Places to Stay in Jaffna

Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

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.

Sandra

From

Netherlands

Very clean property with friendly staff that will help you with anything you need for a comfortable stay. I will visit again when in Jaffna.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews

Price from

US$13.80

1 night, 2 adults

Nallur Residence

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.

Dmitry

From

Russia

Extremely hospitable host, great location in the heart of Jaffna, good breakfast. It was probably the best guesthouse/homestay during my 1 month trip to Sri Lanka.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

Price from

US$45

1 night, 2 adults

Allens home stay

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.

Jochen Drewelies

From

Germany

There is absolutely nothing to add to the comments already given by the other guests. Allen makes you feel like at home even you are far away from home. He is an absolutely perfect and attentive host and it seems he is able to read the guests wishes and needs from their eyes. Thank you Allen for making our stay in Jaffna and surrounding areas unforgettable! We can highly recommend his guesthouse and hope to return sometime.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews

Price from

US$20

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.

Shobha

From

Singapore

This place is so amazing, spacious, clean and quiet, close to Jaffna airport. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, I felt right at home. Special mention to Dillakshi, Prasanna, Prinsen, Dineshan, Saranya who helped us with what dishes to try, what places to see etc. The Manager Rushan was equally helpful and offered to help us book another stay on our return to Jaffna from Trincomalee. And the food was delicious! Thank you Thinnai for a thoroughly enjoyable stay, we are certainly coming back! :-)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews

Price from

US$124.20

1 night, 2 adults

Jaffna Nest - Ground Floor

Offering a shared lounge and garden view, Jaffna Nest - Ground Floor is located in Jaffna, 2.6 km from Jaffna Railway Station and 3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

Rajanayagam

From

United Kingdom

We stayed for 8 days during August 2025. Communication was excellent, always willing to help as we agreed to pay in british pounds was easy for us also help me to use pick me app safe us lot of money.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Price from

US$17.10

1 night, 2 adults

Munril Guest

Set 3.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Munril Guest offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a hot tub. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

Katja

From

Germany

Absolutely lovely stay at Munril Guest! The rooms are spacious, spotlessly clean, and equipped with both air conditioning and a fan. The villa itself is beautiful, with a peaceful and green setting just a few minutes by tuk-tuk from the city center, a perfect balance of quiet and convenience. The facilities are excellent, but what really stands out is the incredible friendliness and helpfulness of the hosts. They even offered free rides to local sights, which was a wonderful bonus. Breakfast was also delicious and well-prepared. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Jaffna!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Price from

US$30

1 night, 2 adults

Borassus Nature Huts by ABC Leisure's group

Located in Jaffna, within 8.8 km of Jaffna Fort and 10 km of Jaffna Public Library, Borassus Nature Huts by ABC Leisure's group provides accommodation with a restaurant and as well as free private...

Krystal

From

Australia

Unique accomodation with authentic Jaffna materials. Clean, comfortable and surrounded by beautiful local fishing village. The food made by the staff was delicious and Jaffna style. 10/10

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Price from

US$50

1 night, 2 adults

Lone Star Residence

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Lone Star Residence is situated in Jaffna.

Ben

From

United Kingdom

Lone Star Residence is newly built and furnished to exceptionally high standards. It is an inviting, spacious, hospitable place to stay with excellent facilities - kitchen especially but in truth, all rooms. Location - 15 mins taxi Palaly Int Airport; 5 mins drive Inuvil railway station; 10/15 mins drive Jaffna; 5 mins drive Chunnakam. The actual physical location is attractive in its serenity. Its located in a quiet lane on Manipay Road overlooking agricultural land owned/rented by smallholders. Noise and external interference is absolutely minimal.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Price from

US$80

1 night, 2 adults

The Mango Nest

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, The Mango Nest is situated in Jaffna. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

louis

From

United Kingdom

The property is superbly put together. The lay out is really lovely with all the bedrooms ensuite and it is the first time that in our travel in Srilanka that we found a property with a lift, it is very convenient for elderly people. It was really confortable.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Price from

US$141.75

1 night, 2 adults

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 618 reviews

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Jetwing Jaffna

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 396 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

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4

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.

From US$57.97 per night

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Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant

Budget options available

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

Jaffna Inn

Budget options available

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.

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

Kamala villa

Budget options available

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

SP Tourist Hotel Jaffna

Budget options available

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

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Hotel Lovusiyah

Central location

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

UK Inn Guest House

Central location

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

Regus Jaffna

Central location

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

Humming Birds Suites

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 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

Nithusha Holiday House Jaffna

Central location

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

From US$12.62 per night

Nizhal Inn

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Nizhal Inn is located in Jaffna, 1.5 km from Jaffna Public Library, 2.1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 2 km from Jaffna Railway Station.

Aananda Vasam

Central location

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

Green Grass Hotel & Restaurant

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 211 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

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Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant

Avg. price/night: US$23.40

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews

Great location and very friendly staff.

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Mashoth

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Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant

Avg. price/night: US$23.40

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews

Location is the center of the Jaffna.

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Bavananthan

Solo traveller

Nallur Residence

Avg. price/night: US$44.40

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

The location is as central as you would like to be in Jaffna. The facilities are a bit faded but the breakfast spread and the service from the owner Haran and all the other star is on a different level. Myself and my family agree that our stay was 11 out of 10 simply because of how Haran and his Team made us feel. We wish Haran and Team all the very best

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Hermannnnnnnn

Group

D'Villa Garden House

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

Very nice place to stay with very nice hosts ! The typical breakfast was amazing. The owner was always available to help us and discuss with us.

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Camille

Family with young children

D'Villa Guest House

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

Location was perfect could walk everywhere felt safe people were very helpful

Guest review by

wendy

Young couple

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

Great place to stay in Jaffna. Rooms are spacious and comfortable - beds could do with mosquito nets though. Nice location right next to the train station and a short walk from a few nice restaurants. They also serve dinner here which is a good price and very delicious! Service from the staff is first class, they make sure you’re have an enjoyable stay. This place also has a generator. Highly recommend for your stay in Jaffna. I will be back next time I’m in Jaffna.

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Emma Mai Elin

Solo traveller

Flamingo Villa

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

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Emma Mai Elin

Solo traveller

Dayanithi Guest House

Avg. price/night: US$35.52

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

Best place to stay in Jaffna. Affordable prices. Ravi and his fellow servant treated us very well. Meals were amazing, they prepare anything you want. Very clean place. 100% recommended.

Guest review by

sachintha

Family with young children

Flamingo Villa

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

Best location if you travel to Jaffna by train. Just 2 mins walk to Flamingo. Nicely renovated old hhouse at the center of a large land plot provides you homely experience and calm stay. Pradeep and Thilakshan are very helpful buddies who worrying about your comfortability during your stay.

Guest review by

Arawinda

Solo traveller

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