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Reviews of Yaarl Hostels

No 12, Stanley Road Jaffna, 40000 Jaffna, Sri Lanka

#8 of 24 hotels in Jaffna

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Review score

Based on 222 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice place to crush one night in Jaffna
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was way to hot when I was there and even if there’s a fan for each bed, it was not enough…

    Cheap place to spend the night on Jaffna. The place is clean and the location in the center.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good shifts Clean foom anough Nice administrator: he really ready to solv questions and give support

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mosquitoes.

    The breakfast is huge! The rooms were nice and clean. Each bunk bed had a fan. It was close to the bus station, ATM and travel agent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Probably your best hostel option in Jaffna
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very expensive, communication was difficult with the staff. They had 6/8 dorm beds blocked off for "renovations" so I was forced to stay in a more expensive private room. 10pm curfew.

    Breakfast was yummy. Room was comfortable and clean. As the only hostel in Jaffna you don't have much choice.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hostel. Centrally located. Good breakfast included. Strong WiFi.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Both times I stayed there, there was no blanket, no toilet paper and no towel. Of course they gave us everything after we asked, but in my opinion at least a blanket and toilet paper should be in the room without asking.

    The staff was really friendly and helped us with the busses and everything :) they let me do a early checking what I really appreciate! And it’s close to the bus station

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were really friendly, The hostel is very close to the bus station and about 1 km away from the railway station. The breakfast tasted amazing and they even offer free gym for the guests which will be of great help for people who work out while traveling..

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    9.0
    Budget accommodation with great breakfast in the heart of Jaffna
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The bathroom is not connected directly into the bedroom but rather by a doorway on the balcony at the back. It often smelled like sewage and there were a lot of tiny ants in both the bathroom and bedroom.

    Our room had two huge beds, a desk, and a small sitting area. The AC worked well and the ceiling fans were a great addition.The wifi was non-existent but we got decent enough service in our room to use our mobile data. The breakfast each morning was varied and a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast which was fantastic. The hosts were always friendly and very helpful. It's great that you can use the gym as well. It's set back from the street so you don't get any of the loud traffic noise in the room. We ended up using the mosquito net because a few would get in each time we opened the door to go out to the bathroom. Would recommend to anyone looking for a basic accommodation with breakfast near most of Jaffna's sights.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness of the washroom to be improved little more

    Value for money, friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very hot in dorm room. Should have fans for every bed. Also some mosquitos, some screens in front of windows would be good.

    Met some nice people here, it's the only hostel in town. Host helped to organize things.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty bathroom always, in few days I was there nobody cleaned it.

    Good location and quiet in the room although outside was a lot of noises. Comfortable bed and good Ac. Breakfast was quite alright, basic but filling.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    8.0
    Very convenient location in the heart of the city. Good value for money. Clean comfortable space!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is not a complaint, but I wish they had rooms with attached bathrooms as I would have paid extra if there were such. Also, if there was a way to pay and get clean towels and sheets if required.

    Super location in the heart of Jaffna city. Good clean room with comfy bed, air conditioning, tv (and there was even a clothing iron). Staff was supportive and kind. You could rent scooters/ bikes if you wanted. Good breakfast!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast did't include Can't get rent bicycle and motorcycle

    Ac , bed , tv , 🌈

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Would be grate if the bathrooms ware bit cleaner.

    Staff and breakfast

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    8.0
    A great central hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom for our room could have been cleaner and had toilet roll restocked. Fridge in the kitchen also could have done with a clean.

    The location was super central, the rooms were quiet, AC the room, breakfast was provided and use of the kitchen! The beds were very comfortable also. Staff were so lovely and accommodating.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    8.0
    Worth for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly Staffs Very Clean Dorm Good Breakfast

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2023

    7.0
    great place to stay in the city center for small center
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    poor installation in the room and no AC

    good location and nice staff

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The young guy in charge of the hostel is super nice !!! The place is at the image of the town. Don't expect a lot. It's very humid Beds are comfy

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    close to the city which was in a walking distance from Jaffna bus station. and the property was well maintained and hygienic. food provided by the property was awesome and it was some traditional food of Jaffna which was pretty enough for the breakfast. staff on the property were well mannered.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the breakfast looks like food for prisoners so it is better to order without breakfast

    good location nice staff the room was clean and airy enough fans and place to charge phone also nice balcony free gym!!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    can be loud

    very central. friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brig a mosquito net!

    Proper hostel, maybe even the only one in jaffna.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet was very patchy.

    Free gym. They arranged well priced rental of a decent bicycle despite no longer having their own.

    Stayed in January 2023

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