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Thomas Jefferson, 1810

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Swedish Institute
College of Health Sciences
226 West 26th Street
New York, New York 10001
212.924.5900

The Swedish Institute, located at 226 West 26th Street, is in the heart of New York City. We are surrounded by nature – the collective creative spirit of human nature! Art galleries, restaurants, TV studios, retailers, gyms and yoga studios abound in our Chelsea neighborhood.

Chelsea, a distinctive neighborhood on the West Side of Manhattan, is enjoying a surge of popularity and influx of new businesses. It is bordered by Chelsea Piers on the Hudson River, Herald Square to the north and the Farmers' Market at Union Square to the south. Times Square and Broadway are within walking distance. Public transportation will bring you to our door. 

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Travel Information
Public transportation brings you to our door. Parking is available nearby for those who drive.

 

 

Neighborhood
We are surrounded by nature — the collective, creative spirit of human nature — here in our Chelsea neighborhood.

 

 

Manhattan Guides
No shortage of food, entertainment, art and shopping, as these guides to Manhattan will prove.

 

 

Places to Stay
Sources for finding hotels in the area.

 

 

 

Travel Information

Subway

The closest subways are:

Eighth Avenue subway: Local C and E trains stop at 23rd Street.

Seventh Avenue subway: Local 1 train stops at 23rd and 28th Streets.

Sixth Avenue subway: Local V and F trains stop at 23rd Street.

Broadway subway: Local W and R trains stop at 28th Street.

Bus

The M20 bus goes downtown on Seventh Avenue to 26th Street and travels uptown on Eighth Avenue to 26th Street.

Out-Of-Town Connections

From Grand Central Station (42nd Street on the East Side): Take the Shuttle train to Times Square, then take the 1 train to 28th Street and Seventh Avenue.

From Port Authority Bus Terminal (42nd Street on the West Side): Take the C or E trains to 23rd Street and Eighth Avenue.

From Penn Station (32nd Street on the West Side): Take the C or E subway to 23rd Street and Eighth Avenue, or walk downtown on Seventh Avenue to 26th Street.

Path Station (23rd Street and Sixth Avenue): Walk north on Sixth Avenue to 26th Street then turn left (west) onto 26th Street.

Parking

Some street parking and meter parking is available in our neighborhood. There are a number of garages and outdoor lots conveniently located near the school.

 

Neighborhood

Chelsea, a distinctive neighborhood on the West Side of Manhattan, is enjoying a surge of popularity and influx of exciting new businesses. In a recent New York Times review of art shows, six of the eight galleries were located in Chelsea. Mostly low-rise buildings mixed with brownstones maintains a residential feeling, mixed in with restaurants of all kinds, gyms, yoga studios, natural food stores and boutiques. The TV studio across the street hosts the new Martha Stewart Living show, with production offices in our building. Chelsea is bordered by Herald Square to the north, the Farmer's Market at Union Square to the south and Chelsea Piers on the Hudson River to the west. Times Square and Broadway are within walking distance. Find out about:

Local art scene

Neighborhood restaurants reviewed by the New York Times

Entertainment

 

Manhattan Guides

In the midst of Manhattan, we are surrounded by an energetic confluence of millions of individuals with unique ideas, languages and dreams. These stimulating forces make New York City a wonderful environment for learning. There are many sources to help you explore all New York has to offer, including these:

www.nyc.gov

www.nytimes.com

www.nycvisit.com

 

Places to Stay

There are many hotels within easy access to our school, especially on Seventh Avenue, 23rd Street, 34th Street and in the Times Square area. Rates for neighborhood hotels can be found on many helpful travel web sites, including the following:

www.tripadvisor.com

www.nytimes.com

www.expedia.com

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