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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.

A
Amy
From
China
Excellent place to stay in Jaffna. Room was very clean and comfortable. Tony is an excellent host, very helpful. Breakfasts were delicious too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
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US$13.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Munril Guest

Jaffna

Set 3.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Munril Guest offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a hot tub. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

K
Katja
From
Germany
Absolutely lovely stay at Munril Guest! The rooms are spacious, spotlessly clean, and equipped with both air conditioning and a fan. The villa itself is beautiful, with a peaceful and green setting just a few minutes by tuk-tuk from the city center, a perfect balance of quiet and convenience. The facilities are excellent, but what really stands out is the incredible friendliness and helpfulness of the hosts. They even offered free rides to local sights, which was a wonderful bonus. Breakfast was also delicious and well-prepared. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Jaffna!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$30
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.

R
Robert
From
Australia
One of the cleanest and most comfortable places we stayed during our travels around Sri Lanka. The hosts were exceptionally friendly and polite, making us feel right at home. The room was spacious with comfortable bed. Sri Lankan breakfast was absolutely delicious. We also appreciated having access to the kitchen fridge and the reliable Wi-Fi. Jaffna turned out to be an unexpected highlight of our trip — such a hidden gem! Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults
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Malabar home stay

Jaffna

Offering a garden and garden view, Malabar home stay is situated in Jaffna, 3.2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 3.5 km from Jaffna Railway Station.

R
Rajeev
From
United Kingdom
Authentic local guesthouse with traditional architecture The hosts were fabulous Home cooked food was amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Price from
US$23
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.

X
Xenia
From
Germany
very clean, friendly hosts, great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
Price from
US$13.68
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

d
del giudice
From
Italy
Spacious and comfortable rooms, very nice common areas. Haran is the best host we have ever had, not only in Sri Lanka. Thanks to his advice our visit to Jaffna was perfect. He also helped us find the best solution for our return to Colombo by personally accompanying us to catch the night bus. The dinner at Nallur was the best in Sri Lanka.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
Price from
US$38
1 night, 2 adults
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D'Villa Guest House

Jaffna

D'Villa Guest House, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Jaffna, 2 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2.3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 3 km from Jaffna Public Library.

G
Gudrun
From
Austria
wonderful place to stay. the outside patio is great to chill and read a book or meet some fellow travelers. we liked the environmental responsibility of the host: he supplied water for his guests so they don’t have to buy so many plastic bottles. every guest house should offer this. Wi-Fi worked very well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Price from
US$15
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
Morten
From
Denmark
Suganthi, the manager, and Anthony, the waiter, and the rest of the staff are all very friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to secure us a room with balcony when we arrived and had booked another room without balcony. We were given information on sightseeing in and around Jaffna upon arrival. This was very useful. We visited KKS beach north of Jaffna one day by bus to use the pool at the army resort. This we would not have found out on our own. The pool table on the porch was good fun in the evenings. We highly recommend this resort.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults
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Prasath guest house

Jaffna

Situated within 4 km of Nilavarai Well and 10 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Prasath guest house features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Jaffna.

R
Ratnayake
From
Sri Lanka
very clean room with comfortable beds and a separate kitchen with all facilities and equipment. Location is very silent even it located by the road. Owner is very helpful. Good place for families who visit Jaffna.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$19
1 night, 2 adults
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Villa Thaarhai

Jaffna

Set within 1.7 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 2.7 km of Jaffna Railway Station, Villa Thaarhai offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Jaffna.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$26.36
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    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$21.50 per night

  • Flora Guest Inn

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options

    Boasting city views, Flora Guest Inn features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 3.1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

    From US$57.35 per night

  • Yaarl Holiday

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

    Yaarl Holiday, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, a 19-minute walk from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 1.9 km from Jaffna Public...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 454 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Situated 3.2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 16 km from Nilavarai Well and 22 km from Naguleswaram Temple, MercuryFM 102 house Jaffna - Moris Lane provides accommodation set in Jaffna.

  • 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.

  • Whiterock Villa

    Urelu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located 8 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 8.6 km from Jaffna Public Library and 9.2 km from Jaffna Fort, Whiterock Villa provides accommodation set in Urelu.

  • 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.

Save money on homestays in Jaffna and nearby – budget options available

  • 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

  • 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.

    From US$90.75 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Jaffna and nearby

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

    From US$53.68 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.6
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

    Geesh Residence: Rooms in Jaffna, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Jaffna, 1.8 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2 km from Jaffna Fort, as well as 2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

    From US$12.62 per night

  • J City Villa

    Jaffna
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

    Located within 400 metres of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.2 km of Jaffna Public Library in Jaffna, J City Villa features accommodation with seating area.

    From US$21.78 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 61 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.

    From US$13.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    KCS HOLIDAY INN Pvt Ltd, a property with a terrace, is set in Jaffna, 1.7 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 1.9 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 2.4 km from Jaffna Fort.

    From US$27.53 per night

  • Navam

    Jaffna
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

    Situated in Jaffna, within less than 1 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and a 14-minute walk of Jaffna Railway Station, Navam features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for...

    From US$17.21 per night

  • Jaffna Rockland

    Jaffna
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Situated in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and a 14-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Jaffna Rockland offers a garden and air conditioning.

    From US$22.94 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews

    MercuryFM 101 Yarl Mercury Inn - Jaffna, a property with a garden, is located in Jaffna, 1.1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 1.9 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 2 km from Jaffna Public...

    From US$25 per night

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  • Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

    Homestay in Jaffna
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 454 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

    Homestay in Jaffna
    Avg. price/night: US$44.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
    As ever a great place to stay,great host ,great breakfast. Highly recommended
    Guest review by
    vincent
    Group

  • Nallur Residence

    Homestay in Jaffna
    Avg. price/night: US$44.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
    This is not a hotel but a homestay. Mr Haran, who runs the place looked after is like we were invited guests
    Guest review by
    Arun
    Young couple
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