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
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. Madras High Court and Fort St. George 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
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 Edward Elliot's Beach or Kapaleeswarar Temple while you're exploring the area.

Mylapore Tiruvallikk
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
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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
Fully refundable
The price is SAR 504 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
SAR 504
SAR 594 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (724 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing !! Had a pleasant stay at the Leela Palace. Stunning hotel with exceptional service and great staff. The breakfast buffet was excellent. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 25 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 SAR 513 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
SAR 513
SAR 606 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (689 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on 17 March 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
The price is SAR 417 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
SAR 417
SAR 492 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
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! (654 reviews)
"Very nice clean rooms, courteous staff and good restaurant"

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT 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 M.Rm.Rm. Cultural ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (180 reviews)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

Somerset Greenways Chennai
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
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
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