Ready to explore one of the most iconic areas in London? Chelsea is home to the astonishing Georgian and Victorian eras buildings that go hand in hand with more recent development.
Chelsea is one of the most pricey districts in one of the most expensive cities around the world. But, paying to live here, you’ll most certainly get your money’s worth. Buying or renting an apartment in Chelsea, you pay not only for the property itself and a roof over your head but for a certain lifestyle that comes with it. Chic, charming, and affluent, cosmopolitan and artistic — it’s hard not to fall in love with Chelsea. It will give you a serene suburbian feel miraculously entwined with the most high-end boutiques and Michelin-starred restaurants.
Remember, we mentioned the serene vibe of a small town Chelsea manifests? Some of it is thanks to Chelsea Physic Garden — the oldest botanic garden in London. Here you can find all kinds of peculiar plants, trees, and shrubs. Of course, you cannot say Chelsea without thinking about football, and all sports lovers should check out Stamford Bridge stadium. For more refined modern art lovers, we recommend visiting the Saatchi Gallery — home to many contemporary artworks from international and domestic artists.
You have to bring up shopping when you talk about Chelsea! You’ll find every possible influential fashion brand, many antique stores, and some punky home stores in this London neighborhood. Make sure to head straight to the King’s Road, which will have all these stores coexisting.
Although there are no Tube stations in Chelsea per se, there are many lines in other neighborhoods that are easily reachable by foot, such as Sloane Square, Gloucester Road, and South Kensington. Also, Chelsea has a vast array of buses, so you don’t have to worry about getting around — if you’ll ever need to use public transportation.