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Chennai Central railway station is the city's historic rail terminus, its red brick towers rising over the busy streets of Chennai. Trains from across the south converge here, making it a natural first stop for arrivals. Hotels in Chennai cluster around the station for travellers who want to step off the platform and straight into a room.
Ordered by walking time, then star rating and guest score. Times are estimates from each hotel's map position (straight-line distance plus a quarter for streets, at 5 km/h); check the route before you go.
Hotel Santhi Bhavan is a 3-star hotel just 130 m from Chennai Central railway station, a 2-minute walk. It offers free car parking, breakfast, family rooms, wheelchair accessible, air conditioning, and free wifi. With a guest score of 3.8 from 781 reviews, it is a practical choice for travellers who want to be close to the station.
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Sarovar Inn is a 3-star hotel 120 m from Chennai Central railway station, a 2-minute walk. Facilities include a spa, car parking, fitness center, wheelchair accessible, air conditioning, and wifi. The hotel has a guest score of 3.8 from 510 reviews, making it a convenient option for those arriving by train.
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Capital O 8145 Emarald Hotel is a 3-star hotel 300 m from Chennai Central railway station, a 4-minute walk. It offers breakfast and air conditioning. With a guest score of 3.7 from 697 reviews, it suits travellers who want a simple stay close to the station.
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SR Residency is a 3-star hotel 560 m from Chennai Central railway station, an 8-minute walk. It provides wheelchair accessible and free wifi. The hotel has a guest score of 4.6 from 1117 reviews, indicating high guest satisfaction for a stay near the station.
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Hotel White Mount is a 3-star hotel 540 m from Chennai Central railway station, an 8-minute walk. Facilities include free car parking, breakfast, kitchenette, air conditioning, and free wifi. With a guest score of 3.8 from 583 reviews, it offers a comfortable base near the station.
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Hotel White Park is a 3-star hotel 570 m from Chennai Central railway station, an 8-minute walk. It offers breakfast and free wifi. The hotel has a guest score of 3.7 from 478 reviews, making it a straightforward choice for travellers who want to be near the station.
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Orion Residency is a 3-star hotel 530 m from Chennai Central railway station, an 8-minute walk. It features a spa, free car parking, breakfast, lounge, air conditioning, and free wifi. With a guest score of 3.7 from 1066 reviews, it provides a range of amenities for a stay near the station.
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Royal Paris is a 3-star hotel 510 m from Chennai Central railway station, an 8-minute walk. It offers parking and wheelchair accessible. The hotel has a guest score of 3.6 from 1071 reviews, making it a practical option for those who want to be close to the station.
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Horizon Inn is a 3-star hotel 500 m from Chennai Central railway station, an 8-minute walk. Facilities include breakfast, lounge, family rooms, air conditioning, and free wifi. With a guest score of 3.5 from 569 reviews, it is a convenient choice for travellers arriving by train.
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THE PARK AVENUE HOTEL Business Class Hotel Near Central Railway Station Chennai Periyamet is a 5-star hotel 620 m from Chennai Central railway station, a 9-minute walk. It offers free car parking, breakfast, lounge, family rooms, kitchen, and wheelchair accessible. This hotel provides a higher star rating for a stay near the station.
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Chennai Central railway station and its surrounding areas offer a mix of accommodation options for different needs. Hotels within 500 m include Hotel Santhi Bhavan, Sarovar Inn, and Capital O 8145 Emarald Hotel. Slightly further, between 500 m and 1 km, are SR Residency, Hotel White Mount, Hotel White Park, Orion Residency, Royal Paris, Horizon Inn, The Hydel Park Business Class Hotel Near Central Railway Station, Liza Regency, Grand Elegant, Grand Cascade, Grand Oliver, and THE PARK AVENUE HOTEL Business Class Hotel Near Central Railway Station Chennai Periyamet. These hotels provide easy access to the station and the city's transport network, making them convenient for travellers exploring Chennai.
Guests staying at hotels within 500 m of Chennai Central railway station can walk to the station in 2 to 4 minutes. This includes Hotel Santhi Bhavan (130 m), Sarovar Inn (120 m), and Capital O 8145 Emarald Hotel (300 m). For hotels between 500 m and 1 km, walking takes 8 to 9 minutes. Examples are SR Residency (560 m), Hotel White Mount (540 m), and The Hydel Park Business Class Hotel Near Central Railway Station (580 m). These hotels are also a short auto-rickshaw or taxi ride away. From Chennai International Airport, which is about 20 km from the city centre, travellers can take a taxi or app-based cab to reach hotels near the station. The Chennai Metro and suburban trains also connect key areas of the city.
Chennai Central railway station is one of the city's main rail hubs, linking Chennai to major Indian cities. It sits in the heart of the city, making it a convenient base for travellers arriving by train. The station is well connected to the rest of Chennai through buses, suburban trains, auto-rickshaws, taxis, and app-based cabs. The Chennai Metro also provides a fast way to travel between key areas. Visitors often stay near the station to be close to transport links and to explore areas like Mylapore, T. Nagar, Anna Salai (Mount Road), and Besant Nagar. The station is surrounded by a busy commercial district with shops and restaurants. The best time to visit Chennai is from November to February, when the weather is cooler and drier. The city hosts the Margazhi music and dance festival in December, attracting many visitors. Chennai is known for its beaches, temples, and classical music and dance, as well as being a major centre for the automobile industry and information technology.
Hotel Santhi Bhavan is the closest hotel we list, about 2 min walk · 130 m from Chennai Central railway station in a straight line, in Chennai.
Yes: 27 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of Chennai Central railway station, about a 15-minute walk, and 3 are within 500 m. The closest is Hotel Santhi Bhavan, 130 m away.
Hotel Santhi Bhavan, Hotel White Mount, Orion Residency list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.
The Hydel Park Business Class Hotel Near Central Railway Station has the best guest score of the hotels near Chennai Central railway station: 4.7/5 from 3,525 reviews, 580 m away.
3 of the hotels we list within 1 km of Chennai Central railway station have 4 or 5 stars, the nearest being THE PARK AVENUE HOTEL Business Class Hotel Near Central Railway Station Chennai Periyamet (620 m).
Among the listed hotels, The Hydel Park Business Class Hotel Near Central Railway Station has a guest score of 4.7 from 3525 reviews, the highest. SR Residency follows with 4.6 from 1117 reviews, and Liza Regency has 4.2 from 3225 reviews. These hotels are within 1 km of the station.
Facilities vary by hotel. Many offer free wifi, air conditioning, and breakfast, such as Hotel Santhi Bhavan and Hotel White Mount. Some have a spa, like Sarovar Inn, or a swimming pool, like Grand Cascade. Parking is available at several properties, including Orion Residency and Grand Elegant.
