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

£87
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

£110
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

£93
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

£34
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

Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch

£55
per adult
Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch
Day trip to World heritage site Mahabalipuram from Chennai

Day trip to World heritage site Mahabalipuram from Chennai

£84
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 £57 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£57
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
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 £152 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£152
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (983 reviews)
"Everything about the hotel was outstanding. Breakfast buffet was incredible with many varieties, loads of amenities available, and hospitality was amazing. Definitely will be visiting again"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

The Leela Palace Chennai
Park Hyatt Chennai

Park Hyatt Chennai

5 out of 5
39 Velachery Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is £82 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£82
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (575 reviews)
"Exceptional , clean and hospitable hotel Meals very appetizing and a very good choice and variety Staff were very helpful The Hotel cab was very very clean and helpful chauffeurs Dining facilities were clean and hospitable."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Park Hyatt 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 £154 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£154
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
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 £91 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£91
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (851 reviews)
"Very good stay and the staff were very helpful. The food was great too"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
Le Royal Meridien Chennai

Le Royal Meridien Chennai

4.5 out of 5
No.1 GST Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is £56 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£56
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (356 reviews)
"Was there for couple of hours only. Overall a good experience."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Le Royal Meridien Chennai
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Where to stay in Mylapore

Find the best Mylapore areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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 herd of deer with antlers in a grassy field.

Guindy

Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Guindy. Top attractions like Phoenix Market City and Guindy Race Course are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Little Mount Station or Ekkattuthangal Station to see more of the city.

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 SDAT Tennis Stadium or Valluvar Kottam.

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 Fort St. George are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nehru Park Station or Pachaiyappa's College Station to get around the larger area.

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