The 10 best hotels & places to stay in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Jaffna – 171 hotels and places to stay

Thambu Illam

Situated in Jaffna, 1.9 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Thambu Illam features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

jakub

From

Czech Republic

Very nice hotel with a kind personnel.. The pool is refreshing. For breakfast, you can choose anything you want and they will order it for you. Best of all is that they have warm water in the shower

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

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US$113.40

1 night, 2 adults

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The Thinnai Hotel - Jaffna

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, 1.1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, The Thinnai Hotel - Jaffna provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

Lauren

From

South Africa

Our room was fantastic. We had a living room area with a big TV and good English channels. There is a large fridge to keep your drinks and snacks cold. A table with 2 chairs for sitting at if working or to use for making coffee or tea with the kettle and mugs provided. A separate bedroom with a large king bed was super comfortable. The mattress was not too hard and the linen was pure cotton. A light duvet is perfect for the temperature. The pillows were 2 per person, 1 king and 1 normal and also so comfortable. We had a good-sized cupboard to hang our clothes, a safe, and an ironing board. The bathroom was en-suite with a good, hot shower, toilet, and basin. The bedroom opened up onto a backyard patio with comfortable benches to sit on if you wanted to be outside but still at your room. The aircon in both the living room and bedroom worked perfectly. They also provide a large umbrella for your use. The swimming pool is lovely, with deck chairs, soft cushions, and shade provided. They also give you swimming pool towels. There is a good-sized gym which we did not use but it looked fully stocked with all the necessary equipment. We ordered room service a few times and the service and food were very good. The actual dining room is fantastic and we enjoyed an evening feasting on a Sri Lankan buffet with loads of different dishes. The staff were all amazing and so helpful. We were able to park our car on the premises where a full-time guard is stationed. They even washed the car for us. It was sad to say goodbye but we loved our stay here in Jaffna.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

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US$99.36

1 night, 2 adults

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Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan

Hotel in Jaffna

Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan is set in Jaffna, 2.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 16 km from Nilavarai Well.

Rameena

From

Switzerland

The villa offers a personal butler and a personal chef for your stay. You can wish for any food you like and they will make everything from scratch for you. There is also a private swimming pool and backyard. The whole accommodation is five star european standard clean! Janakan, Mehkala and Ramesh took great care of us, we felt better than at home. Will definitely come back!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

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US$150.16

1 night, 2 adults

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NorthGate Jaffna

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, 500 metres from Jaffna Railway Station, NorthGate Jaffna provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.

Ravendran

From

Australia

It was conveniently close to the railway station and many other tourist attractions including the Nallur temple. Very helpful team at the front desk and service, especially Sajanthan who went out of his way to get us some water bottles.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 616 reviews

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US$86.10

1 night, 2 adults

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Jetwing Jaffna

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, 600 metres from Jaffna Public Library, Jetwing Jaffna provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Rani

From

Singapore

Breakfast was excellent with lots of varieties of good food.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 400 reviews

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US$90.60

1 night, 2 adults

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Jaffna City Palace Hotel

Hotel in Jaffna

Set in Jaffna, 2 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Jaffna City Palace Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

TSM Cader Hussain

From

United Arab Emirates

Front desk staff Mrs. Robina is very much support to guests and we felt as a family member. All other staffs also very polite and respected. Generally we enjoyed as a homly atmosphere.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

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US$40

1 night, 2 adults

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Humming Birds Suites

Hotel in Jaffna

Set in Jaffna, 1.6 km from Jaffna Public Library, Humming Birds Suites offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Malaka

From

Sri Lanka

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Humming Birds Suites in Jaffna, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The hotel is conveniently located near key landmarks such as the Jaffna Public Library and Jaffna Fort, making it an ideal base for exploring the city. The rooms are spacious, well-appointed, and offer stunning city views from private balconies. Each room is equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and comfortable workspaces, ensuring a relaxing and productive stay. The bathrooms are clean and come with all necessary toiletries, adding to the overall convenience. What truly sets Humming Birds Suites apart is its exceptional service. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist with any requests. The hotel also offers free Wi-Fi and on-site parking, catering to a wide range of traveler needs. For those seeking a comfortable, clean, and hospitable place to stay in Jaffna, I highly recommend Humming Birds Suites. It’s a true gem that combines modern comfort with warm Sri Lankan hospitality.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

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US$32

1 night, 2 adults

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Jaffna Inn

Hotel in Jaffna

Jaffna Inn is set in Jaffna, within 1.9 km of Jaffna Fort and 15 km of Nilavarai Well. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and room service. The hotel has family rooms.

JUSTIN

From

United Kingdom

We had a great stay at this hotel. The location is perfect just a short walk to the town center, yet surprisingly quiet and peaceful. It offers the best of both worlds: convenience and tranquility. The staff were excellent and extremely helpful, always ready to assist with a smile. Their warm hospitality really stood out and made the stay even more enjoyable. In terms of value for money, it’s outstanding. The experience was honestly better than many of the top rated hotels in town, both in comfort and service. Would definitely recommend and return!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

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US$43.29

1 night, 2 adults

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Subhas Tourist Hotel

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, 700 metres from Jaffna Railway Station, Subhas Tourist Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Dhruv Shetty

From

India

The hospitality- the owners and staff ensured every request was taken care of, very friendly people and one of the best locations to stay in Jaffna as everything within the town is walking distance Thank you Aruna ma'am and Sabi sir (I hope I dint mess up the name) for the wonderful stay!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews

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US$39

1 night, 2 adults

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Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant

Hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

SURESHKUMAR

From

Qatar

Actually they are very good services and staff are very friendly and food is very delicious fish curry so tasty room very clean price is very reasonable I am very happy to stay there

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews

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US$36.40

1 night, 2 adults

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