Jaffna, Jaffna and the North, Sri Lanka

One of the smartest hotels among the standard-grade properties in Jaffna, the Thinnai is within easy reach of the city’s railway station. Its clean, comfortable, and modern rooms come with all the comforts you’d expect of a three-star in Europe, including a pool. The service is exceptional – the return of tourism to this part of the island is very welcome, and it shows. Although the décor lacks Sri Lankan character compared with other places on this trip, the hotel offers a cool place to break your journey between the cruise and catching a train down to the Cultural Triangle.