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Allens home stay enjoys a location in Jaffna, a 19-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and 1.6 miles from Jaffna Public Library.

Allen is an exceptional host and a wonderful person. We felt like home from the first moment. The house is quiet and cozy and Allen’s breakfast delicious. I would stay again 100%. Thank you for everything and wish you the best!
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
155 reviews
Price from
$22
1 night, 2 adults

Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.4 miles from Jaffna Public Library and 1.6 miles from Jaffna Fort.

Tony is great! Individual rooms were nice, good food as well.
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
395 reviews
Price from
$13.90
1 night, 2 adults

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

Staff and location
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
67 reviews
Price from
$32
1 night, 2 adults

2.7 miles from Jaffna Railway Station in Jaffna, Munril Guest offers accommodations with access to a hot tub.

Review score
9.8
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults

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

Review score
9.4
Wonderful
9 reviews
Price from
$63.75
1 night, 2 adults

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.

good location, easy to find, one good restaurant nearby. AC was working well, and the laundry service is nice! the room is so big, feels like it used be a meeting room, with some unnecessary furnitures, and some equipments only for public restroom, discarded in the room
Review score
8.1
Very Good
236 reviews
Price from
$27
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Clean, safe and good value for the money
Review score
8.4
Very Good
409 reviews
Price from
$13.68
1 night, 2 adults

Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Gatetrees resort in Jaffna is close to Jaffna Railway Station and Nallur Kovil. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Great place. food is really good. Anthony went out of his way to make our stay perfect.
Review score
8.7
Excellent
201 reviews
Price from
$48
1 night, 2 adults

Nallur Residence features spa facilities and wellness packages, as well as air-conditioned accommodations in Jaffna, a 5-minute walk from Nallur Kovil.

Right in front of the Nallur temple Great host Haran. Very good breakfast Spacious room Great old bunglow ambience including plants etc
Review score
8.8
Excellent
151 reviews
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults

Ratnam Hotel Jaffna enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.7 miles from Nallur Kovil and 3 miles from Jaffna Railway Station. This homestay features free private parking, free shuttle service, and free Wifi.

It did not look at all like in the pictures
Review score
8.0
Very Good
144 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Travelers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. These simple accommodations are 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 enjoys a location in Jaffna, a 19-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and 1.6 miles from Jaffna Public Library.

  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 67 reviews

    Dayanithi Guest House enjoys a location in Jaffna, 5.4 miles from Jaffna Railway Station and 5.4 miles from Jaffna Fort. 5 miles from Nallur Kovil and 5.1 miles from Jaffna Public Library, the...

  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 409 reviews

    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.

  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 151 reviews

    Nallur Residence features spa facilities and wellness packages, as well as air-conditioned accommodations in Jaffna, a 5-minute walk from Nallur Kovil.

  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 201 reviews

    Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Gatetrees resort in Jaffna is close to Jaffna Railway Station and Nallur Kovil. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 45 reviews

    Offering garden views, WIMAL PALACE in Jaffna features accommodations and a garden. This guest house provides air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.

  • Review score
    7.2
    Good · 125 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.

    Guest review
    Location was very convenient. The room was clean. The staff were very helpful especially Anu.
  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    7.7
    Good · 26 reviews

    Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Old Park Villa in Jaffna is close to Jaffna Railway Station and Nallur Kovil.

Save money on homestays in Jaffna – budget options available!

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    Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 5 reviews

    2.7 miles from Jaffna Railway Station in Jaffna, Munril Guest offers accommodations with access to a hot tub.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 9 reviews

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

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 157 reviews

    Just a few steps from Jaffna Railway Station and a 19-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library, Flamingo Villa features accommodations in Jaffna, with a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Budget options available

    LALITHA holiday INN offers accommodations in Jaffna, a 13-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library and one mile from Jaffna Fort.

  • Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 395 reviews

    Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.4 miles from Jaffna Public Library and 1.6 miles from Jaffna Fort.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 127 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Malabar home stay offers accommodations in Jaffna. This homestay features free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi. The homestay has private entrance.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 156 reviews

    D'Villa Guest House enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.4 miles from Nallur Kovil and 1.9 miles from Jaffna Public Library.

  • Budget options available
    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.

