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A serene courtyard with a central water feature, surrounded by stone seating and a wooden pergola.

A courtyard with a tiled roof, stone planters, and a reflective floor.

1. Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury

1.3 km from St Jame's Church

Devika

₩95,097

₩127,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a ceiling fan, and an air conditioning unit.

A group of people standing in a covered outdoor area with potted plants and hanging planters.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

2. Munril Guest

1.3 km from St Jame's Church

Sivasambu

₩34,031

₩40,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a bench, and a lamp.

A two-story building with a covered entrance area, columns, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A four-poster bed with a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery and a building outside.

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, white walls, and a view of lush greenery.

3. Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan

0.5 km from St Jame's Church

Sivajini

₩201,205

₩221,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging lanterns.

A bar area with a view of the ocean, wooden bar counter, hanging lights, and a person preparing drinks.

A traditional room with a brick wall, a sofa set, a wooden table with decorative items, and a bed with a headboard.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a view of the cityscape.

4. Jetwing Jaffna

0.9 km from St Jame's Church

Pirahas

₩109,304

₩141,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel lobby with a wooden bench, a table with a lamp, and blue columns.

A hotel lobby with two wooden reception desks, a large wooden door, and a ceiling with exposed beams and hanging light fixtures.

A hotel lobby with wooden paneling, a high ceiling with hanging lights, and two animal statues on cabinets.

A pathway leading to a building with a wooden door, flanked by rocking chairs and a small tree.

5. Thambu Illam

2.3 km from St Jame's Church

Jagannathan

₩142,601

₩186,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom.

A covered balcony with a pool, a tiled floor, and wooden shutters on the wall.

A covered walkway with a brick floor, glass doors, and warm lighting.

A spacious room with wooden furniture, including chairs and a table, and a large window providing natural light.

6. Jaffna Heritage Hotel

1.9 km from St Jame's Church

mithinda

₩126,348

₩165,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern lighting fixtures, and comfortable seating areas.

A dining table set for four with clear glassware, silverware, and a central yellow drink garnished with a cherry.

7. Valampuri Hotel

0.9 km from St Jame's Church

Balasingham

₩73,451

₩96,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A room with a patterned floor, two wooden chairs, a small table with a bowl, and a wall mural of a temple.

A hallway with a white wall, a wooden door, and potted plants.

A modern house with a covered patio, potted plants, and a tiled roof.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.

8. Jaffna Heritage Villa

2.1 km from St Jame's Church

achchudhakumar

₩96,620

₩125,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp and a bowl of fruit.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A swimming pool with clear lane dividers, a tiled deck, and a signboard in the background.

A hotel named 'Hotel Green Grass' with a signboard, surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.

9. Green Grass

0.9 km from St Jame's Church

Anonymous traveler

₩43,492

₩56,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious outdoor area with multiple tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A reception area with a wooden door, a stage with speakers, and potted plants.

A spacious dining area with wooden furniture and a kitchen in the background.

A white multi-story building with a curved facade, a palm tree, and outdoor seating area.

10. Amis hotel

2.1 km from St Jame's Church

Jonathan

₩17,449

₩20,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A multi-level interior with a staircase, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel and restaurant named Cosy with a staircase leading to the entrance.

A restaurant with red tables and chairs, a spiral staircase, and a large painting on the wall.

A courtyard with a fountain, seating area, and a statue.

11. Cosy Hotel & Restaurant

1.2 km from St Jame's Church

Alexander

₩23,374

₩30,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A reception area with a curved desk, a sofa, two armchairs, a ceiling fan, and a fire extinguisher.

A building with a sign reading 'Yal's Town Inn Hotel & Restaurant.'

A small bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

A plate of biryani with pineapple slices, boiled eggs, and a side of sauce.

12. Yals town inn

1.5 km from St Jame's Church

Ramchander

₩15,404

₩18,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a red and white bedspread and matching pillows. There is a wooden nightstand with a lamp and a small table. The room has a wooden floor and white walls.

A room with a long brown sofa, a wooden desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted shelf with religious paintings.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a chair.

A hallway with a vending machine stocked with beverages, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a patterned floor.

13. uk inn guest house

1.6 km from St Jame's Church

₩22,407

₩26,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

The Mercury Inn entrance with a sign, a reception desk, and a seating area visible inside.

A reception area with a glass door, a reception desk, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with blinds, a wall-mounted artwork, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A hallway with wooden doors, a tiled floor, and a brass lamp.

14. MercuryFM 101- Mercury Inn - Jaffna

1 km from St Jame's Church

₩42,469

₩50,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, an air conditioning unit, and a television.

A row of bicycles parked in an outdoor area with potted plants and a brick floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a window, and a door.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a door.

15. City Palace Hotel Jaffna

1.7 km from St Jame's Church

₩49,054

₩57,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A room with a desk, a computer, and a person working. There are two doors with glass panels and a window.

A pink building with a balcony and a sign that reads "SOBIA".

A dining area with a table and chairs, a balcony with a railing, and a view of the outside.

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a window with decorative glass, and an air conditioning unit.

16. Sobia Villa

2.1 km from St Jame's Church

₩23,505

₩27,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A rooftop garden with potted plants and a white railing.

A covered entrance with a tiled floor leading to a building.

A spacious living area with multiple sofas and a coffee table, a small side table with a lamp, and a large window with a wooden door.

A hotel room with two wooden beds, a wardrobe, and a curtain.

17. Dayanithi Guest House

8.1 km from St Jame's Church

felix

₩34,146

₩40,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a wooden bench.

