Chennai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Chennai showing a city
Ganesha Ratha which includes art
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Elliot\'s Beach showing a playground and a sandy beach

Where to stay in Chennai

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Nungambakkam

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

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.

Nungambakkam
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T Nagar

4/5(17 area reviews)

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.

T Nagar
Kapaleeswarar Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Mylapore

4/5(31 area reviews)

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.

Mylapore
Armenian Church showing a city and street scenes

Central Chennai

4/5(57 area reviews)

The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Fort St. George and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Washermanpet Metro Station or Mannadi Metro Station to get around the larger area.

Central Chennai
Chennai which includes animals

Mahabalipuram Beach

4/5(10 area reviews)

Mahabalipuram Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mamallapuram Beach and Pancha Pandava Rathas.

Mahabalipuram Beach
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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 Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Valluvar Kottam.

Anna Nagar
The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is 4.089.741 ₫ per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
4.089.741 ₫
4.825.894 ₫ total
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (858 reviews)
Everything was just perfect. Extremely satisfying stay.

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

The Leela Palace Chennai
The Park Chennai

The Park Chennai

5 out of 5
601 Anna Salai Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is 1.918.994 ₫ per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
1.918.994 ₫
2.014.945 ₫ total
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.4/10 (766 reviews)
Room was nice

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

The Park Chennai
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

5 out of 5
# 63 Mount Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is 3.182.303 ₫ per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
3.182.303 ₫
3.755.117 ₫ total
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (779 reviews)
Opulence, staff, cleanliness, location

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Somerset Greenways Chennai

Somerset Greenways Chennai

4.5 out of 5
No. 94 Sathyadev Avenue Chennai Tamil Nadu
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Theosophical Society ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (188 reviews)
All the staff members were very professional and knowledgeable. Especially scheduling airport pick up and drop off services were simple and easy.

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Somerset Greenways Chennai
Season 4 Residences Near US consulate

Season 4 Residences Near US consulate

2 out of 5
38/16 Cathedral Garden Rd Chennai TN
Stay at this apartment in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Valluvar Kottam are located ...
6.4/10 (6 reviews)
Good staff & clean areas!

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Season 4 Residences Near US consulate
Smart Home Service Apart by Stayz Royale

Smart Home Service Apart by Stayz Royale

3 out of 5
10 new no 27 N Mada St Koyambedu Chennai TN
Stay at this aparthotel in Chennai. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Ampa Skywalk Mall are ...
2/10 (1 review)
The room was entirely neglected and there was no upkeep. Certainily it is not worth any recommendation. I just checked out immediately upon entering the room. The photograph of the room displayed on your portal is simply deceiving. I am not sure if the same room in the property shown to me while ...

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Smart Home Service Apart by Stayz Royale
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Chennai

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
47
5 - Excellent 30%
4 - Good
72
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
31
3 - Okay 20%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

All the places we remember had changed

4/5 - Good

SG

Better roads and infrastructure than Bangalore!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

visit the vivekananda temple and the theosophical society

5/5 - Excellent

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Grt

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Traffic tests your patience Weather is hot even in November

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

506 room is dusty

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