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Looking for a hostel near Chelsea? Find the best and cheapest hostels near Chelsea in London, sorted by distance. Because this is useful for you!

Hostels in Chelsea, London

83 hostels in London. Prices start from £3 for a dorm bed.Sorted by quality, not payments.
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0.9 km from Chelsea (≈ 11 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelDigital Nomads

"…There is also a quiet study room with desks and data points available for private study. Laundry - Coin operated, state of the art washing and drying machines are available throughout the day and ... more details

from £13.26
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1.4 km from Chelsea (≈ 17 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly Hostel

"…Staff is very friendly and willing to help. Nice atmosphere and good location. Had to stay a few days longer because of the severe weather (heavy snowfall). It wasn't a punishment." …"…Just a short ... more details

from £11.57
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1.6 km from Chelsea (≈ 20 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerGroups (10+ people)

Astor is undeniably cool thanks to the manor-looking lounge and £1 all-you-can-eat-breakfast. The big projector screen is perfect for a movie night in! All rooms - mixed & female only ... more details

from £17.08
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1.7 km from Chelsea (≈ 20 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…The hostel unfortunately doesn't have a kitchen either, so guests aren't able to cook their own food. The larger hostel dorms have a beanbag/seating area, which is good for chilling out. However, ... more details

from £8.81
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1.9 km from Chelsea (≈ 23 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…It’s a forty-minute underground ride and a walk away from the main London sights, but there’s a twenty-four-hour reception desk if you’re arriving late. The Location It's located a fifteen- ... more details

from £9.17
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1.9 km from Chelsea (≈ 23 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerQuiet Rest

A quaint accommodation that’s suitable for the quiet traveller. Included in the price of your stay: Wifi, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, tea & coffee all day and memory foam mattress and ... more details

from £13.76
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1.9 km from Chelsea (≈ 23 min walking)
Best for: Solo Traveller

"…The other big issue with this place was the rather unfriendly staff. I stayed in 4-5 hostels during my visit in the UK and everyone else was super friendly and helpful, except here, where I felt ... more details

from £12.87
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Astor Victoria Hostel

Free Breakfast
2.3 km from Chelsea (≈ 27 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…It is reasonably clean and secure and fine for a couple of nights, or a great place to stay if you need early morning access to Victoria Station. Memorable Stay - The stay was extremely peaceful. It ... more details

from £16.06
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Destinations Hostels @ The Gallery

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
2.5 km from Chelsea (≈ 30 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Breakfast included. General: Reception: from 07:00 to 00:00 No curfew." …"If arriving from Heathrow airport, take the tube to Green Park, change there to the Victoria line South and get off at ... more details

from £14.04
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2.6 km from Chelsea (≈ 31 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…The hostel is too warm though. I came in August and i was sweaty staying there (especially in the dorms and showers). No AC plug in the showers so you might not want to shave electric. I slept well ... more details

from £7.78
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2.8 km from Chelsea (≈ 34 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Safestay Holland Park is ideally located in the heart of London, nestled within one of the capital's most prestigious parks. This stunning hostel consists of 3 buildings, including the East Wing of ... more details

from £7.55
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Smart Hyde Park View Hostel

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
2.9 km from Chelsea (≈ 35 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…And, it seemed that there were people who must have been living there, extended stays. And a much older crew, lots of people 35, 40-plus. Not a real fun place. I stayed in a six-bed room. There were ... more details

from £11.48
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3 km from Chelsea (≈ 35 min walking)
Best for: Solo Traveller

"…Good music, nice seats and lots of fun. I loved staying there and I'll come back for sure. This is an awesome hostel. The rooms and showers were clean and the beds are comfy, though by the time you ... more details

from £16.55
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3 km from Chelsea (≈ 36 min walking)
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from £18.22
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Smart Hyde Park Inn Hostel

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
3 km from Chelsea (≈ 36 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…The eighteen-bed coed room is what you pay for. It is located in the basement next to the kitchen, where breakfast is served. Also, check out is at 10 a.m. so it gets very noisy at this time. Also, ... more details

from £10.21
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3.2 km from Chelsea (≈ 38 min walking)
Best for: Party Hostel

