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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

1.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Devika

NT$2,292

NT$3,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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.

2. Thambu Illam

2.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Jagannathan

NT$3,367

NT$4,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

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

3. North Gate Jaffna

1 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Renganath

NT$2,216

NT$2,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

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

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

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

4. Jaffna Heritage Hotel

1.7 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

mithinda

NT$2,974

NT$3,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and an air conditioning unit on the exterior wall.

A hotel reception area with a green counter, a seating area with sofas, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

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

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$965

NT$1,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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

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

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

6. Jaffna Heritage Villa

1.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

achchudhakumar

NT$2,005

NT$2,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

7. Green Grass

0.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Anonymous traveler

NT$1,019

NT$1,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a backsplash with teapots.

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

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

8. Amis hotel

1.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Jonathan

NT$414

NT$489 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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 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.

10. uk inn guest house

2.1 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NT$530

NT$625 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

11. MercuryFM 101- Mercury Inn - Jaffna

0.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NT$995

NT$1,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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.

12. City Palace Hotel Jaffna

1.2 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NT$1,158

NT$1,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

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

13. Jetwing Jaffna

1.4 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Pirahas

NT$2,581

NT$3,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

14. Sobia Villa

1.6 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NT$555

NT$655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

15. Dayanithi Guest House

8.2 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

felix

NT$810

NT$955 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

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.

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

16. The Thinnai Hotel

3.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Yasotha

NT$3,488

NT$4,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

17. PJ Hotels Jaffna

15.8 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NADARAJAH

NT$990

NT$1,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

18. Best Inn Jaffna

5.8 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NT$965

NT$1,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a building with a red roof.

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

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

19. Palmyra Resort Jaffna

7.1 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NT$1,609

NT$1,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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$603

NT$712 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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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 61 reviews	View
Thambu Illam	9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
North Gate Jaffna	8.8 Excellent 124 reviews	View
Jaffna Heritage Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 29 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

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."

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 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 North Gate Jaffna and Subhas Hotel.

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area 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. Thambu Illam

3. North Gate Jaffna

4. Jaffna Heritage Hotel

5. Subhas Hotel

6. Jaffna Heritage Villa

7. Green Grass

8. Amis hotel

9. Yals town inn

10. uk inn guest house

11. MercuryFM 101- Mercury Inn - Jaffna

12. City Palace Hotel Jaffna

13. Jetwing Jaffna

14. Sobia Villa

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

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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