Central Chennai Travel Guide

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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.

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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

Chennai to Taj Mahal, Agra day trip with return flights

Chennai to Taj Mahal, Agra day trip with return flights

NZ$9
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal, Agra day trip with return flights
Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

NZ$262
per traveller
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

NZ$208
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$219
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$81
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Taj Mahal and Agra Overnight Tour Package from Chennai with Flight

Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight

NZ$113
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$132 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$132
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 (842 reviews)
"No I do not want to write"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

The Park Chennai
Hyatt Regency Chennai

Hyatt Regency Chennai

5 out of 5
365 Anna Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$196 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$196
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (649 reviews)
"The room was nice, large, and clean. The breakfast was good and the staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 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$140 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$140
3 Oct - 4 Oct
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! (383 reviews)
"Mr Venket took care of us like family. Wonderful experience!"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 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
The price is NZ$128 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$128
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (825 reviews)
"Doing laundry expensive, food just ok."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Taj Club House
Taj Connemara

Taj Connemara

5 out of 5
Binny Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$192 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$192
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 Connemara
Taj Coromandel

Taj Coromandel

5 out of 5
37 Mahatma Gandi Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$207 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$207
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (530 reviews)
"Great staff and excellent amenities. Front desk communication may need some improvement."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Taj Coromandel
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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 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 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 red brick building with a clock tower and a sign reading "Puratchi Thalavara Dr. M.G.R. Ramachandran Central Railway Station".

Chromepet

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chromepet and surrounding area, you can visit Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet and Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest.

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