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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, 226 reviews
Price from
$116.10
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
$109.09
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.

G
Gary
From
Germany
Location next to train station and some sights. The rooms are clean and bright. Breakfast and evening meal were very good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 611 reviews
Price from
$86.10
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.

R
Raj
From
Canada
Staff were really nice and helpful. During our stay my mom got an injury and the support provided by the staff were really good. Krishna at the Amutham restaurant were really helpful. I don’t remember the names of the others who helped, but big thanks to everyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
Price from
$124.20
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, 391 reviews
Price from
$77.02
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.

N
Navin Raj
From
Malaysia
Hotel was new and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. And they whipped up a delicious breakfast based on what we wanted. Recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 49 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, 66 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.

J
Joy Jonathan
From
Qatar
Subhas Tourist Hotel is a well managed property with friendly staff who were kind enough to allow us to check-in rather earlier than planned. The breakfast was simple yet delicious!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Price from
$38
1 night, 2 adults
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 391 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 612 reviews

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, 258 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, 45 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 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 $39.23 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

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, 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 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 374 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 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 252 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 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 109 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, 611 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 $21.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 41 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 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 $23.38 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
  • 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 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 66 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 $12.39 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 4.9
    Disappointing - 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

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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 $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 $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 $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
    Excellent - 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 $233.64 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 612 reviews
    relatively simple hotel, good as a fairly cheap base for exploring Jaffna.
    Guest review by
    Andrew
    Australia