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

8.0/10 (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

Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

AU$170
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

AU$182
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

AU$209
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

AU$65
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Georgetown walk

Georgetown heritage walking tour of Chennai's first settlement

AU$57
per adult
Georgetown heritage walking tour of Chennai's first settlement
Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

AU$107
per adult
Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours
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Our pick of the best Central Chennai Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Chennai

Hyatt Regency Chennai

5 out of 5
365 Anna Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$146 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$146
27 Sept - 28 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (639 reviews)
"All is fantastic. I am my wife really enjoyed the stay"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Hyatt Regency Chennai
Taj Club House

Taj Club House

5 out of 5
No 2 Club House Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$107 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$107
1 Sept - 2 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 ...
Taj Club House
Taj Coromandel

Taj Coromandel

5 out of 5
37 Mahatma Gandi Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$158 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$158
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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
The Park Chennai

The Park Chennai

5 out of 5
601 Anna Salai Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$99 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$99
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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 ...
The Park Chennai
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 AU$128 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$128
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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
The Residency

The Residency

4 out of 5
No.49, G.N.Chetty Road, T-Nagar Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$104 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$104
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Pondy Bazaar are located ...
The Residency
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Our guide on where to stay in Central Chennai

Find the best Central Chennai areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 herd of deer with antlers in a grassy field.

Guindy

Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Guindy. Top attractions like Phoenix Market City and Guindy Race Course are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Little Mount Station or Ekkattuthangal Station to see more of the city.

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 SDAT Tennis Stadium or Valluvar Kottam.

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 temple with intricate carvings and multiple domes.

Mylapore Tiruvallikk

Noted for its spas and coffee shops, there's plenty to explore in Mylapore Tiruvallikk. Top attractions like Edward Elliot's Beach and Chennai Citi Center Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Nandanam Station or Teynampet Station to see more of the city.

Central Chennai Travel Guide

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