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

AU$172
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$184
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

AU$218
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$73
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
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$123
per adult
Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours
Georgetown walk

Georgetown heritage walking tour of Chennai's first settlement

AU$58
per adult
Georgetown heritage walking tour of Chennai's first settlement
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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 AU$74 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$74
27 July - 28 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 ...
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 AU$47 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$47
31 July - 1 Aug
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 AU$48 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$48
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (36 reviews)
"Great stay , very close to the consulate."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate
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 AU$46 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$46
24 July - 25 July
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
Hotel Royal Inn

Hotel Royal Inn

2 out of 5
9th street, Model school road, Chennai TN
The price is AU$28 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$28
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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
The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$228 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$228
31 July - 1 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 Leela Palace Chennai
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Our guide on where to stay in Thousand Lights

Find the best Thousand Lights 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

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 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 monument with two large white arches, a golden statue, and a plaque in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

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.

Thousand Lights Travel Guide

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