Thousand Lights Travel Guide
Chennai
Visit Thousand Lights
Popular places to visit
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.
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?
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.
Kapaleeswarar Temple
Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival.
Top hotels in Thousand Lights
ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel
Tiny rooms, bathrooms not well kept. Towels don't look clean. Did not meet the ibis standards.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Grand One Tower
Everything was clean and staff was efficient. Breakfast was good
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel Royal Inn
Clear modus operandi of this hotel is to be a front for other lesser known and far off hotels in the city. I was denied my reservation despite it being a pre-paid from expedia. They will give any frivolous reason which obviously you would not want to contest in night. I was told a short circuit in ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Fabhotel Royal Atlantis Studio Apartments
The picture of this hotel is completely photoshopped and what i got is nowhere close to the pictures uploaded in the internet. Stayed in ground floor and the hotel was very noisy all through the night. I dont know why there was always loud talks throughout the night.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
The Leela Palace Chennai
As always, the Leela Palace sets the standard for luxury accommodations in Chennai. The rooms are exceptionally comfortable, the food is delicious and the ambience is extremely welcoming — you can’t
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Spa and gym were good, mattress and pillow not comfortable for a good night sleep
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thousand Lights
Nungambakkam
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.
Egmore
You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium or St. Andrew's Kirk.
Anna Salai (Mounts Road)
Take time in Anna Salai (Mounts Road) to visit attractions like Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at LIC Metro Station to see more of the city.
T Nagar
Travellers come to T Nagar for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam while you're in town.
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.
Vadapalani
If you're spending some time in Vadapalani, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Thousand Lights Travel Guide
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- 3 Star Hotels in Egmore
- 3 Star Hotels in Mylapore
- 3 Star Hotels in Nungambakkam
- 3 Star Hotels in Royapettah
- 4 Star Hotels in Anna Salai
- 4 Star Hotels in T Nagar
- 5 Star Hotels in Alwarpet
- 5 Star Hotels in Anna Salai
- 5 Star Hotels in Egmore
- 5 Star Hotels in Mylapore
- 5 Star Hotels in Nungambakkam
- 5 Star Hotels in Royapettah
- 5 Star Hotels in T Nagar
- 5 Star Hotels in Teynampet
- 5 Star Hotels in Triplicane
- Hotels with a Bar in Alwarpet
- Alwarpet Hotels
- Cheap Hotels in Aminjikarai
- Beach Resorts & in Anna Salai
- Hotels with Restaurant in Anna Salai
- Hotels with Swimming Pool in Anna Salai
- Lemon Tree Hotels in Anna Salai
- Spa Hotels in Anna Salai
- Hotels near Apollo Hospital
- Aparthotels in Chennai Egmore Station
- Hotels near Chennai Egmore Station
- Town Houses in Chennai Egmore Station
- Aparthotels in Chennai Kodambakkam Station
- Hostels in Chennai Kodambakkam Station
- Hotels near Chennai Kodambakkam Station
- Cheap Hotels in Chetpet
- Chetpet Hotels
- Hotels near Consulate General of the United States
- Beach Resorts & in Egmore
- Historic Hotels in Egmore
- Hotels with a Bar in Egmore
- Hotels with Breakfast in Egmore
- Hotels with Connecting Rooms in Egmore
- Hotels with Entertainment in Egmore
- Hotels with Swimming Pool in Egmore
- Hotels with smoking rooms in Egmore
- Oyo Rooms Hotels in Egmore
- Romantic Hotels in Egmore
- Sarovar Hotels in Egmore
- Spa Hotels in Egmore
- Cheap Hotels in Gopalapuram
- Luxury Hotels in Gopalapuram
- Hotels near Inox Theatre
- Hotels near Music Academy
- Hotels with smoking rooms in Mylapore
- Oyo Rooms Hotels in Mylapore
- Adults Only Resorts & in Nungambakkam
- All-Inclusive Hotels in Nungambakkam
- Beach Resorts & in Nungambakkam
- Family-Friendly Hotels in Nungambakkam
- Ginger Hotels in Nungambakkam
- Hotels with a Bar in Nungambakkam
- Hotels with Early Check-in in Nungambakkam
- Hotels with Parking in Nungambakkam
- Hotels with Restaurant in Nungambakkam
- Hotels with Balcony in Nungambakkam
- Hotels with Swimming Pool in Nungambakkam
- Hotels with smoking rooms in Nungambakkam
- Lemon Tree Hotels in Nungambakkam
- Luxury Hotels in Nungambakkam
- Marina Hotels in Nungambakkam
- Romantic Hotels in Nungambakkam
- Spa Hotels in Nungambakkam
- Taj Hotels in Nungambakkam
- The Park Hotels in Nungambakkam
- Nungambakkam Hotels
- Hotels near Raja Muthiah Hall
- Cheap Hotels in Royapettah
- Business Hotels in Royapettah
- Hotels with Restaurant in Royapettah
- Royapettah Hotels
- Hotels near Sankara Nethralaya
- Hotels near SDAT Tennis Stadium
- Hotels near Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
- Hotels with Airport Transfers in T Nagar
- Hotels with Breakfast in T Nagar
- Hotels with Connecting Rooms in T Nagar
- Hotels with Early Check-in in T Nagar
- Sarovar Hotels in T Nagar
- Spa Hotels in T Nagar
- Cheap Hotels in Thousand Lights
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Thousand Lights
- Thousand Lights Hotels
- Hotels near Valluvar Kottam
- Car hire near Anna Salai
- Car hire near British High Commission of Chennai
- Car hire near Chennai Citi Center Mall
- Car hire near Consulate General of the United States
- Car hire near Express Avenue
- Car hire near Mylapore
- Car hire near Nungambakkam
- Car hire near Parthasarathy Puram
- Car hire near Pondy Bazaar
- Car hire near Thousand Lights
- Car hire near Triplicane
