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Here is a quick list of Guest Houses in Chennai, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Iris Comfort Inn |
8.6 / 10 (34 Reviews) |
From 44$ | |
| Just Guest House, Chennai Airport |
7.3 / 10 (83 Reviews) |
From 35$ | |
| Samrat Guest House Kk Nagar |
6.0 / 10 (27 Reviews) |
From 14$ | |
| Modern Gate |
3.0 / 10 (4 Reviews) |
From 17$ | |
| Ywca International Guest House |
7.8 / 10 (306 Reviews) |
From 29$ |
Guest houses are typically a much more affordable option than hotels, and they can offer a more authentic experience of the local culture, too. If you're looking for a place to stay in Chennai, here are some reasons why a guest house might be the best option for you.
Guest houses are typically a much more affordable option than hotels, and they can offer a more authentic experience of the local culture, too. If you're looking for a place to stay in Chennai, here are some reasons why a guest house might be the best option for you:
1. Guest houses typically offer smaller, more intimate spaces than hotels. This can be a great way to get to know the people who live in the city you're visiting, and to get a more authentic experience of their culture.
2. Guest houses are often located in more interesting and convenient neighbourhoods than hotels. This can make it easier to explore the city on foot and to find shops, restaurants and other attractions nearby.
3. Guest houses usually offer more affordable rates than hotels. This can be a great way to save money on your trip to Chennai.
4. Guest houses often offer a wider range of amenities than hotels. This can include things like kitchenettes, laundry facilities and common areas where you can socialize with other guests.
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Luxury Guest Houses in Chennai
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Iris Comfort Inn Chennai offers 11 rooms, situated just 10 minutes' walk from New Colony Pond. This guest house provides guests with Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Anjaneya Temple lies approximately 6 km away, while Prathyangira Devi Temple is within 10 minutes' drive of the accommodation. As a plus for business travellers, Swarna Sudarshan Convention Hall is around 3.5 km away. Iskcon is 10 minutes away by car, while Egmore is situated within 21 km of this 2-star hotel. Narayana puram bus stop is located nearby, not very far from Iris Comfort Inn.
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Just Guest House, Chennai Airport
From 35$
Featuring WiFi in the rooms, Just Guest House Chennai is set at a 4.7 km distance from the 8th-smallest National Children's Park. The guest house offers 17 rooms and reliable services maintained by helpful staff.
Standing next to Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple, the property is located in the heart of Chennai. Educational venues in the area include the public state Anna University (6 km) and the public technical and research university "Indian Institute of Technology" (4.9 km). This 3-star hotel allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Pannachiamman Koil Tank just a 5-minute walk away. Sri Utthara Guruvaayoorappan temple is 13 minutes' walk away, and Egmore is situated about 30 minutes by car from Just Guest House. The accommodation stands within a 6-minute walk of Anjaneya Temple, a short distance from Nanganallur Market t bus stop.
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Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Samrat Guest House Kk Nagar Chennai is set 4.6 km from the 8th-smallest National Children's Park. A private parking lot is available on site at the guest house.
The property stands 10 minutes by car from BKR Convention Centre. The area includes such religious sights as the Catholic church "Little Mount Shrine" (4.4 km) and Madras Kali Bari Temple (3.1 km). There is Vadapalani Murugan Temple 10 minutes away by car, and KK Nagar West MTC Terminus bus station not so far from this pet friendly hotel. Samrat Guest House Kk Nagar is set at an 11 km distance from the Egmore train station.
Cheap Guest Houses in Chennai
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Modern Gate
From 17$
Nestled in the Central Chennai district of Chennai, Modern Gate Hotel is within 5 minutes' walk of Cafe Coffee Day 'The Square'.
This modern guest house is set a 5-minute stroll from Artsphere Contemporary and within a minutes' drive of Thousand Lights underground station. The area includes such religious sights as Shree Sai Baba Hindu Temple (2.4 km) and Triplicane Big Mosque (2.5 km). Also, the hotel is 15 minutes on foot from Chennai filter coffee, and Egmore train station is placed about 3.7 km away. This designer accommodation is located 20 km from Chennai International airport and on the doorstep of thousand lights bus stop.
