Central Chennai
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.
Anna Salai
Learn about the local history of Chennai with a stop at Anna Salai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
Sankara Nethralaya
If Sankara Nethralaya is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Chennai.
Things to do
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ
Private Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with Pick Up
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
Chennai to Pondicherry via Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram
Top hotels in Central Chennai
The Park Chennai
"The hotel was good, rooms were somewhat well maintained but room service was terrible if a service was requested it takes hours for staff to respond, at a point we had to call the operator 5 times to remind them about the request. They have a in house PUB which were noisy for guest occupying the ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Taj Club House
"Clean room. Helpful staff and central location"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Chennai
"We stayed in Hyatt Regency Chennai for 12 days. We had a pleasant stay overall. The breakfast was the highlight of the day. Wide array of food was available and the staff were very friendly & polite. The rooms were clean & very comfortable . The staff in the parking lobby were very courteous and ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Taj Coromandel
"Very clean and spacious room. Staff were very attentive and helpful. Spa was excellent"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road, Chennai
"Clean room, good breakfast"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels
"The room was very neat and clean. the service was excellent. and the breakfast was very nice we loved lot. The staff was awesome. Overall we enjoyed our stay"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Central Chennai
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.
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.
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.
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.
Guindy
Unique features of Guindy include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Phoenix Market City or Guindy Race Course while you're exploring the area.
