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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.

D
Daniele07528
From
Italy
Amazing value for money. Clean and comfy room. Nice terrace and good location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
US$13.80
1 night, 2 adults

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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

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.

S
Susie
From
New Zealand
Thanks to Allen for all his help !!! A great Homestay !!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

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.

L
Laurent Ladroyes
From
France
Very quiet place Friendly welcome staff Nice garden environmemt 1km from railway station and bike rental service not far. Good local and freah food All good !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

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.

D
Douglas
From
South Africa
Most friendly helpful host and quiet restfull place!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Arvind
From
India
It is close to the temple and the market easy to access everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 477 reviews
Price from
US$13.68
1 night, 2 adults

D'Villa Guest House

Jaffna

D'Villa Guest House, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Jaffna, 2 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2.3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 3 km from Jaffna Public Library.

N
Nina
From
Netherlands
Hilda was very kind and helpful, nice living area to chill.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
ASHOUK
From
Malaysia
Lovely though simple, Just appreciates the moments in existence.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

KATHIR Guest House

Jaffna

Situated just 15 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, KATHIR Guest House provides accommodation in Jaffna with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

N
Nuran
From
Sri Lanka
Best value for money. There are walls, gate, CCTV, an attached bathroom, a hot water shower, and A/C. Can park 2 cars. We spent 2 nights here. It's really good there. Security, facilities, and cleanliness are good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$33
1 night, 2 adults

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.

N
Nathan
From
Sri Lanka
Great location for transportation, services and amenities. Still in a quiet neighborhood. Cleanest new building with a cool breeze from the trees around. More than enough personnel for security, maintenance etc. I rented a small single room, but there are bigger a/c rooms with plenty of common space to accommodate groups.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 477 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 149 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

Anaya Guest House

Jaffna
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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Anaya Guest House is situated in Jaffna.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 469 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.

Nallur Residence

Jaffna
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 17 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, 212 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, 25 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.

Green star villa

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
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.

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Kumar inn

Jaffna
Budget options available

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

Ash Cottage

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

Located in Jaffna, 13 km from Jaffna Public Library and 13 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Ash Cottage offers a garden and air conditioning.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 469 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Haran the host was the most helpful we have met. He arranged everything from tours, places to visit and where the best food places to eat. When asked about where to eat out on our final night, he decided to cook us a meal and it was delicious. Breakfasts were outstanding each morning with fresh fruit and home cooked Sri Lankan Jaffna tucker.
Guest review by
Francis
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
The house is down a quiet cul-de-sac, with a leafy garden and outside patio. Our room was large, with good size comfortable double bed. Air con, plus fan, plus mosquito net over bed. Plenty of sockets and good wifi. A lounge area with T.V. and dining area. Excellent delicious substantial breakfast. Allen was an extremely charming and helpful host, always willing to answer our questions, phone transport etc.
Guest review by
Robin
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Our stay at Allens home stay was very unique! Allen knows everything about Jaffna and its surroundings and will help you in any way to make your trip up north a special one. His garden is beautiful and quiet. The guesthouse is a 20 minute walk from the buisy city centre. We felt completely at home during our stay. Allen is a very warm and welcoming person. Breakfast was fantastic, Allen even made a food package when we had to catch an early train.
Guest review by
Laura
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Quiet Guesthouse in a busy area. The host provided a fantastic breakfast and helpful information. Very spacious accommodation.
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Debra
Young couple