, shopping complexes, and much more nearby. The host, Shero, is incredibly friendly, charming, and helpful throughout the stay. The bed is comfortable, and the room is spacious enough for a very pleasant experience. If you need room service, you only have to ask — the room will be cleaned and fresh towels provided. For guests coming from Europe, you might miss having thicker duvets, but just ask and you’ll be given extra bedding. A lovely place to stay – and truly great value for money. Highly recommended! I already plan to stay here again next year when I visit Jaffna.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

KATHIR Guest House

Jaffna

Situated just 15 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, KATHIR Guest House provides accommodation in Jaffna with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

N
Nuran
From
Sri Lanka
Best value for money. There are walls, gate, CCTV, an attached bathroom, a hot water shower, and A/C. Can park 2 cars. We spent 2 nights here. It's really good there. Security, facilities, and cleanliness are good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$33
1 night, 2 adults

WIMAL PALACE

Jaffna

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.

R
Rakavan
From
United Kingdom
i have visited so many hotels is mostly expensive but this property is very clean and looks very royalty. its fantastic room and location i recommend for all family or couples
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Superior rest

Jaffna

Superior rest, a property with a garden, is located in Jaffna, 2.3 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2.6 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 3 km from Jaffna Fort.

A
Ashane
From
Sri Lanka
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Tony is a great host! He was very helpful, friendly and nice to chat with. He arranged for me a tour of Jaffna peninsula and helped with other travel arrangements. In the guest house there are whiteboards with lots of useful info for travellers such as train and bus schedules. Breakfast (a la carte) had a lot of options to choose from. Overall basic guest house but with great vibe and services.
Guest review by
Giulia
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Haran the host was the most helpful we have met. He arranged everything from tours, places to visit and where the best food places to eat. When asked about where to eat out on our final night, he decided to cook us a meal and it was delicious. Breakfasts were outstanding each morning with fresh fruit and home cooked Sri Lankan Jaffna tucker.
Guest review by
Francis
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
The house is down a quiet cul-de-sac, with a leafy garden and outside patio. Our room was large, with good size comfortable double bed. Air con, plus fan, plus mosquito net over bed. Plenty of sockets and good wifi. A lounge area with T.V. and dining area. Excellent delicious substantial breakfast. Allen was an extremely charming and helpful host, always willing to answer our questions, phone transport etc.
Guest review by
Robin
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Our stay at Allens home stay was very unique! Allen knows everything about Jaffna and its surroundings and will help you in any way to make your trip up north a special one. His garden is beautiful and quiet. The guesthouse is a 20 minute walk from the buisy city centre. We felt completely at home during our stay. Allen is a very warm and welcoming person. Breakfast was fantastic, Allen even made a food package when we had to catch an early train.
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Laura
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Quiet Guesthouse in a busy area. The host provided a fantastic breakfast and helpful information. Very spacious accommodation.
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Debra
Young couple