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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.

M
Mateus
From
Brazil
Everything! Breakfast was delicious, room had great size, no hot shower in some rooms but in shared showers yes, so not a problem at all. Tony and his brother are amazing, and Tony gave many advices and suggestions about Jaffna. Staying again there when I visit the city again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews
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$13.80
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

W
William
From
United States
Really wonderful accommodations and friendly, kind host that makes you feel right at home. Beautiful home and large room with powerful a/c and an incredible breakfast every morning. This is my home away from home in Jaffna from now on.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

R
Rafaela
From
Greece
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Mario Klaric
From
United States
Everything about Gatetrees was great, especially Karna, the manager. I learned many things from our conversations, and enjoyed watching Karna perform the rituals for the first day of Pongal. The rice dish he cooked was very tasty. Karna organized a tuk tuk tour of Jaffna peninsula for me with Sinthu. Sinthu showed me many interesting sights. He also told me about Tamil history and current Jaffna customs. I recommend Gatetrees to anyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

G
Ganeshram
From
Canada
Very friendly staff and management. Helpful and supportive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
$32
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Sutharshan
From
Sri Lanka
Very nice people. Very helpful and decent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
Price from
$13.68
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 71 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults
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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
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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
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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 6.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

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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, 213 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, 71 reviews

Save money on guest houses in Jaffna and nearby – budget options available

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

Anaya Guest House

Jaffna
Budget options available

Anaya Guest House is located in Jaffna, just 1.6 miles from Nallur Kovil and 8.7 miles from Nilavarai Well. This guest house provides air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.

Allens home stay

Jaffna
Budget options available
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
Budget options available
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

Sunflowers Canada House

Jaffna
Budget options available
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.

D'Villa Garden House

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 213 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.

J Hotel

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 25 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.

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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

Ash Cottage

Jaffna
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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.

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Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

Guest House in Jaffna
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

Nallur Residence

Guest House in Jaffna
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

Allens home stay

Guest House in Jaffna
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

Allens home stay

Guest House in Jaffna
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

Nallur Residence

Guest House in Jaffna
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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