Title: Madurai Main Travel Guide: Best of Madurai Main, Madurai Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Madurai Main](https://expedia.co.uk/Madurai-Main-Madurai-Hotels.0-n553248635976384141-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Madurai](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Madurai.d1658.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Madurai](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Madurai.d1658.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Madurai Main Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Madurai-Main.d553248635976384141.Car-Hire-Guide)[Madurai Main Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Madurai-Main.d553248635976384141.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Madurai Main Travel Guide ## Madurai ![India, Madurai, Sri Meenakshi Temple, carvings, close-up](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384141/64d4e710-64e3-47ec-a0ef-304e33bbba14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![India, Madurai, Sri Meenakshi Temple, carvings, close-up](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384141/64d4e710-64e3-47ec-a0ef-304e33bbba14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The temple at Madurai is impressive enough, but next door you can get a tailored shirt whipped up in a couple of hours in a fabric market in a mad old temple. Seriously, when you get there, look up!! #Golden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1658/1f30faa0-3a48-4e35-b8af-00cf1849cb5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Amazing place . ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1658/8984ab27-7b6a-4038-9345-c760d5cd03e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The temples at Tamil Nadu unlike any others are just as surreal as they are colorful! #madurai #tamilnadu #india #temple #colorful ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1658/16cc7f86-5038-47ac-ad96-b930f06e479a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Madurai Main Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Madurai travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Madurai.dx1658) --- ### Popular places to visit ![India, Madurai, Sri Meenakshi Temple, carvings and gold roof, close-up](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104746/c54b80ff-0a44-451f-877f-e9921fa88228.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Meenakshi Amman Temple 4.5/5(7 reviews) After visiting Meenakshi Amman Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meenakshi-Amman-Temple-Madurai-Main.d6104746.Attraction) ![Close-up of Thirumalai Nayak in Madurai, India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104750/1421cdb3-e94d-473f-9b35-ce629206e38a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Thirumalai Nayak Palace 3/5(4 reviews) You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Thirumalai Nayak Palace during your travels in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thirumalai-Nayak-Palace-Madurai-Main.d6104750.Attraction) ![Estanque Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, Madurai,India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104748/2f2644dd-2581-4384-a920-2a68d834d6e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam After visiting Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vandiyur-Mariamman-Teppakulam-Madurai.d6104748.Attraction) #### ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple is just one of the places to see in Madurai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/ISKCON-Madurai-Madurai-Main.d553248621532738147.Attraction) #### Pudhu Mandapam Find out about the history of Madurai when you spend time at Pudhu Mandapam. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pudhu-Mandapam-Madurai.d950929121996087296.Attraction) #### South Veli Street You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at South Veli Street during your stay in Madurai. [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Veli-Street-Madurai.d943628692368818176.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Heritage & Cultural Walk of Madurai](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3517774/31e97fc9-5d6c-4670-9d8b-9203940541b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Heritage & Cultural Walk of Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour) £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/heritage-cultural-walk-of-madurai-2-hours-guided-walking-tour.a3517774.activity-details) ![Day Trip to Thanjavur](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3514274/b052cd51-e683-48f5-aa06-1e72fbb3e1aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip to Thanjavur (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai) £98 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-to-thanjavur-guided-sightseeing-tour-by-car-from-madurai.a3514274.activity-details) ![Spiritual Trails of Old Town Madurai](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3523149/7857eccf-61a6-44e1-bb96-3ab756e043e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spiritual Trails of Old Town Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour) £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/spiritual-trails-of-old-town-madurai-2-hours-guided-walking-tour.a3523149.activity-details) ![Madurai Rickshaw Ride Tour: Unveil the Hidden Gems](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48139785/6d39e21c-63c6-41d7-a283-81cbad49f47d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madurai Rickshaw Ride Tour: Unveil the Hidden Gems £101 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madurai-rickshaw-ride-tour-unveil-the-hidden-gems.a48139785.activity-details) ![Day Trip to Munnar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3518921/2094e7fd-93f4-4d92-9451-7208854ad9b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip to Munnar (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai) £97 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-to-munnar-guided-sightseeing-tour-by-car-from-madurai.a3518921.activity-details) ![Madurai Marvels: Temples and Palaces Private Tour From Trichy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3170368/2beb72a1-9d2f-4f8d-ae4b-233c5864bc68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madurai Marvels: Temples and Palaces Private Tour From Trichy £125 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madurai-marvels-temples-and-palaces-private-tour-from-trichy.a3170368.activity-details) [See all activities in Madurai](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Madurai.d1658.