Besant Nagar
Chennai
Visit Besant Nagar
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 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.
Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
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.
Neelankarai Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai?
Besant Nagar Hotel Deals
The Leela Palace Chennai
Good
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Best staff and excellent location
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
Didn’t have breakfast and did not visit the spa
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Hyatt Regency Chennai
Welcome ceremony is very unique and pretty impressive
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
The Park Chennai
Regarding the cost and overall quality of our stay, we found that the accommodations did not fully meet our expectations. The rooms appeared to be somewhat outdated, with older furniture. The restroom design was a bit unusual, with a single door serving both the toilet and the main entrance, which ...
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Park Hyatt Chennai
an excellent stay overall but there was no water from midnight to 5 am for some maintanance.
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Besant Nagar
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 coffeehouses. Make a stop by Edward Elliot's Beach or Thiruvanmiyur Beach while you're exploring the area.
Thiruvanmiyur
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Thiruvanmiyur. You might want to make time for a stop at Thiruvanmiyur Beach or Mayajaal Entertainment.
Mylapore
Mylapore is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Chennai Citi Center Mall or Inox Theatre.
Teynampet
When in Teynampet, you can plan a visit to Valluvar Kottam and Pondy Bazaar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Velachery
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider a stop by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighborhood.
