Chennai

Hotels in Chennai

Temple towers by the Bay of Bengal.

Marina Beach, Chennai, aerial view · Photo: Saiphani02, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Chennai is the gateway to Tamil Nadu and one of India's major international entry points, with a long seafront, centuries-old temples and a strong classical music and dance scene. Its hotels serve the automobile and IT corridors as well as leisure travellers heading down the East Coast Road to Mahabalipuram. The city is hot for much of the year, so the November-to-February window is the most comfortable. The metro now links the airport to Chennai Central.

Best time to visit
November to February, avoiding the worst heat (April–June peaks of 35–42 °C). The…
Airport
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Hotels listed
10 · 3 Luxury, 2 Premium, 1 Boutique, 2 Business, 2 Mid-range
Where to stay

10 hotels in Chennai

10 hotels

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Things to see

Top attractions in Chennai

01

Marina Beach

Long urban beach and promenade, liveliest at sunrise and in the evening.

02

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Dravidian-style Shiva temple with a colourful gopuram in Mylapore.

03

Fort St. George

17th-century British fort housing a museum and St. Mary's Church.

04

San Thome Basilica

Neo-Gothic basilica built over the traditional tomb of St. Thomas.

05

Government Museum, Egmore

One of India's oldest museums, known for its South Indian bronzes.

Travel tips

Chennai FAQs

How do I get to Chennai?
Chennai International Airport (MAA) has flights from Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and across India. The Chennai Metro Blue Line connects the airport to MGR Chennai Central.
When is the best time to visit Chennai?
November to February avoids the worst heat; note that October–December is the monsoon season.
Where should I stay in Chennai?
Several five-star hotels are clustered close to the airport, handy for short business trips. For a beach stay, the East Coast Road (ECR) south of the city has a growing resort cluster.
How far is the airport from the city centre?
The airport is at Tirusulam, about 19–21 km south-west of the city centre.

Travel information sources: en.wikivoyage.org, en.wikipedia.org. Verified 2026-10-12.