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) ![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) ![St. Andrew\'s Kirk which includes a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104656/00fd63a9-52be-444b-b8ab-e6f7e0be210f.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 4/5(44 reviews) 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 4/5(16 reviews) 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 4/5(25 reviews) 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) #### Consulate General of the United States, Chennai 4.5/5(17 reviews) 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) #### Apollo Hospital 4/5(6 reviews) If Apollo Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Chennai. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Apollo-Hospital-Chennai.d6125457.Attraction) ### Things to do ![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 £111 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chennai-to-pondicherry-2-day-vehicle-hire-for-local-sightseeing.a49696117.activity-details) ![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 £102 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chennai-private-day-tour-with-transportation-and-tickets.a47789014.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 £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chennai-to-taj-mahal-and-agra-same-day-tour-with-return-flights.a2394399.activity-details) ![Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47277556/43a78f32-41f9-4ac6-8afd-82f672f0e7cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ £75 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aruba-sail-and-snorkel-with-turtles-at-ww2-shipwreck-includes-bbq.a47277556.activity-details) ![Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2080868/2b27cc79-0784-4b61-a7ac-de2ed699d998.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights £595 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) ![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 £94 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chennai-city-sightseeing-by-private-vehicle.a49784535.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 ![Hyatt Regency Chennai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3914100/3914095/1aac2932_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Chennai 365 Anna Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu £79 27 Mar - 28 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! (586 reviews) Lovely room and friendly staff. I wish I could have stayed for longer. Suvendu, my server at Breakfast, could not have been more welcoming and hospitable. Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%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/c12bf745_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 £60 27 Mar - 28 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! (345 reviews) Excellent stay Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=4946914&PinnedHotelID=4946914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981715834) ![Taj Club House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2170000/2163200/2163147/f4cd1acc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taj Club House No 2 Club House Road Chennai Tamil Nadu £58 27 Mar - 28 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (776 reviews) Very supportive staff who are efficient and willing to assist in whichever way possible Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=2163147&PinnedHotelID=2163147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981715834) ![The Park Chennai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/905000/904967/fe08a5fa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Park Chennai 601 Anna Salai Road Chennai Tamil Nadu £45 27 Mar - 28 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 (799 reviews) Horrible experience. Music blasting from the room across from us whole night. Shirtless guests running across the lobby. Staff did not even accomodate our request Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=904967&PinnedHotelID=904967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981715834) ![ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12760000/12756300/12756228/c80b7bdf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel 690 Anna Salai, Mount Rd Chennai Tamil Nadu Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £31 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Marina Beach and Spencer's Plaza ... 7.6/10 Good! (288 reviews) Great location and free shuttle to US embassy. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=12756228&PinnedHotelID=12756228&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981715834) ![Taj Coromandel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/530000/529903/ecc49049_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taj Coromandel 37 Mahatma Gandi Road Chennai Tamil Nadu £75 27 Mar - 28 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (478 reviews) All great! Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=529903&PinnedHotelID=529903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981715834) [See all 1,028 properties in Central Chennai](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%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=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[24 Mar - 25 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981715834&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981715834&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981715834&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981715834&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981715834&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981715834&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981715834&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%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 St. Andrew's Kirk or Raja Muthiah Hall. [](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) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Teynampet Though Teynampet may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Valluvar Kottam and Pondy Bazaar. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chennai-Teynampet.dx553248635974587184) ![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. 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