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      Area Information - Philadelphia PA

      at Saint Joseph's University

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      Tel: 1(610) 660-2125
      E-mail: phi@ELS.edu

      • Located in a modern, two-story building on the beautiful, friendly, comfortable campus of Saint Joseph's University.
      • A convenient, safe location , close to downtown Philadelphia, a modern yet historic city offering a lively experience in American culture
      • Free use of a state-of-the-art library, two sports facilities with gyms and pools, outdoor soccer fields, tennis courts and track
      • Well-equipped dorms on campus near restaurants with free campus shuttles to nearby shopping

       

      Area Description

      ELS Philadelphia is located just 25 minutes from downtown Philadelphia on the beautiful, safe campus of Saint Joseph's University. Philadelphia, the second-largest city on the East Coast, is a modern yet historic city offering visitors a lively experience in American culture. Recreational activities offered to ELS students include trips to New York, Washington DC, Boston, and Niagara Falls, plus excursions to shopping centers and a variety of sporting events.

      Area Attractions

      Distances to Key Locations (from ELS Center)

      Housing Options: Minutes Method
      Homestays in the area (Homestay) Up to 45 Walk/Bike/Bike/Car
      SJU - Living & Learning Commons (Student Residence (on campus)) 4/1 Walk/Bike
      Local Places:    
      Pharmacy 5/5 Walk/Bike
      Sports Stadium 45/45/45 Train/Bus/Car
      Airport 45/45/40 Subway/Bus/Car
      Bank 15/10/10/10 Walk, Bike, Bus, Car
      Downtown Area 45/20/25/20 Bike/Train/Bus/Car
      Post Office 25/15/15/10 Walk/Bike/Bus/Car
      Restaurants 10/10/10/10 Walk/Bike/Bus/Car
      Shopping Mall/Outlet 45/45 Bus/Car
      Supermarket 35/15/15/10 Walk/Bike/Bus/Car
      Public Transportation 5/5/5/5 Walk/Bike/Bus/Car
      Other Nearby Cities:    
      New York City, NY 190 Train/Bus/Car
      Atlantic City, NJ 60 Train/Bus/Car
      Washington, DC 230 Train/Bus/Car
      Baltimore, MD 200 Train/Bus/Car

      Local Transportation

      • Philadelphia has a good system of buses, trains and subways under the name of SEPTA, which provides bus, subway, and train options to downtown, surrounding suburbs, and nearby cities.
      • Local bus and subway fares range from $2.50 to $5.00.
      • The 30th Street train station, 15 minutes from ELS by bus, provides access to train service to New York City, Washington D.C. and beyond.
      • Convenient taxi services to local areas
      • The Philadelphia Airport is a large regional hub supporting many airlines with connections to both national and international cities, with convenient shuttles, taxis, limos, buses, trains, and subways to downtown and surrounding areas
      • Philadelphia is a good biking city with rentals available in several locations

      Recommended Hotels

      Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue
      4200 City Avenue
      Philadelphia, PA 19131
      Phone: +1 215-966-3000
      Discounted rate available for ELS students

      Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West
      4010 City Avenue
      Philadelphia, PA 19131
      Phone: +1 215.477.0200
      Discount rate available for ELS students