Thousand Lights Travel Guide

Chennai

A modern urban street with tall buildings, a clear sky, and a few pedestrians.

Stay near popular Thousand Lights attractions

Sankara Nethralaya

7.6/10 (65 reviews)
If Sankara Nethralaya is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Chennai.
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Things to do

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

฿4,282
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
From Chennai: Private Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram Day Tour

From Chennai: Private Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram Day Tour

฿6,438
per adult
From Chennai: Private Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram Day Tour
Same Day Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Chennai

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

฿1,572
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Best of Chennai: Guided Half-Day City Tour with Hotel Pickup

Best of Chennai: Guided Half-Day City Tour with Hotel Pickup

฿2,833
per adult
Best of Chennai: Guided Half-Day City Tour with Hotel Pickup
Polynesian Fire Luau in Orlando

Polynesian Fire Luau in Orlando

฿2,515
per adult
Polynesian Fire Luau in Orlando
Arjuna Penance at Mahabalipuram - chuttibaaz.com

Private Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with Pick Up

฿6,382
per adult
Private Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with Pick Up
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Top hotels in Thousand Lights

ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel

ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel

3 out of 5
690 Anna Salai, Mount Rd Chennai Tamil Nadu
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Marina Beach and Spencer's Plaza ...
7.6/10 Good! (301 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

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ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel
EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate

EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate

2 out of 5
Anna Salai Service Ln Anna Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is ฿986 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
฿986
฿1,035 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (41 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate
Treebo Flora Embassy

Treebo Flora Embassy

3 out of 5
58/41, Aziz Muluk 2nd Street Chennai Tamil Nadu
Fully refundable
The price is ฿1,182 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿1,182
฿1,241 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall ...
Treebo Flora Embassy
The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is ฿5,052 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
฿5,052
฿5,961 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is very beautiful and well maintained . The staff was very good. The property is well maintained."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

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 Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is ฿4,596 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
฿4,596
฿5,423 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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 ฿3,244 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
฿3,244
฿3,828 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (878 reviews)
"Couldn’t fault my stay …….. spacious and well appointed rooms. Very helpful and friendly staff. Buffet breakfast simply brilliant 10/10 👌"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
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Where to stay in Thousand Lights

Find the best Thousand Lights 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 monument with two large white arches, a golden statue, and a plaque in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

Central Chennai

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 Nehru Park Station or Kilpauk Station to get around the larger area.

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 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.

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