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

Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

Rp2.679.150
per traveller
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch

Rp1.339.575
per adult
Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Rp2.518.401
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Taj Mahal and Agra Overnight Tour Package from Chennai with Flight

Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight

Rp1.167.931
per adult
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

Rp2.235.766
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Chennai to Taj Mahal, Agra day trip with return flights

Chennai to Taj Mahal, Agra day trip with return flights

Rp1.607.490
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal, Agra day trip with return flights
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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
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 ...
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ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel
Treebo Flora Embassy

Treebo Flora Embassy

3 out of 5
58/41, Aziz Muluk 2nd Street Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is Rp699.726 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp699.726
Rp734.713 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
"It was a nice stay with humble hotel staff who served well."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Treebo Flora Embassy
Grand One Tower

Grand One Tower

3 out of 5
3-2 Wallace Gdn 3rd St Thousand Lights Chennai TN
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Marina Beach and Doveton ...
8.4/10 Very good! (35 reviews)
"The location was excellent. Staff and rooms were great, the breakfast basic but filling and tasty"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

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Grand One Tower
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 Rp507.362 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp507.362
Rp532.730 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (38 reviews)
"The property is in the vicinity of us consulate, which was very useful, property is well maintained,the staff was extremely courteous and helpful."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate
Hotel Royal Inn

Hotel Royal Inn

2 out of 5
9th street, Model school road, Chennai TN
The price is Rp333.878 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
Rp333.878
Rp350.572 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Spencer's Plaza Shopping ...
3.2/10 (7 reviews)
"It is a terrible hotel. Went for US Visa appointment with my wife"

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Hotel Royal Inn
The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is Rp2.646.418 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp2.646.418
Rp3.122.773 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (982 reviews)
"Excellent all around Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

The Leela Palace 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 herd of deer with antlers in a grassy field.

Guindy

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

A historical building with a dome and columns, viewed through a circular frame.
Photo by Mike Belson
Open Photo by Mike Belson

Nungambakkam

You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at SDAT Tennis Stadium or Valluvar Kottam.

An ancient temple complex with tiered towers and a central courtyard.
Photo by Marcelo Lopes
Open Photo by Marcelo Lopes

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 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 Fort St. George are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nehru Park Station or Pachaiyappa's College Station to get around the larger area.

Thousand Lights Travel Guide