Central Chennai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A busy street with various shops, including Sangeetha Fast Foods and St. Mary's.
A pathway lined with trees and a building in the distance.
A cannon in a grassy area with trees and a road in the background.
A church with a tall steeple and a clock.
A tall church with a spire, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.

Stay near popular Central Chennai attractions

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

8.0/5 (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

Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

NZ$201
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ
Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

NZ$255
per traveller
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Taj Mahal Tour Packages from chennai with price

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

NZ$85
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

NZ$214
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Guided tours with Art historians

Mahabalipuram Slow Travel Cultural Tour

NZ$238
per adult
Mahabalipuram Slow Travel Cultural Tour
Taj Mahal and Agra Overnight Tour Package from Chennai with Flight

Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight

NZ$119
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$187 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$187
3 July - 4 July
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 (815 reviews)
"The hotel was good, rooms were somewhat well maintained but room service was terrible if a service was requested it takes hours for staff to respond, at a point we had to call the operator 5 times to remind them about the request. They have a in house PUB which were noisy for guest occupying the ..."

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

The Park Chennai
Taj Club House

Taj Club House

5 out of 5
No 2 Club House Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$184 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$184
1 July - 2 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (807 reviews)
"Clean room. Helpful staff and central location"

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Taj Club House
Hyatt Regency Chennai

Hyatt Regency Chennai

5 out of 5
365 Anna Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$199 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$199
5 July - 6 July
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (608 reviews)
"We stayed in Hyatt Regency Chennai for 12 days. We had a pleasant stay overall. The breakfast was the highlight of the day. Wide array of food was available and the staff were very friendly & polite. The rooms were clean & very comfortable . The staff in the parking lobby were very courteous and ..."

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Hyatt Regency Chennai
Taj Coromandel

Taj Coromandel

5 out of 5
37 Mahatma Gandi Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$222 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$222
11 July - 12 July
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! (506 reviews)
"Decent hotel, good stay."

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$171 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$171
17 July - 18 July
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
"I have stayed at this hotel in the past but not very recently. The renovated "club" room in which I stayed this time is very well done. The layout of the room is more or less as it was before the renovation. That was always very spacious; almost a suite. But now everything is fresh and looking new. ..."

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road, Chennai
Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels

Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels

5 out of 5
120, Sir Thyagaraya Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$186 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$186
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (703 reviews)
"The room was very neat and clean. the service was excellent. and the breakfast was very nice we loved lot. The staff was awesome. Overall we enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on 15 June 2026

Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels
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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 historical building with a dome and columns, viewed through a circular frame.
Photo by Mike Belson
Open Photo by Mike Belson

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 tall, cylindrical tower with multiple balconies and a circular observation deck at the top.

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 Ampa Skywalk Mall and Vadapalani Murugan Temple.

An ancient temple complex with tiered towers and a central courtyard.
Photo by Marcelo Lopes
Open Photo by Marcelo Lopes

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.

Velachery

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider stopping by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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