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Allens home stay, hotel in Jaffna

Allens home stay, a property with a terrace, is set in Jaffna, 1.7 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2.6 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 3.1 km from Jaffna Fort.

Allen was the kindest, most generous and thoughtful person we’ve met in our trip so far! The homestay was amazing, with the most beautiful yard, it felt a little bit of jungle, with many trees and flowers, you love to sit there and relax. The room was beautifully decorated, spacious, clean and comfortable. We stayed there for two nights only and we still miss it! Allen prepared for us an amazing and really tasty breakfast and was always asking if we wanted more. He gave us a lot of information on the places around Jaffna and what we should visit. He was open to discuss about the culture and history of Sri Lanka and give us some insights. The best part of our staying there was how comfortable we felt and the interesting discussions we had with Allen. Thank you for the beautiful accommodation, we gonna miss you!
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
149 reviews
Price from
£13.58
per night
Sunflowers Canada House, hotel in Jaffna

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.

The young couple hosts were so friendly and helpful. They invited us to the Hindu festival which was amazing experience. The house is beautiful and very spacious and clean. The living areas are shared but with no one else booked in we enjoyed it alone. Very good air conditioned living area and great kitchen with all you need. Would definitely stay here again.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£55.18
per night
Senthil Complex, hotel in 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.

Nothing specifically.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
245 reviews
Price from
£20.38
per night
Nallur Holidays Inn, hotel in 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.

Very close to nallur temple and rio ice cream
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
306 reviews
Price from
£8.73
per night
Gatetrees resort, hotel in 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.

Great quiet location, walking distance to attractions in town. Great fresh food.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
182 reviews
Price from
£32.87
per night
Nallur Residence, hotel in Jaffna

Set within 400 metres of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 2.4 km of Jaffna Railway Station, Nallur Residence features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Jaffna.

What a pleasure it was to spend an evening talking with Mathan and friends. These are the interactions that you don't get in a hotel. This is what travel is all about. Loved the experience. The ladies in the kitchen/ cleaning were awesome. Wow, what a breakfast.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
138 reviews
Price from
£29.32
per night
Flamingo Villa, hotel in Jaffna

Set just 1.6 km from Jaffna Public Library, Flamingo Villa offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

Very nice and calm home environment. Staff are very friendly and supportive. Convenient place to access all sides and locations to be visited in Jaffna town or the other Suburbs.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
128 reviews
Price from
£43.63
per night
Jaffna Palmyrah Hotel, hotel in Jaffna

Offering a garden and garden view, Jaffna Palmyrah Hotel is situated in Jaffna, 2.8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 4.8 km from Jaffna Railway Station.

We were allowed an early check in for a little extra price and the staff catered to our needs very promptly and precisely!
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
127 reviews
Price from
£18
per night
Old Park Villa, hotel in Jaffna

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

Lovely staff Air conditioning TV with English speaking channels Location very good
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
21 reviews
Price from
£33.20
per night
WIMAL PALACE, hotel in Jaffna

Featuring a patio with inner courtyard views, a garden and a shared lounge, WIMAL PALACE can be found in Jaffna, close to Jaffna Railway Station and 2.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

Great breakfast, choice. Personnel reactif
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
31 reviews
Price from
£34.62
per night
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  • Allens home stay
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 149 reviews

    Allens home stay, a property with a terrace, is set in Jaffna, 1.7 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2.6 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 3.1 km from Jaffna Fort.

    Great place with fantastic host, thanks for everything Allen, vanakam!!!

  • Nallur Holidays Inn
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 306 reviews

    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.

    Their flexibility, hospitality and friendly service

  • Nallur Residence
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 138 reviews

    Set within 400 metres of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 2.4 km of Jaffna Railway Station, Nallur Residence features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Jaffna.

    Breakfast was great. Fresh fruit, juice and everything included.

  • Gatetrees resort
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 182 reviews

    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.

