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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.

J
Jason
From
Canada
Amazing stay at Tony’s. What an amazing guy, always willing to go out of his way to help and offer recommendations. The perfect host. The rooms are comfortable and the location is in a nice area. Thanks for helping us discover Jaffna and the awesome Tamil people.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 466 reviews
Price from
US$13.80
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.

R
Raj Thana
From
Canada
We had a great experience in this resort. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Food was prepared on the spot. it was delicious!!
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.

S
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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 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.

R
Robert
From
Australia
One of the cleanest and most comfortable places we stayed during our travels around Sri Lanka. The hosts were exceptionally friendly and polite, making us feel right at home. The room was spacious with comfortable bed. Sri Lankan breakfast was absolutely delicious. We also appreciated having access to the kitchen fridge and the reliable Wi-Fi. Jaffna turned out to be an unexpected highlight of our trip — such a hidden gem! Highly recommended!
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.

M
Mutlu12
From
Turkey
It is a cheap and safe hotel. I advise
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 483 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.

D
David
From
Spain
Perfect location in a quiet residential street between the bus and train stations. Outstandingly helpful and friendly staff. Fiercely efficient a/c, good shower (cold only). Totally recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 64 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

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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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 6.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 466 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 151 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

Flamingo Villa

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 177 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.

Navam

Jaffna
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 41 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...

Gatetrees resort

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

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.

From US$67.41 per night

Old Park Villa

Jaffna
Breakfast options
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.

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.

Allens home stay

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

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.

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

Regus Jaffna

Jaffna
Budget options available

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

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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 466 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, 217 reviews

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

Green star villa

Jaffna
Budget options available
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.

From US$22.81 per night

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.

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

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$12.62 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 124 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$24.60 per night

JRs Holiday INN

Jaffna
Central location

Set in Jaffna with Jaffna Railway Station and Nallur Kandaswamy Temple nearby, JRs Holiday INN offers accommodation with free private parking.

From US$29.82 per night

Senthil Complex

Jaffna
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews

Set 2.3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Senthil Complex offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a garden. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

From US$29 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, 466 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, 217 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 9.6
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