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

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Shakin Shasha Beach House provides beachfront accommodations in Jaffna. With free private parking, the property is 6.7 miles from Nallur Kovil and 7.3 miles from Jaffna Railway Station.

  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 1 review

    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.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 14 reviews

    Columbus villa offers accommodations in Jaffna, 1.7 miles from Nallur Kovil and 2.1 miles from Jaffna Railway Station.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 9 reviews

    Thurai guest house 2 enjoys a location in Jaffna, 2.5 miles from Nilavarai Well and 6 miles from Nallur Kovil. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 37 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Navam features accommodations in Jaffna. With free private parking, the property is a 11-minute walk from Nallur Kovil and 0.8 miles from Jaffna Railway Station.

    Guest review
    Overall a very neat and clean place and a friendly host.
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 236 reviews

    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.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 7 reviews

    Offering city views, Villa Thaarhai in Jaffna features accommodations and a garden. This guest house offers free private parking and luggage storage space.

  • Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 144 reviews

    Ratnam Hotel Jaffna enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.7 miles from Nallur Kovil and 3 miles from Jaffna Railway Station. This homestay features free private parking, free shuttle service, and free Wifi.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 12 reviews

    Providing a garden, KATHIR Guest House features accommodations in Jaffna.

  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 119 reviews

    Just a 13-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and 1.2 miles from Nallur Kovil, MercuryFM 101 Yarl Mercury Inn - Jaffna features accommodations in Jaffna, with a garden.

    Guest review
    Value for money 24h service desk Friendly staff Easy to rent a bike
  • Central location
    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 16 reviews

    Offering inner courtyard views, MSGuest House in Jaffna features accommodations, a garden, and a terrace. This guest house offers free private parking, full-day security, and free Wifi.

  • Central location
    Review score
    7.0
    Good · 2 reviews

    1.7 miles from Nallur Kovil in Jaffna, Hajiz Palace features accommodations with access to a hot tub. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Central location
    Review score
    7.0
    Good · 11 reviews

    Featuring a garden, thurai guest house provides accommodations in Jaffna. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Review score
    6.7
    Pleasant · 35 reviews

    MercuryFM 109 Guest House - Jaffna Temple road 77 enjoys a location in Jaffna, a 13-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and 0.8 miles from Nallur Kovil.

  • Central location
    Review score
    6.7
    Pleasant · 31 reviews

    Providing a garden, Superior rest provides accommodations in Jaffna. The air-conditioned accommodations are 1.4 miles from Jaffna Railway Station.

  • Review score
    6.3
    Pleasant · 12 reviews

    MercuryFM 102 house Jaffna - Moris Lane is located in Jaffna, just 1.9 miles from Jaffna Fort and 2 miles from Nallur Kovil.

  • Central location
    Review score
    6.0
    Pleasant · 69 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.

  • Review score
    4.4
    Disappointing · 7 reviews

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

  • Central location

    JRs Holiday INN is located in Jaffna, just 1.3 miles from Jaffna Public Library and 1.5 miles from Jaffna Fort.

  • Central location

    JRS Holiday INN enjoys a location in Jaffna, 2.1 miles from Jaffna Public Library and 2.3 miles from Jaffna Fort.

  • Central location

    Mathu villa's offers accommodations in Jaffna, 2.6 miles from Nallur Kovil and 2.8 miles from Jaffna Railway Station. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

  • Central location

    Jaffna Casa enjoys a location in Jaffna, 5.6 miles from Keerimalai Naguleswaram Kovil and 6.6 miles from Jaffna Public Library.

  • Central location

    As Hotel enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.6 miles from Nilavarai Well and 10 miles from Nallur Kovil. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

  • Kokuvil Villa Homestay is located in Jaffna, just 2.6 miles from Nallur Kovil and 2.9 miles from Jaffna Fort.

  • Shakin Shasha Beach House/neithalbeachcity provides beachfront accommodations in Jaffna.

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Homestays That Guests Love in Jaffna

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  • Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 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 traveler
  • 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: $143
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 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
    Excellent · 151 reviews
    As ever a great place to stay,great host ,great breakfast. Highly recommended
    Guest review by
    vincent
    Group
  • Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 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 traveler
  • Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 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