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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.

P
Pavithran
From
Malaysia
Very friendly, Tony and Stanley made me felt like home. Thanks brothers!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 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.

R
R
From
Canada
Haran the manager and all of the staff were wonderful. Haran went above and beyond our expectations, he was very thoughtful and helpful in getting us everything we needed to feel at home. We would recommend this place to anyone who's looking for a place to stay in Jaffna.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 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.

E
Eva
From
Greece
Allen was the kindest, most generous and thoughtful person we’ve met in our trip so far! The homestay was amazing, with the most beautiful yard, it felt a little bit of jungle, with many trees and flowers, you love to sit there and relax. The room was beautifully decorated, spacious, clean and comfortable. We stayed there for two nights only and we still miss it! Allen prepared for us an amazing and really tasty breakfast and was always asking if we wanted more. He gave us a lot of information on the places around Jaffna and what we should visit. He was open to discuss about the culture and history of Sri Lanka and give us some insights. The best part of our staying there was how comfortable we felt and the interesting discussions we had with Allen. Thank you for the beautiful accommodation, we gonna miss you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
US$20
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.

V
Visthika
From
Germany
- very friendly owner, helps a lot with questions & recommendations, easily arranged a van, - tasty local breakfast and fruit, well equipped kitchen - out of Jaffna city center: perfect to enjoy silent evenings, dinner options close by - rooms are spacious, AC and ventilator available, neat
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.

X
Xenia
From
Germany
very clean, friendly hosts, great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 484 reviews
Price from
US$13.68
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.

M
Mayuran
From
Finland
The staff was excellent and the atmosphere was really good and cozy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
Price from
US$50
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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 56 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 8.1
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.

c
claudia
From
Italy
Absulutely recommended for Jaffna! The Building Is clearly new and It Is well kept, clean rooms, perfect bathrooms and clean beds! The little garden had even a couple of fruit trees like papaya or bananas. Everyone is extremily kind and welcoming. Even though some may speak little to no english, they still try to comunicate with the little world they know and a super kind smile. When we came back the first night from the dinner, we had a little chat with the night keeper, he was extremily nice. He even got us a papaya to eat in the morning. Soo kind! The place is super close to the centre, less than 5 mins by tuk tuk, which you can order yourself on the app Pickme or they will order it for you. If the speaking english guy is not present, he is always reachable by phone for any useful information, even to suggest some really nice restaurants. He would even come back anytime needed. Moreover, by mistake we forgor to pay, and the person responsible was so kind to come to the bus station instead of making us go back. Super nice and extremily helpful. Lastly, to have breakfast on top of the building is really nice. The terrace ha a nice view of the sourranding. Highly reccomend it to anyone visiting Jaffna!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Star Guest House

Jaffna

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.

a
a.galbiati
From
Sri Lanka
I appreciate the cleaness, the homely welcoming, the flessibility of the staff and the strategic and quiet at the same time option of the location. Thankyou Dilushani, Rajeeth and Thanushijan !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
US$21.35
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 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

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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

Flamingo Villa

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

Set just 100 metres from Jaffna Railway Station, Flamingo Villa offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as luggage storage space.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

MercuryFM 109 Guest House - Jaffna Temple road 77 is set in Jaffna, 1.3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 2.2 km from Jaffna Public Library, and 2.6 km from Jaffna Fort.

Old Park Villa

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Set within 1.1 km of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.9 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, Old Park Villa provides accommodation with seating area.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 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.

Sunflowers Canada House

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 16 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.

D'Villa Garden House

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

D'Villa Garden House has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Jaffna, 2.8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

Situated within 8.5 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 8.8 km of Jaffna Public Library, Holiday Bungalow for rent, Inuvil, Jaffna offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Uduvil.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 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

Ash Cottage

Jaffna
Breakfast options
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, 464 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
Avg. price/night: US$44.40
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
Avg. price/night: US$44.40
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.
Guest review by
Debra
Young couple