The 10 best guest houses in Jaffna, Sri Lanka | Booking.com
Skip to main content

Guest Houses in Jaffna

Find the guest houses that appeal to you the most

The best guest houses in Jaffna

Check out our pick of great guest houses in Jaffna

Filter by:

Review score

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
Sandra
From
Netherlands
Very clean property with friendly staff that will help you with anything you need for a comfortable stay. I will visit again when in Jaffna.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews
Price from
US$13.90
1 night, 2 adults

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.

R
Robert
From
Australia
One of the cleanest and most comfortable places we stayed during our travels around Sri Lanka. The hosts were exceptionally friendly and polite, making us feel right at home. The room was spacious with comfortable bed. Sri Lankan breakfast was absolutely delicious. We also appreciated having access to the kitchen fridge and the reliable Wi-Fi. Jaffna turned out to be an unexpected highlight of our trip — such a hidden gem! Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Adam
From
Poland
Very decent hotel, clean and tidy. Clean and fragrant towels and bedding. Shared bathroom and toilet also clean. Lots of common space that you can use - on the ground floor, on the first floor and on the terrace. There is also a fridge and kitchenette (stove, sink, some dishes and cutlery). But the most charming thing about our stay in this hotel was the staff - friendly but not intrusive. Wonderful, warm, communicative and helpful girls (best regards!). 💚 I recommend this place with pleasure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews
Price from
US$13.68
1 night, 2 adults

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.

V
Viji
From
United Kingdom
Harran and his team were very excellent and efficient. They are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast had plenty of choices. Authentic Sri Lankan /Western Breakfast with exotic fruits/juice. They also provide good lunch /dinner at reasonable cost, if you would to have home cooked meal. It is located in very convenient place opposite to the famous Nallur temple. It was fascinating hearing the history of the residence.. Very much enjoyed the stay. We are coming here since 2017 as feel like home to home. We will come back again. Thanks Haran for your hospitality
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Anthony
From
United Kingdom
A typical Sri Lankan Guesthouse with a warm welcome and an untypically hot shower. Good communal area with kettle and tea/coffee Comfortable room with air con and TV although I didn't use the latter.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

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
Jacqueline Ann
From
Spain
A very nice hotel with excellent service from the staff and restaurant was also very good. Enjoyed evenings on the balcony too as peaceful and relaxing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

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
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults

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
Price from
US$26.36
1 night, 2 adults

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$29
1 night, 2 adults

WIMAL PALACE

Jaffna

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.

C
Curtis
From
Australia
It was so delicious. One of the nicest I’ve had in SL.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults
All guest houses in Jaffna

Looking for a guest house?

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.

Most booked guest houses in Jaffna and surroundings in the past month

See all

FAQ about guest houses in Jaffna

Guest houses that travellers love in Jaffna

See all
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 456 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$44.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 164 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$44.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 164 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