Velachery
Chennai
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.
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.
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
Chennai city sightseeing by Private Vehicle
Chennai to Vellore Day Trip: Visit Vellore Fort & Golden Temple
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Top hotels in Velachery
The Westin Chennai Velachery
Clean room with no mosquitoes. Amenities are very good. Excellent food for all meals (breakfast & dinner). Friendly & helpful staff.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Chennai, Velachery
Yes
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
The Park Chennai
Good
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The Leela Palace Chennai
Rita and Riya were both excellent hostesses. They truly looked after all of my whims. They were both incredibly family and polite. Mr Ajit, the duty manager helped out when i has travelled away and left my passport at the hotel. He then orchestrated a safe retrieval of my passport. I must say i am ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
The staff were so friendly and kind! Very helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
THE MADRAS GRAND
Staff were courteous Rooms clean. Some furniture a little battered
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Velachery
Guindy
Unique features of Guindy include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Guindy Race Course or Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the area.
Thoraipakkam
The restaurants and sporting events are a few reasons travellers visit Thoraipakkam. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Neelankarai Beach and VGP Universal Kingdom are a few top sights nearby.
Adyar
While visiting Adyar, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Park and Theosophical Society Headquarters.
Mylapore Tiruvallikk
Unique features of Mylapore Tiruvallikk include the spas and coffee shops. Make a stop by Edward Elliot's Beach or Chennai Citi Center Mall while you're exploring the area.
Pallavaram
Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.
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.
