Where to Stay in Chennai
Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Chennai for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of Chennai International Airport (MAA).
Best neighborhoods to stay in Chennai
Kapaleeshwarar Temple (Mylapore)
35 min from MAAColourful 7th-century Dravidian temple — 37m gopuram (tower). Free entry (no shoes, modest dress). Adjacent Mylapore tank for atmospheric walks.
Fort St George + St Mary's Church
35 min from MAAIndia's first British fort (1644) + the country's oldest Anglican church. INR 250 entry to the fort museum. 1-2 hours.
San Thome Cathedral
35 min from MAANeo-Gothic cathedral over St Thomas the Apostle's tomb (one of only three churches built over an apostle). Free entry. Iconic site.
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Eat here
Idli + dosa + sambar (South Indian breakfast) at Murugan Idli Shop. Filter coffee at Saravana Bhavan. Chettinad chicken at Anjappar. Thali at Saravana Bhavan or any sambar joint.
Local tip
MAA is 22km from centre — Ola + Uber are the cheapest reliable options (INR 400-700 / €4.50-8). Chennai Metro Blue Line is the cheapest fast option but requires walking from metro station to most hotels. Chennai is HOT year-round + monsoon Oct-Dec.
Getting to your hotel from MAA
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Getting out of Chennai (MAA)
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