# Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World? Source: https://www.luxurway.com/blog/is-houston-the-largest-medical-center-in-the-world ![Furnished home in Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/is-houston-the-largest-medical-center-in-the-world.webp) [Home](/)[Blog](/blog)Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World? [Texas Medical Center housing](/texasmedicalcenterhousing) # Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World? By the [Luxurway Houston team](/editorial-policy)May 26, 2024Reviewed Sep 26, 2026Updated Oct 2026 [See Texas Medical Center housing](/texasmedicalcenterhousing)[Browse rentals](/rentals?purpose=Medical+stay) * **4.9** Google * **5.0** Yelp * **4.9** Airbnb SEARCH HOMES ## Search Texas Medical Center / traveling medical housing for your dates. Share your check-in date. We will match you with a home. [Homes](#featured-homes)[FAQ](#guide-faq)[Guides](#related-guides) The Texas Medical Center is among the largest medical complexes in the world by campus size and patient volume. It sits just south of downtown Houston. This page does not book housing. For a furnished home of 30 nights or longer, see [MD Anderson housing](/md-anderson-housing). Houston's [Texas Medical Center (TMC)](/texasmedicalcenterhousing) is renowned for its size, scope, and impact on global healthcare. Let's explore why TMC stands out as one of the largest and most influential medical centers worldwide. | | | | --- | --- | | Size and Scope | Spanning over 1,345 acres (Texas Medical Center campus), TMC houses over 50 member institutions, including 21 hospitals and two specialty institutions. | | World-Class Healthcare | Institutions like MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children's Hospital are leaders in their specialties, attracting patients globally for specialized care. | | Research Hub | TMC boasts one of the highest concentrations of clinical and translational research facilities globally, fostering groundbreaking medical discoveries. | | Educational Excellence | Affiliated with top universities like Baylor College of Medicine and UTHealth, TMC offers comprehensive medical education programs and training. | | Economic Impact | TMC contributes significantly to Houston's economy, generating billions in economic activity and supporting thousands of jobs. | | Global Influence | Through research collaborations and patient care, TMC impacts healthcare globally, advancing medical science and treatment options. | | Comparison with Others | While other centers like those in Boston or London rival TMC in expertise, few match its size and comprehensive medical services under one roof. | | Continued Evolution | As TMC continues to grow and innovate, it remains a pivotal force in shaping the future of healthcare, locally and globally. | In essence, while Houston's Texas Medical Center may not be the largest by every measure, its combination of size, excellence in care, and research make it a cornerstone of global healthcare innovation and advancement. FURNISHED HOMES ## Featured homes A few furnished homes in the Texas Medical Center. [ ![Casa Emilio kitchen, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-kitchen-04-640.webp)![Casa Emilio living room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-living-room-01-640.webp)![Casa Emilio dining room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-dining-room-01-640.webp)![Casa Emilio primary bedroom, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-primary-bedroom-02-640.webp)![Casa Emilio bedroom, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-bedroom-02-640.webp)![Casa Emilio primary bathroom, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-primary-bathroom-03-640.webp) HouseHoliday Special: $550 off per month\* ](/casa-emilio?purpose=Medical+stay) [ Texas Medical Center Area / Bellaire / Meyerland Area ### Casa Emilio 4 bedrooms2 baths * One story * Fenced Yard * Home Office ](/casa-emilio?purpose=Medical+stay) [ ~Regular price $250~**Holiday Special price $232 / night****$250 / night**30+ nights minimum Plus a one-time $350 cleaning fee. \*Move in by Nov 15, 2026. View this home](/casa-emilio?purpose=Medical+stay) [ ![Villa Como exterior, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/villa-como/villa-como-exterior-03-640.webp)![Villa Como dining room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/villa-como/villa-como-dining-room-01-640.webp)![Villa Como living room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/villa-como/villa-como-living-room-01-640.webp)![Villa Como kitchen, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/villa-como/villa-como-kitchen-06-640.webp)![Villa Como exterior, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/villa-como/villa-como-exterior-02-640.webp)![Villa Como exterior, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/villa-como/villa-como-exterior-12-640.webp) HouseHoliday Special: $1000 off per month\* ](/villa-como?purpose=Medical+stay) [ Texas Medical Center Area / Bellaire / Meyerland Area ### Villa Como 5 bedrooms3.5 baths * Two story * Private Pool * Fenced Yard ](/villa-como?purpose=Medical+stay) [ ~Regular price $500~**Holiday Special price $467 / night****$500 / night**30+ nights minimum Plus a one-time $350 cleaning fee. \*Move in by Nov 15, 2026. View this home](/villa-como?purpose=Medical+stay) [ ![Med Center Retreat living room, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-living-room-01-640.webp)![Med Center Retreat kitchen, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-kitchen-04-640.webp)![Med Center Retreat exterior, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-exterior-01-640.webp)![Med Center Retreat primary