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Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

Jaffna

Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn offers a garden and accommodations with a kitchenette in Jaffna, a 15-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station.

M
Mahide
From
Germany
Simple but decent place to stay. Friendly owner and staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
Price from
$13.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Dayanithi Guest House

Jaffna

Dayanithi Guest House enjoys a location in Jaffna, 5.4 miles from Jaffna Railway Station and 5.4 miles from Jaffna Fort.

C
Carol
From
United States
This is such a lovely, comfortable place to stay. Jaffna hospitality! Beautiful house and grounds, large, comfortable room. Ravi and Kandiah graciously respond to all requests. We ended up eating not only breakfast at home but most dinners as well. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
$32
1 night, 2 adults
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Nallur Holidays Inn

Jaffna

Nallur Holidays Inn in Jaffna provides adults-only accommodations with an open-air bath and a shared lounge. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

o
ooty
From
India
Worth of money, room for very clear, staff very good, 💯 like
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
Price from
$13.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Nallur Residence

Jaffna

A 5-minute walk from Nallur Kovil in Jaffna, Nallur Residence features accommodations with access to spa facilities, wellness packages, and open-air bath.

M
Matthieu
From
France
Nallur Residence, Haran's family home is a great place to experience real life in Jaffna. The old, typical house is ideally located 100m from the temple and within walking distance of the city center, it's a great place to explore Jaffna, experience its culture, food and architecture. It's also a great place to meet other travelers or learn from Haran, the host. He is very welcoming, helpful and will go above and beyond to make sure you have a great stay and a great time in Jaffna. We where truly, happily surprised by the hospitality.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults
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Gatetrees resort

Jaffna

Just a 17-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and one mile from Nallur Kovil, Gatetrees resort features accommodations in Jaffna, with a shared lounge.

S
Suganthan
From
Canada
Great location. New, well built suites with beautiful interior. Excellent breakfast, both local and continental menu items. Very helpful, hospitable, service-oriented staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults
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J City Holidays Inn

Jaffna

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.

J
Jones
From
Sri Lanka
I had a wonderful experience staying here on a recent work trip. The location is incredibly convenient, just a 600-meter walk from the Jaffna railway station. What truly stood out was the exceptional hospitality. I had to travel at an inconvenient time, but the staff were extremely accommodating and graciously adjusted my check-in time. They were very friendly, and the entire place was neat and pleasant. I even received a delicious cup of tea, which was a lovely, welcoming touch. With several food shops also within walking distance, it has everything you need. I will definitely be staying here again for all my future work trips to Jaffna. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults
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WIMAL PALACE

Jaffna

WIMAL PALACE enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.2 miles from Jaffna Railway Station and 1.6 miles from Nallur Kovil.

K
Karin
From
United States
Breakfast good at first, not good at end of stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Senthil Complex

Jaffna

Offering a garden, Senthil Complex provides accommodations in Jaffna. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

L
Lakshitha Chanaka Palihawadane
From
Sri Lanka
A really nice place to stay near Jaffna town. Friendly staff. Especially Mr. Lakshman.He speaks Sinhala as well. Clean and tidy rooms. The breakfast that they provide is fine too. Parking also Available.Overall a nice experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
Price from
$27
1 night, 2 adults
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Jaffna Rockland

Jaffna

Just a 11-minute walk from Nallur Kovil and 0.7 miles from Jaffna Railway Station, Jaffna Rockland features accommodations in Jaffna with a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults
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KCS HOLIDAY INN Pvt Ltd

Jaffna

KCS HOLIDAY INN Pvt Ltd offers accommodations in Jaffna, 1.5 miles from Jaffna Fort and 9.2 miles from Nilavarai Well. The guest house is 13 miles from Keerimalai Naguleswaram Kovil.

M
Munasinghe
From
Sri Lanka
Great place. Easy to access main tourists places in Jaffna
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$24
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.

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  • 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

  • Yaarl Holiday

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

    Just a 9-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and one mile from Nallur Kovil, Yaarl Holiday features accommodations in Jaffna, with a shared lounge.

  • Allens home stay

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

    Just a 7-minute walk from Nallur Kovil and 0.9 miles from Jaffna Railway Station, Allens home stay features accommodations in Jaffna, with a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews

    Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn offers a garden and accommodations with a kitchenette in Jaffna, a 15-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station.

  • Sri Kumaran

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options

    Sri Kumaran is set in Jaffna.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Sunflowers Canada House provides accommodations in Jaffna.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

    Featuring garden views, D'Villa Garden House in Jaffna offers accommodations and a garden. This guest house features free private parking, a shared lounge, and free Wifi.

  • Green star villa

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Green star villa enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.6 miles from Nallur Kovil and 1.7 miles from Jaffna Railway Station. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Save money on guest houses in Jaffna and nearby – budget options available

  • Kumar inn

    Jaffna
    Budget options available

    Kumar inn offers accommodations in Jaffna, 1.3 miles from Nallur Kovil and 1.5 miles from Jaffna Public Library. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

    From $80.29 per night

  • Featuring garden views, Holiday Bungalow for rent, Inuvil, Jaffna in Uduvil offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This guest house features free private parking and a shared kitchen.

    From $90.75 per night

  • Ash Cottage

    Jaffna
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Ash Cottage is located in Jaffna, just 7.9 miles from Jaffna Public Library and 7.9 miles from Nallur Kovil.

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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Jaffna

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  • Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

    Guest House in Jaffna
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 454 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 traveler

  • Nallur Residence

    Guest House in Jaffna
    Avg. price/night: $44.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 166 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

  • Allens home stay

    Guest House in Jaffna
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 188 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

  • Allens home stay

    Guest House in Jaffna
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 188 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

  • Nallur Residence

    Guest House in Jaffna
    Avg. price/night: $44.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 166 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

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