Hotels in Thanjavur

About Thanjavur Hotels

Thanjavur is also known as Tanjore and is dubbed as the City of Temples. Famous for its handicrafts, paintings, antiques, textiles and saris, and also for its Carnatic music and musical instruments, Thanjavur is bubbling with excitement and has a very rich cultural heritage that goes back thousands of years.

When booking hotels and resorts in Thanjavur, there are many diverse options to choose from in Thanjavur’s hotel lists. Thanjavur’s luxury hotels and resorts are just as well represented as the budget hotels in Thanjavur and Thanjavur mid range hotels.

Places to visit in Thanjavur 

Brihadeshwara Temple

The Brihadeshwara Temple is arguably the biggest attraction of Thanjavur – it is also called the Big Temple, and it was constructed during the Rule of Rajaraja Chola. This temple is a marvel of architecture.

Gangaikonda Cholapuram

The Gangaikonda Cholapuram is a magnificent ancient city that is a shining example of architectural and engineering genius. Its sheer splendour rivals that of the Brihadeshwara Temple. During its time it used to be the capital of the Chola Empire – for over two centuries.

Shiva Ganga Garden

You can find the Shiva Ganga Garden inside the Vijayanagar Fort (which is a great place to visit). This garden is excellently tended to, and this makes it an absolute delight to walk in.

Things to do in Thanjavur

The food of Thanjavur is delicious, and you must indulge during your stay at the hotels in Thanjavur.

The temples here are beautiful, and the rich history and culture of this place is mesmerising, and are definitely worth visiting and learning about.

Why visit Thanjavur?

Thanjavur is a wonderful place that has many historic stories to tell. It is a marvellous place and makes for a great holiday, especially if you’re a history-lover.

Thanjavur Hotels Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Where can I find the best hotels in Thanjavur?

A. When booking hotels and resorts in Thanjavur, you can find some excellent hotels in Thanjavur’s hotel list. Ram’s Inn, Ideal River View Resort, Svatma heritage Hotel, Hotel Sangam Tanjore, Hotel Aalia Residency, Hotel Victoriyah, Hotel Vali, etc. are some good Thanjavur Hotels to get started with when booking hotels online in Thanjavur.

2. Where to find the best street food in Thanjavur?

A. Thanjavur has some lovely South Indian dishes that you must try during your visit and stay at Thanjavur’s hotels. Sambhar, dosas, idlis, upma, paratha, rasam, Pongal, Kesari, Sweet Pongal, and Payasam are some dishes that are worth trying here.

3. What is the best time to visit Thanjavur?

A. The winters, till the beginning of the summers, namely the months between October and March, is the best time to visit and book your stay at the Thanjavur hotels because of the pleasant weather. The Summers can get excruciatingly hot and are best avoided.

4. Is Thanjavur expensive?

A. Thanjavur is not especially expensive. You can find luxury hotels in Thanjavur, but there are also quite a few budget friendly Thanjavur hotels available.

5. Best shopping places to visit in Thanjavur?

A. Thanjavur is a great place to shop for paintings and sarees. Over here you can also find cute little dancing dolls with heads that bobble – called Thalaiyatti Bommai – and they make for excellent souvenirs. There are also some interesting bronze items that you can find here during your stay at the hotels in Thanjavur.

6. Are there budget hotels in Thanjavur?

A. Yes, one quick look at the Thanjavur hotels price lists will show you many budget friendly hotels in Thanjavur.

7. Is Thanjavur safe?

A. Thanjavur is a very safe place to explore even at night. The police department has installed cctv cameras in most areas, including nearby village junctions. 

8. How to travel in Thanjavur?

A. To commute within Thanjavur, you can use auto-rickshaws, taxis and cycle rickshaws.

9. What is the closest airport to Thanjavur?

A. Tiruchirapalli International Airport is the closest airport to Thanjavur City – roughly one hour away by road. You can find taxis and buses to take you from here to your hotel in Thanjavur.

10. What is the best way to travel to Thanjavur?

A. Thanjavur’s roadways are well developed and well connected to the neighbouring major cities and towns like Chennai, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirapalli. Buses run regularly between these cities, so it's easy to find one to take you to Thanjavur. You can also drive here or book a private car or taxi to reach your hotel in Thanjavur. Tiruchirapalli also has the closest railway station to Thanjavur. The station is well connected to most of the neighbouring cities. From the station, you can find a taxi to take you to your hotel in Thanjavur. You can also reach Chennai by sea, as there are a few passenger ships that go here. From Chennai, you can take a bus or taxi till you reach your hotel in Thanjavur.