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3-star hotels in Chelsea

A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Chelsea, the small city across the Mystic River from Boston. It is for travellers who want airport-close rooms, kitchen or pool facilities, and an easy base for Boston, without paying central Boston rates.

15 hotels3,095 guest reviews

Staying in Chelsea

Chelsea sits just north of Boston Logan Airport, on the other side of the Mystic River from the city. The listings here are all 3-star, and several carry a guest rating above 4 out of 5. The hotels on this shortlist cluster on a handful of Chelsea streets: Beech St, Eastern Avenue, Broadway Street, Maple St, Gerrish Avenue, Hancock St and Pearl Street. That means most are within a short drive of the airport and the road links into Boston. The mix suits different trips: Homewood Suites, TownePlace Suites and Residence Inn for longer stays with kitchens, Holiday Inn and Fairfield Inn for a straightforward short break, and the Pearl Street apartments for guests who want a self-contained base. Couples, families and business travellers all have a reasonable fit here, and the guest ratings give a clear sense of which properties guests rate most highly.

The shortlist

Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.

  1. Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

    ★★★4.31,002 reviews

    145 Beech St, Chelsea, United States

    Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets

    • Parking
    • Lounge
    • Fitness Center

    Why stay hereA 3-star all-suite option on Beech St where the guest rating of 4.3 across 1002 reviews reflects consistent satisfaction. Guests here value the fitness center and the convenience of a 24 hour front desk, with free wifi throughout. It suits travelers who want a dependable base with practical amenities and easy access to the airport area. The combination of a market on site and laundry service makes longer stays straightforward.

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  2. TownePlace Suites Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

    ★★★4.21,182 reviews

    30 Eastern Avenue, Chelsea, United States

    Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa

    • Indoor pool
    • Parking
    • Lounge

    Why stay hereThis 3-star property on Eastern Avenue stands out for its indoor pool and swimming pool, useful after a day of travel. Guests rate it 4.2 from 1182 reviews. The kitchen and kitchenette facilities suit visitors who prefer preparing their own meals, while the shuttle service and fitness center add convenience. It is a sensible choice for those wanting apartment-style amenities within a hotel setting.

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  3. Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea by IHG

    ★★★4.2717 reviews

    1012 Broadway Street, Chelsea, United States

    Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa

    • Indoor pool
    • Parking
    • Breakfast

    Why stay hereA 3-star hotel on Broadway Street offering both an indoor pool and a salt water pool, plus a restaurant on site. With 4.2 from 717 reviews, it draws guests who want dining and leisure under one roof. The fitness center and breakfast round out the offering. It works well for travelers who prefer a full-service hotel with a lounge and business center available.

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  4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

    ★★★4.0194 reviews

    200 Maple St, Chelsea, United States

    Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa

    • Indoor pool
    • Parking
    • Breakfast

    Why stay hereSituated on Maple St, this 3-star hotel provides an indoor pool and a salt water pool, along with breakfast for guests. The 4.0 rating from 194 reviews reflects a solid, straightforward stay. A fitness center and business center are also available. It suits travelers who want pool access and a reliable set of facilities without venturing far from the airport area.

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  5. Residence Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

    ★★★

    200 Maple St, Chelsea, United States

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Indoor pool
    • Parking
    • Breakfast

    Why stay hereAn all-suite 3-star option on Maple St featuring kitchens and kitchenettes, plus a breakfast buffet. Guests have access to an indoor pool and swimming pool, and family rooms make it workable for those traveling with children. A fitness center and concierge service are on hand. It appeals to visitors planning longer stays who want to cook and still use hotel facilities.

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  6. Sage Apartments Boston Logan Airport

    ★★★

    Gerrish Avenue, Chelsea, United States

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Fitness Center
    • Family rooms

    Why stay hereThese 3-star apartments on Gerrish Avenue come with full kitchens, including an oven and dishwasher, plus free car parking. Family rooms and a fitness center are available, and the laundry service helps on extended trips. It suits guests who want the independence of an apartment with wifi and air conditioning throughout, rather than a traditional hotel setup.

