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By staying at a hostel, you can reduce your spending on lodging and set aside more of your budget for sightseeing during your trip. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its temples and entertainment venues.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of shapes and sizes, but all of them have a few things in common, including low prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the highest reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start: JK Guest house and dormitory - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as free parking. You’ll find showers, TVs and lockers in all rooms. Hostel Gandhi - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with towels, showers and free bottled water. Redlollipop Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Chennai Mandavelli Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find showers, lockers and desks in all rooms. Hostel11 Elliot’s Beach - Property features include free WiFi, laundry facilities and a lift. Rooms come with showers and linens.

If you’re looking for somewhere affordable to stay in Chennai, one of Expedia’s 5 hostels might be a great option for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 33°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Chennai are November, October, September and August, with each month seeing an average of 276 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might like to explore these things around Chennai. Get out into nature with places such as Edward Elliot’s Beach, Thiruvanmiyur Beach and Marina Beach. Cultural attractions include Raja Muthiah Hall, DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum and Devi Cineplex. Visit landmarks such as Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu and Fort St. George.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Chennai in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. When you’re out and about, you may want to make use of public transport. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Chennai International Airport Metro Station, LIC Metro Station and Mannadi Metro Station. To explore more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Palavanthangal Station, Chennai St. Thomas Mount Station or Chennai Guindy Station.