"The Duke of Leinster from Ireland would, himself, be proud to have this grand old house on his doorstep. Amongst the shopping, bars and cafes of Bayswater, the Leinster boasts character, great ... more details

from £14.72
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Bowden Court

Free Breakfast
3.3 km from Chelsea (≈ 40 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…You can live at Bowden Court, but you have to know that you have to live with cockroaches. It's very dirty. Beds are very uncomfortable. The food is horrible. The manager is an incompetent and ... more details

from £17.62
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#1 Top Rated
3.3 km from Chelsea (≈ 40 min walking)
Best for: Digital NomadsQuiet Rest

Located in a Victorian terraced house built in the 1800s, Urbany Hostel is a social backpacker hostel spread over 4 floors (there is no elevator). Some amenities include free Wifi, 24hr CCTV, a ... more details

from £14.10
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3.3 km from Chelsea (≈ 40 min walking)
Best for: Female Solo TravellerParty HostelSolo Traveller

"…He just stared at us and rolled his eyes. He insulted me by looking me over and asking if I had been caught in the rain (I hadn't been). Was no help. The place was complete filth! The ceiling was ... more details

from £17.05
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Astor Leinster Inn, London

Astor Leinster Inn

Free Breakfast
3.4 km from Chelsea (≈ 41 min walking)

"…It is and it isn't. The first problem one will encounter is that it is not actually to easy to reach. Once one has arrived at the tube station Bayswater one has to walk two long blocks to the ... more details

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3.7 km from Chelsea (≈ 45 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…The security is very good. It attracts a young crowd on a tight budget in an expensive city. The Location The hostel is easy to find. The location is very good for people traveling in and out ... more details

from £8.27
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The Phoenix Hostel

Free Breakfast
3.8 km from Chelsea (≈ 46 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Common Spaces Downstairs the common area is composed of a bar, a few tables where you can sit and eat, and a small area with couches and a television. The bar offers discounts for hostel guests. ... more details

from £10.68
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3.8 km from Chelsea (≈ 46 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…The rooms were pretty spacious, lockers in rooms, but you have to bring your own locks. Not bad - Lots of stairs to climb! The hostel is ok, but loud because it is right above a bar. Breakfast is ... more details

from £10.73
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3.8 km from Chelsea (≈ 46 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…The rooms were clean. The location is good. There is a mall next door with a supermarket, a pharmacy, a bank and a movie theatre. Although the hostel doesn't have a kitchen, I was able to buy deli ... more details

from £10.12
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3.9 km from Chelsea (≈ 46 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…I stayed here in March 2004 for about one week. While the prices may seem high compared to YHAs in other countries; it is in fact a very good deal — given that it's in smack in the middle of Central ... more details

from £15.10
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3.9 km from Chelsea (≈ 47 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…1 km from Lord's Cricket Ground. The property is around 1.1 km from Paddington Station, 2 km from Regents Park, and 2.3 km from Oxford Street. Oxford Circus is 2.8 km from the hostel and ... more details

from £7.43
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Onefam Waterloo

Free Breakfast
3.9 km from Chelsea (≈ 47 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…It is a social hostel if you want to hang out downstairs in the main lobby but if you want quiet and to sleep, upstairs in the dorm rooms it is peaceful. Summary Overall it is a good hostel ... more details

from £17.24
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4.1 km from Chelsea (≈ 49 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Drink discount. Very secure and flexible with checkins and checkouts. Trains woke me up the first morning but didn't bother me after that. Good environment and are willing to help you make your way ... more details

from £12.74
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4.1 km from Chelsea (≈ 50 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…I wish I could stay longer! I would definitely come back! Highly recommended. Nice and large beds. slept very well. - Good and friendly stuff. Nice Pizza. I did enjoyed their pizza. Will recommend ... more details

from £9.37
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4.2 km from Chelsea (≈ 50 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelYouth Hostel

"…Security in this hostel is very good, and upon check-in, guests are issued with key cards which are used to open the bedroom, kitchen and laundry rooms. Common Spaces The hostel has a number ... more details

from £13.90
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4.3 km from Chelsea (≈ 52 min walking)

"…21-60 Refundable deposit requires REST BOUTIQUE PORTOBELLO TERMS & CONDITIONS: Cancellation policy: 28 day(s) before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be ... more details

from £48.08
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International Students House