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Ywca International Guest House Chennai is set 10 minutes' drive from the 6th - century Parthasarathy Hindu Temple and 10 minutes' drive from MGR Memorial. Guests who stay at the guest house can park their car on site.
Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium is located about 5 minutes' walk from the property, and such natural sites as Semmozhi Poonga Garden are approximately 3.3 km away. This 2-star hotel stands a few minutes drive from Egmore tube station. Visit Gangadeeshwarar Koil Kulam, 12 minutes' walk from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of India. There is the multi - domed Thousand Lights Mosque approximately 2.7 km away, while Egmore Railway bus station at walking distance to Ywca International Guest House. This property is a 19-minute drive from Chennai International airport, and within 2.1 km of Chennai Central train station.
Hotels in Chennai
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Iris Comfort Inn |
| Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | Just Guest House, Chennai Airport |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Samrat Guest House Kk Nagar |
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Lloyds Serviced Apartments, Near Music Academy
From 20$
Featuring WiFi throughout the property, Lloyds Serviced Apartments, Near Music Academy Chennai is set within 5 minutes' drive of the bustling urban Marina Beach. The guest house also offers a cash machine and a currency exchange and a private parking lot on site.
The property has a central location within 14 minutes' walk of the 4-acre Nageshwara Rao Park, while shopping venues like Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall are nearly 20 minutes' walk away. The Lloyds Serviced Apartments, Near Music Academy Chennai is located merely 400 metres from Kapaleeshwarar Hindu Temple and at a 2.3 km distance from Valluvar Kottam Memorial. The accommodation lies within an easy walking distance to the south Indian Music Academy Chennai. The 2-star Lloyds Serviced Apartments, Near Music Academy is a 17-minute drive from Chennai International airport, and within 4.7 km of Egmore train station.
Guest Houses in Chennai With Parking
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Sr Residency
From 15$
If you are in love with sports, Sr Residency Hotel Chennai has a great location as it is set 5 minutes by car from Ma Chidambaram Stadium; also Fort St George is around 5 minutes' drive away. The guest house offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The property in the Central Chennai district, a few minutes drive from the multipurpose Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Located 5 minutes on foot from Chennai Suburban Terminal underground station, this 3-star hotel is approximately a 10-minute walk from Periamet Mosque. Along with other cultural attractions the Bronze gallery "Egmore Government Museum" is nestled 10 minutes' drive from the accommodation. Guests will find themselves within 1.4 km of Egmore train station and at a moderate distance from Chennai Park Town city rail.
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Central Saphire Residency-Only For Indians
From 6$
Set in the Central Chennai district of Chennai, within a 5-minute drive of the Bronze gallery "Egmore Government Museum", Central Saphire Residency-Only For Indians Hotel offers a terrace. Here, at the guest house you will find allergy free rooms and a terrace.
Guests can get to Fort St George in 25 minutes on foot. This Chennai hotel is located just a short walk away from Ripon Building and the multipurpose Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Also, the accommodation is 10 minutes' drive from Valluvar Kottam Memorial, and Egmore train station is placed around 20 minutes' walk away. The nearest tube station is Chennai Suburban Terminal, set within a minutes' drive from Central Saphire Residency-Only For Indians Hotel.
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Lloyds Serviced Apartments,Krishna Street,T Nagar
From 23$
Featuring WiFi throughout the property, the 3-star Lloyds Serviced Apartments,Krishna Street,T Nagar Chennai sits approximately a 10-minute ride from the 8th-smallest National Children's Park. To ensure safety, the comfortable guest house is fitted with a first aid kit and fire extinguishers.
The property in the Central Chennai district, is set within 10 minutes' drive of the natural urban Marina Beach and not so far from such shopping venues as BKR Convention Centre. The Lloyds Serviced Apartments,Krishna Street,T Nagar Chennai offers proximity to natural sights like Semmozhi Poonga Garden (1.6 km) and Tholkappia Poonga Ecological Park (3.2 km). Visit Balasubramani Temple Tank, 800 metres from the comfortable accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of India. Cultural experience in the area feature the Indian Egmore Government Museum, situated 10 minutes by car from Lloyds Serviced Apartments,Krishna Street,T Nagar. The property is placed 550 metres from Teynampet tube station and just near Nagesh Theatre bus stop.
