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
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
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
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
St. Andrew\'s Kirk featuring a church or cathedral and heritage elements

Egmore

3/5(13 area reviews)

Important residential area with a rich cultural scene, Egmore boasts institutions like the Government Museum and National Art Gallery. Well-connected by MTC buses and trains, it offers various hotel options and shopping plazas.

Egmore
The Park Chennai

The Park Chennai

5 out of 5
601 Anna Salai Road, Near US Embassy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is AED 233 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
AED 233
AED 245 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
6.2/10 (719 reviews)
Good Hotel , clean and neat Good breakfast Good staff

Reviewed on 7 November 2025

The Park Chennai
Taj Club House

Taj Club House

5 out of 5
No 2 Club House Road, Off Mount Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is AED 331 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
AED 331
AED 391 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (722 reviews)
Yes beautiful

Reviewed on 5 November 2025

Taj Club House
The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn, MRC Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is AED 700 per night from Dec 5 to Dec 6
AED 700
AED 826 total
5 Dec - 6 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (840 reviews)
Great stay for a week. Buffets were sumptuous. Staff was very courteous.

Reviewed on 4 November 2025

The Leela Palace 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 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
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, 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
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 4-star aparthotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Forum Vijaya Mall and Vadapalani Murugan ...
Smart Home Service Appts by Stayz Royale
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