About Mandaveli, Chennai

Mandaveli, also called Mandavelipakkam, is a residential-cum-business locality in central Chennai. Located about 9 km away from the city centre, Mandaveli lies in proximity to Anna Salai, one of the major arterial roads in Chennai. The locality provides easy access to several top neighbourhoods in Chennai, including T. Nagar, Mylapore, Adyar, Nandanam and Alwarpet, among others. The neighbourhood boasts of good infrastructure and is dotted with educational institutions, hospitals, banks, temples, restaurants, etc. Mandaveli is also home to many hotels in Chennai, making it a favourite with tourists and business travellers alike. Guests staying at these pocket-friendly hotels in Mandaveli can enjoy easy access to the central business district, major transportation hubs, and several tourist attractions in Chennai.

Shopping and Dining in and around Mandaveli

There is no dearth of places to shop in Mandaveli including supermarkets, departmental stores, all-purpose stores, and shopping centres. Some of the top shopping malls in Chennai, such as the Chennai Citi Centre, Express Avenue Mall, Spencer Plaza, and Bergamo Luxury Mall are all located within 5 km of the locality. In addition to offering shopaholics an incredible range of retail options, these malls also double as hangout places for guests staying at hotels in Mandaveli, Chennai. If you are looking for games and entertainment, you can head over to Ispahani Centre (4 km) which is home to Arknemesis, one of the largest gaming cafes in India.

When it comes to foodies, there are many good restaurants in and around the locality serving a wide variety of culinary delights. Pedreno's, Ente Keralam, Cream Centre, Pumpkin Tales, Soul Garden Bistro, Palmshore, The Fat Boy, Joker's Kitchen, The Summer House Eatery, Mezze, and Chamiers Café are some of the popular restaurants near Mandaveli hotels.

Places to Visit in and around Mandaveli

Mandaveli and its surrounding localities are a tourist’s delight, to say the least. Ramakrishna Math, Luz Church, Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple, Sri Adikesava Perumal Peyalvar Temple, Nageshwara Rao Park, and Tholkappia Poonga are some of the top places to visit in and around Mandaveli. All these attractions are located within 2 km radius and can easily be reached from your Mandaveli hotels.

Besides these, tourists staying at Chennai hotels in Mandaveli can explore a host of attractions within 5 km. These include Santhome Cathedral, Shree Sai Baba Temple, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Gurubaran Tanjore Art Gallery, Chennai Marina Lighthouse, Guindy National Park, Elliot’s Beach, Mundagakanni Amman Temple, Semmozhi Poonga, Velleeswarar Temple, Ayyappan Temple, Vivekananda House, Marina Beach, and Thousand Lights Mosque, to name a few.

How to Reach Mandaveli

Chennai International Airport is about 16 km from the locality. You can easily reach your Mandaveli hotels from the airport using buses, cabs or metro trains. Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore Railway Station, two major railheads in Chennai, are located around 8 km away. Mandaveli Railway Station on the Chennai MRTS line serves the locality, connecting it to all major parts of the city. Teynampet Metro Station on the Blue Line is located just 2.5 km away. MTC Chennai city buses also provide easy access to Mandaveli from various corners of the city.