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Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

Jaffna

Located within 1.3 km of Jaffna Railway Station and 2 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn offers accommodation with seating area and a kitchenette.

A
Amy
From
China
Excellent place to stay in Jaffna. Room was very clean and comfortable. Tony is an excellent host, very helpful. Breakfasts were delicious too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
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US$13.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Munril Guest

Jaffna

Set 3.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Munril Guest offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a hot tub. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

K
Katja
From
Germany
Absolutely lovely stay at Munril Guest! The rooms are spacious, spotlessly clean, and equipped with both air conditioning and a fan. The villa itself is beautiful, with a peaceful and green setting just a few minutes by tuk-tuk from the city center, a perfect balance of quiet and convenience. The facilities are excellent, but what really stands out is the incredible friendliness and helpfulness of the hosts. They even offered free rides to local sights, which was a wonderful bonus. Breakfast was also delicious and well-prepared. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Jaffna!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults
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Dayanithi Guest House

Jaffna

Set just 8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Dayanithi Guest House features accommodation in Jaffna with access to free bikes, a garden, as well as full-day security.

R
Robert
From
Australia
One of the cleanest and most comfortable places we stayed during our travels around Sri Lanka. The hosts were exceptionally friendly and polite, making us feel right at home. The room was spacious with comfortable bed. Sri Lankan breakfast was absolutely delicious. We also appreciated having access to the kitchen fridge and the reliable Wi-Fi. Jaffna turned out to be an unexpected highlight of our trip — such a hidden gem! Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults
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Nallur Holidays Inn

Jaffna

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.

S
Sinniah
From
Australia
We felt homely feeling when we stayed there.. Pleasant customer service. They are very helpful serving us /guests always with smiling face. Every members of staff is deserved for our appreciation especially checkin counter staff Miss Iniyarl
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
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US$13.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Nallur Residence

Jaffna

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.

D
Dmitry
From
Russia
Extremely hospitable host, great location in the heart of Jaffna, good breakfast. It was probably the best guesthouse/homestay during my 1 month trip to Sri Lanka.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults
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Gatetrees resort

Jaffna

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.

J
Jonathan
From
Norway
Nice and clean place. Central in Jaffna. Very nice staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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J City Holidays Inn

Jaffna

Located within 400 metres of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.2 km of Jaffna Public Library in Jaffna, J City Holidays Inn features accommodation with seating area.

B
Belmont
From
Sri Lanka
Very taste and different. It's delicious and tasty.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults
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J & J Homestay

Jaffna

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, J & J Homestay is set in Jaffna. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

N
Nicole. R
From
Switzerland
It was realy big and spaceous with a living room and balkony also on the rooftop. U can use the kitchen and fridge and even washing machine. Was a lovely stay and a lovely host too who help you with any question.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
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US$19.25
1 night, 2 adults
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WIMAL PALACE

Jaffna

Set in Jaffna, 1.9 km from Jaffna Railway Station, WIMAL PALACE offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a shared lounge.

M
Meyer
From
Malaysia
Fabulous property! Very well done villa style. Great kitchen area for those who like to prep there own meals.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Senthil Complex

Jaffna

Set 2.3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Senthil Complex offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a garden. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

F
Fahd
From
Qatar
Staff are very helpful, room and the wash rooms were super clean, good air conditioning and delicious Srilankan breakfast, we got a large family room, wash room was very big and spotless clean. made my stay very comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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

  • Regus Jaffna

    Jaffna
    Central location

    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.

  • Set in Jaffna with Jaffna Public Library and Jaffna Fort nearby, Nithusha Holiday House Jaffna offers accommodation with free private parking.

    From US$12.39 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 4.9
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Geesh Residence: Rooms in Jaffna, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Jaffna, 1.8 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2 km from Jaffna Fort, as well as 2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

    From US$12.62 per night

  • Aananda Vasam

    Jaffna
    Central location

    Situated less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Aananda Vasam offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden.

    From US$18.17 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

    MercuryFM 109 Guest House - Jaffna Temple road 77 is set in Jaffna, 1.3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 2.2 km from Jaffna Public Library, and 2.6 km from Jaffna Fort.

    From US$11.50 per night

  • Kumar inn

    Jaffna
    Central location

    Situated in Jaffna, 2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 2.4 km from Jaffna Public Library, Kumar inn offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

    From US$80.29 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    KCS HOLIDAY INN Pvt Ltd, a property with a terrace, is set in Jaffna, 1.7 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 1.9 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 2.4 km from Jaffna Fort.

    From US$27.53 per night

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  • Flora Guest Inn

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options

    Boasting city views, Flora Guest Inn features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 3.1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

    From US$57.35 per night

  • Yaarl Holiday

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

    Yaarl Holiday, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, a 19-minute walk from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 1.9 km from Jaffna Public...

  • Allens home stay

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

    Allens home stay, a property with a terrace, is set in Jaffna, 600 metres from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 1.5 km from Jaffna Railway Station, as well as 2.6 km from Jaffna Public Library.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews

    Located within 1.3 km of Jaffna Railway Station and 2 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn offers accommodation with seating area and a kitchenette.

  • Sri Kumaran

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options

    Sri Kumaran is set in Jaffna.

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

    Sunflowers Canada House, a property with a garden, is located in Jaffna, 3.1 km from Jaffna Public Library, 3.5 km from Jaffna Fort, as well as 3.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

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

    D'Villa Garden House has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Jaffna, 2.8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

  • J Hotel

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

    A good location for a stress-free holiday in Jaffna, J Hotel is a guest house surrounded by views of the garden. The property features a garden, bar and parking on-site among other facilities.

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

  • WIMAL PALACE

    Jaffna
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

    Set in Jaffna, 1.9 km from Jaffna Railway Station, WIMAL PALACE offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a shared lounge.

    From US$28.68 per night

  • Situated within 8.5 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 8.8 km of Jaffna Public Library, Holiday Bungalow for rent, Inuvil, Jaffna offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Uduvil.

    From US$90.75 per night

  • Green star villa

    Jaffna
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Green star villa, a property with a garden, is situated in Jaffna, 2.5 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 2.7 km from Jaffna Railway Station, as well as 3.7 km from Jaffna Public Library.

    From US$24.57 per night

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Homestays that guests love in Jaffna

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  • Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

    Homestay in Jaffna
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 454 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 traveller

  • D'Villa Garden House

    Homestay in Jaffna
    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

  • Allens home stay

    Homestay in Jaffna
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 189 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

  • Nallur Residence

    Homestay in Jaffna
    Avg. price/night: US$42.18
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
    As ever a great place to stay,great host ,great breakfast. Highly recommended
    Guest review by
    vincent
    Group

  • Nallur Residence

    Homestay in Jaffna
    Avg. price/night: US$42.18
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 165 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

  • Allens home stay

    Homestay in Jaffna
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 189 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

  • Allens home stay

    Homestay in Jaffna
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 189 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