The 10 best places to stay in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

The best places to stay in Jaffna

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Thambu Illam

Situated in Jaffna, 1.9 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Thambu Illam features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

SuperPras

From

Denmark

We loved everything about our stay. The room was so nice and clean. The breakfast was delicious and we could choose exactly what we wanted to eat the day before. The staff was kind and helpful. It's an old house with a gentle renovation so the spirit of the history was preserved in a beautiful way. All in all we had a wonderful time at Thambu Illam.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews

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US$74.34

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

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✨Alexia✨

From

Italy

I loved it here! Really nice place, nice and clean rooms. Tony, the owner, really does anything to make people feel like they're at home. If you're in Jaffna this is the place to stay, near the center but in a quiet road, many restaurants and cafes nearby. I highly recommend this place!!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews

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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.

miro

From

Switzerland

it is a super nice, calm, spaceious and clean home with a tremendous jost. allen really helped us with everything, planing, renting, restaurants and gave us an insight in hindu history. additional to that he made us a wonderful breakfast every morning and was there for every quastion and need. i can highly recomand to stay here for as short or longer time!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

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US$20

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Lythia

From

Netherlands

I loved my stay at the Thinnai (and Jaffna overall, it’s a shame that people skip this place). There was a small miscommunication about take away breakfast, but they sincerely apologised and made up for it with a surprise from the kitchen. Breakfast is also very nice and I definitely recommend the Odiyal Kool which tasted amazing!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews

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US$124.20

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.

Jan

From

Netherlands

One of the very best stays we had in Sri Lanka over the last few weeks. Perfect accommodation, perfect location (oasis in the heart of Jaffna), very friendly, hospitable and professional staff and owner, who do their very best to make you feel at home.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews

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US$50

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Iresha Dulanjalee

From

Sri Lanka

Nice place . Highly recommended

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

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US$17.10

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.

Cumar

From

United Kingdom

Very clean and comfortable place

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

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US$30

1 night, 2 adults

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The Chapters

Jaffna

The Chapters, a property with a garden, is situated in Jaffna, 5.3 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 6 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 6.5 km from Jaffna Fort.

Nadeesha

From

Sri Lanka

We had an ideal stay at Chapters Jaffna. Since we traveled in our own vehicle, it was very helpful that the manager took the time to guide us with our route plan and suggest the best times to visit key attractions such as Nagadeepa and other prime locations in Jaffna. The property has ample parking and a comfortable driver's quarters outside the house. The nearby Ammachchi Veg Restaurant was a great convenience, offering tasty meals at reasonable prices, perfect for quick and satisfying dining. Overall, we had a comfortable and enjoyable stay at Chapters in Jaffna and truly appreciated the warm hospitality

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

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US$78.75

1 night, 2 adults

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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...

Chiara

From

Italy

I didn't like it.. I absolutely loved it! This is the place to be for any nature lover who is seeking an authentic experience off the beaten path. Just outside of a small fisherman's village and sourranded by outstanding landscapes and birds, this small lodge (just 4 chalets) is a real jem. The owner is super nice and he truly makes all the efforts he can to ensure an unforgettable and smooth experience to his guests. But any member of the staff is very attentive and ready to help. The chalets are truly beautiful, based on eco-sustanable architecture, are well designed, original and extremely comfortable... and the breeze during the night is just something you have to experience by yourself. I had a vegetarian dinner and a local breakfast and both meals were locals and very very good! Everything is just perfect and I think this place, its people and its soul have something special.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

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US$50

1 night, 2 adults

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Lone Star Residence

Jaffna

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

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

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US$80

1 night, 2 adults

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