We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. We have also included accommodation in guest houses, villas, holiday homes, apartments, romantic hotels, farm stays and residences. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated March 2024.
Guest House.Creative. Great bar. Popular among women. Allens home stay, a property with a terrace, is set in Jaffna, 2.2 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 3.1 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 3.5 km from Jaffna Fort. The air-conditioned accommodation is 200 metres from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house, the units include a private bathroom. Nilavarai Well is 13 km from the guest house, while Naguleswaram Temple is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 16 km from Allens home stay.Show full description
This might be the most creative, cosy and lively guest house in Jaffna. It also has AN AMAZING HOTEL BAR. WOW!
Boutique hotel.Charming. Superb interior design. Situated in Jaffna, 1.9 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Thambu Illam features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel offers garden views and an outdoor pool. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Thambu Illam the rooms have bed linen and towels. Jaffna Railway Station is 2.1 km from the accommodation, while Jaffna Public Library is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 14 km from Thambu Illam.Show full description
Perhaps this is the coolest, most well designed and stylish boutique hotel in Jaffna. WOW!
Resort.Delightful property. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Located in Jaffna, 4.4 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Fox Jaffna provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Fox Jaffna each room includes bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Cantonese, Chinese and British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Jaffna Public Library is 4.6 km from Fox Jaffna, while Jaffna Railway Station is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 11 km from the resort.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND HISTORIC resorts in Jaffna. And it is very popular among couples travelling to Jaffna.
Guest House.Historic. Great location. 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. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available and the guest house also offers car hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. At the guest house, the units include a desk. Guests can have wine or champagne delivered to their room. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated on-site. Sightseeing tours are available close by. Guests at the guest house can enjoy cycling nearby, or benefit from the sun terrace. Jaffna Public Library is 3.3 km from Nallur Residence, while Jaffna Fort is 3.6 km away. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 16 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Located in Jaffna with Jaffna Railway Station and Nallur Kandaswamy Temple nearby, Nithusha holiday house நிதுஷா சுற்றுலா விடுதி+94 74 241 7475 whatsapp provides accommodation with free private parking. The property is around 1.9 km from Jaffna Public Library, 2.4 km from Jaffna Fort and 15 km from Nilavarai Well. The apartment also provides guests with 1 bathroom. Naguleswaram Temple is 21 km from the apartment. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 17 km from Nithusha holiday house நிதுஷா சுற்றுலா விடுதி+94 74 241 7475 whatsapp.Show full description
Guest House.Newly opened, October 2023. 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. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The guest house provides guests with a terrace, quiet street views, a seating area, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with bidet and free toiletries. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a kettle. The units include bed linen. Jaffna Public Library is 3 km from the guest house, while Jaffna Railway Station is 3.4 km away. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 13 km from Hajiz Palace.Show full description
Villa. Offering a garden and quiet street view, Chety Villa is situated in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 2.2 km from Jaffna Railway Station. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Jaffna Public Library is 3.5 km from the villa and Jaffna Fort is 3.9 km away. The air-conditioned villa consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet and free toiletries. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Nilavarai Well is 13 km from the villa, while Naguleswaram Temple is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 16 km from Chety Villa.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, November 2023. Featuring inner courtyard views, Hajiz Palace features accommodation with a shared lounge and a balcony, around 2.8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Boasting a Blu-ray player, the spacious apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a fridge, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 6 bedrooms, and 5 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Jaffna Public Library is 3 km from the apartment, while Jaffna Railway Station is 3.4 km from the property. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The air-conditioned accommodation also offers a flat-screen TV and 5 bathrooms with free toiletries. The property has an outdoor dining area. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 13 km from Hajiz Palace.Show full description
Guest House.Lively. Great value. 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. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Some accommodation includes a terrace and a cable flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning and heating. Guests can enjoy a meal at an outdoor dining area at the guest house. The daily breakfast offers continental, Asian or vegetarian options. You can prepare your own food in the kitchenette before eating in the private dining area, and the guest house also offers a coffee shop. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn. Jaffna Public Library is 2.3 km from the accommodation, while Jaffna Fort is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Jaffna International, 17 km from Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This guest house has great affordability and outstanding views.