A hotel with a central courtyard, symmetrical design, and well-maintained hedges.

A cozy seating area with two armchairs, a wooden table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a fruit platter.

A swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

18. The Thinnai Hotel

3.5 km from St Jame's Church

Yasotha

₩151,030

₩197,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A clear blue pool with a tiled deck, a red-roofed building, and palm trees in the background.

A wooden shrine with a seated deity, a small table with offerings, and a staircase in the background.

A reception area with a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative fountain.

A modern building with a glass facade, a blue-lit entrance, and a small hedge in the foreground.

19. PJ Hotels Jaffna

16.1 km from St Jame's Church

NADARAJAH

₩42,169

₩57,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

A room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A tray with tea bags, bottled water, a thermos, and a small potted plant on a table.

20. Best Inn Jaffna

5.9 km from St Jame's Church

₩40,886

₩48,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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Compare popular hotels close to St Jame's Church

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury	9.4 Exceptional 61 reviews	View
Munril Guest	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Jetwing Jaffna	8.8 Excellent 221 reviews	View
Thambu Illam	9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews	View

Top St Jame's Church Hotel Reviews

North Gate Jaffna

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel with fantastic staff who were very courteous, helpful and hospitable, Location very convenient with train too being situated very near the Jaffna rail station. Rooms are large and practical. Will definitely stay here when in Jaffna next."

Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury

8/10 Good

"Beautiful property. Lovely pool. Originally had a Heritage Room but we asked to be moved to a garden room due to excessive noise from wedding photoshoots! Shame because otherwise would have been a perfect stay. Staff were lovely."

Subhas Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at Subhas Hotel for 9 nights and we had an excellent experience! The Hotel staff were very kind, polite, and helpful! They answered all our questions and eager to help in anyway they can. They made our trip to Jaffna a great experience. The Hotel breakfast was amazing and definitely something I was looking forward to every morning! I would strongly recommend trying their breakfast. They also offered very affordable and quick laundry service, which really helped with my entire trip to Sri Lanka. Definitely recommend staying here again."

The Thinnai Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We are a family of six stayed in 2 rooms for 3 nights in July 2026. This is an excellent hotel to stay in Jaffna, and we will definitely stay here without hesitation in our next Jaffna visit. Location is safe, convenient and very close Jaffna town. The property is immaculate and well-maintained. Staff are extremely courteous, extremely helpful and professional. The assistant manager and the receptionist, Dilakshi, are very caring and always attentive. Rooms are of good size and clean. Amenities in the rooms are adequate, but could be improved (dispensers are cumbersome). The most remarkable experience we enjoyed on a daily basis was the breakfast and dinner buffet. Food was absolutely delicious, very much authentic and was the best we had during our 3 week visit to Sri Lanka. Selection of dishes were amazing and reflected the true flavours of Jaffna. The head chef, Gillion is excellent, professional, courteous and extremely caring and accommodative, so as other chefs, Vijayan, Kajayanthan and Yuvaruban. All of them made our stay and experience delightful during our Jaffna visit. We are happy that we chose to stay in The Thinnai for our Jaffna trip."

Other attractions near St Jame's Church

Thirumarai Kalaamandra Arangkam Centre for Performing Arts

Enjoy an outing to Thirumarai Kalaamandra Arangkam Centre for Performing Arts during your stay in Jaffna. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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St Mary’s Cathedral

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

St Mary’s Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Jaffna, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Our Lady of Refuge Church

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Our Lady of Refuge Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jaffna. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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SJV Chelvanayakam Monument

7.2/10 (7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Jaffna when you spend time at SJV Chelvanayakam Monument. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Jaffna Public Library

8.4/10 (16 reviews)

After visiting Jaffna Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jaffna. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Jaffna Clock Tower

7.8/10 (22 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Jaffna when you take a trip to Jaffna Clock Tower. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Jaffna Fort

8.4/10 (22 reviews)

Jaffna Fort is just one of the places to see in Jaffna, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre

7.8/10 (11 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Jaffna with a stop at Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St Jame's Church?

St Jame's Church is located in a welcoming area of Jaffna that travelers like for its restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 19 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to St Jame's Church?

Adjacent to St Jame's Church, Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Jetwing Jaffna and Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury.

How many hotels will I find close to St Jame's Church?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St Jame's Church.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St Jame's Church, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to St Jame's Church.

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Our top choices for St Jame's Church hotels

1. Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury

2. Munril Guest

3. Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan

4. Jetwing Jaffna

5. Thambu Illam

6. Jaffna Heritage Hotel

7. Valampuri Hotel

8. Jaffna Heritage Villa

9. Green Grass

10. Amis hotel

11. Cosy Hotel & Restaurant

12. Yals town inn

13. uk inn guest house

14. MercuryFM 101- Mercury Inn - Jaffna

15. City Palace Hotel Jaffna

16. Sobia Villa

17. Dayanithi Guest House

18. The Thinnai Hotel

19. PJ Hotels Jaffna

20. Best Inn Jaffna

Compare popular hotels close to St Jame's Church

Top St Jame's Church Hotel Reviews

North Gate Jaffna

Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury

Subhas Hotel

The Thinnai Hotel

Other attractions near St Jame's Church

Thirumarai Kalaamandra Arangkam Centre for Performing Arts

St Mary’s Cathedral

Our Lady of Refuge Church

SJV Chelvanayakam Monument

Jaffna Public Library

Jaffna Clock Tower

Jaffna Fort

Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre

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