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  7. Suite at House of L

    ★★★

    20 Hancock St, Chelsea, United States

    Best for: Drivers · Step-free access

    • Free car parking
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Why stay hereA 3-star suite on Hancock St with a garden and free parking, plus free internet access in the lounge. It is a compact, simple option for travelers who want wheelchair accessible accommodation and a quieter setting. Those needing only the basics will find it adequate, with the garden offering outdoor space on the property.

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  8. Unit 43 Homey 1BR Garage Parking

    ★★★

    140 Pearl Street, Chelsea, United States

    Best for: Travelling with pets

    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereA 3-star one-bedroom unit on Pearl Street with garage parking and a full kitchen including an oven. Air conditioning and free wifi are provided, and pets are allowed. It suits guests who want a self-contained apartment with laundry facilities and a washing machine, ideal for longer visits where cooking and parking matter.

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  9. Unit 45 Well designed 1BR Apartment Long term stays

    ★★★

    140 Pearl Street, Chelsea, United States

    Best for: Travelling with pets

    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereThis 3-star one-bedroom apartment on Pearl Street is set up for long term stays, with a kitchen, dishwasher and oven. Free wifi and air conditioning are included, and pets are welcome. A washing machine and iron and board add to the practical setup. It fits visitors who need a well-equipped base with cooking facilities rather than hotel services.

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  10. Unit 31 1BR with Den Office Space Long term stays

    ★★★

    140 Pearl Street, Chelsea, United States

    Best for: Travelling with pets

    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereA 3-star one-bedroom apartment on Pearl Street that includes a den with office space, useful for working guests. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher and oven, and free wifi and air conditioning are standard. Pets are allowed and laundry facilities are provided. It suits longer stays where a dedicated work area alongside a full kitchen is the priority.

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  11. Unit 34 Stylish 1BR Apartment Long term stays

    ★★★

    140 Pearl Street, Chelsea, United States

    Best for: Travelling with pets

    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereA 3-star one-bedroom apartment on Pearl Street styled for comfort, with a kitchen including a dishwasher and oven. Free wifi, air conditioning and laundry facilities are available, and pets are permitted. It works for guests on long term stays who want to cook and settle in, with a washing machine and iron and board on hand.

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  12. Unit 22 Luxurious 1BR Apartment Long term stays

    ★★★

    140 Pearl Street, Chelsea, United States

    Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets

    • Free car parking
    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereThis 3-star one-bedroom apartment on Pearl Street adds free car parking to the usual apartment setup of a kitchen with dishwasher and oven. Free wifi and air conditioning are included, and pets are allowed. It suits guests who need both a parking space and a self-contained unit with laundry facilities for extended stays.

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  13. 25 Cozy 1BR Apartment Long term stays

    ★★★

    140 Pearl Street, Chelsea, United States

    Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets

    • Free car parking
    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereA 3-star one-bedroom apartment on Pearl Street described as cozy, with free car parking and a kitchen including a dishwasher and oven. Free wifi and air conditioning are provided, and pets are welcome. Laundry facilities and a washing machine make it practical for longer visits where guests want to cook and park on site.

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  14. 36 Modern Studio Secured Apartment Long term stays

    ★★★

    140 Pearl Street, Chelsea, United States

    Best for: Travelling with pets

    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereA 3-star modern studio on Pearl Street in a secured building, with a kitchen including an oven and a lift for access. Free wifi and air conditioning are provided, and pets are allowed. It suits solo travelers or couples on long term stays who want a compact, self-contained unit with laundry facilities.

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  15. 46 Bright and Sunny Studio Long term stays

    ★★★

    140 Pearl Street, Chelsea, United States

    Best for: Travelling with pets

    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereA 3-star bright studio on Pearl Street designed for long term stays, featuring a kitchen with an oven and free wifi. Air conditioning and laundry facilities are included, and pets are allowed. It fits guests who want a simple, self-contained studio with cooking and washing amenities rather than hotel services.

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The shortlist side by side

From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.

