Adyar
Chennai
Popular places to visit
![Marina Beach showing general coastal views as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/101000/101863-Marina-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Marina Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Marina Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Chennai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
![Kapaleeswarar Temple which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a temple or place of worship](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/506000/506646-kapaleeswarar-temple.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Kapaleeswarar Temple
You can learn about the history of Chennai with a trip to Kapaleeswarar Temple. Wander the beaches and marina in this culturally rich area.
![Pondy bazar the quintessential place to shop for anything and everything in Chennai! Clothes, housewares, cosmetic jewellery, shoes, toys, vegetables, fruits, restaurants, flowers...well, just about anything! This was beautiful jewellery sold by a roadside hawker!!!!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2e65954e927ae45076dad3e2fe4d07ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Pondy Bazaar
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Pondy Bazaar during your stay in Chennai. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
![Mamallapuram Beach featuring a sandy beach as well as an individual femail](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/101000/101991-Mamallapuram-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Mamallapuram Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Mamallapuram Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Mahabalipuram. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
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Anna Salai
Learn about the local history of Chennai when you spend time at Anna Salai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
Theosophical Society Headquarters
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Theosophical Society Headquarters during your travels in Chennai. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Adyar Hotel Deals
![The Leela Palace Chennai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4800000/4791400/4791355/b4745524_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 February 2025
![ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4950000/4942800/4942760/0608ee49_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 February 2025
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Reviewed on 5 January 2025
![Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road, Chennai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19400/19313/84750a2b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 February 2025
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Reviewed on 9 February 2025
![Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/524500/524459/d67a678a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 27 January 2025
Other neighborhoods around Adyar
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Mylapore Tiruvallikk
Unique features of Mylapore Tiruvallikk include the spas and coffeehouses. Make a stop by Edward Elliot's Beach or Kapaleeswarar Temple while you're exploring the area.
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Mylapore
Mylapore is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Kapaleeswarar Temple or Chennai Citi Center Mall.
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Guindy
An important commercial hub, Guindy boasts landmarks like Guindy National Park and Snake Park. Well-connected by road, train, and metro, it's just 10 km from the airport.
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Velachery
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider a stop by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighborhood.
![Colorful glass bangles and pretty henna. Bangle shops that sell colorful bangles to match the colors in your sarees!!!
#riotofcolors
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T Nagar
T Nagar is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam while you're in town.
![Marina Beach showing general coastal views as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/101000/101863-Marina-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.