Central Chennai Travel Guide
Chennai
Visit Central Chennai
Popular places to visit
Marina Beach
Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.
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.
Anna Salai
Learn about the local history of Chennai with a stop at Anna Salai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
Fort St. George
Spot impressive architecture and admire displays of British Raj artifacts as you explore this 17th-century citadel, one of Chennai’s finest colonial monuments.
Consulate General of the United States, Chennai
Consulate General of the United States, Chennai is just one of the places to see in Chennai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and marina in this culturally rich area.
Apollo Hospital
If Apollo Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Chennai.
Things to do
Chennai city sightseeing by Private Vehicle
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Highlights of the Chennai (Guided Full Day City Tour)
Top hotels in Central Chennai
Hyatt Regency Chennai
Lovely room and friendly staff. I wish I could have stayed for longer. Suvendu, my server at Breakfast, could not have been more welcoming and hospitable.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre
Excellent stay
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Taj Club House
Very supportive staff who are efficient and willing to assist in whichever way possible
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
The Park Chennai
Horrible experience. Music blasting from the room across from us whole night. Shirtless guests running across the lobby. Staff did not even accomodate our request
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel
Great location and free shuttle to US embassy.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Taj Coromandel
All great!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Chennai
Egmore
You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at St. Andrew's Kirk or Raja Muthiah Hall.
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.
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.
Anna Salai (Mounts Road)
Take time in Anna Salai (Mounts Road) to visit attractions like Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at LIC Metro Station to see more of the city.
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.
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 while you're in town.
