Title: Saidapet Travel Guide: Best of Saidapet, Chennai Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Saidapet](https://expedia.co.uk/Saidapet-Chennai-Hotels.0-n553248635939576022-0.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)[Saidapet Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Saidapet.d553248635939576022.Car-Hire-Guide)[Saidapet Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Saidapet.d553248635939576022.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Saidapet Travel Guide ## Chennai ## Visit Saidapet 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) ![Aerial Photography Drone photography of Chennai and the suburbs in Tamil Nadu India; River bed landscape images of villages; Beach aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939591730/7fbf7807-e5b9-418a-a86b-2edd1031a0c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### ECR Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at ECR Beach during your travels in Chennai? Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/ECR-Beach-Chennai.d553248635939591730.Attraction) ![Beach Shore waves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976401143/a5727b85-789c-4d86-9938-2242e9a6f099.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Neelankarai Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Neelankarai-Beach-Chennai.d553248635976401143.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) ![Kapaleeswarar Temple which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104664/e6abdffb-dc22-42f6-b449-1fd068de627b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kapaleeswarar Temple Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kapaleeswarar-Temple-Mylapore.d6104664.Attraction) ![Mamallapuram Beach featuring a beach as well as an individual female](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104702/4fd03fb4-d950-46e0-bf0e-574a552e5612.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mamallapuram Beach Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mamallapuram-Beach-Mahabalipuram-Beach.d6104702.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 £101 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 £110 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 £53 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) ![Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2080868/e35537f5-cbc1-470b-bb4f-c464ec66f391.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights £580 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 £73 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 Saidapet ![Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20400000/20392300/20392248/526e72bc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road Hotel City Centre, Near Boat Club & Anna Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu £84 28 Feb - 1 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (211 reviews) Good breakfast, hot water Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=20392248&PinnedHotelID=20392248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939576022) ![Urban Comforts](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121840000/121837500/121837498/2da4a826_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Urban Comforts 20 Aranganathan Subway Rd Chennai TN £34 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Thirumalai Thirupathi ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=121837498&PinnedHotelID=121837498&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939576022) ![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 £71 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=904967&PinnedHotelID=904967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939576022) ![The Leela Palace Chennai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4800000/4791400/4791355/b4745524_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Leela Palace Chennai 175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn Chennai Tamil Nadu £150 21 Feb - 22 Feb 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! (886 reviews) Penultimate luxury and decadence, you will want for nothing at the Leela palace, exceptional service from Rose the house keeping assistant to all the staff at reception and at spectre restaurant, the gym and spa staff were welcoming and helpful and Ajit is the best concierge a guest can ask for. ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=4791355&PinnedHotelID=4791355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939576022) ![ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4950000/4942800/4942760/1c1c7d94_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai \# 63 Mount Road Chennai Tamil Nadu £148 28 Feb - 1 Mar 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (798 reviews) The staff were so friendly and kind! Very helpful. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=4942760&PinnedHotelID=4942760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939576022) ![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=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=76502820&PinnedHotelID=76502820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939576022) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=76502820&PinnedHotelID=76502820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939576022) [See all 978 properties in Saidapet](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635939576022) 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 Saidapet hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635939576022&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=553248635939576022&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635939576022&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635939576022&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635939576022&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635939576022&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Saidapet ![Chennai featuring religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532739428/71602cff-3cdb-405c-a536-deb7ea4408d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Guindy 4/5(24 area reviews) Unique features of Guindy include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Guindy Race Course or Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chennai-Guindy.dx6154857) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chennai-Vadapalani.dx553248635974587013) ![The beautiful 'gopuram'](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2196/2dea8eb4-27e5-485a-a756-9bcb92fb0f9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mylapore Tiruvallikk 4/5(13 area reviews) Unique features of Mylapore Tiruvallikk include the spas and coffee shops. Make a stop by Edward Elliot's Beach or Thiruvanmiyur Beach while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chennai-Mylapore-Tiruvallikk.dx553248635939576706) ![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) ![Shri ashtalakshmi temple temple a historic hindu temple It is located near Elliot's beach, in Chennai,Tamil Nadu India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974586914/6ab57a31-63c4-4ceb-8e8b-39acb3bcce4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Adyar While visiting Adyar, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Park and Theosophical Society Headquarters. 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