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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.

J
Juan Cruz
From
Argentina
Loved the place and Tony is a fantastic host that cares about guests having the best of their time while in Jaffna. Location was perfect, 50mts from the bus stop, in a quite area in front of a gorgeous park and a very short walk or bike ride from restaurants and the city centre and fort. Tony and his partner were super helpful with any matter or question I had. They helped me arrange a bicycle to go around town, a tuktuk tour of the northern side of the peninsula, and find good dining spots. Breakfast was good, based on local foods - they even made it take away on my last day as I had an early bus. I had a private bathroom, which was perfectly clean and the shower was great. Although my room was in the ground floor, I never had any issues with noise coming from common areas.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
Price from
US$13.80
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

E
Erin
From
Australia
The host Allen is the real star of this homestay - kind, friendly, interesting and helpful. The house is lovely and breakfasts were delicious and Allen went out of his way to help us plan our exploration of Jaffna. Great value for money, quiet neighbourhood but easy walking distance to temple and easy access to 3 wheelers to get everywhere else. A lovely stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

D
Douglas
From
South Africa
Most friendly helpful host and quiet restfull place!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Sinniah
From
Australia
We felt homely feeling when we stayed there.. Pleasant customer service. They are very helpful serving us /guests always with smiling face. Every members of staff is deserved for our appreciation especially checkin counter staff Miss Iniyarl
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 484 reviews
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US$13.68
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Merlyn
From
Malaysia
It is probably the best place we have stayed in Sr Lanka. The room was well maintained,large ,nice comfortable , and clean. The breakfast was good , and we enjoyed the Jaffna breakfast. Hard working and helpful staff .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

D
David
From
Spain
Perfect location in a quiet residential street between the bus and train stations. Outstandingly helpful and friendly staff. Fiercely efficient a/c, good shower (cold only). Totally recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults
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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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$33
1 night, 2 adults
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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
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Golden Star Guest House

Jaffna

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.

a
a.galbiati
From
Sri Lanka
I appreciate the cleaness, the homely welcoming, the flessibility of the staff and the strategic and quiet at the same time option of the location. Thankyou Dilushani, Rajeeth and Thanushijan !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
US$21.35
1 night, 2 adults
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Senthil Complex

Jaffna

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.

F
Fahd
From
Qatar
Staff are very helpful, room and the wash rooms were super clean, good air conditioning and delicious Srilankan breakfast, we got a large family room, wash room was very big and spotless clean. made my stay very comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
Price from
US$27
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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 484 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

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Kumar inn

Jaffna
Budget options available

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

Flamingo Villa

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

Set just 100 metres from Jaffna Railway Station, Flamingo Villa offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as luggage storage space.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

MercuryFM 109 Guest House - Jaffna Temple road 77 is set in Jaffna, 1.3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 2.2 km from Jaffna Public Library, and 2.6 km from Jaffna Fort.

Old Park Villa

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Set within 1.1 km of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.9 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, Old Park Villa provides accommodation with seating area.

Allens home stay

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews

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.

Sunflowers Canada House

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Sunflowers Canada House, a property with a garden, is located in Jaffna, 3.1 km from Jaffna Public Library, 3.5 km from Jaffna Fort, as well as 3.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

D'Villa Garden House

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

D'Villa Garden House has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Jaffna, 2.8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

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Green star villa

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Green star villa, a property with a garden, is situated in Jaffna, 2.5 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 2.7 km from Jaffna Railway Station, as well as 3.7 km from Jaffna Public Library.

From US$22.81 per night

Situated within 8.5 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 8.8 km of Jaffna Public Library, Holiday Bungalow for rent, Inuvil, Jaffna offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Uduvil.

Ash Cottage

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located in Jaffna, 13 km from Jaffna Public Library and 13 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Ash Cottage offers a garden and air conditioning.

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Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

Guest House in Jaffna
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 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

Nallur Residence

Guest House in Jaffna
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 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

Allens home stay

Guest House in Jaffna
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

Allens home stay

Guest House in Jaffna
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.
Guest review by
Laura
Young couple

Nallur Residence

Guest House in Jaffna
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Quiet Guesthouse in a busy area. The host provided a fantastic breakfast and helpful information. Very spacious accommodation.
Guest review by
Debra
Young couple

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