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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.

1. Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan

0.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Sivajini

NT$4,173

NT$4,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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.

2. Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury

1.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Sujith

NT$2,295

NT$3,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

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.

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

3. Thambu Illam

2.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Jagannathan

NT$3,287

NT$4,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

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

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.

4. Jetwing Jaffna

1.4 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Pirahas

NT$2,596

NT$3,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

5. Subhas Hotel

1.3 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

"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...

Mayuran

NT$967

NT$1,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

6. Jaffna Heritage Hotel

1.7 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

mithinda

NT$2,804

NT$3,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

7. Jaffna Heritage Villa

1.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

achchudhakumar

NT$1,437

NT$1,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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.

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

8. Cosy Hotel & Restaurant

1.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Alexander

NT$551

NT$722 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

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

9. Yals town inn

1.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Ramchander

NT$366

NT$432 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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 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.

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

10. uk inn guest house

2.1 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NT$532

NT$628 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

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

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

11. MercuryFM 101- Mercury Inn - Jaffna

0.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NT$1,001

NT$1,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 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 two beds, a television, a desk, and a door.

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

12. City Palace Hotel Jaffna

1.2 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NT$1,165

NT$1,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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 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.

13. Sobia Villa

1.6 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NT$558

NT$659 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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

14. North Gate Jaffna

1 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Renganath

NT$2,219

NT$2,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A rooftop garden with potted plants and a white railing.

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

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

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

15. Dayanithi Guest House

8.2 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

felix

NT$811

NT$957 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

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

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

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

16. The Thinnai Hotel

3.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Yasotha

NT$2,673

NT$3,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

A wooden-framed statue of a deity with a blue base.

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.

17. PJ Hotels Jaffna

15.8 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NADARAJAH

NT$994

NT$1,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

18. Best Inn Jaffna

5.8 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NT$971

NT$1,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a striped column, and a door.

A spacious living area with a sofa, a dining table, and a refrigerator.

A modern interior with a central seating area, a spiral staircase, and a geometric wall design.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

19. Palmyra Resort Jaffna

7.1 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NT$1,618

NT$1,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A beachside setting with a table and chairs under a large umbrella, palm trees, and a building in the background.

A small white building with a metal roof, a staircase leading to a balcony, and a palm tree nearby.

A hotel room with a bed, a balcony with a view, and curtains.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a door leading outside.

20. Palm Beach Resort Ceylon

9.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NT$607

NT$716 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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Compare popular hotels close to St Mary’s Cathedral

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury	9.4 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
Thambu Illam	9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Jetwing Jaffna	8.8 Excellent 218 reviews	View
Subhas Hotel	8.6 Excellent 62 reviews	View

Top St Mary’s Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury

10/10 Excellent

"The resort was beautiful. Room was clean and very modern. Only thing is on the weekends there are some wedding photo shoots only in the morning time. They don't bother anyone but it's just a minor inconvenience. The pool was a huge plus, it was really nice and always warm. Not sure if it's heated or not but it sure felt like it."

Jaffna Heritage Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We received amazing service from the staff during our board time. The rooms were very spacious and clean as well."

Jetwing Jaffna

10/10 Excellent

"A nice place to spend your vacation"

Amis hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good place to stay"

North Gate Jaffna

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent courteous staff always ever willing to help with any request. Great dining facilities with excellent choice of menus."

Subhas Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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 21 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 21 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. Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan

2. Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury

3. Thambu Illam

4. Jetwing Jaffna

5. Subhas Hotel

6. Jaffna Heritage Hotel

7. Jaffna Heritage Villa

8. Cosy Hotel & Restaurant

9. Yals town inn

10. uk inn guest house

11. MercuryFM 101- Mercury Inn - Jaffna

12. City Palace Hotel Jaffna

13. Sobia Villa

14. North Gate Jaffna

15. Dayanithi Guest House

16. The Thinnai Hotel

17. PJ Hotels Jaffna

18. Best Inn Jaffna

19. Palmyra Resort Jaffna

20. Palm Beach Resort Ceylon

Compare popular hotels close to St Mary’s Cathedral

Top St Mary’s Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury

Jaffna Heritage Hotel

Jetwing Jaffna

Amis hotel

North Gate Jaffna

Subhas 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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