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NorthGate Jaffna, hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 5-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, NorthGate Jaffna provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a terrace.

Everything was perfect and worth every $ I paid. I came from Canada for a vacation and visited Jaffna with my parents for the first time. The staff welcomed us warmly and took care of our luggage. Spacious rooms with all the facilities and others like the gym and pool were also in great condition. We stayed 3 days (2 nights) and there's nothing to complain about. I highly recommend NorthGate to anyone who is visiting Jaffna for a comfortable stay.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
442 reviews
Price from
$200
1 night, 2 adults
Jaffna Heritage Hotel, hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 6-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, Jaffna Heritage Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Excellent spread of food and fantastic service. Fantastic value for money.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
290 reviews
Price from
$101.26
1 night, 2 adults
Jetwing Jaffna, hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 6-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library, Jetwing Jaffna provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Central location. Nice roof top bar. Good local food.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
318 reviews
Price from
$116.59
1 night, 2 adults
Thambu Illam, hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, 1.2 miles from Nallur Kovil, Thambu Illam has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

This small boutique hotel is a wonderful, perfectly decorated in a sober way place. Nothing is out of place. We loved the pool. The staff was extremely helpful and polite.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
163 reviews
Price from
$109.65
1 night, 2 adults
The Thinnai - All-Suites Boutique Hotel, hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 12-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, The Thinnai - All-Suites Boutique Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a...

Property is very clean and the staffs are very friendly
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
155 reviews
Price from
$139.50
1 night, 2 adults
Northern Residence, hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 10-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, Northern Residence provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
11 reviews
Price from
$28
1 night, 2 adults
Jaffna Inn, hotel in Jaffna

Located within 1.2 miles of Jaffna Fort and 9.3 miles of Nilavarai Well, Jaffna Inn has rooms in Jaffna. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

Very bad, rooms were allocated in 3rd and 4th floors and elderly couples to climb the stairs . This is a sample of one
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
28 reviews
Price from
$37.89
1 night, 2 adults
Yal's Town Inn, hotel in Jaffna

Located just 1.6 mi from the city center, Yal's Town Inn is located in Jaffna. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a hot tub.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! The staff were incredibly kind and friendly, always ready to help with a smile. The food was absolutely delicious, and I was pleasantly surprised by the low rates for such high quality. The room was comfortable, clean, and made for a relaxing and safe stay. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a great experience without breaking the bank!
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
134 reviews
Price from
$22.53
1 night, 2 adults
Thisha Hotel, hotel in Jaffna

Thisha Hotel is located in Jaffna, 6.2 mi from the city center, 3.7 mi from Nilavarai Well and 4.3 mi from Naguleswaram Temple. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi.

Cheap, friendly staff
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
40 reviews
Price from
$19
1 night, 2 adults
Pearl Island Inn, hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 6-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Pearl Island Inn provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

very clean, good location and a very helpful staff. was impressed to find a hotel of this caliber in Jaffna. definitely thumbs up
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
55 reviews
Price from
$27
1 night, 2 adults
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Jaffna's best hotels with breakfast

  • Green Grass Hotel & Restaurant
    Scored 5.6
    5.6
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 193 reviews

    Green Grass Hotel & Restaurant is located in Jaffna, a 15-minute drive from Jaffna City. It offers an outdoor pool with a pool-side bar.

    Goed eten , lekker zwembad , kamers waren wel goed

  • NMA Holiday INN

    Located in Jaffna, a 2-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, NMA Holiday INN has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

  • Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3 reviews

    Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan is located in Jaffna, within 1.6 miles of Nallur Kovil and 10 miles of Nilavarai Well.

