Central Chennai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A monument with two large white arches, a golden statue, and a plaque in a park with trees and buildings in the background.
A busy urban street with a prominent red-brick building featuring a clock tower, surrounded by construction sites and auto-rickshaws.
A densely decorated temple with intricate carvings and statues.
A tall church with a spire, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
A red building with arched windows and balconies, and yellow auto-rickshaws parked in front.

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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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Activities

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

NZ$210
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

NZ$223
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Same Day Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Chennai

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

NZ$82
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
From Chennai: Private Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram Day Tour

From Chennai: Private Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram Day Tour

NZ$336
per adult
From Chennai: Private Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram Day Tour
Best of Chennai: Guided Half-Day City Tour with Hotel Pickup

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

NZ$148
per adult
Best of Chennai: Guided Half-Day City Tour with Hotel Pickup
Taj Mahal and Agra Overnight Tour Package from Chennai with Flight

Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight

NZ$115
per adult
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
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Our pick of the best Central Chennai Hotel Deals

The Park Chennai

The Park Chennai

5 out of 5
601 Anna Salai Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$97 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
NZ$97
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 ...
6.6/10 (854 reviews)
"Okay experience. Not so great. The property is very old and it doesn't feel like a 5-star."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

The Park Chennai
Hyatt Regency Chennai

Hyatt Regency Chennai

5 out of 5
365 Anna Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$182 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
NZ$182
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (659 reviews)
"My second stay at the Regency in a month, prefect as always. They gave me a room quite early because of an early bus schedule. The bed was perfect. And the staff were friendly and cordial as always."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

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 NZ$145 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$145
15 Nov - 16 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (389 reviews)
"Thankiu"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

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 NZ$179 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
NZ$179
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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 NZ$231 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
NZ$231
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 ...
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 NZ$171 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$171
29 Nov - 30 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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Our guide on where to stay in Central Chennai

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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 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.

A detailed temple with intricate carvings and statues.

Adyar

While visiting Adyar, you might make a stop by sights like Theosophical Society Headquarters and Children's Park.

Central Chennai Travel Guide

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