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Jaffna – 171 hotels and places to stay

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
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    $116
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
    From
    $40
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
    From
    $109
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 607 reviews
    From
    $86
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
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    $124
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 384 reviews
    From
    $77
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
    From
    $32
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
    From
    $25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
    From
    $43
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
    From
    $38
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews
    From
    $36
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews
    From
    $26
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
    From
    $45
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews
    From
    $45
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
    From
    $32
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews
    From
    $14
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews
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    $50
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
    From
    $17
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
    From
    $30
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
    From
    $80
    1 night, 2 adults

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  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 384 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Jaffna

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 607 reviews

Budget hotels in Jaffna and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Matheera holiday home offers accommodations in Jaffna, a 13-minute walk from Jaffna Fort and 0.7 miles from Jaffna Public Library. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

    From $52.76 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 10-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

    From $23.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

    Just a 17-minute walk from Jaffna Fort and 0.8 miles from Jaffna Public Library, Abbi Holidays - Jaffna Luxurious Villa features accommodations in Jaffna, with a garden and a shared lounge.

    From $93.15 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

    Jaffna Inn is located in Jaffna, within 1.2 miles of Jaffna Fort and 9.3 miles of Nilavarai Well. This 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen, room service and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.

    From $49.65 per night
  • Abbi Holiday - Jaffna Lodge is located in Jaffna, just 1.5 miles from Nallur Kovil and 10 miles from Nilavarai Well. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

    From $69.39 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 6-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Pearl Island Inn provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From $39.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    NIMA Holiday INN JAFFNA offers accommodations in Jaffna, 1.1 miles from Jaffna Public Library and 1.4 miles from Nallur Kovil.

    From $46.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a few steps from Jaffna Railway Station, The Valampuri provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    From $57.97 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 384 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 6-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library, Jetwing Jaffna provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    From $94.08 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 12-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library, Yaarl Hostels provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From $16.59 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 11-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library, Yal's Town Inn provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    From $27.48 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 7-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Subhas Tourist Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From $43.55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 607 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 5-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, NorthGate Jaffna provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a terrace.

    From $233.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews

    Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Golden Star Guest House in Jaffna is close to Jaffna Public Library and Jaffna Railway Station. With city views, this accommodation features a terrace.

    From $21.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

    The Mango Nest offers accommodations in Jaffna, 1.4 miles from Jaffna Fort and 9.1 miles from Nilavarai Well. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    From $139.36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews

    Green Grass Hotel & Restaurant is located in Jaffna, a 15-minute drive from Jaffna City. It offers an outdoor pool with a pool-side bar.

    From $23.38 per night

Hotels located in the center of Jaffna

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, within a 8-minute walk of Jaffna Public Library and 0.7 miles of Jaffna Railway Station, Hotel Lovusiyah has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

    From $30.70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, UK Inn Guest House is located in Jaffna, a 15-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library and 1.2 miles from Jaffna Fort.

    From $31.54 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 18-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library, Humming Birds Suites provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    From $30.97 per night
  • Nithusha Holiday House Jaffna enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.4 miles from Jaffna Railway Station and 1.7 miles from Nallur Kovil.

    From $12.39 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 5-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Station Garden Hotel And Resturant provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a spa & wellness center...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.9
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Providing city views, Geesh Residence: Rooms in Jaffna in Jaffna provides accommodations and a shared lounge.

    From $12.62 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

    Just a 4-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and 0.7 miles from Jaffna Public Library, J City Holidays Inn features accommodations in Jaffna, with a garden and a shared lounge.

    From $19.60 per night
  • Aananda Vasam enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.5 miles from Nallur Kovil and 8.6 miles from Nilavarai Well. Featuring a garden, the property is located within 13 miles of Keerimalai Naguleswaram Kovil.

    From $18.17 per night

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What Guests Said About Jaffna:

  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    "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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 6.0

    Jaffna is a hot place and therefore the transport facilities...

    Jaffna is a hot place and therefore the transport facilities should facilitate the climate. Jaffna is also not clean as compared to the other places in Sri Lanka. Need a concerted public awareness campaign to all residents of Jaffna. People's attitude should change !!!
    Guest review by
    Kandiah

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  • From $233.64 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 607 reviews
    Staff is extremely helpful and friendly, food is amazing especially Christmas buffet with the Jaffna crab curry. Gym and pool were fun. Hotel is close to the town and Yazhpanam train station. You can walk to closeby restaurants such as Jaffna Authentic Cuisine and also walk to Jaffna Library, clock tower etc. Driver we booked through the hotel, Prashanth, was also lovely and was like a tour guide, educating us with important information about places we visited and learning with us also.
    Guest review by
    Kasundi
    Australia
  • From $38.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
    Jaffna is struggling to recover from the Civil war, the economic crisis and Covid, The hotel is trying to catch up, but it is struggling. I would recommend staying here, but do not expect an updated hotel. The staff were kind and helpful. We were happy we travelled to Jaffna, and we hope tourism increases to help support the economy..
    Guest review by
    Graham
    Canada
  • From $143.17 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
    The Stuff was amazing and told us the history from the old building you can see the bunker in the hotel. You can rent close to the Fox a scooter for one day 3000 Rupien, and explore Jaffna an the island around. the pool area is in perfect condition. the Breakfast is super you can eat the sri lanka "jaffana food".
    Guest review by
    Roger A81
    Switzerland
  • From $147 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews
    This hotel was like a little oasis of calm in chaos of Jaffna. The room, the staff, the food - all just great. I liked my room near the street so I could hear the cow bellowing and the street sweeper in the morning. I appreciated the city tour organized for me.
    Guest review by
    Kathryn
    Canada
  • From $29 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
    This hotel is on the outside of Jaffna and seems popular with tourists. Its peaceful and the staff was friendly. The room was good and clean. Good indoor parking for my car. Breakfast included.
    Guest review by
    Dennis
    Netherlands