Central Chennai Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Marina Beach
Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.
Pondy Bazaar
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pondy Bazaar during your trip to Chennai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Anna Salai
Learn about the local history of Chennai with a stop at Anna Salai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
Fort St. George
Spot impressive architecture and admire displays of British Raj artifacts as you explore this 17th-century citadel, one of Chennai’s finest colonial monuments.
Consulate General of the United States, Chennai
Consulate General of the United States, Chennai is just one of the places to see in Chennai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and marina in this culturally rich area.
Apollo Hospital
If Apollo Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Chennai.
Activities
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Chennai city sightseeing by Private Vehicle
Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Our pick of the best Central Chennai Hotel Deals
The Park Chennai
Room was nice
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Taj Club House
I loved our stay in a suite at the Taj Club House. It was the perfect accommodation for my two adult daughters and me. The staff is so very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is a feast! We also lived the filtered coffee/chai cart in the lobby. The pool and wellness center are wonderful too!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
THE MADRAS GRAND
Good place to have a stay
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Taj Coromandel
Rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff is very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre
Booked for my parents! They had a wonderful stay and the staff was very helpful for them. Thank you Radison for a wonderful experience. I recommend everyone to go with this hotel for any stays.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road, Chennai
Spacious rooms
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Chennai
Egmore
You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium or Government Museum.
Anna Nagar
While Anna Nagar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Valluvar Kottam.
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.
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.
Royapettah
Restaurants, spas and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Royapettah. Make a stop by Express Avenue while you're exploring.
Gopalapuram
Gopalapuram might not have many top sights, but Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Central Chennai Travel Guide
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- M.a. Chidambaram Stadium
- Tamil Nadu Holidays
- Marina Beach
- St. Andrew's Kirk
- Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam
- Santhome Basilica
- Consulate General of the United States
- Kalikambal Temple
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Valluvar Kottam
- Anna Salai Holidays
- Mylapore Holidays
- Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
- Fort St. George
- Sankara Nethralaya
- Visit MRC Nagar
- Visit Thiruvanmiyur
- Visit Vadapalani
- Visit Ambattur
- Visit Raja Annamalai Puram
- Visit Royapettah
- Visit Teynampet
- Visit Pudupakkam
- Visit Kodambakkam
- Visit Tamil Nadu
- Visit Saidapet
- Visit Kattupakkam
- Visit West Mambalam
- Visit Palavakkam
- Visit Perambur
- Visit Chennai
- Visit Thousand Lights
- Visit Vanagaram
- Visit Redhills
- Visit Triplicane
- Visit Purasaiwakkam
- Visit KK Nagar
- Visit Manapakkam
- Visit T Nagar
- Visit Mylapore
- Visit Meenambakkam
- Visit Ekkatuthangal
- Visit Besant Nagar
- Visit Perungudi
- Visit West Saidapet
