Title: Vadapalani Travel Guide: Best of Vadapalani, Chennai Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Vadapalani](https://expedia.co.uk/Vadapalani-Chennai-Hotels.0-n553248635974587013-0.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)[Vadapalani Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Vadapalani.d553248635974587013.Car-Hire-Guide)[Vadapalani Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Vadapalani.d553248635974587013.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Vadapalani Travel Guide ## Chennai ![Photo by Where Adventures Be](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/02de61f24d23473f9338bf813843b697.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Where Adventures Be](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/02de61f24d23473f9338bf813843b697.jpg) ![Photo by Where Adventures Be](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/daab0e399b2ddfd247626042a5fbb5ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Where Adventures Be](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/daab0e399b2ddfd247626042a5fbb5ff.jpg) ## Visit Vadapalani 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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/101000/101863-Marina-Beach.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) ![Kapaleeswarar Temple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/506000/506646-kapaleeswarar-temple.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) ![Pondy Bazaar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2e65954e927ae45076dad3e2fe4d07ad.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) ![Mamallapuram Beach featuring a beach as well as an individual female](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/101000/101991-Mamallapuram-Beach.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) ![Anna Salai](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c47d62bea1a1c49f09915bb99a1052de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anna Salai 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) #### Vadapalani Murugan Temple You can learn about the history of Chennai when you stop by Vadapalani Murugan Temple. Wander the beaches and marina in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vadapalani-Murugan-Temple-Central-Chennai.d553248621532739433.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) ![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) ![Agra Fort, Agra](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2080868/cae2d541-ec4b-43db-9618-9e74ea93160e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights £588 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 £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chennai-guided-half-day-private-city-tour.a1324104.activity-details) ![Day Trip to Mahabalipuram](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3520319/35d83608-1b34-4cb3-8c32-0274cc535f85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience) £99 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-to-mahabalipuram-curated-private-sightseeing-experience.a3520319.activity-details) [See all activities in Chennai](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Chennai.d181449.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Vadapalani ![Green Park Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3440000/3433900/3433828/7ccfd4da_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Green Park Hotel 183 N S K Salai, Vadapalani Chennai Tamil Nadu £74 17 Jan - 18 Jan 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! (402 reviews) Good Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026&selected=3433828&PinnedHotelID=3433828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587013) ![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 £139 18 Jan - 19 Jan 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! (872 reviews) The Leela Palace in Chennai is an exceptional hotel. Beautiful setting, attentive staff, clean and fantastic food options. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with two young children - Raj from the Butler team was brilliant as well as the chefs Anjan, Bunuma and their teams. The only thing that would ... Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=4791355&PinnedHotelID=4791355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587013) ![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 £39 17 Jan - 18 Jan 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 (780 reviews) Clean rooms, affordable rooms, courteous staff, great breakfast with lots of options, perfect location for US visa interview in Chennai. Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026&selected=904967&PinnedHotelID=904967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587013) ![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 £167 23 Jan - 24 Jan 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! (790 reviews) Staff didnt "seem" courteous...they were ! Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=4942760&PinnedHotelID=4942760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587013) ![Taj Club House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2170000/2163200/2163147/7cc97bb3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taj Club House No 2 Club House Road Chennai Tamil Nadu £54 18 Jan - 19 Jan 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (757 reviews) Courteous staff and cleanliness Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=2163147&PinnedHotelID=2163147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587013) ![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 £34 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees 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 ... 8/10 Very Good! (61 reviews) Spot on for any guest looking for a clean and tidy room, amazing staff always with a smile and ready to do anything for their guests, the love and hospitality they bring to the hotel is so special, I hope that people looking for a hotel in Chennai should stay at the Madras Grand to actually experience ... Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=76502820&PinnedHotelID=76502820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587013) [See all 957 properties in Vadapalani](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635974587013) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Chennai-T-Nagar.dx553248621532739431) ![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) ### Koyambedu 3/5(5 area reviews) You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Koyambedu and you might want to plan a stop by Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Valluvar Kottam while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chennai-Koyambedu.dx3000663991) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/edbc43a967a664cfeb58456101658887.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) ![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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/df6c0424fce5499d9f5147fc7b66639b.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) ![Chennai featuring religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/101000/101717-Chennai-And-Vicinity.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) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Vadapalani Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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