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Allens home stay, a property with a terrace, is set in Jaffna, 1.7 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2.6 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 3.1 km from Jaffna Fort.

The property is very clean and comfortable. Allen is an excellent host and couldn’t do enough for us. Beautiful garden and a fantastic breakfast cooked by Allen. Allen organised a Tuk tuk tour of Jaffna for us which we really enjoyed.
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
155 reviews
Price from
£17
1 night, 2 adults

Located just 1.3 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

• Amazing host, super helpful and kind • great location • good ice cream across the road 😋 • comfy bed & good AC TIP: If you’re coming in on the bus, the bus goes past Tony’s before arriving in Jaffna.
Review score
9.3
Superb
395 reviews
Price from
£10.62
1 night, 2 adults

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.

It was a real pleasure to stay at this guest house. Clean and spacious room. Peaceful location. Ravi was very friendly, helpful and attentive. We used their bike to visit nearby sights. Definitely will visit again.
Review score
9.1
Superb
67 reviews
Price from
£24.73
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Review score
9.8
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£26.59
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Very clean property with good facilities and space. Very helpful host.
Review score
9.4
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
£56.51
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Lovely building nice big room , good AC not far from the main town . The balcony was lovely to sit on in the morning before it got too hot or in the late evening. Nice place to park the scooter and they had bikes you could rent
Review score
8.1
Very good
236 reviews
Price from
£20.87
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Very friendly,warm experience with the staffing
Review score
8.4
Very good
409 reviews
Price from
£10.22
1 night, 2 adults

Situated within 1.5 km of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.7 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Gatetrees resort features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Jaffna.

Great seafood fried rice, superb sraff always smiling
Review score
8.7
Fabulous
201 reviews
Price from
£38.47
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Comfortable, good size room, good shower. Excellent breakfast, lots of choice. Owner and staff very pleasant and helpful. Close to significant cultural sights.10 minutes in tuk tuk to the centre.
Review score
8.8
Fabulous
151 reviews
Price from
£34.31
1 night, 2 adults

Offering a garden and garden view, Ratnam Hotel Jaffna is situated in Jaffna, 2.8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 4.8 km from Jaffna Railway Station.

Simple room with a fridge. Nice hosts and cute kittens.
Review score
8.0
Very good
144 reviews
Price from
£16.03
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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    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 155 reviews

    Allens home stay, a property with a terrace, is set in Jaffna, 1.7 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2.6 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 3.1 km from Jaffna Fort.

    Guest review
    Thanks to Allen for all his help !!! A great Homestay !!
  • Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 67 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Good size clean rooms with decent beds and air con.
  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 409 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Their flexibility, hospitality and friendly service
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    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 151 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Breakfast was great. Fresh fruit, juice and everything included.
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    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 201 reviews

    Situated within 1.5 km of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.7 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Gatetrees resort features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Jaffna.

    Guest review
    Luxury room Garden Choice of breakfast Excellent dinner
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    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 45 reviews

    Set within 1.8 km of Jaffna Railway Station and 2.6 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, WIMAL PALACE provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Jaffna.

    Guest review
    It was so delicious. One of the nicest I’ve had in SL.
  • Review score
    7.2
    Good · 125 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.

    Guest review
    It's a calm place.. staff are very friendly.. I love this place.
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    Review score
    7.7
    Good · 26 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.

    Guest review
    Perfect location and morning Jaffna coffee is perfect.

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    Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 5 reviews

    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.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.4
    Superb · 9 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.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 157 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.

    Guest review
    The staff at this property are all great The room was wonderful,clean and perfect
  • Budget options available

    Offering city views, LALITHA holiday INN is an accommodation located in Jaffna, 1.1 km from Jaffna Public Library and 1.7 km from Jaffna Fort.

  • Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 395 reviews

    Located just 1.3 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

    Guest review
    Tony is an amazing guy! He really made our stay perfect
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 127 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Malabar home stay is situated in Jaffna, 3.2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 3.5 km from Jaffna Railway Station.

    Guest review
    Abi is a great host. The house is beautiful and clean
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 156 reviews

    D'Villa Guest House, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Jaffna, 2.3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 3 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 3.4 km from Jaffna Fort.

    Guest review
    Hilda was very kind and helpful, nice living area to chill.
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    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 26 reviews

    A good location for a stress-free holiday in Jaffna, J Hotel is a guest house surrounded by views of the garden. The property features a garden, bar and parking on-site among other facilities.

    Guest review
    Everything good as this a new hotel and very clean.

Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in Jaffna

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Set in Jaffna, 11 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Shakin Shasha Beach House offers accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking and a garden.

  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 1 review

    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.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 14 reviews

    Columbus villa is situated in Jaffna, 2.7 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 3.4 km from Jaffna Railway Station, as well as 3.4 km from Jaffna Public Library.

