The 10 best homestays in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

The best homestays 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, 470 reviews

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US$13.80

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.

CYNTHIA

From

Australia

The rooms are large with all facilities. The breakfast had plenty of choices. Authentic Sri Lankan Breakfast. We were given the choice to order what we preferred. The host Haran was fantastic always going out of his way to make sure that we were comfortable. He even organised a vehicle with an experienced driver to tour Jaffna. Nallur Residence is centrally located just a step away from the famous Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

Price from

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.

Maria Laura

From

Brazil

We have spent 4 days here, and this place felt like home. Nice and confy room, AC working great, hot shower, the best Wifi in our time in Sri Lanka. Delicious homemade breakfast. Beatiful garden. Super clean. But the best is the host: Allen is just amazing! He was very kind, thoughful, gave all the tips and information, and we still got the chance to talk, share a bit of our experiences. Thank you for everything, Allen!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 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.

Sanjeewa

From

Australia

Staff was very friendly and helpful, they actively look for and assist if you need anything. Had very tasty Sri Lankan breakfast everyday during my 3 day stay here. The room was very clean, comfortable and spacious.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews

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US$50

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.

Samil

From

Sri Lanka

Perfect location just a few minutes from Jaffna town. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and air-conditioned. The staff were very welcoming and made my stay pleasant. They also served a delicious Jaffna-style breakfast. The manager personally picked me up from the railway station early in the morning and arranged an early check-in, which I really appreciated. I would definitely return and highly recommend this place!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

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US$30

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

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

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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.

NITHARSHAN

From

Sri Lanka

Safety, comfortable and friendly services.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews

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US$13.68

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Daniel

From

United Kingdom

Simply a fantastic hotel in Jaffna. Location is excellent, near both the train station and sights. The room was beyond my expectations for the price. This is probably the best accommodation I stayed in during my time in Sri Lanka. Great hospitality by the staff too. Thank you for a great stay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

Price from

US$18

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Rafael Waldo

From

United Arab Emirates

The family that manage the apartment they were very charm and kind. They had 3 children which my child enjoyed a lot playing. Very nice time with them.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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US$19.25

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

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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