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 Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam 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
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. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Madras High Court 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
St. Andrew\'s Kirk featuring a church or cathedral and heritage elements

Egmore

3/5(13 area reviews)

Important residential area with a rich cultural scene, Egmore boasts institutions like the Government Museum and National Art Gallery. Well-connected by MTC buses and trains, it offers various hotel options and shopping plazas.

Egmore
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
Chennai featuring animals

Mahabalipuram Beach

Mahabalipuram Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mamallapuram Beach and Shore Temple.

Mahabalipuram Beach
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
The price is SAR 556 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
SAR 556
SAR 657 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (718 reviews)
"Clean property and friendly staff. Spa treatments were the best part of the stay."

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai

5 out of 5
531 GST Road, St. Thomas Mount, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 371 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
SAR 371
SAR 438 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (682 reviews)
"Nice place to rest during weekend"

Reviewed on 7 July 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
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 SAR 558 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
SAR 558
SAR 658 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (793 reviews)
"I love the hotel and staff are nice and kind. But breakfast make me feel not happy because I can't find any chicken to eat , I only see vegetarian Menu. But the dinner it's great Very different from breakfast."

Reviewed on 14 July 2025

The Leela Palace 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! (184 reviews)
"Great facility. Only quibble is the wifi connection process is a bit cumbersome. I had to get help to log in."

Reviewed on 14 July 2025

Somerset Greenways Chennai
ROCKFORT STAY INN

ROCKFORT STAY INN

4.5 out of 5
Hiranandani Parks Oragadam, Chengalpattu, TN
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Chengalpattu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Vallakottai Murugan Temple and ...
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Super Townhouse Oak Kodambakkam

Super Townhouse Oak Kodambakkam

2.5 out of 5
Chennai
Stay at this vacation home in Chennai. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Marina Beach and SDAT Tennis Stadium ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
"nice stay in reasonable price for the area"

Reviewed on 1 July 2025

Super Townhouse Oak Kodambakkam
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