Title: Central Chennai Travel Guide: Best of Central Chennai, Chennai Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Central Chennai](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Chennai-Chennai-Hotels.0-n553248633981715834-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Chennai](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Chennai.d181449.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Chennai](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Chennai.d181449.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Central Chennai Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Central-Chennai.d553248633981715834.Car-Hire-Guide)[Central Chennai Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Chennai.d553248633981715834.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Central Chennai Travel Guide ## Chennai ![Armenian Church showing a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104648/4307e176-fbeb-4460-9869-5d8630a10d4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Armenian Church showing a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104648/4307e176-fbeb-4460-9869-5d8630a10d4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Andrew\'s Kirk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104656/6558b21a-c15b-4230-aefd-8ea2b3048da9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fort St. George showing military items and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104644/908885f1-ede7-43cf-b969-3127b1c5f5a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Andrew\'s Kirk showing heritage elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104656/ec025b22-b0f0-4c0e-befd-271902be3234.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Central Chennai Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Chennai travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Chennai.dx181449) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Marina Beach featuring general coastal views as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104640/20734ea5-5750-4c11-bbb1-edc5229e7d19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marina Beach Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marina-Beach-Central-Chennai.d6104640.Attraction) ![flower market in pondicherry](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974587303/e3f89b91-e76c-47a1-ab0e-90b773219793.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pondy-Bazaar-T-Nagar.d553248635974587303.Attraction) ![street art patchwork after sticking over and over. time rules #OnTheRoad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2196/7f509588-0269-4c3a-a5b1-dfac5a0ac81c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anna Salai Learn about the local history of Chennai with a stop at Anna Salai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Anna-Salai-Chennai.d553248623509717176.Attraction) ![Fort St. George showing military items and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104644/908885f1-ede7-43cf-b969-3127b1c5f5a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-St-George-Central-Chennai.d6104644.Attraction) ![St. Andrew\'s Kirk which includes a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104656/00fd63a9-52be-444b-b8ab-e6f7e0be210f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Andrew's Kirk With grand columns, elaborate stained-glass windows and elegant décor, this tranquil 19th-century church is one of Chennai’s many striking colonial landmarks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Andrews-Kirk-Central-Chennai.d6104656.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Consulate-General-Of-The-United-States-Central-Chennai.d6125455.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47789014/f0f59eb1-c993-49c4-a12d-d8de61d1d8e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets £103 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chennai-private-day-tour-with-transportation-and-tickets.a47789014.activity-details) ![Matir Mandir ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49696117/efc3f8f3-6bd2-4dc8-a1d7-46e97f4a46b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing £112 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chennai-to-pondicherry-2-day-vehicle-hire-for-local-sightseeing.a49696117.activity-details) ![Anna Square ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49784535/6de73f72-7187-4861-8a3d-c310c253907f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chennai city sightseeing by Private Vehicle £54 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chennai-city-sightseeing-by-private-vehicle.a49784535.activity-details) ![Taj Mahal Tour Packages from chennai with price](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2394399/6e90485b-21d8-441c-87e0-d1b45c02b9ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights £521 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chennai-to-taj-mahal-and-agra-same-day-tour-with-return-flights.a2394399.activity-details) ![Agra Fort, Agra](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2080868/cae2d541-ec4b-43db-9618-9e74ea93160e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights £591 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-2-day-tour-to-the-taj-mahal-and-agra-with-both-side-commercial-flights.a2080868.activity-details) ![San Thomas Church](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1324104/3ba4206f-3c70-469d-8d1c-d90b4011ebb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chennai - Guided half day private city tour £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chennai-guided-half-day-private-city-tour.a1324104.activity-details) [See all activities in Chennai](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Chennai.d181449.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Central Chennai ![The Park Chennai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/905000/904967/d315a10b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Park Chennai 601 Anna Salai Road Chennai Tamil Nadu £86 3 Mar - 4 Mar 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 ... 6.4/10 (788 reviews) Good Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=904967&PinnedHotelID=904967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981715834) ![THE MADRAS GRAND](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76510000/76502900/76502820/d0f5a634_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### THE MADRAS GRAND NO 1 - CHINNA STREET, EGMORE Chennai Tamilnadu Stay at this hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Government Museum are located ... 7.8/10 Good! (65 reviews) Staff were courteous Rooms clean. Some furniture a little battered Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=76502820&PinnedHotelID=76502820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981715834) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=76502820&PinnedHotelID=76502820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981715834) ![Taj Club House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2170000/2163200/2163147/7cc97bb3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taj Club House No 2 Club House Road Chennai Tamil Nadu £64 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (766 reviews) Room was great and comfortable. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=2163147&PinnedHotelID=2163147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981715834) ![Hotel Savera](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2599500/2599459/9ec6a40a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Savera No.146, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu £46 3 Mar - 4 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.4/10 Good! (805 reviews) Excellent location, nice place to stay exceptional breakfast Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=2599459&PinnedHotelID=2599459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981715834) ![Hyatt Regency Chennai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3914100/3914095/80bad272_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Chennai 365 Anna Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu £104 28 Feb - 1 Mar 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (581 reviews) Starts from the hotels pickup vehicle driver to the staffs and the manager, Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=3914095&PinnedHotelID=3914095&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981715834) ![Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4950000/4947000/4946914/c6192cd8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre No 2 Ethiraj Salai Commander In Chief Rd Chennai Tamil Nadu £78 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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! (334 reviews) The room was great. The staff helpful. Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=4946914&PinnedHotelID=4946914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981715834) [See all 976 properties in Central Chennai](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=07%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248633981715834) 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. ## Check Central Chennai hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981715834&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07)[6 Feb - 7 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981715834&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981715834&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981715834&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981715834&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[6 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981715834&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Central Chennai ![St. Andrew\'s Kirk showing a church or cathedral and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104656/608129da-7918-4ab8-9d29-a687ae8df787.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Egmore 3.5/5(16 area reviews) You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at National Art Gallery or Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chennai-Egmore.dx6126956) ![Anna Nagar Tower Park, officially known as Dr Visvesvaraya Tower Park, is an urban park in the suburb of Anna Nagar, Chennai. It hosts a 133 ft](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981739683/1062f2c1-a1fd-4d59-b54d-8c560c03ac62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chennai-Anna-Nagar.dx553248633981739683) ![St Theresa Cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6302951/9e1724d3-135b-46c9-af9a-4998eeb3952a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nungambakkam 4.5/5(15 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chennai-Nungambakkam.dx6302951) ![Marina Beach featuring general coastal views as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104640/20734ea5-5750-4c11-bbb1-edc5229e7d19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chennai-Anna-Salai.dx6126957) ![Chennai, South India - October 27, 2018: Interior of Ashtalakshmi Temple against dramatic sunset. Indian devotee worship or doing prayer inside a hindu temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532739431/e0c5a333-25da-4123-910c-aaffa5b42eb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### T Nagar 4/5(17 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chennai-T-Nagar.dx553248621532739431) ![Arulmigu Vadapalani Murugan Temple temple a historic hindu temple It is located in Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974587013/6f286216-5400-4b62-9cdf-7f48eb961faa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Vadapalani 5/5(2 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Vadapalani, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall are top sights worth seeing. 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