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

Colorful glass bangles and pretty henna. Bangle shops that sell colorful bangles to match the colors in your sarees!!! 
#riotofcolors 
#colorful

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
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 Pancha Pandava Rathas.

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

Mylapore

3.5/5(23 area reviews)

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 Chennai Citi Center Mall or Inox Theatre.

Mylapore
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. Fort St. George and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall 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
Kala Nikethan is a store that sells beautiful salwars and designer sarees. I love love this black one with colorful brocade and a colorful dupatta. And I love pink too! #colormecrazy #colorsplash 
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Anna Nagar

3/5(4 area reviews)

Enjoy morning strolls at Anna Nagar Tower Park, explore sights like Anna Arch and Chinthamani, and indulge in diverse dining options on 2nd Avenue. With multiple metro stations, getting around is a breeze.

Anna Nagar
The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is SAR 562 per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
SAR 562
SAR 664 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (865 reviews)
Lovely premises and very courteous staff. Beautifully decorated for New Years. Comfortable and spacious room with great amenities. Excellent food. Salon could use an upgrade.

Reviewed on 2 January 2026

The Leela Palace Chennai
The Park Chennai

The Park Chennai

5 out of 5
601 Anna Salai Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 222 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
SAR 222
SAR 233 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
6.4/10 (779 reviews)
Clean rooms, affordable rooms, courteous staff, great breakfast with lots of options, perfect location for US visa interview in Chennai.

Reviewed on 28 December 2025

The Park Chennai
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

5 out of 5
# 63 Mount Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is SAR 517 per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
SAR 517
SAR 609 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (788 reviews)
Good spread of breakfast, excellent sound indian food and filter coffee

Reviewed on 6 January 2026

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, 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 Chennai Tamil Nadu
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Theosophical Society ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (188 reviews)
All the staff members were very professional and knowledgeable. Especially scheduling airport pick up and drop off services were simple and easy.

Reviewed on 26 October 2025

Somerset Greenways Chennai
Season 4 Residences Near US consulate

Season 4 Residences Near US consulate

2 out of 5
38/16 Cathedral Garden Rd Chennai TN
Stay at this apartment in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Valluvar Kottam are located ...
6.6/10 (7 reviews)
Good staff & clean areas!

Reviewed on 10 December 2025

Season 4 Residences Near US consulate
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 TN
Stay at this apartment in Chennai. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Phoenix Market City and Chemplast Cricket ...
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