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Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

Jaffna

Located within 1.3 km of Jaffna Railway Station and 2 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn offers accommodation with seating area and a kitchenette.

I
Itziar
From
Spain
Tony helped in any possible way: information regardin transport, arranging tuk tuks, local tips,... always with a warm smile. The place was clean, functional, located close to the centre and the room had everything: it was espacious, desk with chair, AC, fan, mosquito nets,...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
US$13.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Munril Guest

Jaffna

Set 3.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Munril Guest offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a hot tub. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

s
scove
From
Italy
Very clean and new place, spacious rooms with very comfortable beds, well-functioning air conditioning, and a clean bathroom. The host was very helpful and friendly, extremely professional. When we return to Jaffna, we will definitely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults
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Dayanithi Guest House

Jaffna

Set just 8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Dayanithi Guest House features accommodation in Jaffna with access to free bikes, a garden, as well as full-day security.

J
Jeffrey
From
Sri Lanka
Loved the exceptional hospitality provided by Ravi & Raghu
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults
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Malabar home stay

Jaffna

Offering a garden and garden view, Malabar home stay is situated in Jaffna, 3.2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 3.5 km from Jaffna Railway Station.

L
Lotte
From
Netherlands
It was amazing, the owners where very nice and made amzing food! Room was nice and clean with a airco
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Location 8.3
Price from
US$25.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Nallur Holidays Inn

Jaffna

Nallur Holidays Inn in Jaffna provides adults-only accommodation with an open-air bath and a shared lounge. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

N
NITHARSHAN
From
Sri Lanka
Safety, comfortable and friendly services.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
US$13.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Nallur Residence

Jaffna

Set in Jaffna, 400 metres from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Nallur Residence offers accommodation with an open-air bath, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

P
Pavel
From
Czech Republic
Great place to stay in Jaffna.Host is great guy.He prepairs great breakfast with local style.Rooms are very nice and clean beds are big and comfortable.Thank you Haron for everything!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$34
1 night, 2 adults
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D'Villa Guest House

Jaffna

D'Villa Guest House, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Jaffna, 2 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2.3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 3 km from Jaffna Public Library.

J
Judit Mercader
From
Spain
Big room and very convenient common area with kettle & tea/coffee, fridge, tables, and nice terrace. Great location, quite area but walking distance to the main road and city centre. Nice services, with possibility of getting an abundant and tasty breakfast, laundry, and information about tours and activities. And what made the difference: Dylan was a great host, who adapted a lot to our logistic needs (including a last-minute extension), and both him, his dad, and Hilda took great care of us during our stay - Hilda took us with her on Pongal day, a Hindu celebration that took place during our stay. It was a very special day in their other guesthouse with also very kind Raj & team there, where we got to participate a lot and taste amazing food. Many thanks to all D's and team!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Location 8.1
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults
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Gatetrees resort

Jaffna

Situated within 1.5 km of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.7 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, Gatetrees resort provides accommodation with seating area.

J
Jan
From
Netherlands
One of the very best stays we had in Sri Lanka over the last few weeks. Perfect accommodation, perfect location (oasis in the heart of Jaffna), very friendly, hospitable and professional staff and owner, who do their very best to make you feel at home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults
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Prasath guest house

Jaffna

Situated within 4 km of Nilavarai Well and 10 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Prasath guest house features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Jaffna.

R
Recker-widjanarko
From
Indonesia
I liked the friendliness of the host. The room was clean, big with a sofa. The bathroom was big and clean. I could make my own tea and coffee, but no coffee provided. No proble
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Location 7.5
Price from
US$19
1 night, 2 adults
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Villa Thaarhai

Jaffna

Set within 1.7 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 2.7 km of Jaffna Railway Station, Villa Thaarhai offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Jaffna.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Location 7.3
Price from
US$26.36
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

    Set within 1.4 km of Jaffna Public Library and 1.8 km of Jaffna Railway Station in Jaffna, Golden Star Guest House features accommodation with seating area.

    From US$21.50 per night

  • Flora Guest Inn

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options

    Boasting city views, Flora Guest Inn features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 3.1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

    From US$57.35 per night

  • Old Park Villa

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

    Set within 1.1 km of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.9 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, Old Park Villa provides accommodation with seating area.

    From US$38.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews

    Located within 1.3 km of Jaffna Railway Station and 2 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn offers accommodation with seating area and a kitchenette.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    Sunflowers Canada House, a property with a garden, is located in Jaffna, 3.1 km from Jaffna Public Library, 3.5 km from Jaffna Fort, as well as 3.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

  • Green star villa

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Green star villa, a property with a garden, is situated in Jaffna, 2.5 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 2.7 km from Jaffna Railway Station, as well as 3.7 km from Jaffna Public Library.

    From US$24.57 per night

  • Whiterock Villa

    Urelu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located 8 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 8.6 km from Jaffna Public Library and 9.2 km from Jaffna Fort, Whiterock Villa provides accommodation set in Urelu.

  • Ash Cottage

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, 13 km from Jaffna Public Library and 13 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Ash Cottage offers a garden and air conditioning.

Save money on homestays in Jaffna and nearby – budget options available

  • Kumar inn

    Jaffna
    Budget options available

    Situated in Jaffna, 2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 2.4 km from Jaffna Public Library, Kumar inn offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

    From US$80.29 per night

  • WIMAL PALACE

    Jaffna
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, WIMAL PALACE is set in Jaffna, 1.9 km from Jaffna Railway Station and 2.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

    From US$28.68 per night

  • Situated within 8.5 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 8.8 km of Jaffna Public Library, Holiday Bungalow for rent, Inuvil, Jaffna offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Uduvil.

    From US$90.75 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Jaffna and nearby

  • Set in Jaffna with Jaffna Public Library and Jaffna Fort nearby, Nithusha Holiday House Jaffna offers accommodation with free private parking.

    From US$12.39 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.6
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

    Geesh Residence: Rooms in Jaffna, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Jaffna, 1.8 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2 km from Jaffna Fort, as well as 2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

    From US$12.62 per night

  • J City Villa

    Jaffna
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

    Located within 400 metres of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.2 km of Jaffna Public Library in Jaffna, J City Villa features accommodation with seating area.

    From US$18.51 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

    MercuryFM 109 Guest House - Jaffna Temple road 77 is set in Jaffna, 1.3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 2.2 km from Jaffna Public Library, and 2.6 km from Jaffna Fort.

    From US$13.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    KCS HOLIDAY INN Pvt Ltd, a property with a terrace, is set in Jaffna, 1.7 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 1.9 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 2.4 km from Jaffna Fort.

    From US$27.53 per night

  • Navam

    Jaffna
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

    Situated in Jaffna, within less than 1 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and a 14-minute walk of Jaffna Railway Station, Navam features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for...

    From US$17.21 per night

  • Jaffna Rockland

    Jaffna
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Situated in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and a 14-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Jaffna Rockland offers a garden and air conditioning.

    From US$22.94 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

    MercuryFM 101 Yarl Mercury Inn - Jaffna, a property with a garden, is located in Jaffna, 1.1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 1.9 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 2 km from Jaffna Public...

    From US$25 per night

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  • Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

    Homestay in Jaffna
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 454 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 traveller

  • Nallur Residence

    Homestay in Jaffna
    Avg. price/night: US$44.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
    As ever a great place to stay,great host ,great breakfast. Highly recommended
    Guest review by
    vincent
    Group

  • Nallur Residence

    Homestay in Jaffna
    Avg. price/night: US$44.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 162 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