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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.

N
Niranjan
From
Canada
Thambu illam was one of my favourite stays in Sri Lanka! I felt at home and comfortable. The staff were amazing including the night time security, Joseph, who kept us company and shared his story while we stayed up past midnight. Mathu the manager checked in with us when we didn’t arrive on time for our booking and he responded quickly to messages. The supervisor was exceptionally helpful and got us almost anything we requested for our meals. Thambu illam brings you a feeling of being in your ancestral home and the little details they paid attention makes it even magical. We will definitely come back here to stay with our family on our next trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Price from
$116.10
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
sivapragasam
From
United Kingdom
Property is very clean and the staffs are very friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 228 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 9.2
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.

j
jonathan
From
United States
The absolute best hotel by far I have stayed at for the last 7 weeks here in Sri Lanka. We treated ourselves and stayed in the lovely Northgate steps from train station. The rooms were huge, modern super clean with everything you need. Service was exceptional! A shout out to our amazing room service person: Kajinthiran, who made our room perfect everyday. I love his many towel animals he made for us. Another shout out to Kajeepan who attended to our needs at the bar/restaurant. The managers were very friendly always making sure we were happy. One of the manager even tried to arrange a cooking demo for me with the chef at the hotel restaurant. The food at the hotel restaurant was most delicious too. We also loved the fact that it was close to another bar and other great restaurants nearby. It was worth every penny!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 612 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.

J
Jasmine
From
Canada
Everything, but good to have laundry & a pool
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews
Price from
$99.67
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.

S
Susantha
From
Sri Lanka
Staff was very friendly. Also food was delicious. We enjoyed our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 51 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 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Price from
$32
1 night, 2 adults

Northern Residence

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 10-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, Northern Residence provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

D
Dr. Mihiran Lamahewage
From
Sri Lanka
Very friendly staff. It's actually a home stay. I think the owner's family lives on the ground floor. But rooms are up to standards. Good A/c. The toilet is alright. But i had a issue with water stream.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
$25.20
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.

B
BentleyMad
From
United Kingdom
It is a nice and quiet modern hotel with good facilities. The room was clean and tidy, with a comfortable bed and pillows. There is a fridge in the room and and tea making facilities in the lounge area outside the room. We were given two small bottles of water on arrival. The shower works well with good hot water, once you get it adjusted properly. There is a shower screen too, but like all bathrooms in Sri Lanka the bathroom floor still gets wet. The air conditioner works well and the room also has a large ceiling fan. The hotel is well located just 1.6 kilometers from Jaffna Fort and about a kilometre from the rooftop bar at the Jaffna Jetwing Hotel. Breakfast was not included but is available, we did not have breakfast at the hotel. All in all a good place to stay.
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.

S
Sithari
From
Sri Lanka
Highly recommended Subhas Hotel which is located at a centralized location in Jaffna town. All the places we wanted to visit including our favourite restaurants, railway station, liquor shops, places for worship, supermarkets etc are in walking distance away. Good staff. Worth the money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
$38
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 612 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 393 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 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 44 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, 256 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 $27.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 111 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 $43.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 612 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 $233.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 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, 43 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 $19.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews

Located in Jaffna, a few steps from Jaffna Railway Station, The Valampuri provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Budget hotels in Jaffna and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 7 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.

From $45.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 259 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

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 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 85 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 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

NIMA Holiday INN JAFFNA offers accommodations in Jaffna, 1.1 miles from Jaffna Public Library and 1.4 miles from Nallur Kovil.

From $46.97 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 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Kamala villa is located in Jaffna, just a 19-minute walk from Nallur Kovil and 1.4 miles from Jaffna Railway Station. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

From $68.82 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

Hotels located in the center of Jaffna

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Fair - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Located in Jaffna, within a 8-minute walk of Jaffna Public Library and 0.7 miles of Jaffna Railway Station, Hotel Lovusiyah has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

From $30.70 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

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.

From $36.70 per night

Nithusha Holiday House Jaffna enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.4 miles from Jaffna Railway Station and 1.7 miles from Nallur Kovil.

From $8.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Fair - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Located in Jaffna, a 5-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Station Garden Hotel And Resturant provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a spa & wellness center...

From $32.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Fair - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Providing city views, Geesh Residence: Rooms in Jaffna in Jaffna provides accommodations and a shared lounge.

From $12.62 per night

Aananda Vasam enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.5 miles from Nallur Kovil and 8.6 miles from Nilavarai Well. Featuring a garden, the property is located within 13 miles of Keerimalai Naguleswaram Kovil.

From $18.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Fair - What previous guests thought, 210 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 $23.38 per night

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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 $174.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - 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 $60.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Jaffna is struggling to recover from the Civil war, the economic crisis and Covid, The hotel is trying to catch up, but it is struggling. I would recommend staying here, but do not expect an updated hotel. The staff were kind and helpful. We were happy we travelled to Jaffna, and we hope tourism increases to help support the economy..
Guest review by
Graham
Canada
From $43.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 111 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 $23.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Fair - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews
We dent take breakfast. We had lunch it wonderful. The location was very good and the staff are very friendly and helpful the tea coffee facilities is wonderful we enjoyed our stay in your hotel.
Guest review by
Seedin
Sri Lanka
From $61.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
Mrs. Robina and her staff were very attentive, helpful and very friendly. The hotel is neat and well kept, food was good as well.
Guest review by
Wijeyasangary
India