Besant Nagar

Chennai

A beach with colorful swings and a 'Lucky Game' sign.
A large white building with a central archway, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.
A beach with a swing set, a colorful carousel, and a red and white umbrella.
A beach with colorful amusement rides, including a swing ride and a small car ride.
Colorful swings on a beach.

Stay near popular Besant Nagar attractions

Edward Elliot's Beach

8.0/10 (47 reviews)
Enjoy relaxed walks on a golden-sand beach, watch a picturesque sunrise, sample traditional Chennai beach food and visit architecturally impressive landmarks.
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Things to do

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

RM572
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Mahabalipuram: Private Guided tour from Chennai with lunch

Mahabalipuram: Private Guided tour from Chennai with lunch

RM630
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mahabalipuram: Private Guided tour from Chennai with lunch
Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch

RM304
per adult
Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

RM513
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Taj Mahal, Agra

1-Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both side Commercial Flights

RM1,603
per adult
1-Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both side Commercial Flights
Colonial Charm & Cultural Treasures Chennai Sightseeing Tour

Colonial Charm & Cultural Treasures Chennai Sightseeing Tour

RM613
per adult
Colonial Charm & Cultural Treasures Chennai Sightseeing Tour
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Top hotels in Besant Nagar

The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is RM608 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
RM608
RM718 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

5 out of 5
# 63 Mount Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is RM520 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
RM520
RM614 total
5 Dec - 6 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai

5 out of 5
531 GST Road, St. Thomas Mount Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is RM455 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
RM455
RM537 total
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (879 reviews)
"Couldn’t fault my stay …….. spacious and well appointed rooms. Very helpful and friendly staff. Buffet breakfast simply brilliant 10/10 👌"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
The Park Chennai

The Park Chennai

5 out of 5
601 Anna Salai Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is RM286 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
RM286
RM300 total
20 Nov - 21 Nov
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 ...
6.6/10 (854 reviews)
"Okay experience. Not so great. The property is very old and it doesn't feel like a 5-star."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

The Park Chennai
Le Royal Meridien Chennai

Le Royal Meridien Chennai

4.5 out of 5
No.1 GST Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is RM323 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
RM323
RM340 total
28 Nov - 29 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (368 reviews)
"Toilet bowl are improper and oddly shaped. Front side is slide height is higher than back. Creating slope when u sit on it. Flush system is also weak. I ve to struggle to flush. Aircon is too cold and unable to lower it as per my need."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Le Royal Meridien Chennai
Hyatt Regency Chennai

Hyatt Regency Chennai

5 out of 5
365 Anna Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is RM401 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
RM401
RM473 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (659 reviews)
"My second stay at the Regency in a month, prefect as always. They gave me a room quite early because of an early bus schedule. The bed was perfect. And the staff were friendly and cordial as always."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Hyatt Regency Chennai
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Where to stay in Besant Nagar

Find the best Besant Nagar areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Besant Nagar
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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 church interior with wooden pews, a marble floor, and stained glass windows.

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.

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 Nehru Park Station or Kilpauk Station to get around the larger area.

A temple with multiple tiers and a large central tower, surrounded by a sandy area with scattered ruins.
Photo by Avanti Shukla
Open Photo by Avanti Shukla

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 kudu antelope in a forested area with leaf-covered ground and trees.

Guindy

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

Besant Nagar

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