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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.

P
Parthiban
From
India
the old school nature of the property
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Price from
US$116.10
1 night, 2 adults

Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan

Hotel in Jaffna

Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan is set in Jaffna, 2.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 16 km from Nilavarai Well.

R
Rameena
From
Switzerland
The villa offers a personal butler and a personal chef for your stay. You can wish for any food you like and they will make everything from scratch for you. There is also a private swimming pool and backyard. The whole accommodation is five star european standard clean! Janakan, Mehkala and Ramesh took great care of us, we felt better than at home. Will definitely come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$109.09
1 night, 2 adults

NorthGate Jaffna

Hotel in Jaffna

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.

p
pirabalini sivananthan
From
Norway
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.🙏
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 610 reviews
Price from
US$86.10
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.

M
Mithran
From
United Kingdom
The whole experience at Thinnai was exceptional. The food was excellent. The staff were friendly and courteous. Keep it up!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Price from
US$124.20
1 night, 2 adults

Jetwing Jaffna

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, 600 metres from Jaffna Public Library, Jetwing Jaffna provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

A
ASHIKA
From
South Africa
Very accommodating staff. Food was excellent. Rooms. Bathroom showers good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews
Price from
US$77.02
1 night, 2 adults

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.

T
Thirunavukkarasu
From
Sri Lanka
Very friendly receptionist miss. Robina, she was supported us in a highly appreciative manner. Other staffs also very friendly and supportive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Humming Birds Suites

Hotel in Jaffna

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.

N
Nichola
From
United Kingdom
We stayed is a large, cool and beautifully clean room. Bed comfortable and sheets soft. Great to come back to a big cool shower after the hot walks aground Jaffna. Easy to find and well located. Neighbour has a Tuk Tuk so lifts can be arranged or PickMe works well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults

Northern Residence

Hotel in Jaffna

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.

S
Sharon Shamini
From
Malaysia
Strategically located making it easy to visit places. We got to visit the Nallur temple- walking distance.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$25.20
1 night, 2 adults

Jaffna Inn

Hotel in Jaffna

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.

J
JUSTIN
From
United Kingdom
We had a great stay at this hotel. The location is perfect just a short walk to the town center, yet surprisingly quiet and peaceful. It offers the best of both worlds: convenience and tranquility. The staff were excellent and extremely helpful, always ready to assist with a smile. Their warm hospitality really stood out and made the stay even more enjoyable. In terms of value for money, it’s outstanding. The experience was honestly better than many of the top rated hotels in town, both in comfort and service. Would definitely recommend and return!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Price from
US$43.29
1 night, 2 adults

Subhas Tourist Hotel

Hotel in Jaffna

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.

D
Dr Thilan Dharshan
From
United Kingdom
Perfect for the purpose of my visit. Clean and great sized rooms !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Price from
US$38
1 night, 2 adults
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 610 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, 600 metres from Jaffna Public Library, Jetwing Jaffna provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    From US$94.08 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, 1 km from Jaffna Public Library, Yaarl Hostels provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$16.59 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 45 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 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews

    Set in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Jaffna Public Library, Yal's Town Inn offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    From US$27.48 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 109 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 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 610 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 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews

    Set within 1.4 km of Jaffna Public Library and 1.8 km of Jaffna Railway Station in Jaffna, Golden Star Guest House features accommodation with seating area.

    From US$21.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, 100 metres from Jaffna Railway Station, The Valampuri provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Hotels located in the centre of Jaffna

  • 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 5.7
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

    Situated in Jaffna, within 700 metres of Jaffna Public Library and 1.1 km of Jaffna Railway Station, Hotel Lovusiyah features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking...

    From US$30.70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

    From US$23.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, UK Inn Guest House is set in Jaffna, 1.3 km from Jaffna Public Library and 2 km from Jaffna Fort.

    From US$31.54 per night
  • Situated just less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Regus Jaffna offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

  • 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$39.23 per night
  • Situated in Jaffna, 1.4 km from Jaffna Public Library and 1.9 km from Jaffna Fort, Abbi Holiday - Jaffna Lodge offers air conditioning.

    From US$69.39 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 63 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$30.97 per night

Budget hotels in Jaffna and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, 600 metres from Jaffna Railway Station, Pearl Island Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. 1 km from Jaffna Public Library and...

    From US$39.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

    Set just 100 metres from Jaffna Railway Station, Flamingo Villa offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as luggage storage space.

    From US$48.38 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
  • Situated in Jaffna, 2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 2.4 km from Jaffna Public Library, Kumar inn offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

    From US$80.29 per night
  • 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 5.8
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

    Situated in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, SP Tourist Hotel Jaffna features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From US$37.74 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 266 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
  • Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Pooranam Vacation Home is situated in Jaffna. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    From US$114.24 per night

FAQs about hotels in Jaffna

What guests said about Jaffna:

  • 10.0

    We enjoyed visiting the Nallur temple, fish market and...

