Central Chennai Travel Guide
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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.
Anna Salai
Learn about the local history of Chennai with a stop at Anna Salai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
Fort St. George
You can learn about the history of Chennai when you stop by Fort St. George. Stroll along the beaches or experience the entertainment venues in this culturally rich area.
Kapaleeswarar Temple
You can learn about the history of Chennai with a visit to Kapaleeswarar Temple. 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 Central Chennai
THE MADRAS GRAND
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
The Park Chennai
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025
Taj Club House
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road, Chennai
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Hotel Savera
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Chennai
Egmore
You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at Raja Muthiah Hall or Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium.
Anna Nagar
While Anna Nagar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ampa Skywalk Mall and Vadapalani Murugan Temple.
Nungambakkam
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.
Anna Salai (Mounts Road)
Take time in Anna Salai (Mounts Road) to visit attractions like Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at LIC Metro Station to see more of the city.
T Nagar
Travellers come to T Nagar for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam while you're in town.
Vadapalani
If you're spending some time in Vadapalani, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall are top sights worth seeing.
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- Marina Beach
- Consulate General of the United States
- Apollo Hospital
- Sankara Nethralaya
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- Anna Salai
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Valluvar Kottam
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Madras High Court
- Fort St. George
- Government Museum
- Ampa Skywalk Mall
- Ripon Building
- Our Lady of Lourdes Church
- Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium
- Sringeri Saradha Peetam Temple
- St. Andrew's Kirk
- MGR Memorial
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