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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.

E
Elise
From
Belgium
I felt like a princes in a Castle: it's a beautiful place, the staff is always their to help you and the place feels quite luxurieus.
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
SRIRAAM
From
United Arab Emirates
Excellent Hospitality!! Iresha & Dishtha made our stay more lovable… kudos to whole team for maintaining the property to its best!!! We had a wonderful experience at The Thinnai Hotel. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed cold facial towels, juice and attentive service. The property is serene and beautifully maintained, offering a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern comfort. The restaurant served amazing tasty food! Worth every $!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 226 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
$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.

T
Thiaga
From
Canada
Staff exceptional and so helpful. Special mention to Praveen who helped secure 2 rooms for both driver n guide. So close to railway station too. Clean spacious bright rooms and great buffet spread. Will recommend to future friends who want to travel to Jaffna.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 611 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.

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, 392 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.

S
Susantha
From
Sri Lanka
Staff was very friendly. Also food was delicious. We enjoyed our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 50 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.

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 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Price from
$38
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the center of Jaffna

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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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 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 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 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 377 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 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 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 255 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 7.0
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

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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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 330 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.

From $57.97 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 5.8
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews

Just a 17-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and one mile from Nallur Kovil, Gatetrees resort features accommodations in Jaffna, with an open-air bath.

From $46.67 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 110 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 $50.81 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, 153 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, 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

A 5-minute walk from Nallur Kovil in Jaffna, Nallur Residence features accommodations with access to spa facilities, wellness packages, and open-air bath.

From $44.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

Sobia Villa enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.2 miles from Nallur Kovil and 1.3 miles from Jaffna Railway Station. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $14.91 per night

Featuring a garden, Flora Guest Inn features accommodations in Jaffna. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $57.35 per night

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What Guests Said About Jaffna:

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
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 $233.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 611 reviews
My partner and I recently stayed at Jaffna North Gate Hotel during our trip to Jaffna. We found the hotel to be a good option for those looking for accommodation in the area. The hotel's restaurant was definitely the highlight of our stay, with a great selection of delicious dishes at affordable prices. The breakfast buffet was also fantastic, offering a variety of options that were both tasty and satisfying. Moreover, the restaurant staff were lovely, friendly, and always willing to assist us in any way they could.
Guest review by
Renée
Netherlands
From $174.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Such a beautiful house, the pictures don’t do it justice it’s even nicer in real life. Staff is amazingly friendly and helpful. Helped us organise excursions in the Jaffna area. Breakfast is great and we also had dinner in the hotel a couple of nights which we also really enjoyed. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else if we ever go back to Jaffna
Guest review by
Ane
Norway
From $35.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
- 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
Guest review by
Visthika
Germany
From $189.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
Small hotel a small way out of Jaffna town. Loved the bunker art gallery and museum under the hotel. Very good traditional local food. Friendly and helpful waiters.
Guest review by
Valerie
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews
A great location to explore beautiful Jaffna. Raj was friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was delicious!
Guest review by
Izzy
Sri Lanka