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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.

T
Tonya
From
Australia
Gorgeous boutique hotel. Such a calm, welcoming space. The pool was wonderful to cool down in. Staff were exceptional- friendliest we’ve meet in Sri Lanka. Rooms had high ceilings, polished concrete floors. Breakfast were scrumptious. The staff were 10/10!!!! Recommend this place to all who appreciate good things and great service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 226 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.

S
Sandra
From
Netherlands
Very clean property with friendly staff that will help you with anything you need for a comfortable stay. I will visit again when in Jaffna.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews
Price from
US$13.90
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.

T
TTS_SL
From
Sri Lanka
Superb location, nice staff and hospitality.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Price from
US$124.20
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.

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, 19 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Borassus Nature Huts by ABC Leisure's group

Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, within 8.8 km of Jaffna Fort and 10 km of Jaffna Public Library, Borassus Nature Huts by ABC Leisure's group provides accommodation with a restaurant and as well as free private...

P
Paul
From
Czech Republic
This is an exceptional place where you can truly escape the hustle and bustle of every day life, where you are lulled to sleep at night the sound of waves. The eco-conscious huts are exceptionally well made and comfortable. Staff are universally friendly and helpful and the food is delicious. Do not miss the cuttlefish curry which is to die for. The very friendly owner went out of his way to help me plan my days in Jaffna. Highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
Price from
US$50
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.

N
Nda
From
Sri Lanka
Cleanliness and comfortable facilities
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.

U
Upeksha
From
Australia
I booked a homestay through Booking.com and had the most heartwarming experience staying there with my dad. From the moment we arrived, we felt like part of the family. The host, his wife, and their only son were incredibly kind and welcoming. They even cooked us a lovely meal, which made the stay feel even more special. The place was spotlessly clean, peaceful, and full of warmth. We never felt like guests—we felt like we were at home. Their kindness truly made our trip memorable. I still find myself missing the place and the people. I’m so grateful for this stay and would absolutely return. Thank you to Booking.com for helping us find such a gem.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
Price from
US$18.90
1 night, 2 adults

Nalluran illam - family room

Jaffna

Situated in Jaffna, within 1.5 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 3 km of Jaffna Railway Station, Nalluran illam - family room features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for...

J
Janoušková
From
Czech Republic
Best place I have visited ať Srí Lanka. Very helpfull owner, she aranged everything what I needed( scooter, hena painting, tuk tuk, food…) Comfortable bed, big and clean room, kitchen and teras to the garden. Good location at calm place. I really recomend this guest house!!! I would come back again. 👍😁
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults

Nalluran illam - 2 bed room

Jaffna

Offering a garden and garden view, Nalluran illam - 2 bed room is situated in Jaffna, 3 km from Jaffna Railway Station and 4 km from Jaffna Public Library.

H
Hanson
From
United Kingdom
This property is super clean, it shines .!The proprietor is helpful and he allowed us to leave bags in our room when we we went on a trip to delft island, basically he gave us the rooms free for that extra night as he was quiet at the beginning of the season in Jaffna , he is a kind relaxed gentleman, he is not doing food at the moment but he provided a good kitchen with microwave , kettle and fully stocked with cutlery and crockery in his beautiful home apartment, the apartment had a huge terrace balcony for relaxing. This place is an oasis inJaffna and very peaceful. Great location short distance to centre
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Price from
US$21.42
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 477 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 611 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Set 1.2 km from Jaffna Fort and 1.1 km from Jaffna Public Library in Jaffna, Matheera holiday home offers accommodation with a kitchen.

From US$45.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

Situated just 2.1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Abbi Holidays - Jaffna Luxurious Villa provides accommodation in Jaffna with access to free bikes, a garden, as well as a shared kitchen.

From US$93.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 110 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$50.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 66 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$36.70 per night

NorthGate Jaffna

Jaffna
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 611 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$233.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 42 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 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

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.

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Nallur Holidays Inn

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 477 reviews

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.

From US$15.20 per night

Gatetrees resort

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews

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.

From US$46.67 per night

Nallur Residence

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

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.

From US$44.40 per night

Sobia Villa

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

Sobia Villa is set in Jaffna, 2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 2.1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, and 3.1 km from Jaffna Public Library.

From US$14.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Situated in Jaffna, 2.8 km from Jaffna Railway Station, St Anne's Hotel & Restaurant features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$41.48 per night

Fox Jaffna

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews

Located in Jaffna, 4.4 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Fox Jaffna provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$189.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Grandpa's villa Jaffna in Jaffna features a garden and a restaurant. The rooms include a terrace. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

From US$67.10 per night

Jaffna Inn

Jaffna
Breakfast options
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.

From US$49.65 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 57 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.

From US$50.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Located in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Northern Residence provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews

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.

From US$29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

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.

From US$51.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Avanthika Holiday INN is situated in Jaffna, 2.3 km from Jaffna Railway Station and 2.7 km from Jaffna Public Library.

From US$46.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

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.

From US$28.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

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.

From US$25.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

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.

From US$15 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$233.64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 611 reviews
Location is good. Room is very clean .my room cleaning boy (nishanth) is doing his jobb very will. Breakfast is very very good. Restaurant employees are caring us when we entered to the restaurant. All straff and employees are very very helpful to us. North gate hotell is super.. Super...Super.....Thanks to North gate hotel.🙏
Guest review by
pirabalini sivananthan
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Very clean, nice size rooms, secure and nice location. Also nice breakfast and staff friendly! Hot water shower. Quiet and hear local noises of ice cream and bakery vans. Also church bells which was nice and the cows.
Guest review by
Brook
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$15.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 477 reviews
The location is very convenient near Nallur Temple and Rio Ice-Cream Parlour. There are good restaurants nearby. The room was good value for money, had all the basic amenities, and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Guest review by
Rajeswaran
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Very clean and helpful friendly staff. Ideal location for travelling around Jaffna. The food was fresh and tasty.
Guest review by
Nava
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$25.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
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.
Guest review by
Ashane
People with friends