Popular places to visit
Meenakshi Amman Temple
After visiting Meenakshi Amman Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Thirumalai Nayak Palace
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Thirumalai Nayak Palace during your trip to Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple
After visiting Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Thiruparankundram. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple
ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple is just one of the places to see in Madurai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Samanar Hills
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Samanar Hills during your travels in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
St. Mary's Cathedral Church
St. Mary's Cathedral Church is just one of the places to see in Madurai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Day Trip to Thanjavur (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Day Trip to Munnar (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Private tour of Madurai city with guide for a cultural immersion
Madurai Rickshaw Ride Tour: Unveil the Hidden Gems
Madurai Marvels: Temples and Palaces Private Tour From Trichy
Spiritual Trails of Old Town Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Top hotels in Simmakkal
Poppys Hotel
Aircon remote is not easy to use.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Wild Zest
Hotel The Nook
Good value for money, decent breakfast, and wholesome lunch.. Friendly staff always willing to help
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2023
Moskva Hotel
We stayed in the hotel for 2 nights and welcomed by reception stuff. We had a problem with hot water in shower and it was solved by them very quickly, especially by mr. Jeyabalam who also helped us by finding transportation back to kochin. The restaurant in the hotel also very good and not pricy. ...
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2020
Courtyard by Marriott Madurai
Staff.. Very responsive... Cleanliness... Still can improve... Suite provided was very old and not updated... Breakfast... Good... But taste should improve...
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025
Grand Madurai by GRT Hotels
Staff were all wonderful and really good clean hotel, breakfast has usual as every hotel.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Simmakkal
Madurai Main
While visiting Madurai Main, you might make a stop by sights like Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Pudhu Mandapam.
Goripalayam
Though Goripalayam might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace.
Tallākulam
While Tallākulam might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace.
Agrini Township
When in Agrini Township, you can plan a visit to Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Samanar Hills, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Arappalayam
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Arappalayam and surrounding area, you can visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Samanar Hills.
Anna Nagar
Anna Nagar might not have many top sights, but Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