Farm Stay. Boasting garden views, Aache Veedu Farm House provides accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 3.4 km from Naguleswaram Temple. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The air-conditioned farm stay consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. A car rental service is available at the farm stay. Nilavarai Well is 13 km from Aache Veedu Farm House, while Nallur Kandaswamy Temple is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 6 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Camp Site. Malabar Beach Walk, a property with a garden, is located in Jaffna, 11 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 12 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 12 km from Jaffna Fort. It is situated 11 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and provides room service. Free private parking is available and the campground also features bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. Towels and bed linen are offered in the campground. Guests at the campground can enjoy an Asian breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. A car rental service is available at Malabar Beach Walk. Nilavarai Well is 23 km from the accommodation, while Naguleswaram Temple is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 23 km from Malabar Beach Walk.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Set within 1.3 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 1.8 km of Jaffna Railway Station in Jaffna, Berty's Cottage offers accommodation with seating area. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast offers an Asian or vegetarian breakfast. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Jaffna Public Library is 3 km from Berty's Cottage, while Jaffna Fort is 3.4 km away. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home. Offering a garden and garden view, Nalluran illam - 2 bed room is situated in Jaffna, 3 km from Jaffna Railway Station and 4 km from Jaffna Public Library. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.5 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Jaffna Fort is 4.3 km from the holiday home, while Nilavarai Well is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 17 km from Nalluran illam - 2 bed room.Show full description
Guest House.Newly opened, April 2024. EESTEE COURT is set in Jaffna, less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, a 13-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library, and 1.8 km from Jaffna Fort. The property is around 1.9 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, 15 km from Nilavarai Well and 19 km from Naguleswaram Temple. The guest house features family rooms. Some units feature a private entrance. At the guest house, each unit comes with a private bathroom. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 16 km from the guest house.Show full description
Guest House.Cool. Great value. Popular among couples. 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. The guest house offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring a private bathroom with a hot tub and free toiletries, certain units at the guest house also have a terrace. Guests can dine in an outdoor dining area at the guest house. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the guest house. Jaffna Public Library is 2.6 km from Senthil Complex, while Jaffna Railway Station is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Jaffna International, 13 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Guest House.Popular among couples. Offering a garden and garden view, D'Villa Garden House is situated in Jaffna, 2.8 km from Jaffna Railway Station and 3.8 km from Jaffna Public Library. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.8 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. All units have a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. A car rental service is available at the guest house. Jaffna Fort is 4.2 km from D'Villa Garden House, while Nilavarai Well is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home. Featuring a garden, barbecue facilities and views of garden, Rajeevan Garden Guest House is located in Jaffna, 1 km from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. A minimarket is available at the holiday home. For guests with children, the holiday home offers a baby safety gate. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Rajeevan Garden Guest House. Jaffna Railway Station is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Jaffna Public Library is 2.1 km away. The nearest airport is Jaffna International, 15 km from Rajeevan Garden Guest House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Situated in Jaffna, within 1.5 km of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and 3 km of Jaffna Railway Station, Nalluran illam - family room features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The air-conditioned accommodation is 4 km from Jaffna Public Library. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Each unit is fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms come with a balcony and others also boast garden views. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Jaffna Fort is 4.3 km from the bed and breakfast, while Nilavarai Well is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 17 km from Nalluran illam - family room.Show full description
Guest House.Elegant. Great views. Located in Maruthanarmadam, Jaffna, Dayanithi Guest House offers accommodation with free private parking on site. Dayanithi Guest House features free WiFi throughout the property. A flat-screen TV is featured. Bathroom comes with hot/cold water. You will find laundry services at the property.Show full description
Located in Jaffna, 600 metres from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Jaffna Heritage Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Indian and international cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. Jaffna Heritage Hotel offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the accommodation. Jaffna Railway Station is 1.7 km from Jaffna Heritage Hotel, while Jaffna Public Library is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 16 km from the hotel.Show full description
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