Jaffna Guide 2026: Temples, Food and Places to Stay
Jaffna's top-rated temples, sights, food and places to stay, ranked from Google Maps
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3 min read · Checked 26 October 2026
This guide lists the places in Jaffna that Google Maps users rate highest, with how many people reviewed them and their opening hours. Every place below was listed as open on Google Maps on 26 October 2026. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps before you go, because hours and prices change.
- Things to see: Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, rated 4.7 from 6,041 reviews.
- Where to eat: Salem RR Biriyani Jaffna, rated 4.9 from 9,321 reviews.
- Where to stay: J Hotels - Jaffna, rated 4.6 from 2,790 reviews.
Good to know
- At Hindu temples such as Nallur, men usually remove shirts and everyone removes shoes. Follow the signs at each temple.
- Entry fees and opening times are set by the site and can change. Check them at the ticket office or the official website before you go.
Things to see
Temples, the fort and sights with the most Google reviews.
Rated 4.7 from 6,041 reviews · Hindu Temple
Hours: Mon-Thu 4 AM - 12:15 PM, 3 - 6:15 PM; Fri 4 AM - 7:30 PM; Sat-Sun 4 AM - 12:15 PM, 3 - 6:15 PM
M2FH+XM5, Jaffna 40000
Rated 4.6 from 236 reviews · Church
Hours: Daily 6 AM - 7 PM
8 Grusoult, M24F+P2Q, Rd, Jaffna
Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre - Jaffna
Rated 4.5 from 878 reviews · Buddhist Temple
Hours: Mon-Fri Open 24 hours; Sat 12 AM - 10 PM; Sun Closed
Sri Naga Vihara international Buddhist center, Jaffna 40000
Rated 4.4 from 4,408 reviews
Hours: Daily 7 AM - 6 PM
249 Jaffna-Kankesanturai Rd, Jaffna
Rated 4.4 from 216 reviews · Tourist Attraction
Hours: Daily 5 AM - 10 PM
M264+X6X Near Pannai Bridge, Jaffna-Pannai-Kayts Rd, Jaffna
Rated 4.3 from 598 reviews · Museum
Hours: Daily 9 AM - 4 PM
M29F+JMG, Navalar Rd, Jaffna
Rated 4.2 from 3,206 reviews · Market
Hours: Mon-Sat 8 AM - 9 PM; Sun Closed
160 Hospital Rd, Jaffna
Where to eat
Restaurants in Jaffna with strong Google ratings.
Rated 4.9 from 9,321 reviews · South Indian Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
603 Hospital Rd, Jaffna 40000
Rated 5.0 from 180 reviews · Cafe · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Jaffna
Rated 4.7 from 1,095 reviews · Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Mon-Thu 11 AM - 10 PM; Fri Closed; Sat-Sun 11 AM - 10 PM
near by sub post office, 687 Hospital St, Jaffna 40000
Rated 4.7 from 268 reviews · Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 11 AM - 10 PM
236 Navalar Rd, Jaffna
The Tiki Jaffna Private Home Dining
Rated 4.8 from 50 reviews · Restaurant · Very expensive
Hours: Mon 7 - 10 PM; Tue Closed; Wed-Thu 7 - 10 PM; Fri Closed; Sat-Sun 7 - 10 PM
4, 1, 6 Campus Ln, Jaffna
Where to stay
Hotels and guesthouses in Jaffna.
Gatetrees - Jaffna Hotel Resort & Sea Food Restaurant
Rated 4.6 from 236 reviews · Resort hotel
20 Somasundaram Ave, Jaffna 40000
St. Anne's Hotel and Resturants
Rated 4.0 from 102 reviews · Hotel
6/2, St. Anne's Lane, Pandiyanthalvu, Jaffna
How to choose in a minute
- Things to see: best rated is Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil (4.7).
- Where to eat: best rated is KASUN'S KARMA JAFFNA (5.0). Most reviewed is Salem RR Biriyani Jaffna (9,321 reviews). Open latest: Salem RR Biriyani Jaffna, until 10:30 PM.
- Where to stay: best rated is J Hotels - Jaffna (4.6).
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Common questions
What are the top things to see in Jaffna?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil (4.7 from 6,041 reviews), St. Mary's Cathedral Jaffna (4.6 from 236 reviews), Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre - Jaffna (4.5 from 878 reviews). Checked on 26 October 2026.
Where should I eat in Jaffna?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are Salem RR Biriyani Jaffna (4.9 from 9,321 reviews), KASUN'S KARMA JAFFNA (5.0 from 180 reviews), A Plus Biriyani Jaffna (4.7 from 1,095 reviews). Checked on 26 October 2026.
Where to stay: which are rated best in Jaffna?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are J Hotels - Jaffna (4.6 from 2,790 reviews), Gatetrees - Jaffna Hotel Resort & Sea Food Restaurant (4.6 from 236 reviews), Jaffna Heritage Hotel (4.4 from 562 reviews). Checked on 26 October 2026.
How did you choose these places?
We searched Google Maps for each type of place in Jaffna. We kept only places Google lists as open, inside Jaffna, with enough reviews for the rating to mean something. Then we ranked them by rating, giving less weight to places with few reviews. We did not get paid to include any place.
Where this comes from
Ratings, review counts, opening hours, price levels and addresses are from Google Maps (Places API), checked on 26 October 2026. Google Maps users write the reviews; Friday.lk does not change them. We do not list prices because they change often.
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