Central Chennai Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Neelankarai Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai?
Top hotels in Central Chennai
The Park Chennai
Good hotel, clean rooms, close to the embassy.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Taj Club House
Shower can be a little bit better for a 5 star hotel. Everything else was exceptional.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Chennai
Overall service skills of staff were not up to usual Hyatt standard. Rooms were in poor state of repair, particularly the bathroom which was mouldy and smelt damp. Not unusable but again not the usual standard expected for price and brand.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre
Taj Coromandel
Wonderful
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road, Chennai
Breakfast was okay
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Chennai
Kilpauk
While there might not be top attractions in Kilpauk, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ampa Skywalk Mall and British High Commission of Chennai.
Egmore
You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at Government Museum or St. Andrew's Kirk.
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.
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.
