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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.

R
Roksolana
From
Ukraine
Super comfortable place to stay in Jaffna, close to all the points of interest - I was able to walk everywhere. But what makes it so special is the owner. Tonny is a super friendly and interesting person to talk to. He even provided me with an electric kettle in a room when heard that I couldn't wake up without coffee :) There is also an adorable dog Sofi, don't miss the opportunity to play with her! Honestly, I'm impressed with how well Tony manages this place ensuring every guest has a comfortable stay. Highly recommend staying here and supporting small businesses.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews
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US$13.80
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

V
Viji
From
United Kingdom
Harran and his team were very excellent and efficient. They are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast had plenty of choices. Authentic Sri Lankan /Western Breakfast with exotic fruits/juice. They also provide good lunch /dinner at reasonable cost, if you would to have home cooked meal. It is located in very convenient place opposite to the famous Nallur temple. It was fascinating hearing the history of the residence.. Very much enjoyed the stay. We are coming here since 2017 as feel like home to home. We will come back again. Thanks Haran for your hospitality
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults
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Allens home stay

Jaffna

Allens home stay, a property with a terrace, is set in Jaffna, 600 metres from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 1.5 km from Jaffna Railway Station, as well as 2.6 km from Jaffna Public Library.

J
Janet
From
Sri Lanka
Allen was an amazing host, very helpful on where to eat, what to do and how to get around - and he made a delicious breakfast served with Italian coffee! The location was perfect for visiting the Nallur temple, in a quiet residential area. The house was tastefully and stylishly decorated as were the rooms, with mosquito nets and everything else you might need. The garden was beautiful with a peaceful area to sit and gaze out. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Dayanithi Guest House

Jaffna

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.

V
Visthika
From
Germany
- 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults
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Nallur Holidays Inn

Jaffna

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.

A
Arvind
From
India
It is close to the temple and the market easy to access everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 481 reviews
Price from
US$13.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Gatetrees resort

Jaffna

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.

J
Jonathan
From
Norway
Nice and clean place. Central in Jaffna. Very nice staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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J City Holidays Inn

Jaffna

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.

B
Belmont
From
Sri Lanka
Very taste and different. It's delicious and tasty.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults
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KATHIR Guest House

Jaffna

Situated just 15 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, KATHIR Guest House provides accommodation in Jaffna with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

N
Nuran
From
Sri Lanka
Best value for money. There are walls, gate, CCTV, an attached bathroom, a hot water shower, and A/C. Can park 2 cars. We spent 2 nights here. It's really good there. Security, facilities, and cleanliness are good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
US$33
1 night, 2 adults
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WIMAL PALACE

Jaffna

Set in Jaffna, 1.9 km from Jaffna Railway Station, WIMAL PALACE offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a shared lounge.

C
Curtis
From
Australia
It was so delicious. One of the nicest I’ve had in SL.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Golden Star Guest House

Jaffna

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.

a
a.galbiati
From
Sri Lanka
I appreciate the cleaness, the homely welcoming, the flessibility of the staff and the strategic and quiet at the same time option of the location. Thankyou Dilushani, Rajeeth and Thanushijan !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
US$21.35
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 481 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

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Flamingo Villa

Jaffna
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Sunflowers Canada House, a property with a garden, is located in Jaffna, 3.1 km from Jaffna Public Library, 3.5 km from Jaffna Fort, as well as 3.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

D'Villa Garden House has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Jaffna, 2.8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

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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 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

MercuryFM 109 Guest House - Jaffna Temple road 77 is set in Jaffna, 1.3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 2.2 km from Jaffna Public Library, and 2.6 km from Jaffna Fort.

Old Park Villa

Jaffna
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Set within 1.1 km of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.9 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, Old Park Villa provides accommodation with seating area.

Superior rest

Jaffna
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Superior rest, a property with a garden, is located in Jaffna, 2.3 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2.6 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 3 km from Jaffna Fort.

From US$25.93 per night

Situated within 8.5 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 8.8 km of Jaffna Public Library, Holiday Bungalow for rent, Inuvil, Jaffna offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Uduvil.

Ash Cottage

Jaffna
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located in Jaffna, 13 km from Jaffna Public Library and 13 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Ash Cottage offers a garden and air conditioning.

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Kumar inn

Jaffna
Budget options available

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

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Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

Guest House in Jaffna
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews
Tony is a great host! He was very helpful, friendly and nice to chat with. He arranged for me a tour of Jaffna peninsula and helped with other travel arrangements. In the guest house there are whiteboards with lots of useful info for travellers such as train and bus schedules. Breakfast (a la carte) had a lot of options to choose from. Overall basic guest house but with great vibe and services.
Guest review by
Giulia
Solo traveller

Nallur Residence

Guest House in Jaffna
Avg. price/night: US$44.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Haran the host was the most helpful we have met. He arranged everything from tours, places to visit and where the best food places to eat. When asked about where to eat out on our final night, he decided to cook us a meal and it was delicious. Breakfasts were outstanding each morning with fresh fruit and home cooked Sri Lankan Jaffna tucker.
Guest review by
Francis
Young couple

Allens home stay

Guest House in Jaffna
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
The house is down a quiet cul-de-sac, with a leafy garden and outside patio. Our room was large, with good size comfortable double bed. Air con, plus fan, plus mosquito net over bed. Plenty of sockets and good wifi. A lounge area with T.V. and dining area. Excellent delicious substantial breakfast. Allen was an extremely charming and helpful host, always willing to answer our questions, phone transport etc.
Guest review by
Robin
Young couple

Allens home stay

Guest House in Jaffna
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Our stay at Allens home stay was very unique! Allen knows everything about Jaffna and its surroundings and will help you in any way to make your trip up north a special one. His garden is beautiful and quiet. The guesthouse is a 20 minute walk from the buisy city centre. We felt completely at home during our stay. Allen is a very warm and welcoming person. Breakfast was fantastic, Allen even made a food package when we had to catch an early train.
Guest review by
Laura
Young couple

Nallur Residence

Guest House in Jaffna
Avg. price/night: US$44.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Quiet Guesthouse in a busy area. The host provided a fantastic breakfast and helpful information. Very spacious accommodation.
Guest review by
Debra
Young couple

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