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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.

S
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, 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
Shane
From
Ireland
Tony is lovely and works very hard. Always has time to talk and listen. Thanks Tony !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 460 reviews
Price from
US$13.90
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.

P
Pavel
From
Czech Republic
Great place to stay in Jaffna.Host is great guy.He prepairs great breakfast with local style.Rooms are very nice and clean beds are big and comfortable.Thank you Haron for everything!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
US$45
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.

U
Usha
From
Canada
Breakfast was good and the dinning area is very spacious. We stayed in 2- two bed room suite and we got one upgrade with a kitchenette free of charge. Very suitable for families with small children. Staff was very courteous and nice. Very close to Nallur temple. Nice Eating places like Lavine, Dinesh Bakery, Ammachi restaurant. J|afna town is easily accessible by Tuk Tuk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 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.

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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 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.

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...

J
Juline Braems
From
Belgium
Very friendly and helpful staff. Very good food. The vegetable curry is the best i've had! Luxurious and well made huts. A lot of room, musquito net and musquito spray/diffuser. There is a authentical beach next to the hotel and it makes for a perfect walk with great vieuws of the fisherman and their boats.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 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.

B
Ben
From
United Kingdom
Lone Star Residence is newly built and furnished to exceptionally high standards. It is an inviting, spacious, hospitable place to stay with excellent facilities - kitchen especially but in truth, all rooms. Location - 15 mins taxi Palaly Int Airport; 5 mins drive Inuvil railway station; 10/15 mins drive Jaffna; 5 mins drive Chunnakam. The actual physical location is attractive in its serenity. Its located in a quiet lane on Manipay Road overlooking agricultural land owned/rented by smallholders. Noise and external interference is absolutely minimal.
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.

T
THIRUCHCHELVAM
From
United Kingdom
Very warm well comming place I was feeling very safe, easy access to the town from there and, few minutes walk from Pointpidro road. Delicious food (coconut sampol and stringhoppers were the best one I ever had). Clean and comfort. 10 out of 10.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
US$18.90
1 night, 2 adults
All cheap hotels in Jaffna

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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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 481 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 480 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 616 reviews

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

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 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 112 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
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$36.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 616 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, 49 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 6.6
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.

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

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

Vaishana Residency

Jaffna
Central location
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.

Navam

Jaffna
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 480 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
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 274 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

Senthil Complex

Jaffna
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 239 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

J & J Homestay

Jaffna
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5 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.

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Sobia Villa

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 110 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 8.1
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews

Located in Jaffna, 2.5 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Brinthavanam Days Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$14 per night

Fox Jaffna

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 481 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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

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.

From US$35.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Spacious Full House Rental, a property with a terrace, is located in Jaffna, 1.8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 1.6 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 2.1 km from Jaffna Fort.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Located just 1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Rajeevan Garden Guest House offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as full-day security.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 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.

From US$35.56 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, 616 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, 239 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, 480 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, 239 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 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 49 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
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