Chennai

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Chennai featuring a city
Ganesha Ratha which includes art
Edward Elliot\'s Beach featuring a city and a sunset
Shore Temple
Elliot\'s Beach featuring a beach and a playground

Where to stay in Chennai

Colorful glass bangles and pretty henna. Bangle shops that sell colorful bangles to match the colors in your sarees!!! 
#riotofcolors 
#colorful

T Nagar

4/5(45 area reviews)

T Nagar is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam while you're in town.

T Nagar
Valluvar Kottam - Monument to remember Thiruvalluvar

Nungambakkam

3.5/5(26 area reviews)

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.

Nungambakkam
Armenian Church featuring a city and street scenes

Central Chennai

4/5(61 area reviews)

The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Raja Muthiah Hall 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.

Central Chennai
Chennai which includes religious aspects

Guindy

4/5(42 area reviews)

An important commercial hub, Guindy boasts landmarks like Guindy National Park and Snake Park. Well-connected by road, train, and metro, it's just 10 km from the airport.

Guindy
Chennai featuring animals

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.

Mahabalipuram Beach
Kala Nikethan is a store that sells beautiful salwars and designer sarees. I love love this black one with colorful brocade and a colorful dupatta. And I love pink too! #colormecrazy #colorsplash 
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Anna Nagar

3/5(4 area reviews)

Enjoy morning strolls at Anna Nagar Tower Park, explore sights like Anna Arch and Chinthamani, and indulge in diverse dining options on 2nd Avenue. With multiple metro stations, getting around is a breeze.

Anna Nagar
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

5 out of 5
# 63 Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
The Park Chennai

The Park Chennai

5 out of 5
601 Anna Salai Road, Near US Embassy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
The Park Chennai
THE MADRAS GRAND

THE MADRAS GRAND

3 out of 5
NO 1 - CHINNA STREET, EGMORE, Chennai, Tamilnadu
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Government Museum are ...
THE MADRAS GRAND
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Somerset Greenways Chennai

Somerset Greenways Chennai

4.5 out of 5
No. 94 Sathyadev Avenue, MRC Nagar, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Theosophical Society ...
Somerset Greenways Chennai
Smart Home Service Apart by Stayz Royale

Smart Home Service Apart by Stayz Royale

3 out of 5
10 new no 27 N Mada St Koyambedu, Chennai, TN
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Chennai. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Ramakrishna ...
Smart Home Service Apart by Stayz Royale
Eben Residency

Eben Residency

2 out of 5
KONATHI VILLAGE MAIN Rd, Chengalpattu, TN
Stay at this apartment in Chengalpattu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attraction Arignar Anna Zoological Park is located ...
Eben Residency
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Chennai

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
53
5 - Excellent 26%
4 - Good
90
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
50
3 - Okay 25%
2 - Disappointing
6
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
3
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Looks like cleaner than other cities.

5/5 - Excellent

T

Amazing food and culture. Truly a gem. Wonderful people. Just watch out for the crazy traffic!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Would be nice if the trash is maintained properly around the city and cleared regularly.

5/5 - Excellent

NMaharaj

I love Chennai. Many wonderful spiritual places of interest here such as the beautiful Ramakrishna Math and Kapaleeswarar Temple.

5/5 - Excellent

donald

This is not for golfers or the pretentious. Go and buy vegetables, dodge motorbikes and tuktuks, watch your step for cow manure, eat the food.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Autos loot the tourists and maybe the same with other citizens in Chennai

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