Besant Nagar Travel Guide
Chennai
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Popular places to visit
Edward Elliot's Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Edward Elliot's Beach during your travels in Chennai?
Ashtalakshmi Kovil
You can learn about the history of Chennai with a trip to Ashtalakshmi Kovil. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Marina Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Marina Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Chennai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
Pondy Bazaar
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pondy Bazaar during your trip to Chennai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Kapaleeswarar Temple
Kapaleeswarar Temple is just one of the places to see in Chennai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and marina in this culturally rich area.
Mamallapuram Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mamallapuram Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mahabalipuram. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Top hotels in Besant Nagar
The Park Chennai
Room was clean. However checkin process could have been better. Have to wait in line
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
The Leela Palace Chennai
Best hotel I loved it so much! 10/10 they were so respectful, clean, warm, breakfast was amazing!
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Everything!! One of the best hotels in the world
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
THE MADRAS GRAND
Good place to have a stay
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Taj Club House
Enjoyed the stay, very clean property and easy access to shopping and mall.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
Totally enjoyed the stay on all our days, especially the breakfast buffet was world class! It was easy to commute to airport, affordable and offers luxurious ambience too. Would love to stay again some day!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Besant Nagar
Adyar
While visiting Adyar, you might make a stop by sights like Theosophical Society Headquarters and Children's Park.
Mylapore Tiruvallikk
Unique features of Mylapore Tiruvallikk include the spas and coffee shops. Make a stop by Edward Elliot's Beach or Chennai Citi Center Mall while you're exploring the area.
Mylapore
Mylapore is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Chennai Citi Center Mall and Inox Theatre while you're in town.
Teynampet
Though Teynampet may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Valluvar Kottam and Pondy Bazaar.
Gopalapuram
Gopalapuram might not have many top sights, but Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Velachery
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider stopping by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Besant Nagar Travel Guide
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Ashtalakshmi Kovil
- Ratnagirishwarar Temple
- Marina Beach
- Chennai Trade Centre
- Consulate General of the United States
- SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus
- Apollo Hospital
- Sankara Nethralaya
- Neelankarai Beach
- MIOT International Hospital
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- Anna Salai
- Old Mahabalipuram Road
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai
- MGM Dizzee World
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
- Phoenix Market City
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu
- Valluvar Kottam
- Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- ISKCON Chennai
