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NorthGate Jaffna, hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 5-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, NorthGate Jaffna provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a terrace.

Convenient location right next to railway station but also quiet. Spacious and attractive room, pool was clean and refreshing. Some of the best food I’ve had in Sri Lanka. Staff was attentive and welcoming and always ready to help, from the front desk to the restaurant Special appreciation for the young woman at front desk (Ms Thanthoty ? sorry for misspelling ) who helped me book my onward bus ticket.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
346 reviews
Price from$73.03per night
Jaffna Heritage Hotel, hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 6-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, Jaffna Heritage Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Staff was excellent and very friendly. Location is great. Nice breakfast.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
285 reviews
Price from$97.11per night
Jetwing Jaffna, hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 6-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library, Jetwing Jaffna provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Location & quality of food
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
257 reviews
Price from$93.24per night
Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant, hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 10-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

I really liked this place. The WiFi worked great. The rooms are clean. Staff is nice and very accommodating. The minibar was a true treat as most places in Sri Lanka don’t offer a mini fridge in the room. Breakfast was tasty. Tv in the room worked and had some English programming available. The hotel’s location is very good as transportation isn’t required to get many items.
7.1
Scored 7.1
Good
Rated good
111 reviews
Price from$24.70per night
Thambu Illam, hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, 1.2 miles from Nallur Kovil, Thambu Illam has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

The food and service were absolutely amazing, and they even helped me get xeroxed copies for a work project!! I felt like I was coming home at the end of a long workday. They always had my "king cocoanut" juice waiting for me! Fabulous internet. Never a power outage like most places.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
124 reviews
Price from$61.80per night
PJ Hotels Jaffna, hotel in Jaffna

PJ Hotels Jaffna has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a garden and terrace in Jaffna. Each room at the 3-star hotel has pool views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar.

It is a nice place for the money you will be spending. It is preferred if you have your own vehicle, it will make your travelling easy. Or else, you use pickme which will always be available. Food is also nice, you will feel like home. Reasonable and worth the money.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
33 reviews
Price from$30per night
Hotel Lovusiyah, hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, within a 8-minute walk of Jaffna Public Library and 0.7 miles of Jaffna Railway Station, Hotel Lovusiyah has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

Comfortable Beds A/c facility
6.9
Scored 6.9
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
43 reviews
Price from$25.76per night
RJ City Hotel, hotel in Jaffna

Located within 1.6 miles of Nallur Kovil and 10 miles of Nilavarai Well, RJ City Hotel provides rooms in Jaffna.

6.2
Scored 6.2
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
10 reviews
Price from$15.30per night
The Thinnai - All-Suites Boutique Hotel, hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, a 12-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, The Thinnai - All-Suites Boutique Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a...

Suites were fantastic. Meals could be customized.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
124 reviews
Price from$70.38per night
Jaffna Inn, hotel in Jaffna

Located in Jaffna, within a 12-minute walk of Jaffna Railway Station and 0.8 miles of Jaffna Public Library, Jaffna Inn has accommodations with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as...

It is a nice and quiet modern hotel with good facilities. The room was clean and tidy, with a comfortable bed and pillows. There is a fridge in the room and and tea making facilities in the lounge area outside the room. We were given two small bottles of water on arrival. The shower works well with good hot water, once you get it adjusted properly. There is a shower screen too, but like all bathrooms in Sri Lanka the bathroom floor still gets wet. The air conditioner works well and the room also has a large ceiling fan. The hotel is well located just 1.6 kilometers from Jaffna Fort and about a kilometre from the rooftop bar at the Jaffna Jetwing Hotel. Breakfast was not included but is available, we did not have breakfast at the hotel. All in all a good place to stay.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
13 reviews
Price from$34.19per night
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Jaffna's best hotels with breakfast

  • NMA Holiday INN

    Located in Jaffna, a 2-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, NMA Holiday INN has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

  • Nallur Mylooran Arangam
    1.0
    Scored 1.0
    Very Poor
    Rated very poor
     · 1 review

    Located in Jaffna, a 2-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, Nallur Mylooran Arangam provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews

    Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan is located in Jaffna, within 1.6 miles of Nallur Kovil and 10 miles of Nilavarai Well.

