Free & Low-Cost Lodging
Don’t Let Housing Be a Barrier to Treatment
Accessing the best cancer treatment often requires spending time away from home—sometimes in another city or state. For many patients and caregivers, finding safe, affordable lodging near a treatment center can be a significant challenge. Fortunately, there are trusted nonprofit organizations and hospitality networks that offer free or low-cost housing to help ease this burden. On this page, you’ll find a list of national programs that provide lodging support during cancer treatment, whether you’re traveling alone or with a caregiver.
While these resources have a national reach, many hospitals and local organizations also offer housing assistance or can help you connect with nearby options. If you don’t find a program that fits your needs here, consider speaking with your hospital social worker, insurance provider, or cancer support groups to discover additional local resources.
Treatment Support At Every Stage
Travel Grants for Cancer Care
Help Paying for Treatment
Discounted Housing Resources
Airbnb / Red Door Community Partnership
Provides free housing for cancer patients and caregivers through Airbnb, based on geographic and income criteria. Availability may vary by city, and housing is coordinated through hospital social work teams. For more information, visit airbnb.com or speak with your hospital social worker about eligibility and submission of an application.
American Cancer Society – Hope Lodge
Offers free, home-like lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers traveling more than 40 miles from home for outpatient treatment. Lodges are located in major cities across the U.S. and include shared kitchen and common spaces to support community. For more information, visit cancer.org/hopelodge or call 800‑227‑2345.
Extended Stay America – Hotel Keys of Hope Program
In partnership with the American Cancer Society, Extended Stay America offers free or discounted hotel stays for cancer patients and caregivers. Participating locations provide a private room with a kitchen to support long-term stays during treatment. For more information, visit the website or call 800‑227‑2345.
Healthcare Hospitality Network (HHN)
A national directory of over 200 nonprofit hospitality houses offering free or low-cost lodging near treatment centers. Each house has its own policies and eligibility requirements, and many offer supportive services in addition to lodging. For more information, visit hhnetwork.org or call 800‑318‑8861.
Joe’s House
An online directory of lodging facilities offering medical discounts to patients receiving treatment far from home. Listings include hotels, motels, and hospital-affiliated housing options searchable by city or treatment center. For more information, visit joeshouse.org or call 877-563-7468.
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Provides low- or no-cost housing near hospitals for families of sick children. Most locations offer private rooms, shared kitchens, and supportive programming for families staying during a child’s treatment. For more information, visit rmhc.org to find a location near your treatment.
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