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. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Raja Muthiah Hall 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
Marina Beach featuring general coastal views as well as a large group of people

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.

Anna Salai (Mounts Road)
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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 Ampa Skywalk Mall and Vadapalani Murugan Temple.

Anna Nagar
The Park Chennai

The Park Chennai

5 out of 5
601 Anna Salai Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is 2.244.196 ₫ per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
2.244.196 ₫
2.648.151 ₫ total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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 (746 reviews)
Room was clean. However checkin process could have been better. Have to wait in line

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

The Park Chennai
The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is 4.020.695 ₫ per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
4.020.695 ₫
4.744.420 ₫ total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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! (849 reviews)
Best hotel I loved it so much! 10/10 they were so respectful, clean, warm, breakfast was amazing!

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

The Leela Palace 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 3.382.162 ₫ per night from 29 Dec to 30 Dec
3.382.162 ₫
3.990.951 ₫ total
29 Dec - 30 Dec
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! (770 reviews)
Everything!! One of the best hotels in the world

Reviewed on 6 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 ...
6/10 (5 reviews)
Very convenient stay for USA visa appointments—close to the consulate, comfortable rooms, and good value for the price.

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

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

Smart Home Service Appts by Stayz Royale

4 out of 5
1st Cross St, Said Nagar, Virugambakkam Chennai Tamil Nadu
Stay at this aparthotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Forum Vijaya Mall and Vadapalani Murugan Temple ...
2/10 (1 review)
There is no minimum amenities no hot water its worst than a hotel room bed sheets are bot clean no stove and kettle in the kitchen bathrooms are very dirty

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Smart Home Service Appts 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

Verified traveller

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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