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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.

L
Lucio
From
Uzbekistan
Tony is an easy going dude, always in good mude and able to help in any meaning, thanks for the important Tamil clases, now I am more complete person.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews
Price from
$13.80
1 night, 2 adults

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.

S
SHIBU
From
United Arab Emirates
We loved the location, with its easy walk to the temple and proximity to town. However, the highlight of our stay was undoubtedly Mr. Haran's exceptional hospitality. It was truly like visiting relatives.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

Allens home stay

Jaffna

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.

L
Luis
From
United States
Allen, as mentioned over and over in other reviews, is the best host EVER. This kind of people makes the difference when traveling like we do, where the main goal is to enjoy the culture and people, as much as the places we visit. Allen went way beyond expectations on helping us with whatever we may need (from train schedules, arranging a great driver for a day-long tour, giving us recommendations for local places, to taking his bike and buying us some cold beers after hours, or getting up to prepare us an unusually early morning breakfast to go, due to our very early schedule), overall making us feel like his true guests despite the commercial relationship. Well-travelled, Jaffna-native but with many years in Europe, Allen is the kind of person that you hope you have more time to get to know better, and that will remain as a highlight of any trip. The property is his own home, where you rent some rooms. It is a very quiet spot in a green and shady compound in a cul-de-sac, a great respite from some of the Jaffna frenzy. Located a quick 5-min. tuk-tuk ride from the train station, it is also near the main Hindu temple of the city, a couple of blocks away. The room we rented had its own exclusive bathroom, but crossing the living room. There was another room with a full private bathroom, not available at the time. The house has a quaint feeling, very cozy and clean. The AC in the room worked fine and it was very welcomed. Breakfast was great, abundant and tasty, prepared by Allen on the spot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults

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 an open-air bath.

S
Sunimal
From
Sri Lanka
Its a newly built and very clean Resort. Comfy Beds. Friendly staff and delicious food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

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

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.

S
Shanka
From
Canada
Great location, everything we needed was close to us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
Price from
$13.68
1 night, 2 adults

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.

H
Hashan
From
Sri Lanka
My stay here was absolutely amazing! The room was spotless, cozy, and had everything I needed. The staff were welcoming and went out of their way to make me feel at home. The peaceful environment and great location made my experience even better. I’ll definitely come back and recommend this accommodation to friends and family!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults

KATHIR Guest House

Jaffna

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

B
Bhavany
From
Sri Lanka
This hotel provided exactly the serene escape we were looking for. The clean and spacious room gave us plenty of space to relax, and the minimalist design really helped us clear our minds. We also loved the natural sounds of birds in the morning—it added to the peaceful vibe. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We'll definitely be back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
$33
1 night, 2 adults

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 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

Superior rest

Jaffna

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

S
Sanusha
From
Sri Lanka
Very calm and quiet place located very near to the Jaffna city limits. Easily you can reach to lot of places from the location. Caretaker provided free bed tea in the morning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
$25
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 7.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

Highly rated guest houses in Jaffna and nearby

Allens home stay

Jaffna
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 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, 470 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.

D'Villa Guest House

Jaffna
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

D'Villa Guest House enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.3 miles from Jaffna Railway Station and 1.4 miles from Nallur Kovil.

From $18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 17 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, 215 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.

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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

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.

Enjoy breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 150 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 $21.35 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 470 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 165 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 165 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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