What's Central Chennai like?
Central Chennai is an upmarket part of town where you can spend time visiting the waterfront. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's rich culture. Take in some culture at Raja Muthiah Hall and Government Museum. There's plenty more to see, including Madras High Court and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall.
Where are the best places to stay in Central Chennai?
We have 351 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' favourite lodging options in Central Chennai:
Taj Coromandel
Luxury hotel with 4 restaurants and spa- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Steam room • Fitness centre • Attentive staff
Taj Connemara
Luxury hotel with spa and outdoor pool- Free valet parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Steam room • Attentive staff
The Residency Towers
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and outdoor pool- Free valet parking • Free Wi-Fi • Steam room • Fitness centre • Bar
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road, Chennai
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and spa- Free valet parking • Free Wi-Fi • Sauna • 24-hour health club • Attentive staff
Taj Club House
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and spa- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Sauna • Nightclub • Attentive staff
How to get to Central Chennai
Flying to:
- Chennai International Airport (MAA), 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Central Chennai
Travelling to Central Chennai by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Chennai Perambur Station
- Chennai Vyasarpadi Jiva Station
- Chennai Perambur Carriage Works Station
Getting to Central Chennai on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Washermanpet Metro Station
- Mannadi Metro Station
- LIC Metro Station
Things to see and do in and around Central Chennai
What to see in Central Chennai
- Madras High Court
- Anna Salai
- Valluvar Kottam
- Marina Beach
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple