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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.

S
SuperPras
From
Denmark
We loved everything about our stay. The room was so nice and clean. The breakfast was delicious and we could choose exactly what we wanted to eat the day before. The staff was kind and helpful. It's an old house with a gentle renovation so the spirit of the history was preserved in a beautiful way. All in all we had a wonderful time at Thambu Illam.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Price from
US$113.40
1 night, 2 adults

The Thinnai Hotel - Jaffna

Hotel in Jaffna

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

U
Usha
From
Canada
Breakfast was good and the dinning area is very spacious. We stayed in 2- two bed room suite and we got one upgrade with a kitchenette free of charge. Very suitable for families with small children. Staff was very courteous and nice. Very close to Nallur temple. Nice Eating places like Lavine, Dinesh Bakery, Ammachi restaurant. J|afna town is easily accessible by Tuk Tuk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Price from
US$99.36
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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$150.16
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, 616 reviews
Price from
US$86.10
1 night, 2 adults

Jetwing Jaffna

Hotel in Jaffna

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.

S
Stirrup
From
United Kingdom
Great location, everything you could possibly need, perfect! The housekeeping service/laundry is excellent!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 400 reviews
Price from
US$90.60
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.

R
Rashmi
From
New Zealand
I booked this property for my parents and their cousins. They really enjoyed the stay. They told me that the manager and the staff were really welcoming and friendly. They also mentioned that the breakfast was as really tasty with a good spread of authentic SL food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Price from
US$40
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.

M
Malaka
From
Sri Lanka
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Humming Birds Suites in Jaffna, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The hotel is conveniently located near key landmarks such as the Jaffna Public Library and Jaffna Fort, making it an ideal base for exploring the city. The rooms are spacious, well-appointed, and offer stunning city views from private balconies. Each room is equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and comfortable workspaces, ensuring a relaxing and productive stay. The bathrooms are clean and come with all necessary toiletries, adding to the overall convenience. What truly sets Humming Birds Suites apart is its exceptional service. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist with any requests. The hotel also offers free Wi-Fi and on-site parking, catering to a wide range of traveler needs. For those seeking a comfortable, clean, and hospitable place to stay in Jaffna, I highly recommend Humming Birds Suites. It’s a true gem that combines modern comfort with warm Sri Lankan hospitality.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Price from
US$32
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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Price from
US$43.29
1 night, 2 adults

Thisha Hotel & Restaurant

Hotel in Jaffna

Set in Jaffna, 7.1 km from Nilavarai Well, Thisha Hotel & Restaurant offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

V
Vikky
From
Sri Lanka
Booking.com.. Given fake price,but luckily person who in there called Jena was fantastic guy and gave reasonable price and very nice staffs! Free car 🚗 park!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
Price from
US$22
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.

A
ANTONY
From
France
Great hotel with comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Situqted walkable distance from the town. Loved the breakfast which was complimentary. Aruna was very helpful. Wifi connection was good and I was able to get my work done.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
US$39
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 400 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$117.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 364 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 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 267 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$23.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 46 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 273 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$28.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 118 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$44.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 147 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$21.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

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.

From US$17.42 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Jaffna

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 8 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - 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

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.

From US$51.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 54 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$50.38 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$69.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 79 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$34.41 per night

Situated in Jaffna, 700 metres from Jaffna Public Library, Sj Hotel Jaffna features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$20.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 1 review

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

From US$12.62 per night

Budget hotels in Jaffna and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Jaffna Ratnam Holiday Home -AC is situated in Jaffna, 1.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 1.9 km from Jaffna Railway Station, and 2.3 km from Jaffna Public Library.

From US$49.78 per night

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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Situated in Jaffna, 1.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 2.3 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Kamala villa offers air conditioning.

From US$68.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Situated in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, SP Tourist Hotel Jaffna features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$37.74 per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Pooranam Vacation Home is situated in Jaffna. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

From US$114.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Featuring garden views, Meraathanam provides accommodation with a terrace, around 400 metres from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

J R Thacxshana Mahal is located in Jaffna, 1.8 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2.2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 2.6 km from Jaffna Public Library.

From US$60.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Offering a garden and garden view, AADHI house is set in Jaffna, 2.9 km from Jaffna Public Library and 3.3 km from Jaffna Fort.

From US$80.29 per night

FAQs about hotels in Jaffna

What guests said about Jaffna:

6.0

A slightly different experience to rest of the island but a...

A slightly different experience to rest of the island but a positive one. However it was more dirty than other large towns and cities, rubbish is everywhere! The Dutch fort is the best experience, a place worth visiting. Driving down to the islands is a nice experience and much calmer atmosphere from main Jaffna city. The views of the ocean is great but the coastline is filled with plastic bottles, general refuse and redundant fishing gear. I would not want to wonder around barefoot but this applies to most of the srilankan cost line that I have visited... sadly..
Guest review by
Athula
United Kingdom
10

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

"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

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

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

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From US$166.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
A gorgeous traditional home converted into a boutique hotel with four rooms - perfect for a group or solo/couple travellers. Beautifully styled and managed by a delightful and attentive staff team ready to cater to any request or give local guidance. The swimming pool was the perfect oasis after a day of exploring steamy Jaffna. Special thanks to Mathci, Sutha and Niranjan. Oh and great food too - but please be aware most food is prepared off site which makes total sense - so just relax go with the flow. It’s worth the wait.
Guest review by
Jane
Australia
From US$298.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 616 reviews
The hotel was nice, and the staff were very friendly and courteous. They attempted to resolve some of the issues we had staying in the hotel as best as they could. I think this is one of the few hotels in Jaffna with a pool, and even though the pool was small, it was was maintained quite well. I think it's one of the better hotels in Jaffna, but the price kinda reflects it. The location is near Jaffna town and very convenient. Has a lot of nice restaurants around the hotel.
Guest review by
Seratia
Australia
From US$23.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel in Jaffna. The location was perfect as it was right in the town, making it very convenient for us to travel around. The room was clean, comfortable, and the AC worked perfectly, which made our stay even better. The staff were extremely friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist with anything we needed. Overall, we were fully satisfied and truly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended!
Guest review by
Nafhan
Sri Lanka
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 466 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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
3 minutes walk to the Nallur temple, not far from Jaffna town. Spacious house with kitchen and laundry facilities. Lots of trees around to keep the house cooler.
Guest review by
Ken
Australia