  • St Anne's Hotel & Restaurant
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 26 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, 1.7 miles from Jaffna Railway Station, St Anne's Hotel & Restaurant has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    L'hôtel est très confortable, très propre avec un très joli jardin. Yowan est très serviable Sukir et sa femme Nithu vraiment trop gentil Ils sont aussi très bons cuisiniers Un hôtel que je conseille J'ai passé un très agréable moment

Budget hotels in Jaffna

  • JAMUNA VILLA
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 12-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, JAMUNA VILLA has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

  • Amis Hotel & Restaurant
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, within 1.4 miles of Jaffna Railway Station and 1.9 miles of Nallur Kovil, Amis Hotel & Restaurant provides accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking for guests...

  • Subhas Tourist Hotel
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 41 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 7-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Subhas Tourist Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Very friendly staff & excellent meals. Very helpful staff & ready to please you even out of hours.

  • Thisha Hotel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 32 reviews

    Thisha Hotel is located in Jaffna, 6.2 mi from the city center, 3.7 mi from Nilavarai Well and 4.3 mi from Naguleswaram Temple. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi.

    La situation géographique. L'accueil La chambre

  • Tilko City Hotel Jaffna
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 30 reviews

    Tilko City Hotel Jaffna is located in Jaffna and offers an outdoor pool. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a seating area.

  • NMA Holiday Inn

    Located in Jaffna, a 7-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, NMA Holiday Inn provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Hotels located in the center of Jaffna

  • Nothern Residence
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 10-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, Nothern Residence provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • PJ Hotels Jaffna
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 33 reviews

    PJ Hotels Jaffna has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a garden and terrace in Jaffna. Each room at the 3-star hotel has pool views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar.

    Swimming pool was good and clean. Room had good air conditioning.

  • Pearl Island Inn
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 50 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 6-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station, Pearl Island Inn provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Central location but quiet. Good value. Very nice owner.

  • Hotel Lovusiyah
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 43 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, within a 8-minute walk of Jaffna Public Library and 0.7 miles of Jaffna Railway Station, Hotel Lovusiyah has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

  • RJ City Hotel
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 10 reviews

    Located within 1.6 miles of Nallur Kovil and 10 miles of Nilavarai Well, RJ City Hotel provides rooms in Jaffna.

    1、地理位置超级好,到 bus station 步行仅需要2分钟,步行到贾夫纳堡大概15分钟 2、早上5:30抵达,也可以安排入住。

  • UK Inn Guest House
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 13 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, UK Inn Guest House is located in Jaffna, a 14-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library.

  • Nallur Mylooran Arangam
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, a 3-minute walk from Nallur Kovil, Nallur Mylooran Arangam provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

  • Gabriel Lanka Hotel (PVT) LTD

    Gabriel Lanka Hotel (PVT) LTD is located in Jaffna, within 1.5 miles of Nallur Kovil and 10 miles of Nilavarai Well. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

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What Guests Said About Jaffna:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Jaffna has always been a lovely place to visit.

    Jaffna has always been a lovely place to visit. This time we went to Kayts and saw what was left of the old Fort as well as Hammond Hiel across the water. Went to Point Pedro as well...It was a pity that there was a postbox at the northern most point of Sri Lanka - but no postcards or stamps!!! Seeing flamingos and other migrants across from the causeway to Kayts was a bonus. Food is always great and we would recommend Lavin's for some excellent parathas and paper dosai.
    p
    priyanthi
    Sri Lanka
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Jaffna was not as I expected .

