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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.

J
Julia
From
United Kingdom
Lovely boutique hotel in a central Jaffna location. We were the only guests staying at the time so had the whole property to ourselves, and the staff went out of their way to make us comfortable. Breakfast and dinner were delicious and the pool was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Price from
US$116.10
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.

A
Addo P
From
Hong Kong
Tony is an amazing guy. He's very kind, informative and talkative. The room and bathroom were clean, bed was comfy. It's a 40 mins walk to city centre and 20 mins walk to railway station but you get quiet environment. Totally worth value of money and I would love to stay there again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 457 reviews
Price from
US$13.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Jaffna City Palace Hotel

Hotel in Jaffna

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.

O
Omid
From
Germany
The breakfast was amazing Clean Calm Friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
Price from
US$40
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.

R
Rajanayagam
From
United Kingdom
We stayed for 8 days during August 2025. Communication was excellent, always willing to help as we agreed to pay in british pounds was easy for us also help me to use pick me app safe us lot of money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$29.45
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, 19 reviews
Price from
US$30
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...

L
Lucas
From
United Kingdom
Peaceful, clean and welcoming. The staff were so friendly and cooked us some delicious Jaffna food. The room was comfortable and great shower and toilet facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Price from
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.

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
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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.

G
Gajan
From
Australia
Helpful property manager (Mathushan) who was always around and willing to assist. Fantastic Jaffna breakfast served when ordered the night before. Clean indoor swimming pool (though not very deep) to help relieve from the Jaffna sun. Great rooms and bathroom. Interesting local art/photos on the walls as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$141.75
1 night, 2 adults
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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
urmika
From
India
It’s was amazing staying at rose fort home stay at jaffna , very friendly owner and they made sure that we get everything as possible and helped us a lot, loved the people, atmosphere and property was very clean and scenic, well maintained. Best stay❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults
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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...

T
Tanuja
From
Australia
The family looked after us well. We had privacy but also access to owners if we needed anything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$27
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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Enjoy breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

  • 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

  • NorthGate Jaffna

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 603 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

  • Nallur Holidays Inn

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 476 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, 254 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, 1.1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, The Thinnai - All-Suites Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a...

    From US$151.87 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 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 104 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

Stay connected in Jaffna and nearby. Cheap hotels with free WiFi

  • 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 55 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 31 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$18.51 per night
  • 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.

    From US$13.37 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 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 53 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, 24 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$34.41 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 241 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

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  • 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$52.76 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

  • Kamala villa

    Jaffna
    Central location
    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

  • Jaffna Rockland

    Jaffna
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 5 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

  • Baski Guest House

    Jaffna
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Situated 1.8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Baski Guest House offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    From US$16.06 per night

  • Meraathanam

    Jaffna
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Meraathanam provides accommodation with a terrace, around 400 metres from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

    From US$46.80 per night

  • J & J Homestay

    Jaffna
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, J & J Homestay is set in Jaffna. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    From US$22.08 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

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  • NorthGate Jaffna

    Cheap hotel in Jaffna
    Avg. price/night: US$233.64
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 603 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

  • Senthil Complex

    Cheap hotel in Jaffna
    Avg. price/night: US$29
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 241 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

  • Nallur Holidays Inn

    Cheap hotel in Jaffna
    Avg. price/night: US$15.20
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 476 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

  • Senthil Complex

    Cheap hotel in Jaffna
    Avg. price/night: US$29
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 241 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

  • Superior rest

    Cheap hotel in Jaffna
    Avg. price/night: US$25.93
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 46 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