    Location and the garden were amazing. Perfect to relax after a day out

  • WIMAL PALACE
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 31 reviews

    Featuring a patio with inner courtyard views, a garden and a shared lounge, WIMAL PALACE can be found in Jaffna, close to Jaffna Railway Station and 2.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

    Personal agréable, très propre, cuisine équipée ;..je donne 80/💯....keep it up !

  • Old Park Villa
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 21 reviews

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

    Perfect location and morning Jaffna coffee is perfect.

  • Golden Star Guest House
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 127 reviews

    Boasting a hot tub, Golden Star Guest House is set in Jaffna. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms.

    De vriendelijkheid van de mensen en behulpzaamheid.

  • Flamingo Villa
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 128 reviews

    Set just 1.6 km from Jaffna Public Library, Flamingo Villa offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

    The staff at this property are all great The room was wonderful,clean and perfect

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  • Sunflowers Canada House
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 6 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.

  • Jaffna Palmyrah Hotel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 127 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Jaffna Palmyrah Hotel is situated in Jaffna, 2.8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 4.8 km from Jaffna Railway Station.

    Thank you for the wonderful hospitality, comfy room & delicious breakfast!

  • Hajiz Palace
    Budget options available
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located 2.8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Hajiz Palace offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a shared lounge. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Shakin Shasha Beach House/neithalbeachcity

    Situated in Jaffna, 11 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Shakin Shasha Beach House/neithalbeachcity features accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

  • Green star villa
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 16 reviews

    Green star villa, a property with a garden, is situated in Jaffna, 2.5 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 2.6 km from Jaffna Railway Station, as well as 3.6 km from Jaffna Public Library.

  • J Hotel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 19 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.

    Everything good as this a new hotel and very clean.

Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in Jaffna

  • Villa Thaarhai
    Central location
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 3 reviews

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

  • Malabar home stay
    Central location
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 112 reviews

    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.

    Abi is a great host. The house is beautiful and clean

  • thurai guest house
    Central location
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 3 reviews

    Boasting garden views, thurai guest house features accommodation with free bikes and a balcony, around 4.1 km from Nilavarai Well.

  • Senthil Complex
    Central location
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 245 reviews

    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.

    Very friendly, helpfull and kind staff. Excellent!

  • MercuryFM 102 house Jaffna - Moris Lane
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5 reviews

    MercuryFM 102 house Jaffna - Moris Lane is situated in Jaffna, 3.2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 16 km from Nilavarai Well, as well as 22 km from Naguleswaram Temple.

  • Navam
    Central location
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 29 reviews

    Situated in Jaffna, within less than 1 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and a 16-minute walk of Jaffna Railway Station, Navam features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for...

    Close to Nallur Temple Host is very friendly Clean and Air conditioned

  • Superior rest
    Central location
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 38 reviews

    Superior rest, a property with a garden, is located in Jaffna, 2.3 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2.6 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 3 km from Jaffna Fort.

    Though just 2km away from the city, the location looks very serene. Nice interior. The caretaker is very helpful.

  • MercuryFM 101 Yarl Mercury Inn - Jaffna
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 117 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...

    Room was nice. The guys who was there was helpful.

  • MSGuest House
    Central location
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3 reviews

    MSGuest House, a property with a garden, is set in Jaffna, 3.6 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 4.3 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 4.9 km from Jaffna Fort.

  • MercuryFM 109 Guest House - Jaffna Temple road 77
    Scored 5.9
    5.9
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 9 reviews

    Located 1.2 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 1.3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 2.2 km from Jaffna Public Library, MercuryFM 109 Guest House - Jaffna Temple road 77 provides accommodation set in...

  • KATHIR Guest House
    Central location
    Scored 5.6
    5.6
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 5 reviews

    Located in Jaffna, 4.7 km from Naguleswaram Temple and 11 km from Nilavarai Well, KATHIR Guest House offers a garden and air conditioning.

