Thousand Lights Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern urban street with tall buildings, a clear sky, and a few pedestrians.

Stay near popular Thousand Lights attractions

Sankara Nethralaya

7.6/10 (65 reviews)
If Sankara Nethralaya is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Chennai.
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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$210
per adult
98% 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$264
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$88
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$222
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Guided tours with Art historians

Mahabalipuram Slow Travel Cultural Tour

NZ$247
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$123
per adult
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
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Our pick of the best Thousand Lights Hotel Deals

ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel

ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel

3 out of 5
690 Anna Salai, Mount Rd Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$83 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$83
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Marina Beach and Spencer's Plaza ...
7.6/10 Good! (295 reviews)
"The property was clean and well maintained, and the staff were friendly, helpful, and professional throughout my stay. However, the room was quite small, and the parking area was located far from the building, which made it a bit inconvenient. Overall, it was a pleasant stay, and I appreciated the ..."

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel
Grand One Tower

Grand One Tower

3 out of 5
3-2 Wallace Gdn 3rd St Thousand Lights Chennai TN
The price is NZ$58 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$58
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Marina Beach and Doveton ...
8.4/10 Very good! (34 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Grand One Tower
EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate

EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate

2 out of 5
Anna Salai Service Ln Anna Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$55 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$55
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
"NICELY MANAGED PROPERTY, well located near US Embassy, just walkable. Front desk speaks Hindi and very cooperative. Good place to stay for short duration. Rooms were clean. Eateries are within walkable distance."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate
Hotel Royal Inn

Hotel Royal Inn

2 out of 5
9th street, Model school road, Chennai TN
The price is NZ$35 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$35
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Spencer's Plaza Shopping ...
3.2/10 (7 reviews)
"It is a terrible hotel. Went for US Visa appointment with my wife"

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Hotel Royal Inn
Treebo Flora Embassy

Treebo Flora Embassy

3 out of 5
58/41, Aziz Muluk 2nd Street Chennai Tamil Nadu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$60 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$60
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
"Nothing"

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Treebo Flora Embassy
The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$282 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$282
13 July - 14 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! (954 reviews)
"Very clean and helpful stay. Only issue is you will receive lot of communication prior to travel and sometimes the regional folks and local folks don’t exactly communicate to each other. They will sort it out eventually."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

The Leela Palace Chennai
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Our guide on where to stay in Thousand Lights

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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.

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.

A herd of deer with antlers in a grassy field.

Guindy

Unique features of Guindy include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Phoenix Market City or Guindy Race Course while you're exploring the area.

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.

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