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Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

Jaffna

Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn offers a garden and accommodations with a kitchenette in Jaffna, a 15-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station.

R
Rika
From
Japan
The owner, Tony, kindly provides all guests with the information they need for their trip. The building doesn't seem new, but the rooms, bathrooms, and common spaces are all kept clean. And also he is a local, will give you in-depth information about the area. A great place for backpackers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews
Price from
$13.90
1 night, 2 adults

Nallur Residence

Jaffna

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

S
SHIBU
From
United Arab Emirates
We loved the location, with its easy walk to the temple and proximity to town. However, the highlight of our stay was undoubtedly Mr. Haran's exceptional hospitality. It was truly like visiting relatives.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

Munril Guest

Jaffna

2.7 miles from Jaffna Railway Station in Jaffna, Munril Guest offers accommodations with access to a hot tub.

S
Sharon
From
United Kingdom
Fabulous staff who would do anything Great decor, including a WWII in which they took us to the station. What a hoot! Excellent shower + A/C, garden
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults

Dayanithi Guest House

Jaffna

Dayanithi Guest House enjoys a location in Jaffna, 5.4 miles from Jaffna Railway Station and 5.4 miles from Jaffna Fort.

C
Carol
From
United States
This is such a lovely, comfortable place to stay. Jaffna hospitality! Beautiful house and grounds, large, comfortable room. Ravi and Kandiah graciously respond to all requests. We ended up eating not only breakfast at home but most dinners as well. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
$32
1 night, 2 adults

Nallur Holidays Inn

Jaffna

Nallur Holidays Inn in Jaffna provides adults-only accommodations with an open-air bath and a shared lounge. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

J
Jonathan
From
Denmark
The location was ok close to the bus and train station and the room was fine.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
Price from
$13.68
1 night, 2 adults

Gatetrees resort

Jaffna

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.

M
Mahide
From
Germany
Huge, clean rooms better than the pictures! Recommended and we would book again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

J City Holidays Inn

Jaffna

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.

J
Jones
From
Sri Lanka
I had a wonderful experience staying here on a recent work trip. The location is incredibly convenient, just a 600-meter walk from the Jaffna railway station. What truly stood out was the exceptional hospitality. I had to travel at an inconvenient time, but the staff were extremely accommodating and graciously adjusted my check-in time. They were very friendly, and the entire place was neat and pleasant. I even received a delicious cup of tea, which was a lovely, welcoming touch. With several food shops also within walking distance, it has everything you need. I will definitely be staying here again for all my future work trips to Jaffna. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults

J & J Homestay

Jaffna

J & J Homestay is located in Jaffna, just 1.6 miles from Jaffna Railway Station and 1.7 miles from Jaffna Public Library. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
$19.25
1 night, 2 adults

KATHIR Guest House

Jaffna

Providing a garden, KATHIR Guest House features accommodations in Jaffna.

B
Bhavany
From
Sri Lanka
This hotel provided exactly the serene escape we were looking for. The clean and spacious room gave us plenty of space to relax, and the minimalist design really helped us clear our minds. We also loved the natural sounds of birds in the morning—it added to the peaceful vibe. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We'll definitely be back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
$33
1 night, 2 adults

WIMAL PALACE

Jaffna

WIMAL PALACE enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.2 miles from Jaffna Railway Station and 1.6 miles from Nallur Kovil.

K
Karin
From
United States
Breakfast good at first, not good at end of stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Travelers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. These simple accommodations are in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Jaffna

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Jaffna

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Jaffna

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Jaffna

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Jaffna

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews

Save money on homestays in Jaffna and nearby – budget options available

Regus Jaffna

Jaffna
Budget options available

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

Kumar inn

Jaffna
Budget options available

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

Flamingo Villa

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

Just a few steps from Jaffna Railway Station and a 17-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library, Flamingo Villa features accommodations in Jaffna, with a garden and a shared lounge.

From $47.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

MercuryFM 109 Guest House - Jaffna Temple road 77 enjoys a location in Jaffna, a 13-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and 0.8 miles from Nallur Kovil.

