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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.

L
Leavy
From
Ireland
The property has great charm and character. The staff were exceptional- very helpful, knowledgeable and amazing service and support
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$116.10
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.

T
TSM Cader Hussain
From
United Arab Emirates
Front desk staff Mrs. Robina is very much support to guests and we felt as a family member. All other staffs also very polite and respected. Generally we enjoyed as a homly atmosphere.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
US$44
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.

N
Navamathan
From
Netherlands
⸻ We spent two nights at Jetwing North in Jaffna and had a truly wonderful stay. The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely friendly — they really made a difference in our experience. Both breakfast and dinner were exceptional, offering an authentic taste of Jaffna cuisine. You could truly feel the essence of the local flavors in every dish. This unique culinary experience is something tourists will definitely appreciate and enjoy. Please continue in this direction — it beautifully showcases the richness of Jaffna’s food culture. The hotel is also conveniently located close to the railway station, the city center, and the Nallur Temple, making it an ideal base for exploring the area. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 599 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
US$77.90
1 night, 2 adults

The Thinnai - All-Suites Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, 1.1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, The Thinnai - All-Suites Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a...

R
Ravikumar
From
Australia
Welcome drink and the introduction by the staff. The location was very good. The Breakfast very nice and fresh. Dinner was fantastic, especially the Odiyal cool. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
US$70.20
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.

A
Amy
From
China
Great place to stay in Jaffna. Friendly staff and comfortable and clean rooms. Slept very well here. Lovely aesthetic.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$27
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, 23 reviews
Location 8.9
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.

J
Jorgina
From
France
Beautiful hotel, very close to all tourisme places. Very clean. The staff is always available 24/7 and smiling. Good communication. Very good expérience. Lift is in construction , so it will a good plus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$43.29
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.

E
Elisabeth
From
Sri Lanka
the room was excellent. asked for twin bed and we got it. The breakfast was excellent.Have your breakfast there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Location 8.1
Price from
US$109.09
1 night, 2 adults

St Anne's Hotel & Restaurant

Hotel in Jaffna

Situated in Jaffna, 2.8 km from Jaffna Railway Station, St Anne's Hotel & Restaurant features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

T
Tahseen Alsultani
From
Iraq
Very helpful and cooperative staff, promptly responding for any possible request. They hired to med a Tuktuk driven with very polite and cooperative driver.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Location 7.7
Price from
US$40
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, 105 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
US$39
1 night, 2 adults
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 326 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 599 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$52.76 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 375 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$99.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 253 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$26.65 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 41 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$49.65 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$63.09 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 84 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

Best hotels with breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 368 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, 240 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 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 105 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, 9 reviews

    Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan is set in Jaffna, 2.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 16 km from Nilavarai Well.

    From US$148.24 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 599 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$272.58 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 150 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 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 326 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.

    From US$57.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 196 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

Hotels located in the centre of Jaffna

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - 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, 61 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 54 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
  • Set in Jaffna with Jaffna Public Library and Jaffna Fort nearby, Nithusha Holiday House Jaffna offers accommodation with free private parking.

    From US$53.68 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, 500 metres from Jaffna Railway Station, Station Garden Hotel And Resturant provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a spa and wellness centre.

    From US$24.65 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.6
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 11 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

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

    From US$21.78 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Nizhal Inn is located in Jaffna, 1.5 km from Jaffna Public Library, 2.1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 2 km from Jaffna Railway Station.

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What guests said about Jaffna:

  • 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
  • 10.0

    We visited the The Jaffna Library, Fort, Point Pedro,...

    We visited the The Jaffna Library, Fort, Point Pedro, Velvettithurai, Thalaiyadi Beach, Keerimala Sacred springs, Dambakola Patuna Temple, Nallur Kovil and KKS - On our way back to Colombo we stopped at Elephant Pass, Ree Cha leisure park and the Iranamadu water reservoir - Fabulous trip which helps us to explore the rich culture of Jaffna along with the beauty of a village with mesmerizing memories,
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
  • 10.0

    Jaffna is a beautiful place to visit.

    Jaffna is a beautiful place to visit. Places and temples are beautifully crafted with ancestral works. People we met were friendly and courteous. Places like Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Nagadeepa Vihara and Nagapooshani Amman Temple in an island, and few other places, it’s beyond words. Need to feel the atmosphere personally to have the divine presence and connection within one’s self. Best food eatery place for us is Jaffna Authentic Cuisine. Getting around places is convenient with auto and grab cabs too.
    Guest review by
    Rani

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  • From US$138.89 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
    A very nice hotel in the heart of Jaffna, yet in a quiet location. The rooms are nice and spacious and consist of a living area and a bedroom. The restaurant is highly recommended. It serves very authentic and delicious regional cuisine. The staff is very accommodating, and Dinesh, in particular, gave us a lot of additional information. The hotel is good value for money, and we ate in the restaurant every evening and tried many dishes on the menu. The pool and gym are cleaned daily, and everything is very tidy.
    Guest review by
    Karsten
    Germany
  • From US$150 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 255 reviews
    Really nice hotel, with great room and facilities. Staff were friendly, lots of local knowledge and always happy to help. Well situated, extremely close to Nallur temple, and Nallur and Jaffna markets are easily accessible. Fantastic traditional and continental breakfast; dosa, idiyappam, palappam. Would definitely recommend to others, and would visit again.
    Guest review by
    Scott
    United Kingdom
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
    Such a beautiful house, the pictures don’t do it justice it’s even nicer in real life. Staff is amazingly friendly and helpful. Helped us organise excursions in the Jaffna area. Breakfast is great and we also had dinner in the hotel a couple of nights which we also really enjoyed. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else if we ever go back to Jaffna
    Guest review by
    Ane
    Norway
  • From US$99.97 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews
    The staff were exceptional, very friendly. The hotel is in a great location and the food is great. We had a very comfortable trip. Thank you very much to Gobi and Team for their hospitality. I would highly recommend Jetwing to anyone wanting to experience Jaffna.
    Guest review by
    Dilan
    United Kingdom
  • From US$35.52 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
    It's a recommended Hotel. Rooms are clean, comfortable, good services and helpful staff. Also, we had nice and tasty Food.
    Guest review by
    tharindra
    Australia
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