Campus Map, Directions, & Parking

There are three public entrances to the main hospital building:

  • Main entrance on Broadway
  • South entrance on Cherry Street
  • Skybridge, connecting the hospital to the 1101 Madison Tower, Arnold Pavilion and Nordstrom Tower

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Download and view a campus map of Swedish First Hill.

To find buses that serve this location, please use Metro's Trip Planner.

Directions Parking
Directions
From the north, traveling south on I-5

Take I-5 southbound to the James Street exit (165A)
Turn left (east) onto James
Travel for six blocks to the intersection of James and Broadway
Turn left (north) onto Broadway

For Emergency: turn left on Cherry, then right on Minor
For the main hospital: pass Cherry, turn left into the main entrance and follow signs to the underground parking garage

From the south, traveling north on I-5

Take I-5 northbound to the James Street Exit (164A)
Turn right (east) onto James
Travel for six blocks to the intersection of James and Broadway
Turn left (north) onto Broadway

For Emergency: turn left on Cherry, then right on Minor
For the main hospital: pass Cherry, turn left into the main entrance and follow signs to the underground parking garage

From the eastside, traveling west on I-90

Take I-90 westbound to the I-5 North Exit (2C)
Take the James Street exit (164A)
Stay in the right lane and turn right (east) onto James
Travel for six blocks to the intersection of James and Broadway
Turn left (north) onto Broadway

For Emergency: turn left on Cherry, then right on Minor
For the main hospital: pass Cherry, turn left into the main entrance and follow signs to the underground parking garage

From the eastside, traveling west on SR-520

Take SR-520 westbound to the I-5 South exit
Take the James Street Exit (165A)
Turn left (east) onto James
Travel for six blocks to the intersection of James and Broadway
Turn left (north) onto Broadway

For Emergency: turn left on Cherry, then right on Minor
For the main hospital: pass Cherry, turn left into the main entrance and follow signs to the underground parking garage

First Hill campus
Broadway garage

Hours:
Mon - Fri: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sat - Sun: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

The Broadway garage uses roll gates that open when the visitor pulls a ticket from the garage at entry, or inserts a paid ticket upon leaving.

Clearance: 7 feet

Pick-up trucks please use first garage entrance available and use caution.

Parking rates:

  • 0-½ hour: Free
  • ½-1 Hour: $7
  • 1-2 Hours: $9
  • 2-4 Hours: $13
  • 4-6 Hours: $15
  • 6-8 Hours: $18
  • 8-24 Hours: $20
  • Lost ticket: $20
Valet parking

We are suspending valet service at First Hill and Cherry Hill, with the exception of the MS Valet at Cherry Hill, which will remain open for MS patients. Our valet caregivers will be re-tasked to other duties for the duration of the COVID-19 event. If you have any questions about the suspension of this service, please email Caregiver Commute or call 206-386-2235.

Assistance with disabled parking and parking oversized vans is available at the First Hill campus valet locations during daytime hours. For assistance after hours, ask for Swedish Security. Also, oversized vehicle parking is available at the First Hill campus by making advance arrangements through the Parking Office. Call 206-386-2235.

After-hours parking

At Swedish First Hill, visitor parking between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. is available in the main hospital Broadway garage, located underneath the main hospital at 747 Broadway. After-hours parking is also available at the Marion and Minor garage, located at 1101 Madison, on levels A, B, C and D. Between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. and on weekends, you must deposit $5 in the after-hours pay box to exit.

Swedish Cancer Institute

When visiting the Swedish Cancer Institute in the Arnold Medical Pavilion, park in the Madison Garage. The Madison Garage is in the Nordstrom Tower building, accessed off Madison.

Download and view a pap showing the Cancer Institute and Nordstrom garage.

Parking rates:

  • 0-½ Hour: Free
  • ½-1 Hour: $6
  • 1-2 Hours: $8
  • 2-3 Hours: $10
  • 3-5 Hours: $12
  • 5-6 Hours: $14
  • 6-24 Hours: $17
Orthopedic Institute

Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., 7 days a week

The Orthopedic Institute Garage is located below the building at 601 Broadway. Enter the underground garage from Cherry Street.

Orthopedic Institute garage map

The Orthopedic Institute garage uses roll gates that open when the visitor pulls a ticket from the garage at entry, or inserts a paid ticket upon leaving.

Clearance: 6'8"

Pick-up trucks please use first garage entrance available and use caution.

Parking rates:

  • 0-½ Hour: Free
  • ½-1 Hour: $7
  • 1-2 Hours: $9
  • 2-4 Hours: $13
  • 4-6 Hours: $15
  • 6-8 Hours: $18
  • 8-24 Hours: $20
First Hill Bicycle Parking

Bike racks are located right next to the main entry of the hospital (747 Broadway) and the main entry of the Swedish Orthopedic Institute (601 Broadway). Individual bike lockers are also available inside the Swedish Orthopedic Institute garage on Minor Ave and James St. The bike lockers are first come, first served and should not be used for more than 24 hours. If an extended period of bike parking time is requested, please call Parking and Commuting offices: 206-386-2235.

Other bike parking locations within First Hill:

  • 600 Broadway Building: Bike racks are located on C level of the public garage
  • Marion & Minor (1101 Madison Garage): There is a small bike rack on level A of the public garage