The neighborhood of Chelsea has long been famed for its hip atmosphere and eclectic scene. Located just to the west of Midtown, Chelsea is centered between Hell’s Kitchen, the Garment District, Greenwich Village and the Meatpacking District. While Chelsea is primarily a residential neighborhood, making it perfect for vacation accommodations, some of the most popular restaurants, delis, shopping boutiques and nightclubs are found within the area.
About Chelsea:
Named for Sir Thomas More’s family manor of the same name, Chelsea is well known for its diversity. The neighborhood, which spans from 15th to 34th Streets and between the Hudson River and Sixth Avenue, is where some of the most distinctive and unique cultures and lifestyles intersect. With so many influences in one place, the area has plenty to do and see.
Chelsea Piers is one of Chelsea’s and New York City’s most famed landmarks as it serves as a complex for various entertainment and sports arenas. The Piers offer an activity for everyone with a golf course, a bowling alley, a skating rink, batting cages and a rock climbing wall. Located between 17th and 23rd Streets along the Hudson River, the Hudson River Greenway is a walking and biking path stretching in front of the Piers and is perfect for enjoying picturesque river views.
Chelsea also stands as the location of New York City’s cutting edge and exciting art scene. There are over 200 art galleries , predominantly found from 16th to 27th Streets between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues. The neighborhood has also become another prime area for quality, high-end clothing with numerous boutiques in western Chelsea from world-famous designers. In addition, the area is home to New York City’s most famous nightclubs, which are found on “Club Row” on 27th Street. Marquee and Bungalow 8 are known for their famous, celebrity patrons most nights of the week.
Accommodations in Chelsea:
New York Accommodation: 1 bedroom rental in Midtwon West - Chelsea (NY_8169)
Depending on the length of stay, New York Habitat has plenty of options for comfortable and affordable accommodations in Chelsea. Whether looking for a short-term rental or a fully-furnished apartment for a longer stay, there is something to please everyone:
Chelsea, New York Vaction Rentals:
- This one-bedroom rental in Midtown-Chelsea (NY-8169), located on 27th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, is a spacious loft with room for up to four guests and an extraordinary view of the Empire State Building.
- This two-bedroom rental in Midtown-Chelsea (NY-4564), on 26th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, is also a loft apartment but boasts of a bar and tiled interior garden.
Chelsea, New York: Furnished Rentals:
- This one-bedroom furnished apartment in Midtown-Chelsea (NY-11293), on 19th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, is a charming space within a 1900s historic building with comfortable furnishings and beautiful decorations.
- This one-bedroom furnished apartment in Midtown-Chelsea (NY-10812), on 19th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, is in a prewar Brownstone on a quiet tree-lined street with a private key-only entrance.
Have recommendations for the best restaurants and clubs in Chelsea? Know of spectacular galleries or shops? Share the best hangouts and hotspots in Chelsea in the comments section below!
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January 3rd, 2008 at 12:45 pm
My favourite place in the neighborhood is the Chelsea Flower Market
January 18th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Chelsea is a fantastic area. In my last visit to New York the greatest city in the world I stayed at a very comfortable apartment which I booked with New York Habitat and my stay was a wonderful one. The shops the, and the restaurants are excellent and even though everyone is in a hurry I think that New Yorkers are very friendly and hospitable.
February 1st, 2008 at 5:37 pm
I like hanging out in the little cafe “Madeleine” on 23rd St between 6th and 7th Avenues and eat delicious macarons. I also shop a lot in Midtown Chelsea because of all the boutiques and the 34th street department stores.
March 21st, 2008 at 11:01 am
Have you seen this man in Chelsea?
March 31st, 2008 at 11:52 am
This push cart is just a short walk from the New York Habitat office. Let me know if you need directions.
Brian new York Habitat Blog