Central Chennai

Chennai

A busy street with various shops, including Sangeetha Fast Foods and St. Mary's.
A pathway lined with trees and a building in the distance.
A cannon in a grassy area with trees and a road in the background.
A church with a tall steeple and a clock.
A tall church with a spire, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.

Stay near popular Central Chennai attractions

A group of people in red robes on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
Photo by Tracey Heppner
Open Photo by Tracey Heppner

Marina Beach

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If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Marina Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Chennai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

RM411
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

RM484
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ
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

RM346
per adult
Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours
Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

RM610
per traveller
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

RM513
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
San Thomas Church

Chennai - Guided half day private city tour

RM468
per adult
Chennai - Guided half day private city tour
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Where to stay in Central Chennai

Find the best Central Chennai 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 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 Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.

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 tall, cylindrical tower with multiple balconies and a circular observation deck at the top.

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.

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.

Central Chennai

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