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

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
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
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 Raja Muthiah Hall 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
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
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 
#colorful

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
Marina Beach showing general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Anna Salai (Mounts Road)

Take time in Anna Salai (Mounts Road) to visit attractions like Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at LIC Metro Station to see more of the city.

Anna Salai (Mounts Road)
The Park Chennai

The Park Chennai

5 out of 5
601 Anna Salai Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is AED 271 per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
AED 271
AED 285 total
19 Dec - 20 Dec
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 (728 reviews)
Old property but the service is top class

Reviewed on 18 November 2025

The Park Chennai
The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is AED 619 per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
AED 619
AED 730 total
27 Nov - 28 Nov
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! (842 reviews)
Best hotel I loved it so much! 10/10 they were so respectful, clean, warm, breakfast was amazing!

Reviewed on 18 November 2025

The Leela Palace Chennai
THE MADRAS GRAND

THE MADRAS GRAND

3 out of 5
NO 1 - CHINNA STREET, EGMORE Chennai Tamilnadu
Stay at this hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Government Museum are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (54 reviews)
Good place to have a stay

Reviewed on 14 September 2025

THE MADRAS GRAND
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! (187 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
Smart Home Service Appts by Stayz Royale

Smart Home Service Appts by Stayz Royale

4 out of 5
1st Cross St, Said Nagar, Virugambakkam Chennai Tamil Nadu
Stay at this aparthotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Forum Vijaya Mall and Vadapalani Murugan Temple ...
2/10 (1 review)
There is no minimum amenities no hot water its worst than a hotel room bed sheets are bot clean no stove and kettle in the kitchen bathrooms are very dirty

Reviewed on 16 November 2025

Smart Home Service Appts by Stayz Royale
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