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London has plenty of cool neighbourhoods with Chelsea right up there among the very best. Along with Kensington, Chelsea is part of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and one of the most sought after locations to stay in London. If you are on a trip to London a tour of Chelsea is highly recommended.

There are a good number of 5-Star hotels in Chelsea to choose to stay when on a trip to London. The San Domenico House, Chelsea, London hotel is among the finest luxury properties to settle into when in London.

Some of the cool places to visit in Chelsea include:

Get a fantastic aerial view of the surroundings: Whilst Chelsea is not exactly famous for its aerial vantage points, owing to the lack of skyscrapers in the area nevertheless, there is one such spot to enjoy fabulous views.  Head to the Peter Jones department store’s upper floors, specifically the fourth floor, which offers a lovely view overlooking Sloane Square, central London and Westminster! Visitors can also enjoy shopping for a variety of items at one of London’s most famous department stores.   

Take an art tour: For a cultural experience visit any of the numerous art galleries located in Chelsea. One of the best privately owned art galleries in the area is the Saatchi Gallery. The gallery is free to visit and houses one of the best contemporary art collections in the UK. Apart from their fantastic permanent collection, they also have several temporary exhibitions on display featuring both established and upcoming names in the art world. They also have a bar and café to refuel after a tour of the gallery.

Chelsea Physic Garden: Located along the shores of the Thames, Chelsea Physic Garden is a beautiful and tranquil spot to visit. Those with a passion for horticulture will enjoy exploring the garden, which is home to more than 5000 species of plants. It is a pleasant getaway from the crowds and commotion of King’s Road. Visitors can spend a few peaceful hours exploring the vast garden and later head to the delightful Tangerine Café for an English Afternoon Tea experience.

Enjoy a free concert: Those with a passion for classical music will find Chelsea offers them excellent options to indulge themselves. One of the best classical music venues in London is Cadogan Hall, set within a church near Sloane Square. The musical performances here are generally folk and classical music. On certain afternoons in the week, the hall also hosts lunchtime performances that are free o enjoy.

Admire the many colourful houses: While Notting Hill grabs all the attention with is pastel coloured properties, Chelsea is not far behind with its own unique collection of colourful homes! Explore the streets in the neighbourhood and visit Smith Terrace, Bywater and Godfrey streets along with Lennox Garden Mews that have some amazingly pretty homes. There are a decent number of mews as well in Chelsea, which feature among the most attractive places in the city.