Besant Nagar
Chennai





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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.

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.

Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
Things to do

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
Top hotels in Besant Nagar

The Leela Palace Chennai
"Staff was very good especially Manish Chettri Franky"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
"Not a 5 star hotel as claimed Not well maintained rooms Amenities were too basic Breakfast was not great"
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

The Park Chennai
"Poor services"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
"This was my third stay here in the last 13 months. I stayed for 3 days and truly loved the entire experience. One thing that stood out was during dinner with my family and friends—they assigned a dedicated staff member to take care of our 14-month-old baby, which allowed all of us to relax and enjoy ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Hyatt Regency Chennai
"The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the city, offering convenient access to key attractions. It features excellent amenities and quality on-site dining options, including complimentary breakfast. The rooms are spacious, well-maintained, and equipped with comfortable beds and clean linens. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Taj Club House
"My stay was pleasant. everything was top notch. I would like to take this opportunity to mention Ms Sangam. Very pleasant personality. Very warm. Goes out of her way to help me out. She’s the epitome of warmth. A great ambassador for Taj!"
Reviewed on 20 May 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.

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.

Guindy
Unique features of Guindy include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Phoenix Market City or Guindy Race Course while you're exploring the area.
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