  • St Anne's Hotel & Restaurant
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 32 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, 1.7 miles from Jaffna Railway Station, St Anne's Hotel & Restaurant has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Cleanliness, Friendly Service, and Value for the moneybspent

  • Nothern residence

    Located in Jaffna, a 8-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, Nothern residence provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Budget hotels in Jaffna

  • Gokulam Resort
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Jaffna, 9.3 miles from Jaffna Fort, Gokulam Resort provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

  • JAMUNA VILLA
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 12-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, JAMUNA VILLA has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

  • Amis Hotel & Restaurant
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, within 1.4 miles of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.9 miles of Nallur Kovil, Amis Hotel & Restaurant provides accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking for guests...

  • SP Tourist Hotel Jaffna
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 13 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 8-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library, SP Tourist Hotel Jaffna has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Subhas Tourist Hotel
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 53 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 7-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Subhas Tourist Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Comfortable and friendly hotel, feels like a family.

  • The Valampuri
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 364 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 1-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, The Valampuri provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Breakfast good.Located walking distance to train station

  • Tilko Jaffna City Hotel

    Located in Jaffna and with Jaffna Public Library reachable within a 7-minute walk, Tilko Jaffna City Hotel has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

  • Mylooran Hotel
    Scored 4.5
    4.5
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 2-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, Mylooran Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Hotels located in the center of Jaffna

  • PJ Hotels Jaffna
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 54 reviews

    PJ Hotels Jaffna has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a garden and terrace in Jaffna. Each room at the 3-star hotel has pool views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar.

    Swimming pool was good and clean. Room had good air conditioning.

  • Nithusha holiday house நிதுஷா சுற்றுலா விடுதி
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, within a 10-minute walk of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.1 miles of Nallur Kovil, Nithusha holiday house நிதுஷா சுற்றுலா விடுதி has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi...

  • Thisha Hotel
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 40 reviews

    Thisha Hotel is located in Jaffna, 6.2 mi from the city center, 3.7 mi from Nilavarai Well and 4.3 mi from Naguleswaram Temple. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi.

    La situation géographique. L'accueil La chambre

  • Pearl Island Inn
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 55 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 6-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Pearl Island Inn provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Central location but quiet. Good value. Very nice owner.

  • Hotel Lovusiyah
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 48 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, within a 8-minute walk of Jaffna Public Library and 0.7 miles of Jaffna Railway Station, Hotel Lovusiyah has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

  • Nallur Mylooran Arangam
    Scored 5.5
    5.5
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 3-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, Nallur Mylooran Arangam provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

  • New AT hotel
    Scored 1.0
    1.0
    Rated very poor
    Very Poor
     · 1 review

    Located within 1.1 miles of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.4 miles of Jaffna Public Library, New AT hotel provides rooms in Jaffna.

  • Haribol Square
    Scored 1.0
    1.0
    Rated very poor
    Very Poor
     · 1 review

    Located in Jaffna, 4.9 miles from Nallur Kovil, Haribol Square provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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What Guests Said About Jaffna:

  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Tamil culture, heartland of srilanka Tamil culture .

    Tamil culture, heartland of srilanka Tamil culture . Promising upcoming tourist place, pristine as yet unspoilt by hordes of tourists. Very close to south india yet have something unique of its own. Magnificent Hindu temples, beach, bottomless well so many things to see in Jaffna. Must visit Rio icecream near Nallur temple, Jaffna fort, King Sangiliyan statue, 3 kings monument near clock tower and Jaffna public library
    Nagamani
    India
  • Scored 10
    10

    Jaffna is still recovering from the impact of the civil war.

    Jaffna is still recovering from the impact of the civil war. Tourism has yet to be fully exploited so accomodation choices are not wide. There is the 5 star Jetwing at one end of the scale and small boutique hotels and backpacker accommodation at the other. Jaffna has many attractions including the old Dutch fort, the Jaffna library (limited access) and a number of temples including the archaeological site at Kandarodai. A visit to the islands of Delft and Kayts is also possible, if you have time. Jaffna has its own distinctive cuisine which is delicious but we warned the heat is dialled up to 11!
    Christopher
    Australia
  • Scored 10
    10

    Jaffna is a fascinating space in terms of its history and...

