Besant Nagar Travel Guide

Chennai

A temple with intricate carvings and statues.
A beach with colorful swings and a 'Lucky Game' sign.
A large white building with a central archway, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.
A beach with food stalls and a lifeguard tower.
A statue of a deity with green chili peppers hanging above it.

Stay near popular Besant Nagar attractions

Edward Elliot's Beach

8.0/10 (47 reviews)
Enjoy relaxed walks on a golden-sand beach, watch a picturesque sunrise, sample traditional Chennai beach food and visit architecturally impressive landmarks.
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Things to do

Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch

Rp1.316.025
per adult
Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch
Taj Mahal and Agra Overnight Tour Package from Chennai with Flight

Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight

Rp1.146.971
per adult
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

Rp2.209.388
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Rp2.222.146
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
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

Rp13.903.734
per adult
Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights
Guided tours with Art historians

Mahabalipuram Slow Travel Cultural Tour

Rp2.457.944
per adult
Mahabalipuram Slow Travel Cultural Tour
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Top hotels in Besant Nagar

The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is Rp2.901.384 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
Rp2.901.384
Rp3.423.633 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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
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 Rp1.665.866 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
Rp1.665.866
Rp1.965.722 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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! (864 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location close to airport. Great breakfast spread"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT 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 Rp2.221.155 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
Rp2.221.155
Rp2.620.962 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (842 reviews)
"Great hotel and staff were fantastic."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Park Hyatt Chennai

Park Hyatt Chennai

5 out of 5
39 Velachery Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is Rp1.665.866 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
Rp1.665.866
Rp1.965.722 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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 ...
Park Hyatt Chennai
The Park Chennai

The Park Chennai

5 out of 5
601 Anna Salai Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is Rp999.519 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp999.519
Rp1.049.495 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 Park Chennai
Le Royal Meridien Chennai

Le Royal Meridien Chennai

4.5 out of 5
No.1 GST Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is Rp1.277.164 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
Rp1.277.164
Rp1.341.022 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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! (364 reviews)
"It was clean however not modern. Bathroom needs serious makeover"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Le Royal Meridien Chennai
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Where to stay in Besant Nagar

Find the best Besant Nagar 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 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 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 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.

Besant Nagar Travel Guide