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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.

S
Stephanie
From
Belgium
I stayed a long time here with Tony and I really enjoyed my time. He's so kind, nice, patient and friendly. I felt like at home living with a cool helpful roommate. He was very good to answer to alllll my questions ah ah hope to see you again mister :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 470 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
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 9.0
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.

A
Alexandra
From
Belgium
Breakfast was delicious, room cosy and garden beautiful ! Allen is an amazing host, very helpful, gives great tips about visiting Jaffna !
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.

Z
Ziad
From
Cyprus
The staff were exceptional here, especially Anthony who always had a smile and was on hand at meal times. The owner was so personable & made us feel very welcome and at home. Would definitely stay here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

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.

K
Katja
From
Germany
Absolutely lovely stay at Munril Guest! The rooms are spacious, spotlessly clean, and equipped with both air conditioning and a fan. The villa itself is beautiful, with a peaceful and green setting just a few minutes by tuk-tuk from the city center, a perfect balance of quiet and convenience. The facilities are excellent, but what really stands out is the incredible friendliness and helpfulness of the hosts. They even offered free rides to local sights, which was a wonderful bonus. Breakfast was also delicious and well-prepared. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Jaffna!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$30
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.

J
Jeffrey
From
Sri Lanka
Loved the exceptional hospitality provided by Ravi & Raghu
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.

E
Eugenia
From
Spain
Prim help me so much with everything. I had a nice tour, the breakfast was impressive and the room comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 477 reviews
Price from
US$13.68
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.

K
Kandiah
From
Norway
We stayed here for 6 nights and couldn’t have been happier. The location is perfect, within walking distance of Jaffna town, with plenty of nice restaurants, shopping complexes, and much more nearby. The host, Shero, is incredibly friendly, charming, and helpful throughout the stay. The bed is comfortable, and the room is spacious enough for a very pleasant experience. If you need room service, you only have to ask — the room will be cleaned and fresh towels provided. For guests coming from Europe, you might miss having thicker duvets, but just ask and you’ll be given extra bedding. A lovely place to stay – and truly great value for money. Highly recommended! I already plan to stay here again next year when I visit Jaffna.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

J & J Homestay

Jaffna

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, J & J Homestay is set in Jaffna. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

N
Nicole. R
From
Switzerland
It was realy big and spaceous with a living room and balkony also on the rooftop. U can use the kitchen and fridge and even washing machine. Was a lovely stay and a lovely host too who help you with any question.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$19.25
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
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

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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 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Jaffna

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 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 477 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 74 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

Flora Guest Inn

Jaffna
Breakfast options

Boasting city views, Flora Guest Inn features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 3.1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

From US$57.35 per night

Anaya Guest House

Jaffna
Breakfast options

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

Havanaa Rest House

Jaffna
Breakfast options

Havanaa Rest House features city views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Jaffna, 1.2 km from Jaffna Railway Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 470 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
Breakfast options
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 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Situated 3.2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 16 km from Nilavarai Well and 22 km from Naguleswaram Temple, MercuryFM 102 house Jaffna - Moris Lane provides accommodation set in Jaffna.

D'Villa Guest House

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

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.

From US$15 per night

Save money on homestays in Jaffna and nearby – budget options available

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

WIMAL PALACE

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

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.

From US$59.64 per night

Sunflowers Canada House

Jaffna
Budget options available
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.

D'Villa Garden House

Jaffna
Budget options available
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
Budget options available
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.

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.

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Jaffna and nearby

Regus Jaffna

Jaffna
Central location

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 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$8.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Passable - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Geesh Residence: Rooms in Jaffna, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Jaffna, 1.9 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2 km from Jaffna Fort, as well as 2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

From US$11.36 per night

Aananda Vasam

Jaffna
Central location

Situated less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Aananda Vasam offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden.

From US$18.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 73 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.

From US$11.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

KCS HOLIDAY INN Pvt Ltd, a property with a terrace, is set in Jaffna, 1.7 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 1.9 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 2.4 km from Jaffna Fort.

From US$27.53 per night

Navam

Jaffna
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Situated in Jaffna, within less than 1 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and a 14-minute walk of Jaffna Railway Station, Navam features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for...

From US$17.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews

MercuryFM 101- Mercury Inn - Jaffna, a property with a garden, is located in Jaffna, 1.1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 1.9 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 2 km from Jaffna Public...

From US$22.60 per night

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Homestays that guests love in Jaffna

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 470 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
Breakfast was great Raj was a great host We really enjoyed our time
Guest review by
Jonathan
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
This was a brilliant homestay hosted by Allan. He was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable and helped us with our coach booking home and places of interest including the brilliant service at the local temple. I cannot seak to highly of this experience. Your are completely at home here in wonderful JAFFNA
Guest review by
Maria Server
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
As ever a great place to stay,great host ,great breakfast. Highly recommended
Guest review by
vincent
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
This is not a hotel but a homestay. Mr Haran, who runs the place looked after is like we were invited guests
Guest review by
Arun
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Allen is the perfect host and his homestay is a nice haven at the top of Sri Lanka.
Guest review by
Annemiek
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Allen was such a good host and took good care of us. He served us tea and coffee all over the day. Also we had some really interesting discussions with Allen. We would definitely choose Allens home stay again.
Guest review by
Silvan
Young couple