Jaffna · Sri Lanka

Where to Stay in Kokuvil, Jaffna

A residential suburb just southeast of the centre, home to the University of Jaffna and some newer hotels.

✦ The vibe

Student vibe, quiet, practical

👤 Best for

Visitors to the university, budget-conscious long-stay travellers

🏨 Where to stay

Budget guesthouses and one or two mid-range options (£15–£35 a night).

🚇 Getting around

Not very walkable to the centre—tuk-tuk needed (5 mins, £1–£2). Airport is 15 minutes by tuk-tuk/private car.

📍 Nearby

University of Jaffna, Jaffna Medical Faculty

Best hotels in Kokuvil

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Kokuvil

★★★ 📍 274 m

The Jaffna Fort Guest House

274 m from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 330 m

Omega Inn

330 m from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 376 m

Ashok

376 m from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 473 m

Town Hostel of Medical Students

473 m from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 525 m

Jetwing Jaffna

525 m from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 555 m

Jaffna Tilko City Hotel

555 m from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 783 m

Gnanams

783 m from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 874 m

King Palace Holiday Inn Hotel

874 m from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 883 m

Subhas Hote

883 m from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 990 m

Hotel clock tower

990 m from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 994 m

Station Garden Motel

994 m from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 1.0 km

Cozy Hotel

1.0 km from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 1.0 km

Municipal Shopping Complex

1.0 km from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 1.0 km

Flamingo Villa

1.0 km from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 1.1 km

Yal's Town Inn

1.1 km from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 1.1 km

Gangaa and Brothers

1.1 km from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 1.1 km

Bobbi Inn Hotel

1.1 km from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 1.1 km

Wood Rest Guesthouse

1.1 km from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 1.1 km

Northgate By Jetwing

1.1 km from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 1.1 km

Railway Quarters

1.1 km from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 1.2 km

Valampuri

1.2 km from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 1.3 km

Jaffna Palace Hotel

1.3 km from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 1.4 km

Humming Bird Hotel

1.4 km from Kokuvil

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★★★ 📍 1.4 km

Nathan Beach Corner Inn

1.4 km from Kokuvil

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Other areas in Jaffna

Jaffna Town Centre Nallur Kovil Kandy (also known as Kovilkandy)Kankesanthurai (KKS)Point Pedro

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