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The Best Cheap Hotels in Chennai

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Chennai

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Does Chennai have cheap hotel rooms? Yes, it does. Chennai, India is an active destination filled with fun activities and sites. For travelers on a budget, finding an affordable place to stay is often a priority. So, if you're looking for where to stay in Chennai on a budget, don't worry, as we have analyzed the best hotel deals in the area based on price, amenities, guest ratings, location, and nearby activities to find the best values. There are plenty of cheap stays available in the area that offer comfortable and relaxing accommodations at low prices, and many of these hotels have great features, too. From budget-friendly motels to hotels with a variety of amenities, there is something for everyone. So, how do you find cheap rooms in Chennai? When searching for the best low-cost hotels, travelers should look for good options that offer a balance of price and comfort, with plenty of opportunities for relaxation. And that's exactly what you'll find with our suggestions below. Some of the best bargain and budget-friendly hotels in Chennai also feature pools and other terrific amenities, providing guests with a great place to relax after a long day of exploring the area. Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, there are plenty of cheap places to stay available that will meet your needs and offer a price range that won't break the bank. With our researched guide below, you can find the best affordable hotels in Chennai, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay at an unbeatable price. So, let's get to it: here's where to sleep cheap in Chennai.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Harrisons Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $30 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Chennai
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Located at 315, Valluvarkottam High Road, Harrisons Hotel has great rooms from $30 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.5 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities at this affordable hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
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Hanu Reddy Residences Poes Garden

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $42 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is Hanu Reddy Residences Poes Garden which has nice rooms starting at $42. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, parking, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at No. 41/19, Poes Garden. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, kids meals, and car rentals which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.6 km from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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E Hotel Chennai

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $55 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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We found E Hotel Chennai to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $55. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Express Avenue Mall, Gate no-1, Mount Road (Pattulos Road). You'll also find child care, laundry services, city views, a spa and wellness center, and a game room which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 3.6 km from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
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The Raintree St Mary's Road

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $64 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $64, The Raintree St Mary's Road, at 120 St Marys Road Alwarpet provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and city views. It's located just 7.1 km from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
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Hilton Chennai

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Hilton Chennai has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $70 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 124/1 J.N. Salai, Ekkaduthangal. Furthermore, it also offers a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center, which is nice for visitors. Just 11.2 km from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly
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Green Park Chennai

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Chennai
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Green Park Chennai is 8.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $73, and it's located at N.S.K. Salai, Arcot Road, Vadapalani. We also love the child care, laundry services, free parking, car rentals, and laundry facilities which are great for travelers. And since it's just 8.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
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Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Chennai
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre because it has great rooms that start at $86. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at #2 Ethiraj Salai, C-in-C Road Egmore. Only 3.3 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love child care, laundry services, city views, a spa and wellness center, and a spa at this affordable hotel.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly
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FabHotel Blossom T Nagar

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $41 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Chennai
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
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FabHotel Blossom T Nagar offers room service, a restaurant, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $41 (before taxes). It's located at 29/31 Thanikachalam Road, T Nagar and has earned a guest rating of 8.00/10. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers amenities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 7.2 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioned
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Chennai, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Chennai, Best Beach Hotels in Chennai, Best Luxury Hotels in Chennai, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Chennai, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Chennai, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Chennai, Best Hotels for One Week in Chennai, Best Hotels for One Night in Chennai, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Chennai.


Is it expensive to spend the night in Chennai?

Chennai Average Budget Hotel Price
$58

Visitors will find a large range of terrific budget hotel choices when planning a visit to Chennai, India. The price of these budget hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average budget hotel price in Chennai, India based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $58. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Chennai.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $70
  • 4-star hotels: $70
  • 3-star hotels: $38


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