Holiday rentals in Chennai, India

While perhaps not as well-known as an international party destination in India as Mumbai or Goa, Chennai is nonetheless no slouch when it comes to nightlife action. So if you’re looking to book holiday rentals in Chennai you’ll find plenty in the most vibrant neighbourhoods of the city. Two of the hottest nightspots in Chennai are Gatsby 2000 and Pasha, which you’ll find in the central area. For live music there’s Bay 146 at the Savera Hotel. As a Brit you’ll also feel very at home in some of the themed pubs, like 10 Downing Street, Dublin and Backyard. For young partygoers the city offers Swirl and The B Bar. And for a trendy digital clubbing experience, head to Oscines Silent Disco. Choosing a holiday rental in these areas is easy with momondo. We can recommend Sreedevi Residency, Pebbles and Siu Mansion Lodge. If you’re backpacking or travelling on a budget, FriendlyStay at Madanandapuram will make a very good choice.

It’s a good idea to look for Chennai holiday rentals that are close by to family activities in the city and kids’ attractions. Seeing as you’re on the coast, Marina Beach is the main promenade – it’s a long and very wide beach, so you’ll have plenty of room for games with the children. On completely the other side of the coin there’s VGP Snow Kingdom, an indoor snow park for kids. Then there’s VGP Universal Kingdom, which is a water park with lots of thrilling rides and slides. Of course you’ll also find an aquarium in Chennai, the VGP Marine Kingdom. And if you’re looking for more fascinating animal encounters you can take the children to Guindy Snake Park. To go picnicking, walking or cycling you can head for Chetpet Eco Park. Family-friendly rentals are also plentiful, so have a look at places like Season 4 Residences – Nungambakkam, Nile Guest House or Kapsstone Greams Road for homestay-type accommodation.

Choosing a holiday rental will give you much more freedom and independence, particularly if you’re holidaying as a family in the city. You’ll be able to set your own timetable, rather than spend your time chasing after the kids to fit into a hotel schedule, for instance. If you opt for a homestay type of establishment you’ll also have the gardens and other facilities to yourselves. India is of course the home of some of our favourite cuisine in the UK, so you can also take the opportunity to stay in a family-run guest house, where you can enjoy authentic Indian food prepared the traditional way. You could even try your hand at it yourself, or just cook whatever you feel like, if you book a self-catering holiday rental in Chennai. Then you can spend hours exploring Chennai’s markets for local ingredients and bring them home to experiment to your heart’s content. The pick of these markets is T Nagar Vegetable & Fruit Market and Fresh Foods Market.

On average, people book holiday rentals in Chennai for stays of around 3 nights.

On average, holiday apartments in Chennai typically cost around £34 per night. Search to see the apartments that we have in Chennai and the prices for your selected dates.

Chennai holiday rentals are at their cheapest in June. Rental prices can be around 64% lower per night than in the high season.

There are 2,985 operators available for hotels in Chennai as of March 2025.

Prices for hotels in Chennai are updated daily.