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
4.4 km from Chelsea (≈ 53 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelDigital Nomads

"…The layout provides a buffer for residents and guests from a lot of the activity on the lower floors. If noise bothers you, request a room on the fourth or fifth floor (don't just ask for a room ... more details

from £31.96
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Cricketers Hostel

Free Breakfast
4.6 km from Chelsea (≈ 55 min walking)
Best for: Party Hostel

"…Our international staff will also help guests find their way around London, arrange airport shuttle and free walking tours as well as helping guests find out cool places to party. We also have flat ... more details

from £16.43
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Astor Museum Inn

Free Breakfast
4.8 km from Chelsea (≈ 57 min walking)
Best for: Female Solo TravellerSolo Traveller

"…Keep up the good work guys. Definitely one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. I was here for nine days and always found everything to be clean and well taken care of. All of the staff were ... more details

from £20.57
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4.9 km from Chelsea (≈ 59 min walking)
Best for: Solo Traveller

"…Breakfast not included General: 24 hours reception. No curfew." …"The London Heathrow Airport is 16 km away." …121 South Africa Road ... more details

from £11.75
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5 km from Chelsea (≈ 60 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelDigital Nomads

"…003 and has won many awards for its design. Southbank University is opposite, with many other universities nearby. The House is attractively designed with two lounges and a TV room overlooking ... more details

from £18.11
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5 km from Chelsea (≈ 60 min walking)
Best for: Female Solo TravellerSolo TravellerBoutique Hostel

"…There is notable road noise at night. It's hard to bring anything to the showers that need to stay dry. It has a couple of hooks in the stall, but that's it. It's located in Lambeth, which didn't ... more details

from £8.66
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5.1 km from Chelsea (≈ 61 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelYouth Hostel

"…Our bunks have hygiene/privacy screens, dedicated power sockets, great free Wi-Fi and crisp white linen. Our top-class washrooms are private and offer shampoo, shower gel and plenty of hot water ... more details

from £9.36
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5.1 km from Chelsea (≈ 62 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Joined on is a lounge area with sofas. There are two large televisions, but only one appeared to be working when we stayed here and it has no sound and only subtitles -- probably because the room is ... more details

from £10.30
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Hootananny Hostel

Free Breakfast
5.3 km from Chelsea (≈ 63 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

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from £10.94
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5.3 km from Chelsea (≈ 64 min walking)
Best for: Party Hostel

"…So anyway, I stayed at the generator in September 2005. My travel agent recommended it to me because she said it was the party place to be in London. She wasn't lying. I had the best time in this ... more details

from £11.38
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5.5 km from Chelsea (≈ 66 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Our bunks have hygiene/privacy screens, dedicated power sockets, great free Wi-Fi and crisp white linen. Our top-class washrooms are private and offer shampoo, shower gel and plenty of hot water ... more details

from £8.96
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Dover Castle Hostel

Free Breakfast
5.6 km from Chelsea (≈ 67 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…And I would go back again. By the way, I was a solo female arriving there, in the event any of you girls think you can't handle it. Dover is in walking distance of London Bridge and lots of little ... more details

from £14.69
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5.6 km from Chelsea (≈ 67 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelDigital Nomads

"…Common Spaces Right outside the hostel is a nicely maintained yard, which is nicer than merely stepping out onto the main road. Depending on the time of day, it is either completely empty, ... more details

from £12.75
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YHA London St Paul's

Free Breakfast
5.6 km from Chelsea (≈ 68 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…Whenever we will visit London again we will stay here and will also recommend it to friends. It is also possible to order a take-away breakfast when you have to leave early in the morning. Hostel is ... more details

from £12.16
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5.7 km from Chelsea (≈ 68 min walking)
Best for: Female Only HostelsFemale Solo Traveller

This high class spacious townhouse has brand new facilities and is hosted by lovely staff. The lounge with a TV, bar and restaurant is the highlight of the hostel. All dorm beds come with linen & ... more details

from £21.43
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5.7 km from Chelsea (≈ 68 min walking)
Best for: Female Only HostelsFemale Solo Traveller