  • Geesh Residence : Rooms in Jaffna
    Scored 5.2
    5.2
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 4 reviews

    Offering a shared lounge and city view, Geesh Residence: Rooms in Jaffna is located in Jaffna, 1.8 km from Jaffna Railway Station and 2 km from Jaffna Fort.

  • EESTEE Court
    Central location
    Scored 4.6
    4.6
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 5 reviews

    EESTEE Court is set in Jaffna, 1.1 km from Jaffna Public Library, 1.8 km from Jaffna Fort, and 1.9 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

  • ABBI Guest House
    Central location
    Scored 1.0
    1.0
    Rated very poor
    Very poor
     · 1 review

    Located in Jaffna, 4.6 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 4.8 km from Jaffna Public Library, ABBI Guest House offers air conditioning.

  • Matheera Holiday Home

    Located in Jaffna, within 1.2 km of Jaffna Fort and 1.1 km of Jaffna Public Library, Matheera Holiday Home provides accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

  • The Salvation Army Guest House Jaffna

    Located in Jaffna with Jaffna Public Library and Jaffna Fort nearby, The Salvation Army Guest House Jaffna provides accommodation with free private parking.

  • Jaffna Lotus Inn
    Central location

    Jaffna Lotus Inn, a property with a garden, is situated in Jaffna, 2.5 km from Jaffna Fort, 2.6 km from Jaffna Railway Station, as well as 3 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple.

  • Mathu villa's
    Central location

    Set in Jaffna, 4.2 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 4.5 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Mathu villa's offers a terrace and air conditioning.

  • Shakin Shasha Beach House

    Set in Jaffna, 11 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Shakin Shasha Beach House offers accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking and a garden.

  • C1&2
    Central location

    Offering a garden and lake view, C1&2 is situated in Jaffna, 12 km from Jaffna Railway Station and 13 km from Jaffna Public Library.

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Homestays that guests love in Jaffna

  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 345 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.
    Giulia
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 171 reviews
    Breakfast was great Raj was a great host We really enjoyed our time
    Jonathan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £92.97
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 289 reviews
    We spent 3 nights at the Hertiage Hotel and had the best time. The facilities are outstanding, the staff is super nice. Breakfast is superb. Having access to a pool in the heat of Jaffna is priceless. Great vegetarian food options around the corner. Rios Ice Cream is loved by locals and you should try it as well.
    Johannes
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £13.58
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 149 reviews
    This was a brilliant homestay hosted by Allan. He was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable and helped us with our coach booking home and places of interest including the brilliant service at the local temple. I cannot seak to highly of this experience. Your are completely at home here in wonderful JAFFNA
    Maria Server
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £29.32
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 138 reviews
    As ever a great place to stay,great host ,great breakfast. Highly recommended
    vincent
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £29.43
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 31 reviews
    Berty was a very amicable, courteous host in his home. Right from the start he helped in arranging pick up from the airport & a warm welcome at his place. Room was simple but quiet, clean and comfortable. Location excellent. Breakfast was fresh and well prepared. He also helped in organising tours around Jaffna and taxi service to Colombo. If you are looking for simple yet comfortable homestay in Jaffna, Berty Cottage is a gem of a place sure to satisfy most guests.
    Etesh
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £29.32
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 138 reviews
    This is not a hotel but a homestay. Mr Haran, who runs the place looked after is like we were invited guests
    Arun
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £13.58
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 149 reviews
    Allen is the perfect host and his homestay is a nice haven at the top of Sri Lanka.
    Annemiek
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £13.58
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 149 reviews
    Allen was such a good host and took good care of us. He served us tea and coffee all over the day. Also we had some really interesting discussions with Allen. We would definitely choose Allens home stay again.
    Silvan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £13.58
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 149 reviews
    Allan is such a warm and lovely host. Can't do too much for you. Super brekkie, really nice and authentic homestay. Really enjoyed my 3 nights and pleasure getting to know you 👍
    Symo81
    Solo traveller