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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.

F
Fabian
From
Germany
Very friendly and helpful people Good pool Good food
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Price from
US$116.10
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

H
Helena
From
Germany
A beautifully decorated and perfectly maintained property including a lovely pool. We were looked after by very attentive staff in particular Janakan who was so kind and helpful. The food was delicious and we will definitely plan to return!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$109.09
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Marie Helene
From
India
It was exactly identical as the picture. Clean and maintained. The stuff and owner are really nice and helpful! Can only recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 611 reviews
Price from
US$86.10
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.

T
TTS_SL
From
Sri Lanka
Superb location, nice staff and hospitality.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Price from
US$124.20
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Martin
From
France
The food is exceptional. Had dinner, had breakfast, had Odiyal Kool for lunch.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews
Price from
US$77.02
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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

A
Amy
From
China
Great place to stay in Jaffna. Friendly staff and comfortable and clean rooms. Slept very well here. Lovely aesthetic.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Sonia
From
France
Very nice place, with all the comfort we needed, and quiete , and the terrasse is perfect to chill. The host is really nice. The hôtel is well located, nearby the temple.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
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US$25.20
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

W
Wije
From
Sri Lanka
Usually, it's really hard to find a good place to stay in Jaffna, Either it's cheap and has some shortcomings or it has to be a 5-star hotel. But Jaffna Inn is in a perfect location. You are in walking distance from everything you need. And it's relatively cheaper. The staff was friendly & helpful, It was clean & comfortable. It had everything I was looking for.
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
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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.

A
ANTONY
From
France
Great hotel with comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Situqted walkable distance from the town. Loved the breakfast which was complimentary. Aruna was very helpful. Wifi connection was good and I was able to get my work done.
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
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 255 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 611 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 392 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$152.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 377 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, 255 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$50.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 611 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, 153 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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 41 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

Budget 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
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

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 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 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 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 331 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.

From US$57.97 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

Hotels located in the centre of Jaffna

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
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 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.

From US$51.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 66 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

Set in Jaffna with Jaffna Public Library and Jaffna Fort nearby, Nithusha Holiday House Jaffna offers accommodation with free private parking.

From US$12.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Passable - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Located in Jaffna, 500 metres from Jaffna Railway Station, Station Garden Hotel And Resturant provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a spa and wellness centre.

From US$32.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.9
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Geesh Residence: Rooms in Jaffna, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Jaffna, 1.8 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2 km from Jaffna Fort, as well as 2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

From US$12.62 per night

Situated less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Aananda Vasam offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden.

From US$18.17 per night

FAQs about hotels in Jaffna

What guests said about Jaffna:

10

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

"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

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

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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NorthGate Jaffna

Jaffna
From US$233.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 611 reviews
My partner and I recently stayed at Jaffna North Gate Hotel during our trip to Jaffna. We found the hotel to be a good option for those looking for accommodation in the area. The hotel's restaurant was definitely the highlight of our stay, with a great selection of delicious dishes at affordable prices. The breakfast buffet was also fantastic, offering a variety of options that were both tasty and satisfying. Moreover, the restaurant staff were lovely, friendly, and always willing to assist us in any way they could.
Guest review by
Renée
Netherlands

Thambu Illam

Jaffna
From US$174.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Such a beautiful house, the pictures don’t do it justice it’s even nicer in real life. Staff is amazingly friendly and helpful. Helped us organise excursions in the Jaffna area. Breakfast is great and we also had dinner in the hotel a couple of nights which we also really enjoyed. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else if we ever go back to Jaffna
Guest review by
Ane
Norway

Dayanithi Guest House

Jaffna
From US$35.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
- very friendly owner, helps a lot with questions & recommendations, easily arranged a van, - tasty local breakfast and fruit, well equipped kitchen - out of Jaffna city center: perfect to enjoy silent evenings, dinner options close by - rooms are spacious, AC and ventilator available, neat
Guest review by
Visthika
Germany

Fox Jaffna

Jaffna
From US$189.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
Small hotel a small way out of Jaffna town. Loved the bunker art gallery and museum under the hotel. Very good traditional local food. Friendly and helpful waiters.
Guest review by
Valerie
United Kingdom

D'Villa Garden House

Jaffna
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews
A great location to explore beautiful Jaffna. Raj was friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was delicious!
Guest review by
Izzy
Sri Lanka

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