    Jaffna was not as I expected . Staying where I did you really needed your own transportation. I tried unsuccessfully to rent a bike ,and was told by Click hire place they were booked out for a few days ,I wondered about this as I hardly saw any other tourists ,and other companies didn’t return calls . Fort was really disappointing compared to Galle ,and they charge admission ! Restaurants recommended by lonely planet good , but Mangos has closed ,the Malaya is very good ,as is Akshatai ,but avoid Green Grass ,it’s horrible ,I couldn’t imagine staying there ! Rio Icecream is really good .
    Robert
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Very different to Colombo and other suburbs, but Jaffna has...

    Very different to Colombo and other suburbs, but Jaffna has its own unique vibe. Pretty laid back I would say. The locals are friendly, but communicating with them could be a little challenging unless you spoke Tamil. Plenty of things to see and many different foods to try.
    Bhanuka
    Sri Lanka
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Its a quiet village with less population.

    Its a quiet village with less population. Nice for a quiet getaway. Small and cosy town. Food is good and friendly people. Temples are good to visit too. The trip to Nainativu is unsafe. Boats were overloaded and I was afraid of a stampede because of the crowd. Other than that, everything else was a good experience for me.
    singam
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Takes two days to travel around all the attractions, first...

    Takes two days to travel around all the attractions, first day travel the east from Jaffna town with a rented vehicle which is much cheaper than the other areas. Other day travel nagadeepa and close by locations to Jaffna city. It was a nice experience around there for the everyone, but must pre plan everything.
    Navarathna
    Sri Lanka
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Nagadeepa temple and Nagamma kovil was most attracted places...

    Nagadeepa temple and Nagamma kovil was most attracted places to visit in Jaffana along with Jaffna Fort and Library and Museum. Although the Road to Nagadeepa has to be repaired . The City and Roads are clean and the people are very kind
    Chandra
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Explore guest reviews of hotels in Jaffna

