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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.

B
Bryan
From
Netherlands
This is a great stay if you are visiting Jaffna! Both Sudak and Mathu are really nice guys who speak English very good as well. They can tell you a lot about any Sri Lankan things you want to know and arranged a lot of stuff we requested; breakfast, diner, scooter renting, sending a package over to Holland, a TukTuk when we needed one really early in the morning (we did not want to risk PickMe not being available, we were visiting a wedding). The rooms are clean and have all facilities you need. Nice addition is they have a swimming pool which is really nice on hot Sri Lankan days. Definitely recommend this place! 👌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Price from
$116.10
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 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
Price from
$40
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.

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, 607 reviews
Price from
$86.10
1 night, 2 adults

The Thinnai - All-Suites Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 12-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, The Thinnai - All-Suites Boutique Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a...

M
Mahesan
From
United States
Very friendly. Everyone was helpful, Good food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 222 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.

k
krishanti
From
United States
they had everything inside the room. they even had a cup for iron.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
Price from
$77.02
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 60 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.

D
Dhammika
From
Cambodia
Very clean and good staff 👌 👍 friendly hospitality management
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, 108 reviews
Price from
$38
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 607 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 $52.76 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 257 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, 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 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 328 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.

Best hotels with breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 386 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 $94.08 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 370 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, 248 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, 108 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, 607 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 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

    The Mango Nest offers accommodations in Jaffna, 1.4 miles from Jaffna Fort and 9.1 miles from Nilavarai Well. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    From $162.59 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 205 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 5.7
    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, 61 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 60 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 $30.97 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 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 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 $24.65 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 35 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 $21.78 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

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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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews
    Exceptional customer service! They provide excellent information on the best places to visit in Jaffna and also motorbike rental services are available at affordable prices. The hotel is located in a very strategic location about 3km to Jaffna town. There are excellent transport services available to take you to different areas within Jaffna and also the other parts of Sri Lanka.
    Guest review by
    Ajeba
    United Kingdom
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews
    The rooms at the hotel are good, and it's near to the Jaffna railway station. Secure parking is also available on the premises. A Jaffna-style breakfast is served as a buffet, and guests can order lunch and dinner from the restaurant menu. The prices on the menu are very reasonable. Overall, it's a great choice for comfortable accommodation and satisfying meals.
    Guest review by
    Mayantha Jayawardena
    Sri Lanka
  • From $38.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 29 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 $94.08 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
    Fantastic hotel at a great location. It's about 40 mins from the airport, but very close to all the tourist attractions in Jaffna. The staff are simply amazing - so kind and helpful.
    Guest review by
    Arjun
    India
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
    Allen (Anand) is a very good person; he knows every place in Jaffna,
    Guest review by
    Ishan
    Sri Lanka