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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.

F
Fabian
From
Germany
Very friendly and helpful people Good pool Good food
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.

M
Marie Helene
From
India
It was exactly identical as the picture. Clean and maintained. The stuff and owner are really nice and helpful! Can only recommend.
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.

M
Mithran
From
United Kingdom
The whole experience at Thinnai was exceptional. The food was excellent. The staff were friendly and courteous. Keep it up!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 223 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.

M
Martin
From
France
The food is exceptional. Had dinner, had breakfast, had Odiyal Kool for lunch.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 388 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.

N
Nafisa
From
Australia
Absolutely loved my stay here! The staff and caretakers looked after me like I was family - particularly Robina and Spelwin. The breakfast was authentic, delicious and served with love. Staff were very accommodative of my needs and ensured to check in with me regularly. Facilities were clean and my room exceeded my expectation. Will definitely stay here next time.
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.

N
Nichola
From
United Kingdom
We stayed is a large, cool and beautifully clean room. Bed comfortable and sheets soft. Great to come back to a big cool shower after the hot walks aground Jaffna. Easy to find and well located. Neighbour has a Tuk Tuk so lifts can be arranged or PickMe works well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 63 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
Sonia
From
France
Very nice place, with all the comfort we needed, and quiete , and the terrasse is perfect to chill. The host is really nice. The hôtel is well located, nearby the temple.
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.

W
Wije
From
Sri Lanka
Usually, it's really hard to find a good place to stay in Jaffna, Either it's cheap and has some shortcomings or it has to be a 5-star hotel. But Jaffna Inn is in a perfect location. You are in walking distance from everything you need. And it's relatively cheaper. The staff was friendly & helpful, It was clean & comfortable. It had everything I was looking for.
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.

B
Bhanuka
From
Sri Lanka
The rooms were clean. The staff was nice and very flexible. They tried to accommodate all my requirements. I checked in very early because my bus arrived at Jaffna at 6 am and they allowed me to check in immediately. The restaurant was clean and the food was good. The Wi-Fi speeds were good. The location is 5 mins walk from Jaffna town, but still in a quiet neighbourhood. The hotel has space available for limited number of vehicle parking as well. They have a backup generator on standby, which is a bit loud for me as my room was close to it.
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
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - 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 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
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    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, 388 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 223 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, 100 metres from Jaffna Railway Station, The Valampuri provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Hotels located in the centre of Jaffna

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 388 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 5.7
    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, 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 7.0
    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 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 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 63 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

Best hotels with breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

  • 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, 153 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 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews

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

    From US$15.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews

    Situated within 1.5 km of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.7 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, Gatetrees resort provides accommodation with seating area.

    From US$46.67 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews

    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.

    From US$138.89 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews

    Set in Jaffna, 400 metres from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Nallur Residence offers accommodation with an open-air bath, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    From US$44.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

    Sobia Villa is set in Jaffna, 2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 2.1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, and 3.1 km from Jaffna Public Library.

    From US$14.91 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$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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews
    very nice hotel in a quiet, safe and proper neighbourhood in lovely Jaffna. the hosts and staff are fantastic. large clean rooms and a nice pool to relax or start into the day. breakfast is mega, really fantastic local food (fruits and vegetarian curry). staff extremely helpful to organize transportation (bus transfer to Anuradhapura) and sightseeing (tuk tuk tour to Jaffna islands).
    Guest review by
    Christoph
    Germany
  • From US$174.90 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
    The house itself is lovely. The rooms are off a central open courtyard. The staff were really helpful. The food good. The pool needs some maintenance. Considering the history of Jaffna and Sri Lanka generally the hotel and the staff provided a comfortable friendly environment.
    Guest review by
    Vicky
    United Kingdom
  • From US$23.38 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 207 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 US$15.20 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
    I like this place a lot. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I felt like living in a home. If I come back to Jaffna one day back, I will definitely book this hotel once again.
    Guest review by
    Yohan
    Sri Lanka