How to choose

For families

Residence Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea lists Family rooms alongside an indoor pool and kitchens, which makes it the easiest fit for a family stay. TownePlace Suites Boston Logan Airport Chelsea has an indoor pool and kitchen facilities in every room type. Sage Apartments Boston Logan Airport adds apartments with family rooms, kitchens and a washing machine.

Residence Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea · TownePlace Suites Boston Logan Airport Chelsea · Sage Apartments Boston Logan Airport

For a short break

Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea by IHG and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Logan Airport Chelsea both include breakfast and an indoor pool, so a short stay needs little planning. Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea has a fitness centre, a market and a lounge, and the highest guest rating in this shortlist at 4.3 out of 5.

Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea by IHG · Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Logan Airport Chelsea · Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

For kitchen facilities

Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites and Sage Apartments all list kitchen facilities, and Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites add a dishwasher or kitchenette. Unit 45 Well designed 1BR Apartment Long term stays on Pearl Street pairs a full kitchen with a washing machine for longer, self-catering stays.

Residence Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea · TownePlace Suites Boston Logan Airport Chelsea · Sage Apartments Boston Logan Airport · Unit 45 Well designed 1BR Apartment Long term stays

For pets

Pets are allowed at Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea, TownePlace Suites Boston Logan Airport Chelsea, Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea by IHG, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Logan Airport Chelsea and Residence Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea. Unit 43 Homey 1BR Garage Parking on Pearl Street also accepts pets and adds a washing machine.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea · TownePlace Suites Boston Logan Airport Chelsea · Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea by IHG · Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Logan Airport Chelsea · Residence Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea · Unit 43 Homey 1BR Garage Parking

Where to stay in Chelsea

Maple St

Both have indoor pools and breakfast, and Residence Inn also lists family rooms.

Our picks here: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Logan Airport Chelsea · Residence Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

Pearl Street

The largest cluster in this shortlist is on Pearl Street, where the 1BR and studio apartments sit. These units share air conditioning, kitchens, washing machines and free Wifi, and most accept pets. It suits guests who want an apartment rather than a hotel room.

Our picks here: Unit 43 Homey 1BR Garage Parking · Unit 45 Well designed 1BR Apartment Long term stays · Unit 31 1BR with Den Office Space Long term stays · Unit 34 Stylish 1BR Apartment Long term stays · Unit 22 Luxurious 1BR Apartment Long term stays · 25 Cozy 1BR Apartment Long term stays · 36 Modern Studio Secured Apartment Long term stays · 46 Bright and Sunny Studio Long term stays

Questions, answered

Which of these Chelsea hotels has the highest guest rating?

Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea has the highest rating here, 4.3 out of 5 from 1002 reviews. TownePlace Suites Boston Logan Airport Chelsea follows at 4.2 from 1182 reviews, level with Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea by IHG at 4.2 from 717 reviews.

Do these hotels have parking?

Parking is listed at Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea, TownePlace Suites Boston Logan Airport Chelsea, Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea by IHG, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Logan Airport Chelsea, Residence Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea and Sage Apartments Boston Logan Airport, among others.

Which Chelsea hotels allow pets?

Pets are allowed at Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea, TownePlace Suites, Holiday Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Residence Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea and most of the Pearl Street apartments.

Which hotels here have a pool?

TownePlace Suites Boston Logan Airport Chelsea, Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea by IHG, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Logan Airport Chelsea and Residence Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea all list an indoor pool.

Which hotels are best for families?

Residence Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea lists Family rooms, an indoor pool and kitchens. Sage Apartments Boston Logan Airport also has family rooms with kitchens. TownePlace Suites adds an indoor pool and kitchen facilities.

Which hotels include breakfast?

Breakfast is listed at Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea by IHG, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Logan Airport Chelsea and Residence Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea.

Which is closest to the centre?

The addresses span Beech St, Eastern Avenue, Broadway Street, Maple St, Gerrish Avenue, Hancock St and Pearl Street across Chelsea, so the closest to the centre depends on which part of Chelsea you need. Exact distances are not given here.

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