    Jaffna is a fascinating space in terms of its history and also natural surroundings with its large water bodies and bird life. On this visit (and I have come many times before) we walked around the Catholic and the Jesuit seminary. But there are also the old missionary schools, the Hindu temples, the star fort, the causeways to Kayts and Karainaga.
    p
    priyanthi
    Sri Lanka
  • Scored 10
    10

    Jaffna is highly recommendable if you like to see Sri Lanka...

    Jaffna is highly recommendable if you like to see Sri Lanka in a less mainstream tourist way. There is a lot to see, very interesting history and lots of cultural and religious highlights. Go to Nagadeepa and Delft Islabd as well for a day.
    Else Loes en Felix
  • Scored 10
    10

    Jaffna has always been a lovely place to visit.

    Jaffna has always been a lovely place to visit. This time we went to Kayts and saw what was left of the old Fort as well as Hammond Hiel across the water. Went to Point Pedro as well...It was a pity that there was a postbox at the northern most point of Sri Lanka - but no postcards or stamps!!! Seeing flamingos and other migrants across from the causeway to Kayts was a bonus. Food is always great and we would recommend Lavin's for some excellent parathas and paper dosai.
    p
    priyanthi
    Sri Lanka
  • Scored 6.0
    6.0

    Jaffna was not as I expected .

    Jaffna was not as I expected . Staying where I did you really needed your own transportation. I tried unsuccessfully to rent a bike ,and was told by Click hire place they were booked out for a few days ,I wondered about this as I hardly saw any other tourists ,and other companies didn’t return calls . Fort was really disappointing compared to Galle ,and they charge admission ! Restaurants recommended by lonely planet good , but Mangos has closed ,the Malaya is very good ,as is Akshatai ,but avoid Green Grass ,it’s horrible ,I couldn’t imagine staying there ! Rio Icecream is really good .
    Robert

See reviews by guests who stayed at hotels in Jaffna

  • From $38.37 per night
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 53 reviews
    The rooms were clean. The staff was nice and very flexible. They tried to accommodate all my requirements. I checked in very early because my bus arrived at Jaffna at 6 am and they allowed me to check in immediately. The restaurant was clean and the food was good. The Wi-Fi speeds were good. The location is 5 mins walk from Jaffna town, but still in a quiet neighbourhood. The hotel has space available for limited number of vehicle parking as well. They have a backup generator on standby, which is a bit loud for me as my room was close to it.
    Bhanuka
    Sri Lanka
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 32 reviews
    It was Wonderful 3 Nights Stayed with My Wife . Food was Excellent The Owner was guided Where we Can Go around also to get a bike 🏍 for Rent he guided throughout the 3 nights . It was our 1st time to travel over there. very good to travel in the train 🚆 to Jaffna and We had The best Moments . Thanks for all your Help .. Ashoka villa one of the best Hotel in Jaffna Must Add Tooth past and Brush in the room also bit Strong blanket as well other than that. I can Highly recommend this place to any one ..
    Rash
    Sri Lanka
  • Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 34 reviews
    very dirty. the main reason for booking was for the pool that was out of action. breakfast was meant to be included in the price but they charged me for it. the price they charge does not reflect the service received.. I have been travelling Sri Lanka for 3 months and this was by far the poorest hotel and the price I paid was much too expensive. Jaffna is a beautiful place and people should visit but do not stay here. Very poor standard!
    Tristan
    Jersey
  • From $201.19 per night
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 155 reviews
    I have stayed in many hotels in most countries, and I would say this is one of the best. The rooms have high ceilings, kitchen areas, and a living room. Very comfortable room. Authentic Jaffna food. What else can I say? Wow, wow, wow...
    RASATHURAI
    United Kingdom
  • From $18.67 per night
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 130 reviews
    The staff was great! They were friendly and always ready to accomodate our requests to the best of their abilities. They provided a great authentic Jaffna breakfast. It was yummy and the staff catered for our dietary needs.
    Gary Jayasuriya
    Australia