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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.

K
Klára
From
Czech Republic
Very beautiful and peacefull place to stay. Big terrase to do yoga or have a cup of coffee. Nice and clean rooms with comfy beds. Very friendly and helpful host. Totally recomend to everybody! Thank you for everything Tony! Hope to come back...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 466 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.

V
Viji
From
United Kingdom
Harran and his team were very excellent and efficient. They are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast had plenty of choices. Authentic Sri Lankan /Western Breakfast with exotic fruits/juice. They also provide good lunch /dinner at reasonable cost, if you would to have home cooked meal. It is located in very convenient place opposite to the famous Nallur temple. It was fascinating hearing the history of the residence.. Very much enjoyed the stay. We are coming here since 2017 as feel like home to home. We will come back again. Thanks Haran for your hospitality
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
US$45
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.

P
Polona
From
Slovenia
Great rooms, service, grea, great food in the restaurant, crab curry. Very authentic, quiet, relaxing place in bustling city. I think it’s the best place to stay in Jaffna.
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.

K
Kedarnathan
From
Canada
I had a really great stay at Nallur Holidays Inn. The location couldn’t be better : a short walk to Nallur Temple and with plenty of good places to eat. Most of jaffna's town attractions are within a short tuk tuk drive (250-300 LKR). What really made the stay special was Shanu, who works at the reception. She was incredibly friendly, always checking if I was comfortable, and even made amazing tea and coffee. I loved how open and friendly she was, and how she shared little bits of local culture and everyday life. It added a very human, personal touch to the whole experience. The family who runs the place is also very warm and always available if you need anything. The atmosphere was lively during my stay, with lots of travellers from different places. There was an easy, relaxed social vibe in the evenings and random moments throughout the day, which made it feel even more welcoming. They also offer laundry service and breakfast, both very convenient when you’re on the move. All in all, a lovely place — I’ll definitely be back the next time I’m in Jaffna.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
Price from
US$13.68
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Andrey
From
Russia
Perfect place. Clean room, air conditioning. Very polite owners. They fed me delicious food and suggested a route. Definitely recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
Price from
US$15
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.

D
Daniel
From
United Kingdom
Simply a fantastic hotel in Jaffna. Location is excellent, near both the train station and sights. The room was beyond my expectations for the price. This is probably the best accommodation I stayed in during my time in Sri Lanka. Great hospitality by the staff too. Thank you for a great stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 77 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.

c
claudia
From
Italy
Absulutely recommended for Jaffna! The Building Is clearly new and It Is well kept, clean rooms, perfect bathrooms and clean beds! The little garden had even a couple of fruit trees like papaya or bananas. Everyone is extremily kind and welcoming. Even though some may speak little to no english, they still try to comunicate with the little world they know and a super kind smile. When we came back the first night from the dinner, we had a little chat with the night keeper, he was extremily nice. He even got us a papaya to eat in the morning. Soo kind! The place is super close to the centre, less than 5 mins by tuk tuk, which you can order yourself on the app Pickme or they will order it for you. If the speaking english guy is not present, he is always reachable by phone for any useful information, even to suggest some really nice restaurants. He would even come back anytime needed. Moreover, by mistake we forgor to pay, and the person responsible was so kind to come to the bus station instead of making us go back. Super nice and extremily helpful. Lastly, to have breakfast on top of the building is really nice. The terrace ha a nice view of the sourranding. Highly reccomend it to anyone visiting Jaffna!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
US$40
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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Avg. price/night: US$55.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Very friendly and helpful host
Guest review by
Melina
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 211 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 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 466 reviews
It has a mix of AC and non AC rooms and is in a quiet location next to a park. You have access to a kitchen and a terrace to sit in the evenings. A really mellow friendly golden retriever pup lives here too. You can have breakfast every morning, you just need to eat Tony know the previous evening making it very convenient. I also really liked the information wall allowing me to plan my trip in the north smoothly as some information is hard to find online or locally as language can be a barrier.
Guest review by
Aashni
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$51.85
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
Nice and quiet, close to the Fort and about 45 mins to the other side for Point Pedro. Clean rooms Very accommodating staff, who helped plan out a drive to see some sites for the afternoon
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Daina
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$22.81
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Extremelly kind host, comfy room
Guest review by
Borut
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$57.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Great location for transportation, services and amenities. Still in a quiet neighborhood. Cleanest new building with a cool breeze from the trees around. More than enough personnel for security, maintenance etc. I rented a small single room, but there are bigger a/c rooms with plenty of common space to accommodate groups.
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Nathan
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$21.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
The guest house is great located, and the whole house is spacious and ventilated... Neighborhood is tranquil, safe and quiet...
Guest review by
Jairo
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$22
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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Most friendly helpful host and quiet restfull place!!
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Douglas
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$15
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
Appointed in a quiet lane off the main Kandy road,the only thing that you are likely to hear is the occasional train and the gaggle of geese that live next door.Its near Old Park where you can easily get a bus into town for 40 rupees It's a very welcoming place and it's host Dilan is a smashing bloke who is a mine of information and he is also very sociable.I ended up staying double the time that I had booked
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Stephen
Family with young children