Thousand Lights Travel Guide

Chennai

A modern urban street with tall buildings, a clear sky, and a few pedestrians.

Stay near popular Thousand Lights attractions

Sankara Nethralaya

7.6/10 (65 reviews)
If Sankara Nethralaya is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Chennai.
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Things to do

Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights

Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights

£275
per adult
Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

£89
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

£95
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch

£56
per adult
Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch
Same Day Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Chennai

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

£35
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Day trip to World heritage site Mahabalipuram from Chennai

Day trip to World heritage site Mahabalipuram from Chennai

£87
per traveller
Day trip to World heritage site Mahabalipuram from Chennai
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Top hotels in Thousand Lights

ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel

ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel

3 out of 5
690 Anna Salai, Mount Rd Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is £39 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
£39
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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 ...
ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel
EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate

EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate

2 out of 5
Anna Salai Service Ln Anna Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is £24 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£24
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall ...
EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate
Treebo Flora Embassy

Treebo Flora Embassy

3 out of 5
58/41, Aziz Muluk 2nd Street Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is £29 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£29
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall ...
Treebo Flora Embassy
The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is £130 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
£130
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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 ...
The Leela Palace 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 £126 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
£126
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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 £84 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
£84
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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! (873 reviews)
"Stay was good. Hotel is clean and tidy. The iron was dirty and no proper wardrobe to hang clothes."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
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Where to stay in Thousand Lights

Find the best Thousand Lights areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 church interior with wooden pews, a marble floor, and stained glass windows.

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 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 Nehru Park Station or Kilpauk Station to get around the larger area.

A temple with multiple tiers and a large central tower, surrounded by a sandy area with scattered ruins.
Photo by Avanti Shukla
Open Photo by Avanti Shukla

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 kudu antelope in a forested area with leaf-covered ground and trees.

Guindy

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

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