London area of Chelsea guide
What to do and where to stay in London's Chelsea neighbourhood
Football is traditionally a working class sport, but an ordinary fan of Chelsea FC earns around double the national average income, a statistic that tells you everything you need to know about this fabulously wealthy riverside neighbourhood. Two long high streets, the King's Road and the Fulham Road run parallel to the river, meaning that nowhere in the neighbourhood are you ever more than a few minutes' walk from a world-class restaurant, an exciting little boutique, or an antique shop with hotels more concentrated up towards fashionable Sloane Square. The artists of the nineteenth century and the pop singers of the 1960s made their homes here, and there are still a few remnants of the areas Bohemian past. Though the art galleries tend to sell tasteful landscapes, and the cafes no longer host all-night parties, the doyenne of contemporary British art Charles Saatchi chose Chelsea to be the home of his new gallery, and Vivien Westwood's punk boutique is still open on King's Road.
See our recommended nearby Chelsea Hotels, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.
Chelsea Hotels
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
27 - 33 Harrington Gardens, SW7
As its name suggests, The Bentley hotel is a rather sleek model. Appropriately located in upmarket Kensington and Chelsea all of the 64 rooms in this ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
97 Cromwell Road, SW7
The location, two minutes' walk from Gloucester Road tube station, is the major draw of this modern, high-rise hotel. The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, Natural ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
41 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W
The tenth best hotel in Europe (according to New Yorker's tourist Bible 'Travel and Leisure') is so close to Buckingham Palace you can almost hear the ... More
Chelsea Entertainment

London > Entertainment > Theatres
Sloane Square, Chelsea, London SW1W
Dedicated to putting on new work and discovering new voices, the Royal Court Theatre was seen as 'the most important theatre in Europe' by no less ... More

London > Entertainment > Classical Music
5 Sloane Terrace, Chelsea, London SW1X
Cadogan Hall opened its doors on 18th June 2004 with a surprising lack of fanfare but is making up for that with a year of 10th ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
206 King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3
An Art Deco classic, the Curzon Chelsea began life in 1934 as the Gaumont Palace. Despite a brief stint as a Habitat store it reverted to ... More
Chelsea Sights and Attractions

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3
Built by Sir Christopher Wren 1682-1692, the Grade I-listed Royal Hospital Chelsea was intended by King Charles II to be a home for soldiers who were ... More

London > Attractions > Museums
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3
More than 23 million pounds has been spent on re-development of the National Army Museum which reopens in 2017 to reveal a radical ... More

London > Attractions > Art Galleries
161 Kings Road, Chelsea, London SW3
Art gallery Proud Chelsea brings top quality rock 'n' roll photography to the heart of King's Road. There are several strings to the Proud bow - ... More
Chelsea Shopping


London > Shopping > House and Garden
208 Kings Road, Chelsea, London SW3
Habitat is a furniture shop which also sells kitchenware and decor items which puts the emphasis on simplicity, functionality, beauty and affordability. Originally the brainchild of ... More

London > Shopping > Gifts and Luxuries
184 King's Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3
Here at the Londontown.com offices, it’s been known to smell a little. What do you expect when you get ten hard-working editors searching for London’s finest ... More
Chelsea Restaurants

London > Restaurants > Gastropub
23 Smith Street, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3
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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
45 Radnor Walk, Chelsea, London SW3
Italian cuisine ... More

London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
77 King's Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3
Japanese cuisine. Booking advised for dinner and weekends. ... More
Chelsea Pubs

London > Restaurants > Gastropub
23 Smith Street, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
6 Christchurch Terrace, Chelsea, London SW3
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
13 Britten Street, Chelsea, London SW3
Chelsea local, The Builders Arms on Britten Street, a landmark pub serving thirsty locals since 1999, underwent an elegant makeover in ... More
Chelsea Nightlife

Chelsea Leisure


London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
66 Royal Hospital Garden, Chelsea, London SW3
The largest fruiting olive tree in Britain and the world's northern-most outdoor grapefruit tree call the historic Chelsea Physic Gardens home. Hidden behind towering brick walls, ... More

Chelsea Education

London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Hester Road, Chelsea, London SW11
The £21 million Dyson Building makes up the largest part of the purpose-built Battersea campus of the prestigious Royal College of Art. Located at 1 Hester ... More
London > Education > Professional Training
Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3
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Chelsea Meeting Venues

London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3
Built by Sir Christopher Wren 1682-1692, the Grade I-listed Royal Hospital Chelsea was intended by King Charles II to be a home for soldiers who were ... More

London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3
With ten, widely different and uniquely versatile rooms, the National Army Museum can help you hold your event, your way. Plan your party in Victorian splendour, ... More

London > Business > Venue Hire
66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, London SW3
The largest fruiting olive tree in Britain and the world's northern-most outdoor grapefruit tree call the historic Chelsea Physic Gardens home. Hidden behind towering brick walls, ... More
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