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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.

S
SuperPras
From
Denmark
We loved everything about our stay. The room was so nice and clean. The breakfast was delicious and we could choose exactly what we wanted to eat the day before. The staff was kind and helpful. It's an old house with a gentle renovation so the spirit of the history was preserved in a beautiful way. All in all we had a wonderful time at Thambu Illam.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Price from
US$116.10
1 night, 2 adults

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.

R
Rameena
From
Switzerland
The villa offers a personal butler and a personal chef for your stay. You can wish for any food you like and they will make everything from scratch for you. There is also a private swimming pool and backyard. The whole accommodation is five star european standard clean! Janakan, Mehkala and Ramesh took great care of us, we felt better than at home. Will definitely come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$109.09
1 night, 2 adults

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.

p
pirabalini sivananthan
From
Norway
Location is good. Room is very clean .my room cleaning boy (nishanth) is doing his jobb very will. Breakfast is very very good. Restaurant employees are caring us when we entered to the restaurant. All straff and employees are very very helpful to us. North gate hotell is super.. Super...Super.....Thanks to North gate hotel.🙏
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

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.

L
Lauren
From
South Africa
Our room was fantastic. We had a living room area with a big TV and good English channels. There is a large fridge to keep your drinks and snacks cold. A table with 2 chairs for sitting at if working or to use for making coffee or tea with the kettle and mugs provided. A separate bedroom with a large king bed was super comfortable. The mattress was not too hard and the linen was pure cotton. A light duvet is perfect for the temperature. The pillows were 2 per person, 1 king and 1 normal and also so comfortable. We had a good-sized cupboard to hang our clothes, a safe, and an ironing board. The bathroom was en-suite with a good, hot shower, toilet, and basin. The bedroom opened up onto a backyard patio with comfortable benches to sit on if you wanted to be outside but still at your room. The aircon in both the living room and bedroom worked perfectly. They also provide a large umbrella for your use. The swimming pool is lovely, with deck chairs, soft cushions, and shade provided. They also give you swimming pool towels. There is a good-sized gym which we did not use but it looked fully stocked with all the necessary equipment. We ordered room service a few times and the service and food were very good. The actual dining room is fantastic and we enjoyed an evening feasting on a Sri Lankan buffet with loads of different dishes. The staff were all amazing and so helpful. We were able to park our car on the premises where a full-time guard is stationed. They even washed the car for us. It was sad to say goodbye but we loved our stay here in Jaffna.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
Price from
US$124.20
1 night, 2 adults

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
Tuan
From
Australia
Exceptional customer service, staff are friendly and very helpful. A good selection of food available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and it was delicious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 391 reviews
Price from
US$77.02
1 night, 2 adults

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.

T
Thirunavukkarasu
From
Sri Lanka
Very friendly receptionist miss. Robina, she was supported us in a highly appreciative manner. Other staffs also very friendly and supportive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

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

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
Price from
US$25.20
1 night, 2 adults

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

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.

D
Dr Thilan Dharshan
From
United Kingdom
Perfect for the purpose of my visit. Clean and great sized rooms !
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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  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 391 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

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

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
  • 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 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.

    From US$39.23 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
  • 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

Best hotels with breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 391 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 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 374 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 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 252 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$43.55 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, 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$21.50 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 207 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

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.

  • 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:

  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    "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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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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  • From US$174.90 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
    A gorgeous traditional home converted into a boutique hotel with four rooms - perfect for a group or solo/couple travellers. Beautifully styled and managed by a delightful and attentive staff team ready to cater to any request or give local guidance. The swimming pool was the perfect oasis after a day of exploring steamy Jaffna. Special thanks to Mathci, Sutha and Niranjan. Oh and great food too - but please be aware most food is prepared off site which makes total sense - so just relax go with the flow. It’s worth the wait.
    Guest review by
    Jane
    Australia
  • From US$43.55 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
    Lovely stay in the centre of Jaffna - very convenient location. Rooms were clean and comfortable and the bathrooms seemed newly renovated. We enjoyed the food too- would recommend to those who want to experience Jaffna’s first hotel.
    Guest review by
    Anjeli
    United Kingdom
  • From US$19.70 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
    Mr.Rangan who is the manager is an extremely helpful and kind person.He made us to feel like a family stay.The hotel is centrally located to reach any place easily in Jaffna peninsula .
    Guest review by
    Sivasamboo
    Belgium
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews
    The staff were very friendly and helpful in all areas. The hotel was a quiet and located in a very central location close to the Nallur Kovil and Jaffna city.
    Guest review by
    Mahen
    Sri Lanka
  • From US$233.64 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 611 reviews
    relatively simple hotel, good as a fairly cheap base for exploring Jaffna.
    Guest review by
    Andrew
    Australia