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.
Neelankarai Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai?
Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
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.
Things to do
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Private Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with Pick Up
Top hotels in Saint Thomas Mount
The Leela Palace Chennai
"Fantastic Hotel First Class all the way"
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
The Park Chennai
"The room was of a decent size but had a misty smell. We mentioned about it only on the next morning, and the staff apologized and suggested that had we reported when we first noticed the smell, they would have moved us to another room. Overall, the facility is good and easily accessible. I would ..."
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
"Only issue with the pillow as that contributes to a restful sleep. Too hard. Requested for 2 soft pillows. They had only 1. So, slept with a folded towel under my head."
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
Taj Club House
"Selva Kumar was very helpful, all the staff very and helping us to save breakfast for the Sunday church mass after 10:30 , Room cleaning people injabth, Chizavanzin, Chingpi, and subhajit, and Jagatheesh very helpful with water and coffee and tea supplies, food was excellent, chefs were very nice ..."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Hyatt Regency Chennai
"It took the staff more than 35 minutes to check us in. They said room was getting ready. And also it took them nearly 90 minutes to send the luggage to our room after 2 phone calls"
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Where to stay in Saint Thomas Mount
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.
Nungambakkam
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.
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.
Anna Nagar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Anna Nagar and surrounding area, you can visit Ampa Skywalk Mall and Vadapalani Murugan Temple.
Central Chennai
The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Fort St. George are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Washermanpet Metro Station or Mannadi Metro Station to get around the larger area.
