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

A restaurant table set with wine glasses, water glasses, and cutlery, with a vase of greenery in the center.

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

1. Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury

1.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Devika

₩96,551

₩129,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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 room with a dining area, a sofa, and a coffee table with decorative items.

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.

2. Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan

0.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Sivajini

₩201,430

₩221,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

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

3. Thambu Illam

2.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Jagannathan

₩135,309

₩177,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

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

4. Jetwing Jaffna

1.4 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Premala

₩98,259

₩127,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

5. Jaffna Heritage Hotel

1.7 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

mithinda

₩111,867

₩146,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wooden headboard, and a desk with a chair.

A reception desk with a sign for Hotel Subhas, established since 1970.

A room with a wooden bench, a television on a stand, a wardrobe, and a tiled floor.

A multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered entrance area with potted plants.

6. Subhas Hotel

1.3 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Thangathiraviam

₩41,980

₩53,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern living room with a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling with circular lighting.

A white building with a sign reading "Jammu Villa." It has a central entrance with a staircase, surrounded by greenery and a paved walkway.

A hallway with recessed lighting, a wooden cabinet, a dining table with chairs, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling with recessed lighting, an air conditioning unit, and a window with blinds.

7. Jamuna Villa

2.4 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Ponnuthurai

₩56,628

₩77,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

A temple with intricate architecture, including a prominent tower and detailed carvings.

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

8. Jaffna Heritage Villa

1.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

achchudhakumar

₩72,594

₩94,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a potted plant, and a TV.

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

9. Yals town inn

1.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Ramchander

₩15,298

₩18,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and shower.

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

10. Green Grass

0.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Anonymous traveler

₩43,126

₩56,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A corridor with a wooden railing, doors, and a tiled floor.

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

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

11. Cosy Hotel & Restaurant

1.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Alexander

₩23,178

₩30,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 building with multiple businesses including a UK Inn Guest House and a food city restaurant.

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

12. uk inn guest house

2.1 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

₩22,252

₩26,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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

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

13. City Palace Hotel Jaffna

1.2 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

₩118,256

₩139,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple balconies.

A modern lobby with a large map mural, red seating, and a glass table with a decorative bowl.

A restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a person carrying a tray.

14. North Gate Jaffna

1 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Gayantha

₩93,334

₩121,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted light.

15. MercuryFM 101- Mercury Inn - Jaffna

0.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

₩42,112

₩49,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

A room with a kitchen area, a large window with decorative iron bars, and a door with intricate carvings.

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

16. Sobia Villa

1.6 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

₩23,478

₩27,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A rooftop garden with potted plants and a white railing.

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.

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

17. Dayanithi Guest House

8.2 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

felix

₩34,119

₩40,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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 gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and dumbbells, with a view of lush greenery and a pool outside.

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

18. The Thinnai Hotel

3.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Yasotha

₩117,959

₩154,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

19. PJ Hotels Jaffna

15.8 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NADARAJAH

₩41,574

₩56,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A tray with coffee packets, sugar packets, napkins, and water bottles.

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

20. Best Inn Jaffna

5.8 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

₩40,840

₩48,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to St Mary’s Cathedral

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury	9.4 Exceptional 65 reviews	View
Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Thambu Illam	9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Jetwing Jaffna	8.8 Excellent 224 reviews	View
Jaffna Heritage Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 29 reviews	View

Top St Mary’s Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Yals town inn

8/10 Good

"Spacious rooms, clean but still recommend wearing slippers in bathroom. thin walls so noise from common areas is very loud."

Subhas Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room Subhas hotel gave us didn't have phone (internal use to call reception) and fridge. We had to keep food outside, so many ants 🐜 came and other tiny insects on table. Had to throw all food. Staff very helpful. Generally very good location to go Super Markets, Jaffna New Market , Bus stand , Railway station. If they improve cleanliness it's better."

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."

Amis hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good place to stay"

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 Mary’s Cathedral

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 Jame's Church

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting St Jame's 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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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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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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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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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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Jaffna Archaeological Museum

9.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Jaffna Archaeological Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Jaffna. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St Mary's Cathedral?

St Mary's Cathedral 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 22 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to St Mary's Cathedral?

Jetwing Jaffna is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from St Mary's Cathedral. Other good choices close by include Subhas Hotel and North Gate Jaffna.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to St Mary's Cathedral?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St Mary's Cathedral.

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

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near St Mary's Cathedral.

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Our top choices for St Mary’s Cathedral hotels

1. Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury

2. Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan

3. Thambu Illam

4. Jetwing Jaffna

5. Jaffna Heritage Hotel

6. Subhas Hotel

7. Jamuna Villa

8. Jaffna Heritage Villa

9. Yals town inn

10. Green Grass

11. Cosy Hotel & Restaurant

12. uk inn guest house

13. City Palace Hotel Jaffna

14. North Gate Jaffna

15. MercuryFM 101- Mercury Inn - 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 Mary’s Cathedral

Top St Mary’s Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Yals town inn

Subhas Hotel

North Gate Jaffna

Amis hotel

The Thinnai Hotel

Other attractions near St Mary’s Cathedral

Thirumarai Kalaamandra Arangkam Centre for Performing Arts

St Jame's Church

Our Lady of Refuge Church

Jaffna Clock Tower

SJV Chelvanayakam Monument

Jaffna Public Library

Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre

Jaffna Archaeological Museum

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