    We enjoyed visiting the Nallur temple, fish market and fishing village and especially the excursions around the Jaffna peninsula and the nearby islands. August is a great month to be in Jaffna, as there are temple festivals all around, with music and rituals. For a nice cold beer and some snacks, the Machang bar / restaurant - near the modern North Gate Hotel - is highly recommended. For a mid-morning snack, the old-fashioned Malayan café near the busy market is a great place where time seems to have stood still. Food is served on fresh banana leaves - which are thrown away in the 'banana leaf throwing station'. For a decent evening meal, head to the Valampuri restaurant - in the hotel of the same name. You'll be surrounded by lots of Sri Lankan family groups.
    Guest review by
    MARIA GUILLAUMINE
    Spain
  • 10.0

    "Jaffna is a truly impressive city—very clean, peaceful, and...

    "Jaffna is a truly impressive city—very clean, peaceful, and notably low on traffic. We had a wonderful stay at the North Gate Hotel, situated right next to the railway station. What surprised and delighted us most was the spotless condition of the Jaffna Railway Station. In our experience, railway areas are typically the dirtiest, but the excellent maintenance here created a lovely and quiet environment right outside our hotel. Our sincere thanks to the Railway Master for setting such a high standard! We absolutely loved our visit and look forward to returning."
    Guest review by
    Suabey
    Sri Lanka
  • 10.0

    Jaffna is still an unspoiled and hidden gem of a city.

    Jaffna is still an unspoiled and hidden gem of a city. People are super friendly and the city is bustling and easy to navigate. There is a beech just outside the city center which is quiet and beautiful. It was very hot when we visited in july but we did not mind this at all.
    Guest review by
    Sean
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    Jaffna is lovely city and it’s a shame we didn’t stay longer...

    Jaffna is lovely city and it’s a shame we didn’t stay longer. It has changed a lot since our last visit 7 years ago with a lot more development but a shame so many franchises have opened up. It has a nice mix of tourist attractions and yet maintains its charm as a local area. The Rio ice cream is the best! I wish we had more time to enjoy local cuisine.
    Guest review by
    Pratiksha
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0

    Place must visit, people are nice, lot of tourist places to...

    Place must visit, people are nice, lot of tourist places to see, the public library, the fort, the beach, lot of temples here. Places from. Jaffna port to Jaffna city route is very impressive one. Enjoy
    Guest review by
    SELVARAJ
    India
  • 6.0

    Jaffna is a hot place and therefore the transport facilities...

    Jaffna is a hot place and therefore the transport facilities should facilitate the climate. Jaffna is also not clean as compared to the other places in Sri Lanka. Need a concerted public awareness campaign to all residents of Jaffna. People's attitude should change !!!
    Guest review by
    Kandiah

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  • From US$46.67 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
    This hotel is set in a large leafy garden with the outdoor eating area shaded by a huge jackfruit tree. The rooms are spacious and very clean. The shower was exceptional. The beds and pillows were comfortable. Breakfast had a choice of options which was very good. We ate here for dinner on our first night and the meal was well prepared and presented. We had our own vehicle and parking was available on site. It was a short drive to Jaffna Fort and the centre of town.
    Guest review by
    LEANNE
    Australia
  • From US$174.90 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
    We had a wonderful time at Thambu Illam! A beautiful boutique hotel in a convenient location in Jaffna. We were lucky to have the place to ourselves and the staff were very accommodating, and Mathu even reached out to us ahead of arrival to arrange pickup from the train station which was really appreciated! The food was great and we also enjoyed using the pool :)
    Guest review by
    Kirsty
    United Kingdom
  • From US$138.89 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
    The booking was very last minute but once we arrived the staff were very attentive and made us feel welcome. The initial booking was for 1 night but the hotel staff made it very easy when I requested for an additional night. The breakfast included was splendid, no faults at all. Will definitely book this place when I come back to Jaffna.
    Guest review by
    Bharath Chandrahasan
    Australia
  • From US$128 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews
    Located at the heart of Jaffna, one of most exceptional family friendly hotels I stayed at. Rooms are clean and spacious. Very helpful stuff to cater you needs. At a very fair price, best place to stay if you are in Jaffna for short or long time.
    Guest review by
    Savindu9x
    Sri Lanka
  • From US$30.97 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
    Good looking and smart property. I went for an air conditioned room and I’m glad I did as Jaffna is hot. Comfortable bed and the shower worked well. The staff were attentive and I had a good breakfast there. Room was clean.
    Guest review by
    Daniel
    United Kingdom