Saint Thomas Mount
Chennai
Visit Saint Thomas Mount
Popular places to visit
St. Thomas Mount National Shrine
A wonderful array of sacred art and great views of Chennai’s rooftops await at this hilltop church dedicated to a martyred saint.
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.
Neelankarai Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai?
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.
Things to do
Chennai city sightseeing by Private Vehicle
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Wild life tour in Chennai with guide and private car
Top hotels in Saint Thomas Mount
The Leela Palace Chennai
As always, the Leela Palace sets the standard for luxury accommodations in Chennai. The rooms are exceptionally comfortable, the food is delicious and the ambience is extremely welcoming — you can’t
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Spa and gym were good, mattress and pillow not comfortable for a good night sleep
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
Hyatt Regency Chennai
Lovely room and friendly staff. I wish I could have stayed for longer. Suvendu, my server at Breakfast, could not have been more welcoming and hospitable.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
The Park Chennai
Horrible experience. Music blasting from the room across from us whole night. Shirtless guests running across the lobby. Staff did not even accomodate our request
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026
THE MADRAS GRAND
The room was clean and the staff were friendly and approachable. The breakfast was reasonably good.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Taj Club House
Air conditioning too cold,couldn’t adjust well temperature. Shower room was not clean enough
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saint Thomas Mount
Guindy
Unique features of Guindy include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Phoenix Market City or Guindy Race Course while you're exploring the 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.
Porur
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Porur and surrounding area, you can visit Chennai Trade Centre and Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu.
Vadapalani
If you're spending some time in Vadapalani, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall are top sights worth seeing.
T Nagar
T Nagar is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam while you're in town.
Pallavaram
Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.