    Guest review
    Kindness of the owner and he's helpful Nice place and localisation Everything was good
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 9 reviews

    Situated within 4 km of Nilavarai Well and 10 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Thurai guest house 2 features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Jaffna.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 37 reviews

    Situated in Jaffna, within less than 1 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and a 16-minute walk of Jaffna Railway Station, Navam features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for...

    Guest review
    Close to Nallur Temple Host is very friendly Clean and Air conditioned
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 236 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.

    Guest review
    Very friendly, helpfull and kind staff. Excellent!
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 7 reviews

    Set within 1.7 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 2.7 km of Jaffna Railway Station, Villa Thaarhai features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Jaffna.

  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 144 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Ratnam Hotel Jaffna is situated in Jaffna, 2.8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 4.8 km from Jaffna Railway Station.

    Guest review
    Simple room with a fridge. Nice hosts and cute kittens.
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 12 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Great location and peaceful atmosphere 🌱 Friendly and helpful staff Room was clean and spacious Overall, a pleasant stay with room for small improvements! ☺️
  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 119 reviews

    MercuryFM 101 Yarl 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...

    Guest review
    Room was nice. The guys who was there was helpful.
  • Central location
    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 16 reviews

    MSGuest House, a property with a garden, is set in Jaffna, 1.1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 3.6 km from Jaffna Railway Station, as well as 4.3 km from Jaffna Public Library.

  • Central location
    Review score
    7.0
    Good · 2 reviews

    Featuring quiet street views, Hajiz Palace features accommodation with balcony, around 2.8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

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    Review score
    7.0
    Good · 11 reviews

    Boasting garden views, thurai guest house features accommodation with free bikes and a balcony, around 4.1 km from Nilavarai Well.

  • Review score
    6.7
    Pleasant · 35 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.

  • Central location
    Review score
    6.7
    Pleasant · 31 reviews

    Superior rest, a property with a garden, is located in Jaffna, 2.3 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2.6 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 3 km from Jaffna Fort.

  • Review score
    6.3
    Pleasant · 12 reviews

    MercuryFM 102 house Jaffna - Moris Lane is situated in Jaffna, 3.2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 16 km from Nilavarai Well, as well as 22 km from Naguleswaram Temple.

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    Review score
    6.0
    Pleasant · 69 reviews

    Yaarl Holiday, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, a 19-minute walk from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 1.8 km from Jaffna Public...

    Guest review
    No breakfast. Convenient place & shops nearby.
  • Review score
    4.4
    Disappointing · 7 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.

  • Central location

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

  • Central location

    JRS Holiday INN is situated in Jaffna, 3.4 km from Jaffna Public Library, 3.7 km from Jaffna Fort, as well as 14 km from Nilavarai Well.

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    Set in Jaffna, 4.2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 4.5 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Mathu villa's offers a terrace and air conditioning.

  • Central location

    Jaffna Casa is situated in Jaffna, 11 km from Jaffna Public Library, 11 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 11 km from Jaffna Fort.

  • Central location

    Located within 2.5 km of Nilavarai Well and 16 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, As Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Jaffna.

  • Kokuvil Villa Homestay, a property with a garden, is set in Jaffna, 4.6 km from Jaffna Fort, 4.7 km from Jaffna Railway Station, as well as 13 km from Nilavarai Well.

  • Situated in Jaffna, within 11 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 12 km of Jaffna Railway Station, Shakin Shasha Beach House/neithalbeachcity features accommodation with a private beach area and free...

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  • Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 395 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
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 203 reviews
    Breakfast was great Raj was a great host We really enjoyed our time
    Guest review by
    Jonathan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £110.51
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 270 reviews
    We spent 3 nights at the Hertiage Hotel and had the best time. The facilities are outstanding, the staff is super nice. Breakfast is superb. Having access to a pool in the heat of Jaffna is priceless. Great vegetarian food options around the corner. Rios Ice Cream is loved by locals and you should try it as well.
    Guest review by
    Johannes
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 155 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
  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 151 reviews
    As ever a great place to stay,great host ,great breakfast. Highly recommended
    Guest review by
    vincent
    Group
  • Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 49 reviews
    Berty was a very amicable, courteous host in his home. Right from the start he helped in arranging pick up from the airport & a warm welcome at his place. Room was simple but quiet, clean and comfortable. Location excellent. Breakfast was fresh and well prepared. He also helped in organising tours around Jaffna and taxi service to Colombo. If you are looking for simple yet comfortable homestay in Jaffna, Berty Cottage is a gem of a place sure to satisfy most guests.
    Guest review by
    Etesh
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 151 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
  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 155 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
  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 155 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