Chennai

Travel Guide

Chennai featuring a city
Ganesha Ratha which includes art
Edward Elliot\'s Beach featuring a city and a sunset
Shore Temple
Elliot\'s Beach featuring a beach and a playground

Where to stay in Chennai

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T Nagar

4/5(45 area reviews)

T Nagar is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pondy Bazaar and Sringeri Saradha Peetam Temple while you're in town.

T Nagar
Valluvar Kottam - Monument to remember Thiruvalluvar

Nungambakkam

3.5/5(26 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
Chennai which includes religious aspects

Guindy

4/5(42 area reviews)

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.

Guindy
Kapaleeswarar Temple showing a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Mylapore Tiruvallikk

4/5(32 area reviews)

Unique features of Mylapore Tiruvallikk include the spas and coffeehouses. Make a stop by Marina Beach or Edward Elliot's Beach while you're exploring the area.

Mylapore Tiruvallikk
Armenian Church featuring a city and street scenes

Central Chennai

4/5(61 area reviews)

The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Marina Beach and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium 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
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Sholinganallur

Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.

Sholinganallur
The Leela Palace Chennai
The Leela Palace Chennai
5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn, MRC Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is AED 502 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
AED 502
AED 593 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (713 reviews)
"I cant say enough about this beautiful property. This is our second stay in 5 months. The ambiance, the scent of jasmine when you enter, the decor, the service, the food, all exceptional. The rooms are so well appointed and very stately and elegant."

Reviewed on 5 March 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, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 465 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
AED 465
AED 548 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (688 reviews)
Good for Business Trip
"Everything was great!"

Reviewed on 5 March 2025

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
The Park Chennai
The Park Chennai
5 out of 5
601 Anna Salai Road, Near US Embassy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 231 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
AED 231
AED 259 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
6/10 (646 reviews)
"They need to do renovations. Change new towels."

Reviewed on 7 March 2025

The Park 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, MRC Nagar, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Theosophical Society ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (176 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Staff were good. Dining is very pricey"

Reviewed on 7 January 2025

Somerset Greenways Chennai
Vibha by Sri Lakshmi Homes
Vibha by Sri Lakshmi Homes
2.5 out of 5
Rajeswari Street,Nelson Manickam Road, 9/6, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Stay at this aparthotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Ampa Skywalk Mall are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"This is a brand new apartment block conveniently located at close proximity to many amenities in Chennai. We stayed here just over two weeks and thoroughly enjoyed it. The proprietor Sampath is very helpful and communicated with us on WhatsApp well in advance to identify our needs. Reception staff ..."

Reviewed on 18 February 2025

Vibha by Sri Lakshmi Homes
Spacious bedrooms PG House in wonderful Chennai with AC, fitness room, WiFi
Spacious bedrooms PG House in wonderful Chennai with AC, fitness room, WiFi
Chennai
Stay at this apartment in Chennai. Enjoy a fitness center and air conditioning. Popular attractions Phoenix Market City and Chemplast Cricket Ground are located ...
Spacious bedrooms PG House in wonderful Chennai with AC, fitness room, WiFi
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

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
53
5 - Excellent 26%
4 - Good
90
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
50
3 - Okay 25%
2 - Disappointing
6
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
3
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Looks like cleaner than other cities.

5/5 - Excellent

T

Amazing food and culture. Truly a gem. Wonderful people. Just watch out for the crazy traffic!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Would be nice if the trash is maintained properly around the city and cleared regularly.

5/5 - Excellent

NMaharaj

I love Chennai. Many wonderful spiritual places of interest here such as the beautiful Ramakrishna Math and Kapaleeswarar Temple.

5/5 - Excellent

donald

This is not for golfers or the pretentious. Go and buy vegetables, dodge motorbikes and tuktuks, watch your step for cow manure, eat the food.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Autos loot the tourists and maybe the same with other citizens in Chennai