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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
Sandra
From
Netherlands
Very clean property with friendly staff that will help you with anything you need for a comfortable stay. I will visit again when in Jaffna.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 457 reviews
Price from
US$13.90
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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 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, 87 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
Price from
US$13.68
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.

M
Marius
From
Switzerland
Great Place to go if you're in Jaffna. Very good location next to Nallur Temple, with shops and restaurants around. The house you stay at is big and beautiful. Haran, the host, makes you feel like you are at home. Haran and his team are very helpful, kind and open for conversations. Breakfast is very delicious and made from heart.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
US$45
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.

A
Anna
From
Belgium
Location and the garden were amazing. Perfect to relax after a day out
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews
Price from
US$50
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 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

WIMAL PALACE

Jaffna

Offering a garden and garden view, WIMAL PALACE is set in Jaffna, 1.9 km from Jaffna Railway Station and 2.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Senthil Complex

Jaffna

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.

T
Tracy
From
New Zealand
Had a great 3 day stay here, friendly and helpful staff, spotlessly clean and large room, great breakfast. They were so welcoming and helped arrange a tuktuk driver for 2 days sightseeing, and packed me a breakfast to go for my early bus. Definitely a great place to stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults

Jaffna Rockland

Jaffna

Situated in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and a 14-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Jaffna Rockland offers a garden and air conditioning.

F
Friso
From
Netherlands
Overall clean and good location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$20
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.

Most booked homestays in Jaffna and surroundings in the past month

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

  • Set in Jaffna with Jaffna Public Library and Jaffna Fort nearby, Nithusha Holiday House Jaffna offers accommodation with free private parking.

    From US$12.39 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 150 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$21.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.9
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Geesh Residence: Rooms in Jaffna, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Jaffna, 1.8 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2 km from Jaffna Fort, as well as 2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

    From US$12.62 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 61 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
  • Kumar inn

    Jaffna
    Central location

    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 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 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 40 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
  • Jaffna Rockland

    Jaffna
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Situated in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and a 14-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Jaffna Rockland offers a garden and air conditioning.

    From US$22.94 per night

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

  • WIMAL PALACE

    Jaffna
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, WIMAL PALACE is set in Jaffna, 1.9 km from Jaffna Railway Station and 2.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

    From US$28.68 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.

    From US$90.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 457 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.

  • Sri Kumaran

    Jaffna
    Budget options available

    Sri Kumaran is set in Jaffna.

  • 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.

  • Whiterock Villa

    Urelu
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located 8 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 8.6 km from Jaffna Public Library and 9.2 km from Jaffna Fort, Whiterock Villa provides accommodation set in Urelu.

  • 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.

Enjoy breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

  • 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

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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, 457 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$44.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
    As ever a great place to stay,great host ,great breakfast. Highly recommended
    Guest review by
    vincent
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$44.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 165 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