Paiyanur Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Anna Salai
Learn about the local history of Chennai with a stop at Anna Salai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
Shore Temple
Witness fine Pallavan architecture and ornate shrines to Hindu gods at this gorgeous seaside temple, which is at its most beautiful at sunset.
Activities
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder
Colonial Charm & Cultural Treasures Chennai Sightseeing Tour
Chennai city sightseeing by Private Vehicle
Chennai Half Day Guided Tour in a Private Car
Chennai - Guided half day private city tour
Our pick of the best Paiyanur Hotel Deals
Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center
I really enjoyed my stay here. It had everything I needed. The room was large and clean. The WiFi worked well. The pool was nice - if a little on the shallow side. I got the half board package which I really recommend. The food was nice enough. The gym only has one machine so if someone else is using ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Fairfield by Marriott Chennai OMR
The hotel is excellent in their services. Clean and tidy rooms, all amenities working and a polite staff. However the location of this hotel is not very convenient with respect to other key attractions in the city and booking a cab is horribly hard due to lack of availability.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Novotel Chennai Sipcot
Great staff
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Kaldan Samudhra Palace
Overall great experience
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram
Had good time in the resort
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025
Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa
Our stay was amazing at the Sheraton. The check-in was very quick. Mr. Bibin at the front desk was very polite and receptive. The whole resort was super clean and the all the staff were very kind and approachable. The evening high tea with snacks was arranged near the beach, with tables arranged ...
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Paiyanur
Mahabalipuram Beach
Mahabalipuram Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mamallapuram Beach and Pancha Pandava Rathas.
Sholinganallur
Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.
Tambaram
While there might not be top attractions in Tambaram, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet and Arignar Anna Zoological Park.
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.
Chromepet
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chromepet and surrounding area, you can visit Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet and Kumaran Kundram.
Velachery
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider stopping by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