From $11.40 per night

Navam

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Featuring a garden, Navam features accommodations in Jaffna. With free private parking, the property is a 11-minute walk from Nallur Kovil and 0.8 miles from Jaffna Railway Station.

From $17.21 per night

Allens home stay

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

Just a 7-minute walk from Nallur Kovil and 0.9 miles from Jaffna Railway Station, Allens home stay features accommodations in Jaffna, with a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews

Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn offers a garden and accommodations with a kitchenette in Jaffna, a 15-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station.

Nallur Residence

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 167 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

Enjoy breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 151 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 $26 per night

Flora Guest Inn

Jaffna
Breakfast options

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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Fair - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

MercuryFM 102 house Jaffna - Moris Lane is located in Jaffna, just 1.9 miles from Jaffna Fort and 2 miles from Nallur Kovil.

Sri Kumaran

Jaffna
Breakfast options

Sri Kumaran is set in Jaffna.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Featuring a garden, Sunflowers Canada House provides accommodations in Jaffna.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

Featuring garden views, D'Villa Garden House in Jaffna offers accommodations and a garden. This guest house features free private parking, a shared lounge, and free Wifi.

Malabar home stay

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews

Featuring a garden, Malabar home stay offers accommodations in Jaffna. This homestay features free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi. The homestay has private entrance.

Featuring garden views, Holiday Bungalow for rent, Inuvil, Jaffna in Uduvil offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This guest house features free private parking and a shared kitchen.

From $90.75 per night

Great access to the city center. Check these homestays in Jaffna and nearby

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 5.0
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

Jaffna
Central location

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 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

KCS HOLIDAY INN Pvt Ltd offers accommodations in Jaffna, 1.5 miles from Jaffna Fort and 9.2 miles from Nilavarai Well. The guest house is 13 miles from Keerimalai Naguleswaram Kovil.

From $27.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

Just a 13-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and 1.2 miles from Nallur Kovil, MercuryFM 101 Yarl Mercury Inn - Jaffna features accommodations in Jaffna, with a garden.

From $16.40 per night

JRs Holiday INN

Jaffna
Central location

JRs Holiday INN is located in Jaffna, just 1.3 miles from Jaffna Public Library and 1.5 miles from Jaffna Fort.

From $29.82 per night

Old Park Villa

Jaffna
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Old Park Villa in Jaffna is close to Jaffna Railway Station and Nallur Kovil.

From $60.50 per night

Senthil Complex

Jaffna
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews

Offering a garden, Senthil Complex provides accommodations in Jaffna. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

From $29 per night

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Homestays That Guests Love in Jaffna

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews
Tony is a great host! He was very helpful, friendly and nice to chat with. He arranged for me a tour of Jaffna peninsula and helped with other travel arrangements. In the guest house there are whiteboards with lots of useful info for travellers such as train and bus schedules. Breakfast (a la carte) had a lot of options to choose from. Overall basic guest house but with great vibe and services.
Guest review by
Giulia
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
Breakfast was great Raj was a great host We really enjoyed our time
Guest review by
Jonathan
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
This was a brilliant homestay hosted by Allan. He was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable and helped us with our coach booking home and places of interest including the brilliant service at the local temple. I cannot seak to highly of this experience. Your are completely at home here in wonderful JAFFNA
Guest review by
Maria Server
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $44.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
As ever a great place to stay,great host ,great breakfast. Highly recommended
Guest review by
vincent
Group
Avg. price/night: $44.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
This is not a hotel but a homestay. Mr Haran, who runs the place looked after is like we were invited guests
Guest review by
Arun
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Allen is the perfect host and his homestay is a nice haven at the top of Sri Lanka.
Guest review by
Annemiek
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Allen was such a good host and took good care of us. He served us tea and coffee all over the day. Also we had some really interesting discussions with Allen. We would definitely choose Allens home stay again.
Guest review by
Silvan
Young couple