Egmore Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
St. Andrew's Kirk
With grand columns, elaborate stained-glass windows and elegant décor, this tranquil 19th-century church is one of Chennai’s many striking colonial landmarks.
Marina Beach
Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.
ECR Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at ECR Beach during your travels in Chennai? Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
Pondy Bazaar
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pondy Bazaar during your trip to Chennai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Neelankarai Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai?
Activities
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Chennai city sightseeing by Private Vehicle
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Our pick of the best Egmore Hotel Deals
THE MADRAS GRAND
The room was clean and the staff were friendly and approachable. The breakfast was reasonably good.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre
Ambassador Pallava
Hotel Sunpark
The Leela Palace Chennai
As always, the Leela Palace sets the standard for luxury accommodations in Chennai. The rooms are exceptionally comfortable, the food is delicious and the ambience is extremely welcoming — you can’t
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Pillows are lumpy and hard to sleep on. Food in Peshawri was poor. Breakfast was poor quality as well. You had a massive lound disco party on a Wednesday night that went on til 2:15 am. When i went to complain, your staff, Anish, Sunny, and Vaishnavi all lied to me, constantly saying they would switch ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Egmore
Anna Salai (Mounts Road)
Take time in Anna Salai (Mounts Road) to visit attractions like Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at LIC Metro Station to see more of the city.
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.
Central Chennai
The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Madras High Court are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Washermanpet Metro Station or Mannadi Metro Station to get around the larger area.
Mylapore
Mylapore is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Chennai Citi Center Mall and Inox Theatre while you're in town.
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 while you're in town.
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.
