Besant Nagar Travel Guide
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Visit Besant Nagar
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?

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.

ECR Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at ECR Beach during your travels in Chennai? Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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.

Neelankarai Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai?

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.
Top hotels in Besant Nagar

The Leela Palace Chennai
I recently stayed at The Leela Palace Chennai, and while we faced several challenges during our stay, I would especially like to appreciate Duty Manager Arghya Sarkar. We had issues with the room, AC, and food service, which left us quite disappointed initially. However, when we met Mr. Arghya Sarkar, ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Chennai
Lovely room and friendly staff. I wish I could have stayed for longer. Suvendu, my server at Breakfast, could not have been more welcoming and hospitable.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre
not used
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Taj Club House
Air conditioning too cold,couldn’t adjust well temperature. Shower room was not clean enough
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Park Chennai
Horrible experience. Music blasting from the room across from us whole night. Shirtless guests running across the lobby. Staff did not even accomodate our request
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Park Hyatt Chennai
Fabulous hotel and service
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Besant Nagar

Adyar
While visiting Adyar, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Park and Theosophical Society Headquarters.

Mylapore Tiruvallikk
Unique features of Mylapore Tiruvallikk include the spas and coffee shops. Make a stop by Edward Elliot's Beach or Thiruvanmiyur Beach 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.

Velachery
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider stopping by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Guindy
Unique features of Guindy include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Phoenix Market City or Guindy Race Course while you're exploring the area.
