Besant Nagar Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Edward Elliot's Beach
Enjoy relaxed walks on a golden-sand beach, watch a picturesque sunrise, sample traditional Chennai beach food and visit architecturally impressive landmarks.
Marina Beach
Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.
ECR Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at ECR Beach during your travels in Chennai? Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
Neelankarai Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai?
Top hotels in Besant Nagar
The Leela Palace Chennai
Excellent service the food could be better
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Chennai
Overall service skills of staff were not up to usual Hyatt standard. Rooms were in poor state of repair, particularly the bathroom which was mouldy and smelt damp. Not unusable but again not the usual standard expected for price and brand.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
All was amazing specialy Andrew at Ministry of Chutney
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Park Chennai
Good hotel, clean rooms, close to the embassy.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Taj Club House
Shower can be a little bit better for a 5 star hotel. Everything else was exceptional.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Besant Nagar
Adyar
While visiting Adyar, you might make a stop by sights like Theosophical Society Headquarters and Children's Park.
Mylapore Tiruvallikk
Unique features of Mylapore Tiruvallikk include the spas and coffee shops. Make a stop by Edward Elliot's Beach or Thiruvanmiyur Beach while you're exploring the area.
Thiruvanmiyur
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Thiruvanmiyur. You might want to make time for a stop at Thiruvanmiyur Beach or Mayajaal Entertainment.
Mylapore
Mylapore is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Chennai Citi Center Mall and Inox Theatre while you're in town.
Teynampet
Though Teynampet may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Valluvar Kottam and Pondy Bazaar.
Velachery
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider stopping by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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