Mylapore Travel Guide

Chennai

A temple with a multi-tiered, ornate structure and numerous statues.
A group of people walking through a temple entrance with stone carvings and a green door.
A man in orange robes performing a ritual with incense sticks in a temple courtyard.
A person lighting small clay lamps on a metal tray.
A colorful temple with intricate carvings and statues.

Stay near popular Mylapore attractions

Kapaleeswarar Temple

8.8/10 (213 reviews)
Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival.
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Things to do

Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

£90
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ
Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

£113
per traveller
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

£96
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Taj Mahal Tour Packages from chennai with price

Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights

£38
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
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

£64
per adult
Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours
Day trip to World heritage site Mahabalipuram from Chennai

Day trip to World heritage site Mahabalipuram from Chennai

£88
per traveller
Day trip to World heritage site Mahabalipuram from Chennai
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Top hotels in Mylapore

Hotel Savera

Hotel Savera

No.146, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is £56 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£56
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (828 reviews)
"Amazing room, amazing food! Will be there soon."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Hotel Savera
The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is £127 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£127
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (954 reviews)
"Very clean and helpful stay. Only issue is you will receive lot of communication prior to travel and sometimes the regional folks and local folks don’t exactly communicate to each other. They will sort it out eventually."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

The Leela Palace Chennai
Taj Club House

Taj Club House

5 out of 5
No 2 Club House Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is £53 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£53
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (808 reviews)
"Clean room. Helpful staff and central location"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Taj Club House
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 £82 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£82
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (837 reviews)
"The property was very clean, decor was definitely influenced by Anglo-Indian culture and so is the menu. Wi-fi was good and breakfast is a must. Staff were very welcoming and helpful, I would stay here again. Check out this hotel if you’re ever in Chennai. Amazing experience."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT 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 £95 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£95
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (822 reviews)
"amazing stay"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Le Royal Meridien Chennai

Le Royal Meridien Chennai

4.5 out of 5
No.1 GST Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is £53 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£53
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (349 reviews)
"Upkeep of hotel needs to be done .. everything is so run down that it loses the benefit of the wonderful location"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Le Royal Meridien Chennai
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Where to stay in Mylapore

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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 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.

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.

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 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 Washermanpet Metro Station or Mannadi Metro Station to get around the larger area.

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