Popular places to visit
Meenakshi Amman Temple
After visiting Meenakshi Amman Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Thirumalai Nayak Palace
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Thirumalai Nayak Palace during your travels in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple
After visiting Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Thiruparankundram. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple
ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple is just one of the places to see in Madurai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
Learn about the local history of Madurai with a stop at Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Goripalayam Mosque
After visiting Goripalayam Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Day Trip to Thanjavur (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Madurai Rickshaw Ride Tour: Unveil the Hidden Gems
Nature & Spiritual Trails of Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Madurai Marvels: Temples and Palaces Private Tour From Trichy
Heritage & Cultural Walk of Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Spiritual Trails of Old Town Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Top hotels in Simmakkal
Poppys Hotel
Aircon remote is not easy to use.
Reviewed on 21 Oct, 2025
Hotel The Nook
Good value for money, decent breakfast, and wholesome lunch.. Friendly staff always willing to help
Reviewed on 11 Mar, 2023
Moskva Hotel
We stayed in the hotel for 2 nights and welcomed by reception stuff. We had a problem with hot water in shower and it was solved by them very quickly, especially by mr. Jeyabalam who also helped us by finding transportation back to kochin. The restaurant in the hotel also very good and not pricy. ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2020
Courtyard by Marriott Madurai
Staff.. Very responsive... Cleanliness... Still can improve... Suite provided was very old and not updated... Breakfast... Good... But taste should improve...
Reviewed on 5 Oct, 2025
Grand Madurai by GRT Hotels
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025. The hotel was unbelievably clean, spacious, comfortable. The staff were extremely courteous and helpful. The restaurant downstairs was equally amazing with authentic south indian dishes (they had a variety of International food that we didn't try). The best place to stay ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov, 2025
Heritage Madurai
All good
Reviewed on 14 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Simmakkal
Madurai Main
If you're spending some time in Madurai Main, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Pudhu Mandapam are top sights worth seeing.
Goripalayam
When in Goripalayam, you can plan a visit to Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tallākulam
While Tallākulam isn't home to many top sights, Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.
Agrini Township
While there might not be top attractions in Agrini Township, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam.
Arappalayam
Though Arappalayam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam.
Anna Nagar
Though Anna Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam.
