Simmakkal
Madurai
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.
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
After visiting Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, 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.
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.
Athisayam Theme Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Athisayam Theme Park during your visit to 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
Day Trip to Munnar (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Nature & Spiritual Trails of Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
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
Hotel President
Hotel The Nook
Good value for money, decent breakfast, and wholesome lunch.. Friendly staff always willing to help
Reviewed on 11 Mar, 2023
Hotel President
Courtyard by Marriott Madurai
Awesome
Reviewed on 30 Mar, 2026
Heritage Madurai
Breakfast was wonderful
Reviewed on 2 Apr, 2026
Gopuram Grand
The hotel overbooked, and this caused a lot of confusion at the time of check-in. They could not find my Expedia booking and hence we had to wait for almost half an hour. Although we had booked a superior triple room, we eventually got a double bed with an extra cot. We managed it in the end, but ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026
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.
Arappalayam
Though Arappalayam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Gandhi Museum - Madurai.
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 Gandhi Museum - Madurai.
Andalpuram
While Andalpuram isn't home to many top sights, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Gandhi Museum - Madurai are some notable places to visit nearby.
