Central Chennai Travel Guide
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.
Government Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Government Museum during your travels in Chennai. Stroll along the beaches or experience the entertainment venues in this culturally rich area.
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.
Activities
Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights
Private Night Walking Tour Chennai
Chennai: Mahabalipuram Tour with Lunch
From Chennai : Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Guide Tour by flight
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai
Puducherry: Mahabalipuram Guided Full-Day Tour with Transfer
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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 Raja Muthiah Hall or Government Museum.
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.
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.
Vadapalani
If you're spending some time in Vadapalani, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall are top sights worth seeing.
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Central Chennai?
- Hotels Near Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- More holiday ideas
- Marina Beach
- Consulate General of the United States
- Apollo Hospital
- Sankara Nethralaya
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Valluvar Kottam
- Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
- Fort St. George
- Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
- Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam
- St. Andrew's Kirk
What kind of hotels are in Central Chennai?
Are there hotels near Central Chennai?
- T Nagar Hotels
- Nungambakkam Hotels
- Anna Nagar Hotels
- Egmore Hotels
- Anna Salai Hotels
- Mylapore Hotels
- Mylapore Tiruvallikk Hotels
- Vadapalani Hotels
- Teynampet Hotels
- Kolathur Hotels
- West Mambalam Hotels
- Fort Tondiarpet Hotels
- Royapettah Hotels
- Gopalapuram Hotels
- Perambur Purasavakam Hotels
- Kodambakkam Hotels
- Ambattur Hotels
- Arumbakkam Hotels
- Thousand Lights Hotels
- Triplicane Hotels