"…The Location St Christopher's Oasis is located within the St Christopher's Village building on Borough High Street in London. It is less than a two minute walk from the London Bridge tube stop, ... more details

from £16.63
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St Christopher's Village - London Bridge

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
5.7 km from Chelsea (≈ 68 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerGroups (10+ people)

"…The staff were brilliant and extremely cute! It's a great place for exploring London; the tube and train station is a two-minute walk away. It's more for a place to party and meet people then a ... more details

from £16.06
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5.8 km from Chelsea (≈ 69 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…I found the place to be pretty good as the reception staff were helpful, our dorm room was pretty clean and spacious, plus it was in a good location of London to get to some of the main attractions ... more details

from £14.10
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Clink261 Hostel

Free Breakfast
5.8 km from Chelsea (≈ 70 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelYouth Hostel

"…Pancras train and tube stations. It is a ten-minute walk from the station, where you can catch train services to the rest of the country. However, the surroundings are rather dodgy, and King's Cross ... more details

from £12.31
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5.8 km from Chelsea (≈ 70 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…On the plus side, the free breakfast is pretty good and the hostel is in a great location for the Camden Market, the Underworld club, which has a lot of rock and metal gigs, and the Tube station. If ... more details

from £11.59
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Smart Camden Inn Hostel

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
5.9 km from Chelsea (≈ 71 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…No, it's not a five-star hotel, but that's also not what you paid for. For this amount of money the quality is worth it. I don't think this hostel is anywhere near as bad as some people have said. ... more details

from £11.15
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6.2 km from Chelsea (≈ 74 min walking)
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from £9.12
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6.2 km from Chelsea (≈ 74 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…There are no lockers, but there is a big storage room guarded by security. There are a few kitchens, and you can borrow all you need to cook. This hostel is located in zone 2. Kensal Green (on the ... more details

from £9.67
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Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
6.5 km from Chelsea (≈ 79 min walking)
Best for: Female Solo TravellerSolo TravellerBoutique Hostel

"…Great place, we loved it! I had heard many horrible stories about London Hostels. However, this was one of the best we've been to during our three-month trip around Europe. Very clean and tidy, ... more details

from £13.43

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Charm and Culture: Hostels in the Heart of Chelsea

Welcome to Chelsea, where the allure of budget-friendly travel meets the timeless elegance of London.

This guide is your key to navigating this district's historic landmarks, enduring transportation, reliable amenities, and rich cultural tapestry, ensuring an unforgettable stay that transcends trends.

Historic Landmarks

Explore Chelsea's historic charm through landmarks that have weathered the passage of time.

The imposing Battersea Power Station, a symbol of industrial design, stands proudly, while the serene Chelsea Physic Garden invites you to discover the world of medicinal plants amid lush greenery.

Enduring Transportation

Getting around Chelsea is a breeze with its enduring transportation options. The iconic London black cabs and red double-decker buses navigate the district's streets, providing not just transportation but an authentic London experience.

The Underground stations, such as South Kensington and Sloane Square, connect you seamlessly to the rest of the city.

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Chelsea's hostels seamlessly blend affordability with comfort. These havens for budget travelers are often housed in charming historic buildings, offering a unique accommodation experience.

The district's timeless pubs and local eateries, like The Surprise and The Chelsea Potter, provide budget-friendly dining options.

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Immerse yourself in Chelsea's cultural richness with these timeless tips:

  • Royal Borough Stroll: Wander through the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, soaking in the elegance of Kensington Palace and the beauty of Hyde Park.
  • Artistic Sojourn: Visit the Saatchi Gallery for contemporary art or explore King's Road for boutique shopping, an artistic journey that transcends time.
  • Picnic in Style: Grab some local delicacies and have a picnic in the picturesque surroundings of the Chelsea Physic Garden or along the banks of the Thames.

Why Stay in Chelsea?

Choosing Chelsea means:

  • Historic Elegance: Immerse yourself in the district's historic architecture, where every street tells a story of elegance and sophistication.
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  • Cultural Haven: Indulge in a cultural haven, where museums, galleries, and green spaces converge, providing a truly enriching experience.

Chelsea invites you to embrace its timeless appeal, where the past meets the present in a perfect blend of sophistication and affordability. Pack your backpack, and let Chelsea's streets become the backdrop for your London adventure.

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