Central Chennai Travel Guide
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.
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.
Anna Salai
Learn about the local history of Chennai with a stop at Anna Salai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
Fort St. George
Spot impressive architecture and admire displays of British Raj artifacts as you explore this 17th-century citadel, one of Chennai’s finest colonial monuments.
Consulate General of the United States, Chennai
Consulate General of the United States, Chennai is just one of the places to see in Chennai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and marina in this culturally rich area.
Apollo Hospital
If Apollo Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Chennai.
Things to do
Bicycle tour in Mahabalipuram with transport from Chennai,lunch & guide
Visit to Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary from Chennai
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai
Top hotels in Central Chennai
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Chennai
Egmore
You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at Government Museum or St. Andrew's Kirk.
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.
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.
Anna Salai (Mounts Road)
Take time in Anna Salai (Mounts Road) to visit attractions like Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at LIC Metro Station to see more of the city.
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.
Vadapalani
If you're spending some time in Vadapalani, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall are top sights worth seeing.
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Hotels Near Central Chennai, Chennai
- T Nagar Hotels
- Nungambakkam Hotels
- Egmore Hotels
- Anna Nagar Hotels
- Mylapore Hotels
- Anna Salai Hotels
- Vadapalani Hotels
- Mylapore Tiruvallikk Hotels
- Fort Tondiarpet Hotels
- Kodambakkam Hotels
- Triplicane Hotels
- Ambattur Hotels
- Teynampet Hotels
- Thousand Lights Hotels
- Royapettah Hotels
- Perambur Purasavakam Hotels
- Kolathur Hotels
- West Mambalam Hotels
- Arumbakkam Hotels
- Kilpauk Hotels