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Thambu Illam

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, 1.2 miles from Nallur Kovil, Thambu Illam has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

L
Lucy
From
United Kingdom
The food and service were absolutely amazing, and they even helped me get xeroxed copies for a work project!! I felt like I was coming home at the end of a long workday. They always had my "king cocoanut" juice waiting for me! Fabulous internet. Never a power outage like most places.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
Price from
$74.34
1 night, 2 adults

The Thinnai Hotel - Jaffna

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 12-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, The Thinnai Hotel - Jaffna provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

S
SRIRAAM
From
United Arab Emirates
Excellent Hospitality!! Iresha & Dishtha made our stay more lovable… kudos to whole team for maintaining the property to its best!!! We had a wonderful experience at The Thinnai Hotel. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed cold facial towels, juice and attentive service. The property is serene and beautifully maintained, offering a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern comfort. The restaurant served amazing tasty food! Worth every $!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
Price from
$124.20
1 night, 2 adults

Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan

Hotel in Jaffna

Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan is located in Jaffna, 1.6 miles from Nallur Kovil and 10 miles from Nilavarai Well.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
$150.16
1 night, 2 adults

NorthGate Jaffna

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 5-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, NorthGate Jaffna provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a terrace.

T
Thiaga
From
Canada
Staff exceptional and so helpful. Special mention to Praveen who helped secure 2 rooms for both driver n guide. So close to railway station too. Clean spacious bright rooms and great buffet spread. Will recommend to future friends who want to travel to Jaffna.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 621 reviews
Price from
$86.10
1 night, 2 adults

Jetwing Jaffna

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 6-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library, Jetwing Jaffna provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

U
Uthpala
From
United Arab Emirates
Friendly staff, large spacious rooms
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
Price from
$90.60
1 night, 2 adults

Jaffna City Palace Hotel

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, 1.2 miles from Jaffna Railway Station, Jaffna City Palace Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

M
MAHINDA
From
United States
Great place. Staff is very helpful. Conveniently located. Homely atmosphere . I can recommend to anyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults

Humming Birds Suites

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 18-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library, Humming Birds Suites provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

c
conrad
From
United States
Excellent facility. Walkable to the city and fort. Very hospitable staff. They made me feel very homely. Helped me with all my questions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
$32
1 night, 2 adults

Jaffna Inn

Hotel in Jaffna

Jaffna Inn is located in Jaffna, within 1.2 miles of Jaffna Fort and 9.3 miles of Nilavarai Well. This 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen, room service and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.

D
Dhammika
From
Cambodia
Very clean and good staff 👌 👍 friendly hospitality management
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Price from
$43.29
1 night, 2 adults

Subhas Tourist Hotel

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 7-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Subhas Tourist Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

D
David
From
United States
The breakfast was excellent, featuring a delightful array of options that truly set the tone for the day. Overall, the food throughout my stay was fantastic reminiscent of home cooked meals that are both comforting and satisfying. The staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The location of the accommodation was ideal, conveniently situated within walking distance of Jaffna town center. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Jana.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
$39
1 night, 2 adults

Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 10-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

L
Lee
From
Sri Lanka
Convenient and well maintained
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
Price from
$36.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 621 reviews

Hotels located in the center of Jaffna

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Matheera holiday home offers accommodations in Jaffna, a 13-minute walk from Jaffna Fort and 0.7 miles from Jaffna Public Library. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

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

Located in Jaffna, a 6-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library, Jetwing Jaffna provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From $152.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews

Located in Jaffna, a 12-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library, Yaarl Hostels provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $16.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews

Located in Jaffna, a 10-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

From $23.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

Just a 17-minute walk from Jaffna Fort and 0.8 miles from Jaffna Public Library, Abbi Holidays - Jaffna Luxurious Villa features accommodations in Jaffna, with a garden and a shared lounge.

From $93.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews

Located in Jaffna, a 11-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library, Yal's Town Inn provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From $25.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, UK Inn Guest House is located in Jaffna, a 15-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library and 1.2 miles from Jaffna Fort.

