Chennai, also known as Madras, which is named after the Telugu ruler, Damarla Mudirasa, who served as a general under Venkata III of the Vijayanagar Empire. It is one of the largest cultural, economic and educational centres of south India. Being the largest city and the capital of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Chennai stretches for over 20 Km across the coromandel coast, which overlooks the Bengal Bay in the Indian ocean. Casita has hundreds of rooms in the city, check out multiple room types in our 14 accommodation options or ask for private lets. Casita offers you a wide range of student accommodation in Chennai for you to choose from according to your needs and budget.
Why Book Student Accommodation in Chennai?
Labeled as the safest city in India, by The Quality of Living Survey, Chennai is the economic and educational centre of south India where luxurious hotels and fantasy dinners are thriving with tourists all year around. It also has a large section of the agricultural land of Kancheepura and Thiruvallur districts added to the city’s circle since, so it’s a great mix between urban lifestyle, and green getaways on weekends.
Universities in Chennai
14 accommodation options are available
Karapakkam transport interchange is 14-minutes away
Places of interest: Click Art Museum
14 accommodation options are available
Karapakkam transport interchange is 7-minutes away
Places of interest: Click Art Museum
14 accommodation options are available
Jayanthi Bus Stop is 11-minutes away
Places of interest: Guindy National Park
14 accommodation options are available
Trustpuram transport interchange is 8-minutes away
Places of interest: Architecture Park
Student Life
Is Chennai safe for students?
According to the 2017 National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, Chennai is a safe city, especially for women and children. In terms of overall number of Indian Penal Code (IPC) crimes, Chennai came in seventh out of 19 cities.
How is Chennai life?
Chennai offers the finest quality of life among India's cities with more than a million population, is highly resilient, has the best mobility alternatives, and is safe and secure.
What Are Some Must-Visit Places in Chennai?
Holding the “43rd-most visited city in the world for the year 2015”, Chennai is among the most visited Indian cities by foreign tourists. Looking for a student attraction that is free, fun and beautiful, Marina Beach, the longest beach in India, is the place to check out! Semmozhi Poonga botanical garden is also a must-visit greenery where you can enjoy a quiet sunny day surrounded by rare plants. Other famous student attractions include The Huddleston Gardens of Theosophical Society, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Pulicat Lake, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, National Art Gallery and Connemara Public Library.
The flower market in George Town is a place you must indulge in when you visit the city’s local market. Imagine having the chance to lather yourself with a salt bath with 100 flowers floating on top, after a long day at school! The ecstatic feeling is so relieving!
Transportation in Chennai
Buses, Taxies, Rickshaws - Autos or Toktoks in other words - and Local Train stations are the most used among both locals and tourists. Buses owned by CMBT - Chennai Bus Terminal - usually are the most used inside and outside the city, with a moderate fare, that will help you keep your budget intact.
Other Student Accommodation in India
Besides having facilities for student accommodation in Kota, Casita offers student accommodation in these cities in India:
Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru - Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kota, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Kota, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Noida, Gurugram, Vizag, Indore, Bhubaneswar, Ghaziabad, Lucknow.