bedroom, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-primary-bedroom-02-640.webp)![Med Center Retreat primary bathroom, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-primary-bathroom-01-640.webp)![Med Center Retreat bedroom, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-bedroom-01-640.webp) ApartmentHoliday Special: $250 off per month\* ](/medical-center-retreat?purpose=Medical+stay) [ Texas Medical Center Area ### Med Center Retreat 2 bedrooms2 baths * Ground floor * Patio ](/medical-center-retreat?purpose=Medical+stay) [ ~Regular price $142~**Holiday Special price $133 / night****$142 / night**30+ nights minimum Plus a one-time $350 cleaning fee. \*Move in by Nov 15, 2026. View this home](/medical-center-retreat?purpose=Medical+stay) [ ![Serena Sun living room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Braeswood, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/serena-sun/serena-sun-living-room-04-640.webp)![Serena Sun kitchen, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Braeswood, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/serena-sun/serena-sun-kitchen-05-640.webp)![Serena Sun den, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Braeswood, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/serena-sun/serena-sun-den-01-640.webp)![Serena Sun dining room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Braeswood, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/serena-sun/serena-sun-dining-room-01-640.webp)![Serena Sun primary bedroom, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Braeswood, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/serena-sun/serena-sun-primary-bedroom-02-640.webp)![Serena Sun exterior, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Braeswood, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/serena-sun/serena-sun-exterior-03-640.webp) House ](/serena-sun?purpose=Medical+stay) [ Texas Medical Center Area / Braeswood Area ### Serena Sun 3 bedrooms2 baths * One story * Fenced Yard * Home Office ](/serena-sun?purpose=Medical+stay) [ **$285 / night**30+ nights minimum Plus a one-time $350 cleaning fee. View this home](/serena-sun?purpose=Medical+stay) [ ![Chateau Gold kitchen, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/chateau-gold/chateau-gold-kitchen-01-640.webp)![Chateau Gold living room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/chateau-gold/chateau-gold-living-room-01-640.webp)![Chateau Gold home office, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/chateau-gold/chateau-gold-home-office-01-640.webp)![Chateau Gold dining room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/chateau-gold/chateau-gold-dining-room-01-640.webp)![Chateau Gold primary bedroom, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/chateau-gold/chateau-gold-primary-bedroom-01-640.webp)![Chateau Gold primary bathroom, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — Is the Texas Medical Center the Largest in the World](/media/chateau-gold/chateau-gold-primary-bathroom-02-640.webp) House ](/chateau-gold?purpose=Medical+stay) [ Texas Medical Center Area / West University / Southgate area ### Chateau Gold 5 bedrooms3.5 baths * Two story * Fenced Yard * Home Office ](/chateau-gold?purpose=Medical+stay) [ **$533 / night**30+ nights minimum Plus a one-time $350 cleaning fee. View this home](/chateau-gold?purpose=Medical+stay) Featured houses and apartments · 30+ night minimum · Confirm dates and current pricing with our team. [Browse rentals](/texasmedicalcenterhousing) ## Luxurway offers a “home away from home” - MD Anderson patient housing in Houston Luxurway offers comfortable and affordable [MD Anderson housing](/md-anderson-housing) with private fully-furnished homes for rent for [MD Anderson Cancer Center](/md-anderson-cancer-center) patients and their families.  We understand you may be coming to receive treatment and need a warm and peaceful home to rent near MDA. We are here to help. We offer fully-furnished, fully-renovated and all utilities-included private [home rentals](/rentals) located one to six miles from MD Anderson. Skip hotels near MD Anderson, and instead [contact us](/contact) for MD Anderson housing to rent a home away from home. [Contact us](/contact) to inquire about our MD Anderson home rental availability and pricing for your stay in Houston. ## Frequently asked questions Straight answers from our Houston team. [Request a quote](/contact?purpose=Medical+stay) ### Does this campus page book housing? No. This page explains a clinic, portal, or campus location. For a furnished home of 30 nights or longer, call (832) 304-3322, email Info@Luxurway.com, or send dates at /contact. ### Does MyChart or myMDAnderson book lodging? No. Those portals handle records, messages, and appointments. Housing is separate. Inquire with Luxurway, a hotel, or a hospitality house. ### What lodging options exist near MD Anderson? Patients can consider Rotary House, Hope Lodge when eligible, nearby hotels, or a 30-night furnished home. Joe’s House is a directory of discounted lodging, not a physical house. ### Is Luxurway affiliated with MD Anderson? No. Hospital names are geographic only. Luxurway is independent furnished lodging and is not affiliated with or endorsed by MD Anderson, the Texas Medical Center, Houston Methodist, or Texas Children’s. ### How do I book a furnished home near campus? Send your check-in date on the form. Call (832) 304-3322 or email Info@Luxurway.com to share guests, neighborhood, pets, and budget. Do not send private medical details through the housing form. NEXT STEP ## Find a furnished home *in Houston.* Homes and apartments for 30 nights or longer, with photos and rates. Share your dates and we will match you with a home. 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