Porur
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 carefree 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?
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.
Pondy Bazaar
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Pondy Bazaar during your stay in Chennai. Check out 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.
Porur Hotel Deals
The Leela Palace Chennai
"Everything about the Leela Palace was lovely! We enjoyed the breakfast buffet and the staff at the Spa were also excellent."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
The Park Chennai
"It is not definitely worth 5 star experience. The hotel rooms were poorly maintained. Th checkin process was awful and the staff had no care about customer experience nor the manager. The breakfast was pretty average and the staff were not helpful. Will not recommend this to families"
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
"Had an excellent stay at Radisson Blu GRT Chennai. The hospitality and attention to detail throughout my visit were truly commendable. A special thanks to Mr. Andrew and Simmi at Ministry of Chutneys for their warm service and making every meal experience memorable. Roshan and Aman at the front desk ..."
Reviewed on May 31, 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 May 20, 2026
Hyatt Regency Chennai
"It took the staff more than 35 minutes to check us in. They said room was getting ready. And also it took them nearly 90 minutes to send the luggage to our room after 2 phone calls"
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Porur
Vadapalani
If you're spending some time in Vadapalani, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Guindy
An important commercial hub, Guindy boasts landmarks like Guindy National Park and Snake Park. Well-connected by road, train, and metro, it's just 10 km from the airport.
West Mambalam
While West Mambalam might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam.
Anna Nagar
Enjoy morning strolls at Anna Nagar Tower Park, explore sights like Anna Arch and Chinthamani, and indulge in diverse dining options on 2nd Avenue. With multiple metro stations, getting around is a breeze.
Pallavaram
Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.
T Nagar
T Nagar is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam while you're in town.
