The 10 best cheap hotels in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

The best cheap hotels in Jaffna

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Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

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.

Desa

From

New Zealand

Tony's place is a must stay for Jaffna. Located an easy 25min walk from the centre of town, it also has all the essentials nearby (shops, restaurants etc). Very clean and everything you could need. I stayed twice and Tony is very helpful with directions and recommendations plus is always up for a chat. There's lots to explore in Jaffna, but it is also nice to have a restful place to come back to and recharge. Thanks Tony!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews

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US$13.40

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.

Rajagopal

From

India

Everything was an exceptional .Mr.Haran is such a nice human being and enjoyed the stay like anything.staffs were so nice and filled with smile while serving food . Asked tea no of times and there was no hesitation and served with the smile . Food was really tasty and it's just outside of Nallur Kandhaswamy temple .could get AC bus to Colombo at the door step . Room was so convenient and spacious and much comfortable to stay .property is just on the roadside with filled with garden which will make you to feel you in your home . Access was so nice and I liked the stay very much .Even supported to get the person to get triwheeler as well. Am am happy with the stay and will certainly stay again .Thanks Haran for your hospitality

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews

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US$45

1 night, 2 adults

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Allens home stay

Jaffna

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.

miro

From

Switzerland

it is a super nice, calm, spaceious and clean home with a tremendous jost. allen really helped us with everything, planing, renting, restaurants and gave us an insight in hindu history. additional to that he made us a wonderful breakfast every morning and was there for every quastion and need. i can highly recomand to stay here for as short or longer time!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews

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US$20

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.

Morten

From

Denmark

Suganthi, the manager, and Anthony, the waiter, and the rest of the staff are all very friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to secure us a room with balcony when we arrived and had booked another room without balcony. We were given information on sightseeing in and around Jaffna upon arrival. This was very useful. We visited KKS beach north of Jaffna one day by bus to use the pool at the army resort. This we would not have found out on our own. The pool table on the porch was good fun in the evenings. We highly recommend this resort.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews

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US$50

1 night, 2 adults

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Grandpa's villa Jaffna

Hotel in Jaffna

Grandpa's villa Jaffna in Jaffna features a garden and a restaurant. The rooms include a terrace. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

devi

From

Netherlands

The place is very beautiful and in a calm setting. Beautiful big room with view of the pool. Very clean and luxurious bathroom. Really felt like a treat to be here. And on too of that the staff was extremely kind and friendly, they went above and beyond to care for my needs and safety. Food was also very traditional and tasty.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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US$58.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Jaffna Nest - Ground Floor

Jaffna

Offering a shared lounge and garden view, Jaffna Nest - Ground Floor is located in Jaffna, 2.6 km from Jaffna Railway Station and 3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

Rajanayagam

From

United Kingdom

We stayed for 8 days during August 2025. Communication was excellent, always willing to help as we agreed to pay in british pounds was easy for us also help me to use pick me app safe us lot of money.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

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US$17.10

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.

Cumar

From

United Kingdom

Very clean and comfortable place

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Price from

US$30

1 night, 2 adults

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The Chapters

Jaffna

The Chapters, a property with a garden, is situated in Jaffna, 5.3 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 6 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 6.5 km from Jaffna Fort.

Chandrasena

From

Sri Lanka

Nice and calmfull surroundings. Spacious house and garden. Easily accessible. Everything is in order inside the house including kitchen.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

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US$78.75

1 night, 2 adults

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Borassus Nature Huts by ABC Leisure's group

Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, within 8.8 km of Jaffna Fort and 10 km of Jaffna Public Library, Borassus Nature Huts by ABC Leisure's group provides accommodation with a restaurant and as well as free private...

Nazih

From

New Zealand

The most amazing staff - Fab Location and Overall impressed. Had a small issue post stay and their handling of everything was exceptional. I seriously recommend this place for some R&R.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

Price from

US$50

1 night, 2 adults

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Lone Star Residence

Jaffna

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Lone Star Residence is situated in Jaffna.

Ben

From

United Kingdom

Lone Star Residence is newly built and furnished to exceptionally high standards. It is an inviting, spacious, hospitable place to stay with excellent facilities - kitchen especially but in truth, all rooms. Location - 15 mins taxi Palaly Int Airport; 5 mins drive Inuvil railway station; 10/15 mins drive Jaffna; 5 mins drive Chunnakam. The actual physical location is attractive in its serenity. Its located in a quiet lane on Manipay Road overlooking agricultural land owned/rented by smallholders. Noise and external interference is absolutely minimal.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

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US$80

1 night, 2 adults

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