What's Central Chennai Like?
Central Chennai is an upscale part of town where you can spend time visiting the waterfront. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's rich culture. Take in some culture at Raja Muthiah Hall and Government Museum. There's plenty more to see, including Fort St. George and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Central Chennai?
We have 351 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top places to stay in Central Chennai:
Taj Coromandel
Luxury hotel with 4 restaurants, spa- Free parking • Free WiFi • Steam room • Fitness center • Attentive staff
Taj Connemara
Luxury hotel with spa, outdoor pool- Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Steam room • Attentive staff
The Residency Towers
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, outdoor pool- Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Steam room • Fitness center • Bar
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road, Chennai
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, spa- Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Sauna • 24-hour health club • Attentive staff
Taj Club House
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, spa- Free parking • Free WiFi • 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
Traveling to Central Chennai by Train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:
- Chennai Perambur Station
- Chennai Vyasarpadi Jiva Station
- Chennai Perambur Carriage Works Station
Getting to Central Chennai on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood 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
- Fort St. George
- Anna Salai
- Valluvar Kottam
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Marina Beach