Paiyanur Travel Guide
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.
ECR Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at ECR Beach during your travels in Chennai? Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
Neelankarai Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai?
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.
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.
Things to do
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Chennai city sightseeing by Private Vehicle
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder
Top hotels in Paiyanur
Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center
This is a nice hotel with good size room. All the staff were polte and helpfull. There is a nice swimming pool and hotel provides complimentary tee / cofee and biscuits in the afternoon which is a nice touch. The only negative is that the area approaching the hotel is very run down so go from a poor ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Chennai OMR
Ok
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Novotel Chennai Sipcot
We enjoyed the stay
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, GST Road, Chennai
Enjoyed the stay, very nice clean place, breakfast was good and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai
Good
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Chennai OMR
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Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Paiyanur
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.
Sholinganallur
Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.
Tambaram
While there might not be top attractions in Tambaram, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet and Arignar Anna Zoological Park.
Thoraipakkam
The restaurants and sporting events are a few reasons travellers visit Thoraipakkam. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Neelankarai Beach and VGP Universal Kingdom are a few top sights nearby.
Chromepet
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chromepet and surrounding area, you can visit Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet and Kumaran Kundram.
Pallavaram
Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.
