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.
Gandhi Museum - Madurai
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Gandhi Museum - Madurai during your travels in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
After visiting Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madurai. 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 Day Tour from Madurai to Chettinad
Private tour of Madurai city with guide for a cultural immersion
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
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
Room seems outdated
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Heritage Madurai
Outstanding staffs, always helpful and have strong interpersonal skill.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Grand Madurai by GRT Hotels
Very welcoming
Reviewed on Dec 18, 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 Madurai Government Museum.
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 Madurai Government Museum.
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 Gandhi Museum - Madurai.
Agrini Township
When in Agrini Township, you can plan a visit to Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Gandhi Museum - Madurai, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Andalpuram
Andalpuram might not have many top sights, but Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Gandhi Museum - Madurai are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
