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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.

L
Leavy
From
Ireland
The property has great charm and character. The staff were exceptional- very helpful, knowledgeable and amazing service and support
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
Price from
US$116.10
1 night, 2 adults

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.

B
Bouquet
From
Belgium
Tony is an amazing guy! He really made our stay perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 463 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.

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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 166 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.

J
Janet
From
Sri Lanka
Allen was an amazing host, very helpful on where to eat, what to do and how to get around - and he made a delicious breakfast served with Italian coffee! The location was perfect for visiting the Nallur temple, in a quiet residential area. The house was tastefully and stylishly decorated as were the rooms, with mosquito nets and everything else you might need. The garden was beautiful with a peaceful area to sit and gaze out. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

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, 233 reviews
Price from
US$124.20
1 night, 2 adults

Jaffna Nest - Ground Floor

Jaffna

Offering a shared lounge and garden view, Jaffna Nest - Ground Floor is located in Jaffna, 2.6 km from Jaffna Railway Station and 3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

I
Iresha Dulanjalee
From
Sri Lanka
Nice place . Highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$17.10
1 night, 2 adults

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.

C
Cumar
From
United Kingdom
Very clean and comfortable place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Lone Star Residence

Jaffna

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Lone Star Residence is situated in Jaffna.

T
Thilanka
From
Sri Lanka
The house owner Mr Biren Mahendran is very cooperative when booking the house. And the location is very peaceful, beautiful and secure. Well sufficient for a family or a group. Rooms are well cleaned and furniture are modern. Having a modern kitchen with all the necessary equipment. Really enjoyed the stay. The caretaker Mr Kerthi was very much helpful and he's fluent in Sinhala and English. Worth the money. Located in 550m away from Jaffna-KKS road and 9.5 Km away from Jaffna.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

The Mango Nest

Jaffna

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, The Mango Nest is situated in Jaffna. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

l
louis
From
United Kingdom
The property is superbly put together. The lay out is really lovely with all the bedrooms ensuite and it is the first time that in our travel in Srilanka that we found a property with a lift, it is very convenient for elderly people. It was really confortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Price from
US$141.75
1 night, 2 adults

Rose Fort Homestay

Jaffna

Rose Fort Homestay is located in Jaffna, 5.3 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 6.1 km from Jaffna Public Library, and 6.6 km from Jaffna Fort.

r
ramy
From
Sweden
The homemade authentic Jaffna food was absolutely amazing! They even went the extra mile to bring in fresh seafood that day-now that's dedication! And nothing beats chilling on the balcony in the late evening.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
US$18.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Enjoy breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

Jetwing Jaffna

Jaffna
Breakfast options
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$105.84 per night

Yal's Town Inn

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 259 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$25.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 113 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

NorthGate Jaffna

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 618 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$272.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 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

J City Holidays Inn

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 53 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$19.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews

Green Grass Hotel & Restaurant is located in Jaffna, a 15-minute drive from Jaffna City. It offers an outdoor pool with a pool-side bar.

From US$23.38 per night

Peninsula hotel

Jaffna
Breakfast options
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

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Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 262 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

Jaffna Inn

Jaffna
Budget options available
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.

Abbi Holiday - Jaffna Lodge

Jaffna
Budget options available

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

Pearl Island Inn

Jaffna
Budget options available
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

NIMA Holiday INN JAFFNA

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Offering free WiFi and free private parking, NIMA Holiday INN JAFFNA is situated in Jaffna, within just 1.8 km of Jaffna Public Library.

From US$46.97 per night

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

Kamala villa

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Situated in Jaffna, 1.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 2.3 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Kamala villa offers air conditioning.

From US$68.82 per night

SP Tourist Hotel Jaffna

Jaffna
Budget options available
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$37.74 per night

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Hotel Lovusiyah

Jaffna
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 31 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

UK Inn Guest House

Jaffna
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 60 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

Regus Jaffna

Jaffna
Central location

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 8.7
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

Nizhal Inn

Jaffna
Central location
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.

Aananda Vasam

Jaffna
Central location

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

Vaishana Residency

Jaffna
Central location
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.

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

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Avg. price/night: US$23.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews
Great location and very friendly staff.
Guest review by
Mashoth
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$23.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews
Location is the center of the Jaffna.
Guest review by
Bavananthan
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$44.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
The location is as central as you would like to be in Jaffna. The facilities are a bit faded but the breakfast spread and the service from the owner Haran and all the other star is on a different level. Myself and my family agree that our stay was 11 out of 10 simply because of how Haran and his Team made us feel. We wish Haran and Team all the very best
Guest review by
Hermannnnnnnn
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
Very nice place to stay with very nice hosts ! The typical breakfast was amazing. The owner was always available to help us and discuss with us.
Guest review by
Camille
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
Location was perfect could walk everywhere felt safe people were very helpful
Guest review by
wendy
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$20.74
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Such a lovely stay with Karthi Akka and her beautiful family. The home itself has been beautifully kept to reflect what open plan living was like once in Jaffna. I loved my outdoor shower and bath tub! Karthi is an amazing cook and this location was perfect for me being close to family. Travelling alone as a woman, I felt very safe and looked after.
Guest review by
Prinita
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$43.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Lovely stay in the centre of Jaffna - very convenient location. Rooms were clean and comfortable and the bathrooms seemed newly renovated. We enjoyed the food too- would recommend to those who want to experience Jaffna’s first hotel.
Guest review by
Anjeli
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$25.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
very nice and clean place in a calm location. it is a bit far from the city center but it’s a good place to be and to rest, no noise and pollution. the room was very clean and had all necessary facilities like tea, coffee, kettle, cups. the staff is very helpful and kind, he helped us with finding a tuktuk and recommended places to see.
Guest review by
Michalina
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Great place to stay in Jaffna. Rooms are spacious and comfortable - beds could do with mosquito nets though. Nice location right next to the train station and a short walk from a few nice restaurants. They also serve dinner here which is a good price and very delicious! Service from the staff is first class, they make sure you’re have an enjoyable stay. This place also has a generator. Highly recommend for your stay in Jaffna. I will be back next time I’m in Jaffna.
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Emma Mai Elin
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Great place to stay in Jaffna. Rooms are spacious and comfortable - beds could do with mosquito nets though. Nice location right next to the train station and a short walk from a few nice restaurants. They also serve dinner here which is a good price and very delicious! Service from the staff is first class, they make sure you’re have an enjoyable stay. This place also has a generator. Highly recommend for your stay in Jaffna. I will be back next time I’m in Jaffna.
Guest review by
Emma Mai Elin
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$35.52
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Best place to stay in Jaffna. Affordable prices. Ravi and his fellow servant treated us very well. Meals were amazing, they prepare anything you want. Very clean place. 100% recommended.
Guest review by
sachintha
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Best location if you travel to Jaffna by train. Just 2 mins walk to Flamingo. Nicely renovated old hhouse at the center of a large land plot provides you homely experience and calm stay. Pradeep and Thilakshan are very helpful buddies who worrying about your comfortability during your stay.
Guest review by
Arawinda
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$272.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 618 reviews
If you are looking for a good place to stay in Jaffna, NorthGate Jaffna is the place for you. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, the rooms are comfortable and clean, and the location is excellent. I highly recommend NorthGate Jaffna to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Jaffna.
Guest review by
Neranjan
Solo traveller