Guest Houses Chennai City Centre
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Offering cars for rent, St Xavier Guest House Chennai is set a 10-minute ride from the 4-acre Nageshwara Rao Park. This guest house also entices guests with airport shuttles.
The accommodation is located less than a 5-minute walk from the night Pasha Club, only a short drive from Thousand Lights tube station. The hotel provides history lovers with proximity to Valluvar Kottam Memorial (2.2 km) and MGR Memorial (3.8 km). Chennai filter coffee is around 2 km away, while Egmore is situated 4.1 km from this property. St Xavier Guest House stands less than an 8-minute walk from the multi - domed 19th - century Thousand Lights Mosque, just a pleasant stroll away from thousand lights bus stop.
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Hanu Reddy Residences Wallace Garden
From 65$
Hanu Reddy Residences Wallace Garden Chennai is set merely 1.7 km from Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall and around a 10-minute drive from Vivekananda House Museum. Wi Fi is accessible in the rooms and a private parking lot is provided on site.
The guest house is placed about 20 km from Chennai International airport and a 5-minute ride from such cultural venues as the Indian Egmore Government Museum. This 3-star hotel offers proximity to such natural sights as Panagal Park (2.4 km) and the natural urban Marina Beach (3.7 km). Only a short distance from the accommodation you will find the multi-domed Thousand Lights Mosque along with Cafe Coffee Day 'The Square'. Egmore train station is within 3.5 km of Hanu Reddy Residences Wallace Garden, while Thousand Lights tube station is just 900 metres away.
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Gokstay
From 13$
Gokstay Chennai includes 7 rooms and is set 15 minutes by car from St Thomas Mount Christian Shrine. This guest house provides guests with Wi Fi in the rooms.
Sri Nagathamman Temple is located in the neighbourhood of the accommodation, and Chennai International airport is approximately a 15-minute drive away. My Room in Chennai is within a 10-minute drive of the hotel. This property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Krishna Nagar Pond around 1 km away. Gokstay is placed not so far from Arulmigu Santhana Srinivasa Perumal Temple, while KK Nagar West MTC Terminus bus station is around 15 minutes' walk away. The accommodation is settled a 20-minute ride from Egmore train station.
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7 Hills Service Apartments
From 20$
Set at a 4.9 km distance from St Thomas Mount Christian Shrine, 7Hills Service Apartment Chennai is located merely 5 minutes on foot from Grand Mall. Guests who stay at this Chennai guest house can park their car on site.
The budget property is placed in the South Chennai district of Chennai, within 4.4 km of a sacred site like St Thomas Garrison Church. Anna University is within 10 minutes' drive of the hotel, while Chennai International airport is 15 km from it. Thiruvanmiyur Beach is 15 minutes away by car, while Egmore is situated 30 minutes by car from this accommodation. Velachery Railway bus stop is only a stone's throw from 7Hills Service Apartment.
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The 2-star S4 Residency Hotel Chennai is located 5 minutes by car from Elliot's Beach and offers a barber shop and baggage storage. There is a private parking lot on site and WiFi in public areas.
The guest house stands 10 minutes' drive from Children's Park. This Chennai hotel is situated in the South Chennai district, within walking distance to Marundeeswarar Temple. Visit Marundeeshwara Temple Tank, nearly a 10-minute walk from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of India. There is B M Birla Planaturium Planetarium approximately 10 minutes away by car, and Thiruvanmiyur MTC Depot bus station only minutes from S4 Residency Hotel. Chennai International airport is 0.5 km from this property and Egmore train station is around 12 km away.
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Max Classic Serviced Apartment
From 25$
Featuring Wi Fi throughout the property, Max Classic Serviced Apartment Chennai is set at a 4.5 km distance from the large MGM Dizzee World Amusement Park. This 2-star guest house provides a free car park, a sun terrace and a restaurant, in addition to other facilities.
The accommodation is placed in the Old Mahabalipuram Road district, within 20 minutes' walk of Kart Attack. Chennai Mathematical Institute is a popular education place to visit within 4 km of the hotel. The property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as tempelpond nearly a 10-minute walk away. The easygoing Akkarai Beach is 10 minutes' drive away, and Egmore is situated at a 27 km distance from Max Classic Serviced Apartment.
