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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, 227 reviews
Price from
US$116.10
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.

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, 237 reviews
Price from
US$124.20
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.

E
Elisabeth
From
Sri Lanka
the room was excellent. asked for twin bed and we got it. The breakfast was excellent.Have your breakfast there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
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US$150.16
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.

K
Karla
From
New Zealand
Awesome staff, location, amazing food
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 618 reviews
Price from
US$86.10
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.

T
Thinuwan
From
Sri Lanka
We were on a cycling trip around the country and our priorities / expectations were met by the hotel. 1. Easy access to the hotel from the road 2. Simple and comfortable accommodation 3. Humble and supportive staff 4. Safe and secure parking for our cycles (The hotel was kind to provide us with some water to wash our cycles) 5. Easy check-in & check-out 6. Good food! :-)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
Price from
US$99.67
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.

K
Kanes
From
United Kingdom
The traditional Sri Lankan breakfast was authentic and delicious. On my day of departure they even surprised me with two different breakfast items of idli and paal appam.. both very delicious!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 52 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.

M
Malaka
From
Sri Lanka
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Humming Birds Suites in Jaffna, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The hotel is conveniently located near key landmarks such as the Jaffna Public Library and Jaffna Fort, making it an ideal base for exploring the city. The rooms are spacious, well-appointed, and offer stunning city views from private balconies. Each room is equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and comfortable workspaces, ensuring a relaxing and productive stay. The bathrooms are clean and come with all necessary toiletries, adding to the overall convenience. What truly sets Humming Birds Suites apart is its exceptional service. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist with any requests. The hotel also offers free Wi-Fi and on-site parking, catering to a wide range of traveler needs. For those seeking a comfortable, clean, and hospitable place to stay in Jaffna, I highly recommend Humming Birds Suites. It’s a true gem that combines modern comfort with warm Sri Lankan hospitality.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 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
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
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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.

J
Jay
From
Australia
The hotel was super clean, well maintained and the bed was incredibly comfortable. Staff very friendly also.
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.

B
Bhanuka
From
Sri Lanka
The rooms were clean. The staff was nice and very flexible. They tried to accommodate all my requirements. I checked in very early because my bus arrived at Jaffna at 6 am and they allowed me to check in immediately. The restaurant was clean and the food was good. The Wi-Fi speeds were good. The location is 5 mins walk from Jaffna town, but still in a quiet neighbourhood. The hotel has space available for limited number of vehicle parking as well. They have a backup generator on standby, which is a bit loud for me as my room was close to it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
US$38
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 618 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Jaffna

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 397 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$105.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 31 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 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 262 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 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 259 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$25.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - 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 8.3
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.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 114 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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 618 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$272.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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$21.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 54 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 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

Green Grass Hotel & Restaurant is located in Jaffna, a 15-minute drive from Jaffna City. It offers an outdoor pool with a pool-side bar.

From US$23.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Situated in Jaffna, 1.2 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Peninsula hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$27.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 481 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 277 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

Budget hotels in Jaffna and nearby

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 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 88 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

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 5.7
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

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

J R Thacxshana Mahal is located in Jaffna, 1.8 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2.2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 2.6 km from Jaffna Public Library.

From US$60.22 per night

FAQs about hotels in Jaffna

What guests said about Jaffna:

6.0

A slightly different experience to rest of the island but a...

A slightly different experience to rest of the island but a positive one. However it was more dirty than other large towns and cities, rubbish is everywhere! The Dutch fort is the best experience, a place worth visiting. Driving down to the islands is a nice experience and much calmer atmosphere from main Jaffna city. The views of the ocean is great but the coastline is filled with plastic bottles, general refuse and redundant fishing gear. I would not want to wonder around barefoot but this applies to most of the srilankan cost line that I have visited... sadly..
Guest review by
Athula
United Kingdom
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

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Ratnam Hotel Jaffna

Jaffna
From US$25.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
We were traveling as a group to jaffna.Since the check in everything is perfect in Ratnam Hotel.Room was clean & had enough space for our 8 pax group.Location was very calm & peaceful.Most important thing is the boy who was in reception,he was super helpful & very kind guy.He helped us a lot to make our trip successful.We'll definitely comeback to this nice place again.
Guest review by
Maliya
Sri Lanka

Allens home stay

Jaffna
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Lovely place. Well located close to the city centre, railway station and main temple. Allen was a gracious and knowledgeable host, very attentive and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay here as the location is so convenient and Allen was so kind and generous. This homestay was the best we stayed at in SL and Jaffna was by far the most interesting city.
Guest review by
David
Australia

Hotel Cedar

Jaffna
From US$27.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
This is a newly built hotel. You can walk or hire a tuk to go there from Jaffna railway station. The bed ia really comfortable. The size of the room is bit small but as we didn't spend much time there it was alright for us. The boy in the reception is very polite and friendly. He also lent me his foot cycle to go to the neat by ATM.
Guest review by
Dinindu
Sri Lanka

The Thinnai Hotel - Jaffna

Jaffna
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
The location, breakfast, comfortable room with sitting area. Very friendly staffs, bit expensive but I stayed in other hotels in Jaffna paid more but the facilities were minimum compared to This one.
Guest review by
Manoharan
United Kingdom

Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts - Boutique Heritage Luxury

Jaffna
From US$189.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 475 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

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