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1. Munril Guest

1.7 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Sivasambu

AED 92

AED 108 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

AED 265

AED 356 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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.

3. Thambu Illam

2.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Jagannathan

AED 350

AED 458 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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.

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

AED 251

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

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

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

5. Jaffna Heritage Hotel

1.7 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Kandiah

AED 282

AED 378 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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 a covered entrance area with potted plants.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, some with water bottles on them.

A hotel reception desk with a sign reading 'HOTEL Subhas Since 1970'. There is a wall-mounted artwork to the right and a check-in/out sign above it.

6. Subhas Hotel

1.3 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Thangathiraviam

AED 113

AED 143 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

7. Jamuna Villa

2.4 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Ponnuthurai

AED 152

AED 210 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A dining table set for four with clear glassware, silverware, and a central yellow drink garnished with a cherry.

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

8. Valampuri Hotel

0.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Haryharan

AED 186

AED 248 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

9. Jaffna Heritage Villa

1.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

achchudhakumar

AED 276

AED 363 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

A spacious dining area with wooden furniture and a kitchen in the background.

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

10. Amis hotel

1.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Jonathan

AED 47

AED 56 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

11. Yals town inn

1.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Ramchander

AED 42

AED 49 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A swimming pool with clear lane dividers, a tiled deck, and a signboard in the background.

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

12. Green Grass

0.9 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Anonymous traveler

AED 109

AED 146 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

13. Cosy Hotel & Restaurant

1.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Alexander

AED 64

AED 83 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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.

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

14. North Gate Jaffna

1 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Gayantha

AED 244

AED 317 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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.

15. MercuryFM 101- Mercury Inn - Jaffna

0.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

AED 116

AED 136 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

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

16. uk inn guest house

2.1 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

AED 58

AED 69 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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.

17. City Palace Hotel Jaffna

1.2 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

AED 325

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A rooftop garden with potted plants and a white railing.

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

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 covered entrance with a tiled floor leading to a building.

18. Dayanithi Guest House

8.2 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

felix

AED 94

AED 110 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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.

19. The Thinnai Hotel

3.5 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

Chinniah

AED 387

AED 507 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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 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.

20. PJ Hotels Jaffna

15.8 km from St Mary’s Cathedral

NADARAJAH

AED 106

AED 148 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to St Mary’s Cathedral

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Munril Guest	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury	9.4 Exceptional 65 reviews	View
Thambu Illam	9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Jetwing Jaffna	8.8 Excellent 231 reviews	View
Jaffna Heritage Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 31 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."

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"

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.

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. Munril Guest

2. Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts – Boutique Heritage Luxury

3. Thambu Illam

4. Jetwing Jaffna

5. Jaffna Heritage Hotel

6. Subhas Hotel

7. Jamuna Villa

8. Valampuri Hotel

9. Jaffna Heritage Villa

10. Amis hotel

11. Yals town inn

12. Green Grass

13. Cosy Hotel & Restaurant

14. North Gate Jaffna

15. MercuryFM 101- Mercury Inn - Jaffna

16. uk inn guest house

17. City Palace Hotel Jaffna

18. Dayanithi Guest House

19. The Thinnai Hotel

20. PJ Hotels Jaffna

Compare popular hotels close to St Mary’s Cathedral

Top St Mary’s Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Jetwing Jaffna

The Thinnai Hotel

Yals town inn

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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