Velachery Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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?
Kapaleeswarar Temple
Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival.
Activities
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
Our pick of the best Velachery Hotel Deals
The Westin Chennai Velachery
a pleasant stay here, but the Westin at Velachery does not provide adequate facilities for drivers. There is only one bathroom available for around 50 drivers. Because of this, I would hesitate to stay here again.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Chennai, Velachery
Breakfast was good
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Leela Palace Chennai
The breakfast choices were off the scale! What ever you wanted they had it! Amazing choices from the basics to local specialties! Amazing. The gym was pretty well equipment if not a little cramped where the workout machines had been placed. Very good for a Hotel gym TBH and never busy when I went ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Best staff and excellent location
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Chennai
The staff were very Helpful. Aditi in reception was wonderful. Dissapointed withbthe evening buffett food.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre
Excellent stay
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Velachery
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.
Thiruvanmiyur
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Thiruvanmiyur. You might want to make time for a stop at Thiruvanmiyur Beach or Mayajaal Entertainment.
Adyar
While visiting Adyar, you might make a stop by sights like Theosophical Society Headquarters and Children's Park.
Mylapore Tiruvallikk
Unique features of Mylapore Tiruvallikk include the spas and coffee shops. Make a stop by Edward Elliot's Beach or Thiruvanmiyur Beach while you're exploring the area.
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.
Teynampet
Though Teynampet may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Valluvar Kottam and Pondy Bazaar.
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