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

A modern bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and shower. There is a decorative plant on the wall and a mirror above the sink.

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

1. Munril Guest

1.7 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Sivasambu

￥3,911

￥4,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

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

2. Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury

1.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Devika

￥11,417

￥15,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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.

3. Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan

0.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Sivajini

￥23,319

￥25,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A dining table set for six with wooden chairs, a green checkered floor, and a lantern in the background.

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

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

4. Thambu Illam

2.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Jagannathan

￥16,693

￥21,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a bar.

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

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.

5. Jetwing Jaffna

1.4 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Premala

￥12,284

￥16,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A hotel with a paved driveway, a car parked in front, and a well-lit building facade.

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

6. Jaffna Heritage Hotel

1.7 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Kandiah

￥14,749

￥19,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A beach with a thatched umbrella, a flag, and trees.

A television on a wall-mounted stand with a remote control and a DVD player.

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

7. Subhas Hotel

1.3 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Thangathiraviam

￥4,920

￥6,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 modern living room with a dining area, featuring a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

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.

8. Jamuna Villa

2.4 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Ponnuthurai

￥6,239

￥8,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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 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.

9. Jaffna Heritage Villa

1.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

achchudhakumar

￥12,177

￥15,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

10. Yals town inn

1.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Ramchander

￥1,784

￥2,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

11. Green Grass

0.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Anonymous traveler

￥4,751

￥6,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A multi-level interior with a staircase, geometric railing, and a high ceiling.

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

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

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

12. Cosy Hotel & Restaurant

1.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Alexander

￥2,716

￥3,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

13. MercuryFM 101- Mercury Inn - Jaffna

0.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

￥4,936

￥5,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 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 hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a chair.

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

14. uk inn guest house

2.1 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

￥2,283

￥2,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

A modern building with a brick facade, large glass windows, and a sign reading "NORTH GATE by Jetwing".

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

15. North Gate Jaffna

1 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Renganath

￥10,419

￥13,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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, two green pillows, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted light.

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

16. City Palace Hotel Jaffna

1.2 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

￥13,859

￥16,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A rooftop garden with potted plants and a white railing.

A tray with a teapot, cups, and saucer on a wooden chair.

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

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

17. Dayanithi Guest House

8.2 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

felix

￥3,999

￥4,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

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

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

18. The Thinnai Hotel

3.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Chinniah

￥16,524

￥21,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

￥4,846

￥6,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

20. Best Inn Jaffna

5.8 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

￥4,738

￥5,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to St Mary’s Cathedral

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Munril Guest	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
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 231 reviews	View

Top St Mary’s Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Jetwing Jaffna

8/10 Good

"Good food. Staff were super helpful and friendly and did their best to make you feel welcome. The housekeeping facilities including next day laundry service was good. The bathrooms had showers but they weren’t seal proof so the water kept leaking and coming into the main bathroom area. This is a design flaw. The balcony and the view of Jaffna from there is beautiful. The hotel location is central so it’s quite noisy. If you’re not an early riser, I wouldn’t recommend this hotel as there are some prayers every day at 7.30am from a nearby school via a loudspeaker. There is also no accommodation for drivers (other Jaffna hotels offer this)."

The Thinnai Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was ckean and spacious. The were very helpful and polite. Breakfast was good. They could add a few more options for the breakfast and dinner."

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"

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. Munril Guest

2. Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury

3. Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan

4. Thambu Illam

5. Jetwing Jaffna

6. Jaffna Heritage Hotel

7. Subhas Hotel

8. Jamuna Villa

9. Jaffna Heritage Villa

10. Yals town inn

11. Green Grass

12. Cosy Hotel & Restaurant

13. MercuryFM 101- Mercury Inn - Jaffna

14. uk inn guest house

15. North Gate Jaffna

16. City Palace Hotel Jaffna

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

Jetwing Jaffna

The Thinnai Hotel

Subhas Hotel

North Gate Jaffna

Amis 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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