From $31.54 per night

Just a 11-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and 0.7 miles from Jaffna Public Library, Regus Jaffna features accommodations in Jaffna, with a garden and a shared lounge.

From $51.62 per night

Budget hotels in Jaffna and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Jaffna Inn is located in Jaffna, within 1.2 miles of Jaffna Fort and 9.3 miles of Nilavarai Well. This 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen, room service and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.

From $49.55 per night

Abbi Holiday - Jaffna Lodge is located in Jaffna, just 1.5 miles from Nallur Kovil and 10 miles from Nilavarai Well. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

From $69.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Located in Jaffna, a 6-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Pearl Island Inn provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From $39.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Jaffna Ratnam Holiday Home -AC is located in Jaffna, just a 19-minute walk from Nallur Kovil and 1.2 miles from Jaffna Railway Station.

From $49.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Vaishana Residency offers accommodations in Jaffna, a 11-minute walk from Nallur Kovil and 0.9 miles from Jaffna Railway Station.

From $50.46 per night

Kumar inn offers accommodations in Jaffna, 1.3 miles from Nallur Kovil and 1.5 miles from Jaffna Public Library. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

From $80.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Fair - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Located in Jaffna, a 11-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, SP Tourist Hotel Jaffna has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $37.74 per night

Featuring a garden, Pooranam Vacation Home features accommodations in Jaffna. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

From $114.24 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews

Located in Jaffna, a 7-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Subhas Tourist Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From $40.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 621 reviews

Located in Jaffna, a 5-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, NorthGate Jaffna provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a terrace.

From $272.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews

Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Golden Star Guest House in Jaffna is close to Jaffna Public Library and Jaffna Railway Station. With city views, this accommodation features a terrace.

From $21.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews

Just a 4-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and 0.7 miles from Jaffna Public Library, J City Holidays Inn features accommodations in Jaffna, with a garden and a shared lounge.

From $20.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located in Jaffna, a 13-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Peninsula hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From $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 accommodations 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 $15.20 per night

Featuring a garden, Flora Guest Inn features accommodations in Jaffna. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $57.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Located in Jaffna, 1.7 miles from Jaffna Railway Station, St Anne's Hotel & Restaurant has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From $41.48 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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From $205.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
A very nice hotel in the heart of Jaffna, yet in a quiet location. The rooms are nice and spacious and consist of a living area and a bedroom. The restaurant is highly recommended. It serves very authentic and delicious regional cuisine. The staff is very accommodating, and Dinesh, in particular, gave us a lot of additional information. The hotel is good value for money, and we ate in the restaurant every evening and tried many dishes on the menu. The pool and gym are cleaned daily, and everything is very tidy.
Guest review by
Karsten
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Property is very nice. Peaceful place. Comfortable room & bed. Beautiful room like a luxurious. Helpful staff👌 very near to Jaffna Town. I was stay 3 Hotels in Jaffna but Flamingo is good for the stay. Amazing hospitality.Never before I don't see that hospitality another property.I was enjoyed staying in Flamingo. Thank Flamingo. 😎
Guest review by
Raj
India
From $25.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Hotel room and bathroom were really clean and a great size too. Clean towels and water bottles were provided in the room. Cute garden with fairy lights in the night creates a really nice atmosphere! Host was attentive, friendly and accommodating. Will definitely stay here again when coming back to Jaffna.
Guest review by
Chesney
Sri Lanka
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
The location of Jaffna Heritage hotel is very good, 8mn by tuk-tuk to the train station/city center and only 2mn walking distance from the Nallur Temple. The breakfast buffet is nice and the staff pleasant. The place is extremely quiet from 22:00 hrs to 5:30 hrs.
Guest review by
Josie
Sri Lanka
From $23.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
Excellent service 👏 Tasty food 😋 Cheaper than other hotels 🏨 Walking distance to Jaffna Town.
Guest review by
Varatheeswaran
Sri Lanka