  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 33 reviews
    It was Wonderful 3 Nights Stayed with My Wife . Food was Excellent The Owner was guided Where we Can Go around also to get a bike 🏍 for Rent he guided throughout the 3 nights . It was our 1st time to travel over there. very good to travel in the train 🚆 to Jaffna and We had The best Moments . Thanks for all your Help .. Ashoka villa one of the best Hotel in Jaffna Must Add Tooth past and Brush in the room also bit Strong blanket as well other than that. I can Highly recommend this place to any one ..
    Rash
    Sri Lanka
  • From $13.30 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 287 reviews
    It is located in a walking distance to the Nallur Kandaswami temple and also not far from the major attractions in Jaffna. If you travel to Jaffna by train it is much more easier to reach by a tuk tuk. I was traveling to experience the Nallur feast 2023 and had a great time due to the Inns' location mainly. Apart from that the staff is very helpful and friendly. Really worth the price. I recommend it 👌
    Sam_lk
    Sri Lanka
  • From $128.70 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 285 reviews
    The hotel is located in a convenient place. This is the perfect place to have authentic Jaffna breakfast. It was truly delicious. The hotel's staff is extremely efficient, pleasant and helpful. Special remark for front office officer "Vije" he helped us beyond our expectation to feel our stay more comfortable there. The room is clean and arranged neatly. You gave us real value for our money. Thank you.
    Sujz
    Sri Lanka
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 112 reviews
    Allen is incredible, one of the most hospitable hosts I’ve ever had the pleasure of being greeted by. If you’re looking for the perfect place to stay in Jaffna, this is it. The warm atmosphere, the art on the walls and in the yard, all the little details create a home away from home atmosphere. One of the reasons we want to come back to Jaffna is to stay here again.
    Martyn
    Russia
  • From $38.85 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 115 reviews
    Very conveniently located with easy access to many interesting locations. Haran was a wonderful host and his recommendations on where to eat and how to get about comes highly recommended. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. The Jaffna type breakfast choice was good and generous. Overall, a wonderful place to stay for anyone visiting Jaffna.
    Shiraz
    Sri Lanka
  • From $21.50 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 124 reviews
    This is a newly built hotel. You can walk or hire a tuk to go there from Jaffna railway station. The bed ia really comfortable. The size of the room is bit small but as we didn't spend much time there it was alright for us. The boy in the reception is very polite and friendly. He also lent me his foot cycle to go to the neat by ATM.
    Dinindu
    Sri Lanka
  • From $128.70 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 285 reviews
    The staff are very welcoming and helped us with things outside of our hotel stay. Breakfast was a very good Sri Lankan breakfast, but they will cater for western tastes. The staff prepared unripe mangos from their tree.... you eat them with a little salt... skin aswell, a really thoughtful treat.
    Duncan
    Netherlands
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 287 reviews
    - the host Toni is a great guy, he gives good info on what to see in Jaffna and around. - price/value is very good , admitted you agree to use a shared bathroom. -the wifi is quite good - you have a terrace in the lounge -food and laundry is very well priced -you can rent a scooter
    Dominic
    Bulgaria
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 153 reviews
    The stay was great value for money. The hotel rooms are basic but clean and comfortable with air conditioning. Raj is fantastic host and was able to sort out tuktuks and our scooter hire (this being at very short notice). We had a lovely breakfast and enjoyed our stay in Jaffna.
    Rosario
    United Kingdom
  • From $153 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 257 reviews
    The staff were exceptional, very friendly. The hotel is in a great location and the food is great. We had a very comfortable trip. Thank you very much to Gobi and Team for their hospitality. I would highly recommend Jetwing to anyone wanting to experience Jaffna.
    Dilan
    United Kingdom
  • From $18.67 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 86 reviews
    Loved the place and the atmosphere. Rooms were quiet and cosy and the food was fabulous. Located close to many locations in Jaffna where you could easily visit. Host was very friendly and flexible with excellent response times for any help we required.
    irshan
    Sri Lanka
  • From $22 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 193 reviews
    The place was amazing. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and tidy. Very spacious. We got a huge breakfast for the amount we paid. Worth the money. The best budget place to stay in Jaffna. Would recommend to anyone.
    Nuduli
    Sri Lanka
  • From $41.48 per night
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 41 reviews
    Lovely stay in the centre of Jaffna - very convenient location. Rooms were clean and comfortable and the bathrooms seemed newly renovated. We enjoyed the food too- would recommend to those who want to experience Jaffna’s first hotel.
    Anjeli
    United Kingdom
  • From $119.42 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 124 reviews
    The location, breakfast, comfortable room with sitting area. Very friendly staffs, bit expensive but I stayed in other hotels in Jaffna paid more but the facilities were minimum compared to This one.
    Manoharan
    United Kingdom
  • From $94.79 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 346 reviews
    Great hotel with excellent location. Hotel staff were very attentive and helpful with everything we needed. We usually don’t eat in hotel restaurant but we had amazing two meals there.
    Pavlina
    Canada
  • From $53.10 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 108 reviews
    Large room. Actually two rooms with two large beds in them . Very close to railway station which is handy as morning Colombo train leaves at 6 am. 10 min walk into central Jaffna
    rob
    Australia
  • From $38.40 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 33 reviews
    Great swimming pool! Hotel is in a nice quiet location, maybe 20/30 minutes from Jaffna city. Bed is comfortable, WiFi is excellent.
    alan
    United Kingdom
  • From $30.97 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 50 reviews
    very clean, good location and a very helpful staff. was impressed to find a hotel of this caliber in Jaffna. definitely thumbs up
    M
    Manikam
    United States of America
  • From $26 per night
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 111 reviews
    Excellent service 👏 Tasty food 😋 Cheaper than other hotels 🏨 Walking distance to Jaffna Town.
    Varatheeswaran
    Sri Lanka
  • From $153 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 257 reviews
    It was a convenient location and beautiful hotel. The building was a bit dated, but retrofitted.
    Tharmala
    Canada