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Top rated by travelersYaarl Hostels, C$23
Cheapest bed foundYaarl Hostels, C$23

Finding cheap hotels in Jaffna: FAQs

No! Hostels are a great option for anyone looking for a budget stay. These days, hostels in Jaffna are full of digital nomads and tourists of all ages.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cozy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travelers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by likeminded travelers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Jaffna. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around, and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Jaffna hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Jaffna generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Jaffna. Not only can you get a bed for as little as C$23 per night, you can also cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
It looks like Yaarl Hostels is the best hostel to stay in if you want to be close to the heart of Jaffna.