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Within 15 minutes' walk of Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall, Xavier Guest House Chennai includes 7 rooms. The guest house also provides car rentals to explore the area.
This property stands within a 10-minute drive of Fort St George. The Central Chennai district, where the hotel sits, grants access to cultural attractions like the Bronze gallery "Egmore Government Museum", which is a 5-minute ride away. Guests will find embassies just a short walk from the accommodation, and Pondy Bazaar is set 10 minutes away by car. Semmozhi Poonga Garden and Evoluzione are also located within minutes of Xavier Guest House. The property is placed at 800 metres of Thousand Lights tube station and at 500 metres of Taj Hotel bus stop.
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Set in the Central Chennai district, 20 minutes on foot from Fort St George, Central Mina Residency- Only For Indians Hotel offers a sun terrace. Boasting a location a short walk to Ripon Building, the guest house features 26 rooms as well as a luggage room and a barber shop.
Guests can reach Egmore Government Museum within a 20-minute walk. Cultural sights in the area are Napier Bridge (2.1 km) and Labour Statue (2.4 km). Visit Kandaswami Muthukumaraswami Koil Kulam, 15 minutes' walk from this Chennai hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of India. Anna Memorial is a 5-minute drive away, while Chennai Central is a short distance away from Central Mina Residency- Only For Indians Hotel. The accommodation is nearly 10 minutes on foot from Chennai Park Town city rail and nearly 10 minutes on foot from General Hospital bus stop.
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Located in the South Chennai district of Chennai, the 3-star Crescent Homes Corporate Stay is nearly 20 minutes' walk from such culture-oriented attractions as the established state Anna Centenary Library. This modern guest house also offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The style Kapaleeshwarar Temple is relatively near the designer accommodation, while Chennai Snake Park is set approximately a 15-minute stroll away. The hotel is 5 minutes on foot from St Louis Church and 0.5 km from Chennai International airport. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Elliot's Beach, 10 minutes by car from this Chennai property. Also, Crescent Homes Corporate Stay lies at an 11 km distance from Egmore train station, and Ashtalakshmi Temple is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Ann Residency
From 36$
25 minutes' walk from Olive Ayurvedic Centre, the 2-star Ann Residency Hotel Chennai includes 10 rooms. Guests who stay at the guest house can park their car on site.
Placed nearly 15 minutes' walk from St Mary's Church, the accommodation is also located around 60 minutes' drive from Egmore railway station. This Chennai hotel is sited at a 3.9 km distance from BS Abdur Rahman University. There is Arignar Anna Zoological Park approximately 3.6 km away, and Perungulathor new stand bus station within minutes of the property. Chennai International airport lies 15 km away from Ann Residency Hotel and it takes about 21 minutes by car to get there.
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Lloyds Guest House, North Boag Road, T. Nagar
From 22$
Featuring a bureau de change and a lift, the 2-star Lloyds Guest House, North Boag Road, T. Nagar Chennai is placed at a 4.6 km distance from the 8th-smallest National Children's Park. Additionally, this guest house provides visitors of Chennai with 24-hour security service and a luggage locker.
The accommodation in the Central Chennai district, is set within 10 minutes' drive of Marina Beach and at a 1.7 km distance from such shopping venues as BKR Convention Centre. The Lloyds Guest House, North Boag Road, T. Nagar stands just near Ag-Dms tube station. The property is located within a 5-minute walk of Angala Parameswari Temple. Lloyds Guest House, North Boag Road, T. Nagar is approximately 5 minutes' walk from DMS bus stop and within 10 minutes' drive of Egmore train station in Chennai.
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S.S.K Residency
From 88$
S.S.K Residency Hotel Chennai is set within a 5-minute drive of Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute and approximately 10 minutes by car from My Room. This guest house also includes parking.
Kalikambal Temple is a mere 550 metres away, while Egmore train station is 14 km from the accommodation. You'll be about a 10-minute walk from Ganesh Nagar Pond. This Chennai hotel is 15 minutes' drive from Anjaneya Temple. Lakshmi Nagar bus stop is set merely a 5-minute stroll away.