Santhome is the administrative capital of the Mylapore district in Chennai. Since it is a residential focal point and a favourite tourist destination, there are many budget hotels in Santhome. Some of them are FabHotel Colors Apart, FabHotel Nachiappa RA Puram and FabHotel Priyadarshini Park Mount Road. To stay in T Nagar, check out T Nagar budget hotels like FabHotel Blossoms, FabHotel Innside Serviced Apartment, and FabHotel Nachiappa Park. FabHotel Udipi Home Egmore and FabHotel Metro Manor Central Station are also among the most preferred economy hotels in Chennai. For best hotel deals in Santhome make a well in advance online booking. There are many budget hotels in Mysore also like FabHotel Dawn Mysore which you can check out to avail comfortable stay.

About Santhome
Santhome derives its name from St Thomas, a pious saint who lost his life in the city. It has a rich historical origin, with the advent and settlement of the Portuguese community here. The locality’s main attraction is San Thome Basilica, which was built atop the tomb of St Thomas. The church attracts numerous visitors on an annual basis. Apart from this, Santhome is home to many proverbial educational institutions like Santhome Higher Secondary School and Dominic Savio Matriculation School. Nearby hospitals include Fathima Eye Clinic and Apollo Spectra Hospital. The consulates of many foreign countries are also located in this area. RMZ Corp and Pioneer Asia are prominent business parks near this locality.

Shopping and Dining in Santhome
The many shopping malls in and around the area will cater to all your shopping needs. A few of the most popular malls in Santhome are Chennai Citi Centre, Express Avenue Mall, Abirami Mega Mall, Phoenix Market City, Ampa Skywalk, The Grand Mall, The Forum Vijaya Mall, and Chandra Metro Mall. These retail hubs have a large collection of clothes and accessories to keep you engaged in your shopping spree.

There are tons of places to eat around this locality. You can find food suited to your tastes as well as your appetite, from snacks to full course meals. Marina Kitchen, AKI Bay, Coconut Grove, The French Loaf, Al Arafah Restaurant, Cake Affairs, CK’s Bakery, Daawat The Biriyani Shop, Café Coffee Day, Chill and Grill, Mylai Biriyani, Hot Breads, along with many other eateries ensure a hearty eating experience.

Attractions in and around Santhome
Santhome is known for its many attractions, which is why it is convenient to book an accommodation near Santhome. Some of the places you can visit in this city are:

•   Light House Museum (1.2 km)
•   San Thome Church (1.6 km)
•   Marina Beach (2.3 km)
•   Gurubaran Tanjore Art Gallery (3.0 km)
•   Sri Parthasarathy Temple (3.3 km)

There are many more temples and churches nearby that will surely mesmerize you with their enchanting stories and intricate architecture.

How to Reach Santhome
Santhome is easily accessible from other parts of the city and the state via the well-managed bus service. The nearest railway station to the locality is Thirumayilai MRTS station also called as Mylapore MRTS station (2.8 km). Chennai International Airport is 16 km away from here. Closest metro stations are namely Nehru Park, Kilpauk and Little Mount.

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