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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.

A
Alexandra
From
United States
Amazing all around. Tony was very responsive before my arrival, super friendly, and has all the info. The house is in a great location, I had a room facing the street and it never bothered me (and I'm actually a light sleeper). The room was cozy and I enjoyed the balcony (especially the kettle lol). Highly recommend staying here and I will definitely visit Jaffna again and stay at Tony's!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
Price from
$13.90
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.

o
ooty
From
India
Worth of money, room for very clear, staff very good, 💯 like
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
Price from
$13.68
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 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
$45
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 a shared lounge.

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, 266 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, 38 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

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

Senthil Complex

Jaffna

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.

A
Arun
From
Canada
Clean and friendly . So comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
Price from
$27
1 night, 2 adults
All homestays in Jaffna

Looking for a homestay?

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.

Most booked homestays in Jaffna and surrounding area in the past month

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

  • Regus Jaffna

    Jaffna
    Central location

    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.

  • 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 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 152 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 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
  • 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 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 65 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 $11.50 per night
  • Kumar inn

    Jaffna
    Central location

    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 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

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  • 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
  • Yaarl Holiday

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

    Just a 9-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and one mile from Nallur Kovil, Yaarl Holiday features accommodations in Jaffna, with a shared lounge.

    From $20.65 per night
  • Allens home stay

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 188 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, 454 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.

  • 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.

  • Green star villa

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

    Green star villa enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.6 miles from Nallur Kovil and 1.7 miles from Jaffna Railway Station. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    From $24.57 per night

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

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

    From $28.68 per night
  • 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
  • Ash Cottage

    Jaffna
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Ash Cottage is located in Jaffna, just 7.9 miles from Jaffna Public Library and 7.9 miles from Nallur Kovil.

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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, 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 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, 188 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: $42.18
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
    As ever a great place to stay,great host ,great breakfast. Highly recommended
    Guest review by
    vincent
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $42.18
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 166 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, 188 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, 188 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