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Madurai Main ![Royal Court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2800000/2797900/2797888/5bfd77c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Court No.4, W Veli St. Madurai Tamil Nadu Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madurai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Town Hall Road and Pudhu Mandapam ... 7/10 Good! (53 reviews) Walkable from the train station, clean room. A quick ride to the temple (which has got all the gopurams covered in scaffolding for refurbishment at the moment which was a shame). Massage chair powerful even on lowest settings so not for the sensitive! Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=2797888&PinnedHotelID=2797888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384141) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=2797888&PinnedHotelID=2797888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384141) ![Hotel Lotus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19760000/19757500/19757436/e4766470_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Lotus Nathan Square 96 Madurai Tamil Nadu £23 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Madurai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Town Hall Road and Pudhu Mandapam are located ... 5.6/10 (29 reviews) Good Reviewed on 11 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=19757436&PinnedHotelID=19757436&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384141) ![Poppys Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11869600/11869528/a07e2029_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Poppys Hotel 122, Mattuthavani Ring Road Madurai Tamil Nadu £51 13 Mar - 14 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Madurai. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pudhu Mandapam and Town Hall Road are located nearby. 8/10 Very Good! (40 reviews) Aircon remote is not easy to use. Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=11869528&PinnedHotelID=11869528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384141) ![TM Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27090000/27080400/27080326/0767f9b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### TM Hotel 50, West Perumal Maistry St Madurai Tamil Nadu £22 21 Feb - 22 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madurai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Town Hall Road and Pudhu Mandapam ... 6.8/10 (14 reviews) Good location- needs refurb Ideal location set close to train station and temple. Staff helpful, one spoke good English. Hotel is in dire need of re-furbishment. Comfy mattress, decent aircon, WiFi adequate. Decor not great, old fashioned. Toilet and shower desperately needs refurb. Was clean but old stains remain that can’t ... Reviewed on 22 Jan 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=27080326&PinnedHotelID=27080326&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384141) ![Hotel Supreme](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2980000/2976600/2976532/346b8f7b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Supreme No. 110 West Perumal Maistry Street Madurai Tamil Nadu £12 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Madurai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Town Hall Road and Pudhu Mandapam are located nearby. 5.4/10 (44 reviews) Over all the stay was OK.. Bathroom taps are rested and to be replaced. Staff especially at check-in point was very good Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=2976532&PinnedHotelID=2976532&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384141) ![Padmam Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20620000/20613400/20613385/w1598h1067x1y5-0a85917f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Padmam Hotel No. 1, Perumal Tank West Street Madurai Stay at this hotel in Madurai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Town Hall Road and Pudhu Mandapam are located ... 6.2/10 (16 reviews) Helpful staff, location is close to some modern and traditional dining restaurants Reviewed on 26 Nov 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=20613385&PinnedHotelID=20613385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384141) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=20613385&PinnedHotelID=20613385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384141) [See all 103 properties in Madurai Main](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976384141) 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/Madurai-Simmakkal.dx952156802943197184) ![Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India: December 25, 2018: Beautiful sculptures in the Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/943629732489289728/193f5b80-c2f7-4aaa-8706-6187b8cd42ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Goripalayam When in Goripalayam, you can plan a visit to Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madurai-Goripalayam.dx943629732489289728) ![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) ### Agrini Township While there might not be top attractions in Agrini Township, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Samanar Hills. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madurai-Agrini-Township.dx553248635976382558) ![closeup shot of sundareswarar temple , Shiva and Meenakshi Madurai wedding](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007653/c34cd682-13ce-4d95-8036-3844a7e45617.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Arappalayam Though Arappalayam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Samanar Hills. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madurai-Arappalayam.dx553248635976007653) ![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) ### Andalpuram While Andalpuram isn't home to many top sights, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Samanar Hills are some notable places to visit nearby. 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