Jaffna

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Old military fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Old military fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Kathurugoda Ancient Vihara located near Jaffna in Sri Lanka
Tamilian Island Hindu temple, Sri Lanka
A Tamil worker at Nallur Kovil. This is among my favorite captures from the Jaffna trip. Jaffna is full of Hindu Kovils and worth to visit them, in order to study Hindu traditions and craftsmanship.
Jetwing Jaffna

Jetwing Jaffna

4 out of 5
37, Mahatma Gandhi Road Jaffna
The price is HK$652 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
HK$652
HK$864 total
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jaffna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Jaffna Clock Tower and Jaffna Public ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (200 reviews)
Very clean and great location. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Jetwing Jaffna
Valampuri Hotel

Valampuri Hotel

3.5 out of 5
148/10 Railway Station Road Jaffna
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jaffna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist ...
7.4/10 Good! (47 reviews)
The room was spacious. Restaurant staff very friendly. The reception staff seems to ask me extra money for breakfast stating that there was extra person which I did not expect and since I have fully paid for everything 5 months before travel. I hope reception staff (male) be more customer ...

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Valampuri Hotel
Subhas Hotel

Subhas Hotel

3 out of 5
49 Victoria Rd Jaffna NP
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jaffna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (53 reviews)
breakfast and staffs

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Subhas Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Every room your home

Every room your home

Jaffna NP
Stay at this holiday home in Jaffna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and air conditioning. Popular attractions Jaffna Archaeological Museum and Sri Nagavihara International ...
Every room your home
Perched on the edge of the escarpment, experience Sri Lanka's Northern heritage.

Perched on the edge of the escarpment, experience Sri Lanka's Northern heritage.

Jaffna NP
Stay at this holiday home in Jaffna. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Jaffna Archaeological Museum and Sri Nagavihara International ...
Perched on the edge of the escarpment, experience Sri Lanka's Northern heritage.
Sobia Villa

Sobia Villa

3.5 out of 5
3 Stanley College Ln Jaffna NP
Stay at this holiday home in Jaffna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Jaffna Archaeological Museum and Royal Palace ...
Sobia Villa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Jaffna

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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Jaffna itself was nice and we met many lovely people. We were quite dismayed, however, at the number of emaciated, sick and extremely nervous dogs on the streets. This belied our experiences in other parts of SL where street dogs have been cared for.

4/5 - Good

Dillon

Jaffna is a great place to visit lots to see and do. The local people are not yet used to visitors but well worth taking the train from Colombo to explore Jaffna.

4/5 - Good

Caroline

Jaffna is not a tourist destination and it feels very different from the more touristy south. We spent a day exploring the remote island of Delft which was amazing and took a Tuk Tuk ride along the scenic northern coast roads.