Free medical stays for Mexican families.
Originally founded by Airbnb, Airbnb.org provides free short-term stays in listings on Airbnb around Mexico City to people traveling for critical medical care.
Our program
To help families traveling to Mexico City for specialized medical treatment they can’t access at home, Airbnb.org’s medical stays program is providing 12,000 nights of free housing for Mexican families.
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Meet our community
Meet families who found a stay and the Mexico City hosts who helped them.
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Need help?
If you or a loved one is traveling to Mexico City for medical care, contact one of our partner organizations to see if you qualify for a free stay.
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About us
Airbnb.org provides free emergency housing for people affected by disasters, illness, or other crises. Since 2020, we’ve provided 1.6 million nights of short-term housing.
Frequently asked questions
What are medical stays through Airbnb.org?
The Medical Stays program, run by Airbnb.org, the independent foundation created by Airbnb, provides free, temporary housing in listings on Airbnb for families traveling for critical medical care. Through partnerships with local nonprofits and foundations, the program provides temporary housing for families traveling for critical medical care by providing stays in listings on Airbnb with local Airbnb hosts. The goal? Ease the financial and emotional strain of traveling for life-saving treatment.According to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), Mexico City is home to more than 40 percent of specialized healthcare institutions in the region, forcing thousands of families from other states to travel for oncology treatments, transplants, or complex surgeries. Our program supports families traveling for this critical care, medical providers traveling to give care, and respite stays for people receiving life-saving treatment.
Are medical stays completely free?
Yes, they’re completely free for people traveling to Mexico City for medical care. No deposit or payment needed.Local nonprofit or civil-society organizations help Airbnb.org find people receiving treatment who need to stay close to care. These partners help find and connect families with the greatest need to Airbnb.org. For many partners, this is part of comprehensive support they provide to people receiving critical treatment.If you or a loved one needs a free medical stay, please contact local partner organizations.
How do local hosts help provide stays?
Local hosts can see if a booking is related to an Airbnb.org stay. They can also opt-in to provide discounts for Airbnb.org guests."Donations pay for stays, so families in need stay for free and local Mexico City Airbnb hosts are paid like a usual stay. Airbnb makes no money off medical stays or other emergency stays through Airbnb.org.
How is this program funded?
Recognizing the critical need for medical stays, Airbnb.org announced its expansion of the medical stays program in May 2026 by investing $20M MXN. This funds approximately 12,000 nights of free temporary housing for Mexican families traveling for critical medical care.