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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.

S
Shane
From
Ireland
Tony is lovely and works very hard. Always has time to talk and listen. Thanks Tony !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 457 reviews
Price from
US$13.90
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.

D
Douglas
From
South Africa
Most friendly helpful host and quiet restfull place!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
Price from
US$32
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.

V
Vera
From
Netherlands
The staff was really friendly, the lady working there helped us with everything and was very considerate. There are a lot of sitting areas where I could study and not be bothered by the noise from the city. We ended up staying longer than our booking and this was not a problem.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews
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.

R
R
From
Canada
Haran the manager and all of the staff were wonderful. Haran went above and beyond our expectations, he was very thoughtful and helpful in getting us everything we needed to feel at home. We would recommend this place to anyone who's looking for a place to stay in Jaffna.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
US$45
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.

S
Sanjeewa
From
Australia
Staff was very friendly and helpful, they actively look for and assist if you need anything. Had very tasty Sri Lankan breakfast everyday during my 3 day stay here. The room was very clean, comfortable and spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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J City Holidays Inn

Jaffna

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

D
Daniel
From
United Kingdom
Simply a fantastic hotel in Jaffna. Location is excellent, near both the train station and sights. The room was beyond my expectations for the price. This is probably the best accommodation I stayed in during my time in Sri Lanka. Great hospitality by the staff too. Thank you for a great stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults
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KATHIR Guest House

Jaffna

Situated just 15 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, KATHIR Guest House provides accommodation in Jaffna with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

N
Nuran
From
Sri Lanka
Best value for money. There are walls, gate, CCTV, an attached bathroom, a hot water shower, and A/C. Can park 2 cars. We spent 2 nights here. It's really good there. Security, facilities, and cleanliness are good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
US$33
1 night, 2 adults
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WIMAL PALACE

Jaffna

Set in Jaffna, 1.9 km from Jaffna Railway Station, WIMAL PALACE offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a shared lounge.

c
claudia
From
Italy
Absulutely recommended for Jaffna! The Building Is clearly new and It Is well kept, clean rooms, perfect bathrooms and clean beds! The little garden had even a couple of fruit trees like papaya or bananas. Everyone is extremily kind and welcoming. Even though some may speak little to no english, they still try to comunicate with the little world they know and a super kind smile. When we came back the first night from the dinner, we had a little chat with the night keeper, he was extremily nice. He even got us a papaya to eat in the morning. Soo kind! The place is super close to the centre, less than 5 mins by tuk tuk, which you can order yourself on the app Pickme or they will order it for you. If the speaking english guy is not present, he is always reachable by phone for any useful information, even to suggest some really nice restaurants. He would even come back anytime needed. Moreover, by mistake we forgor to pay, and the person responsible was so kind to come to the bus station instead of making us go back. Super nice and extremily helpful. Lastly, to have breakfast on top of the building is really nice. The terrace ha a nice view of the sourranding. Highly reccomend it to anyone visiting Jaffna!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Senthil Complex

Jaffna

Set 2.3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Senthil Complex offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a garden. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

F
Fahd
From
Qatar
Staff are very helpful, room and the wash rooms were super clean, good air conditioning and delicious Srilankan breakfast, we got a large family room, wash room was very big and spotless clean. made my stay very comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults
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Jaffna Rockland

Jaffna

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.

F
Friso
From
Netherlands
Overall clean and good location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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  • 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

  • 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

  • Flamingo Villa

    Jaffna
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

    Set just 100 metres from Jaffna Railway Station, Flamingo Villa offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as luggage storage space.

    From US$48.38 per night

  • Yaarl Holiday

    Jaffna
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

    Yaarl Holiday, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, a 19-minute walk from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, as well as 1.9 km from Jaffna Public...

  • Allens home stay

    Jaffna
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

    Allens home stay, a property with a terrace, is set in Jaffna, 600 metres from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 1.5 km from Jaffna Railway Station, as well as 2.6 km from Jaffna Public Library.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 457 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.

  • Sri Kumaran

    Jaffna
    Budget options available

    Sri Kumaran is set in Jaffna.

  • Sunflowers Canada House

    Jaffna
    Budget options available
    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.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 152 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews

    D'Villa Garden House has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Jaffna, 2.8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

  • Green star villa

    Jaffna
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    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.

  • 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.

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  • Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

    Guest House in Jaffna
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 457 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

    Guest House in Jaffna
    Avg. price/night: US$44.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - 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, 188 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, 188 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
    Avg. price/night: US$44.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - 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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