Central Chennai Travel Guide

Chennai

A busy street with various shops, including Sangeetha Fast Foods and St. Mary's.
A pathway lined with trees and a building in the distance.
A cannon in a grassy area with trees and a road in the background.
A church with a tall steeple and a clock.
A tall church with a spire, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.

Stay near popular Central Chennai attractions

A group of people in red robes on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
Photo by Tracey Heppner
Open Photo by Tracey Heppner

Marina Beach

8.0/10 (352 reviews)
Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.
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Things to do

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

฿4,237
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Same Day Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Chennai

Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights

฿1,560
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Polynesian Fire Luau in Orlando

Polynesian Fire Luau in Orlando

฿2,489
per adult
Polynesian Fire Luau in Orlando
Arjuna Penance at Mahabalipuram - chuttibaaz.com

Private Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with Pick Up

฿6,427
per adult
Private Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with Pick Up
Highlights of the Chennai

Highlights of the Chennai (Guided Half Day City Tour)

฿2,662
per traveller
Highlights of the Chennai (Guided Half Day City Tour)
Mahabalipuram: Guided Cycling Tour with Shore Temple

Mahabalipuram: Guided Cycling Tour with Shore Temple

฿697
per adult
Mahabalipuram: Guided Cycling Tour with Shore Temple
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Top hotels in Central Chennai

The Park Chennai

The Park Chennai

5 out of 5
601 Anna Salai Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is ฿2,534 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿2,534
฿2,661 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.6/10 (847 reviews)
"Good breakfast spread. Good service"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

The Park Chennai
Hyatt Regency Chennai

Hyatt Regency Chennai

5 out of 5
365 Anna Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is ฿3,048 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿3,048
฿3,597 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hyatt Regency Chennai
Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre

4.5 out of 5
No 2 Ethiraj Salai Commander In Chief Rd Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is ฿2,288 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,288
฿2,402 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre
Taj Club House

Taj Club House

5 out of 5
No 2 Club House Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,570 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿2,570
฿2,698 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Taj Club House
Taj Coromandel

Taj Coromandel

5 out of 5
37 Mahatma Gandi Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is ฿3,622 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,622
฿4,274 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (534 reviews)
"Very nice, well maintained property"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Taj Coromandel
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road, Chennai

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road, Chennai

4.5 out of 5
10 Cathedral Street Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is ฿2,534 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
฿2,534
฿2,661 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road, Chennai
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Where to stay in Central Chennai

Find the best Central Chennai areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A temple with intricate architecture and a signboard.

T Nagar

Travellers come to T Nagar for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam Temple while you're in town.

A church interior with wooden pews, a marble floor, and stained glass windows.

Nungambakkam

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.

A kudu antelope in a forested area with leaf-covered ground and trees.

Guindy

Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Guindy. Top attractions like Phoenix Market City and Raj Bhavan are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Little Mount Station or Ekkattuthangal Station to see more of the city.

A temple with multiple tiers and a large central tower, surrounded by a sandy area with scattered ruins.
Photo by Avanti Shukla
Open Photo by Avanti Shukla

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.

A temple complex with a large stupa and surrounding ruins, set against a sunset sky.

Tambaram

While there might not be top attractions in Tambaram, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet and Arignar Anna Zoological Park.

Central Chennai Travel Guide