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Joe’s House List: patient housing near Texas Medical Center

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Lodgeur is proud to be included on Joe’s List, curated by the nationally-renowned non-profit organization Joe’s House.

What is Joe’s House?

Joe’s House is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to helping every cancer patient find vetted housing options close to their treatment center.

What is Joe’s List? How does it help patients seeking a place to stay near their medical treatment?

Joe’s List is an online resource that helps cancer patients and their families find lodging close to medical facilities where they are staying for extended cancer treatment. Joe’s House maintains a comprehensive database of quality lodging near cancer facilities around the US.

Which housing providers are added to Joe’s List?

Hotels and furnished apartments near major cancer treatment facilities can be included on Joe’s List. As the world’s largest medical complex, several accommodations in the TMC and central Houston are on Joe’s List.

How are housing providers added to Joe’s List?

A representative of Joe’s House visits properties to confirm that the housing is appropriate for patients and their family members and caregivers. Providers that meet the Joe’s House standards are added to Joe’s List. Patients can search the Joe’s House website for approved housing near their hospitals and treatment centers.

Who uses Joe’s List? Not only cancer patients.

Joe’s House was founded with cancer patients in mind and has a partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Hospital, to provide lodging resources for cancer patients visiting Houston from around the country.

However, Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center. Also known as TMC, it’s the world’s largest medical complex with several world class medical institutions.”Lodgeur is Proud to be Included on Joe’s House List: Quality Housing Near Texas Medical Center”.

Joe’s List is frequently used by patients seeking heart treatment at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, as well as patients at Texas Children’s Hospital and patients seeking outpatient procedures at Baylor College of Medicine and Houston Methodist Hospital.

Lodgeur’s furnished apartments for TMC patients in Houston

Lodgeur is dedicated to providing a comfortable home away from home for cancer patients and their families who travel to TMC for medical care.

Leave the world of medicine behind

Our stylish, comfortable apartments offer a temporary home that feels like a home. After a long day of cancer treatment and care in the TMC’s many hospitals, patients and family members can leave the institutional setting behind for the night. Each apartment is professionally designed and includes the amenities you need to unwind.

Flexibility for TMC patients

Lodgeur guests can book their stay online, with flexibility to extend their stay as medical treatment plans evolve. Lodgeur’s flexible, furnished apartments let the patient focus on health instead of lodging arrangements.

Two Houston locations for different patient needs

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Elan Med Center

Lodgeur’s locations in the Medical Center and in Midtown offer two different options for patients receiving different types of care.

For a patient with daily appointments in TMC, Lodgeur at Elan Med Center is usually the more convenient choice. Some patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center walk or take a wheelchair across to their appointments in TMC.

For a patient with weekly appointments, Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts in Midtown has places to eat and drink on the ground floor and across the street from the apartments. Patients can drive, Uber or take the METRORail (station at Mid Main Lofts) to TMC.

Complimentary use of mobility equipment and baby items

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Lodgeur guests can borrow wheelchairs, walkers, and shower chairs during their stay with us. If traveling with children, you can also borrow a high chair and a pack & play. (These items may be used at no charge, but we do need advance notice to make them available to you.)

Lodgeur & Joe’s House List

Joe’s House List is an invaluable resource for those seeking quality lodging near cancer facilities around the US. Lodgeur is proud to be included on Joe’s List for travel to TMC, whose world-class institutions set the pace of medicine and provide care to millions each year. We strive to make your stay as stress free as possible so the patient can focus on what matters most – getting better!

Book your stay today

We make it easy for patients and their families to find flexible housing and book with nothing more than a click. 

Surviving Houston without a car

Surviving Houston without a car

Living in Houston without a car can be quite the challenge. With Lodgeur’s apartments at Mid Main Lofts in Midtown, there are plenty of options for those who don’t own or rent cars. From bike-sharing programs to public transportation, this bustling city has something for everyone looking to get around quickly and conveniently.

In this blog post, we will explore the different methods you can use to navigate Houston without relying on your own wheels!

Walking

With Lodgeur’s Midtown location boasting a WalkScore of 91, you can easily walk to many destinations within the city. This is a great way to get some exercise while exploring the city. Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts boats 10 restaurants, coffee shops and bars downstairs or within one block of Lodgeur’s furnished apartments. There is even a barber shop, dentist and optometrist downstairs. If you’re willing to venture out for a 5-minute walk, you can reach dozens of places to eat and drink.

Public Transportation

Public Transportation

Houston offers a light rail system that travels through downtown, Midtown, and the Museum District. This is a great option for commuters and visitors alike as it runs regularly throughout the day and night. The Metrobus also operates in Houston with several lines that run throughout the city, often connecting to light rail station. All you need to do is purchase a MetroQ card from any of the transit centers around the city, and you’re ready to go!

Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts is situated directly on the METRORail Red Line (Ensemble Station), with direct access to downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center, NRG Arena/Reliant Park, and the Museum District. It doesn’t get any faster, cheaper or easier to explore Houston. (Our travel nurse guests almost always choose to use METRORail over their own cars to get to TMC quickly and cheaply.)

The easiest way to explore Houston is to stay in apartments with a METRORail station. Check out our blog post on exploring Houston by METRORail.

Bike Sharing

Houston is home to several bike-sharing programs: B-Cycle, LimeBike, and Mobike. All of these services allow you to easily find a nearby bike station, check out a bike, and pay for it with a credit card. You will find bike-sharing programs all over downtown and the Museum District.

Ridesharing

Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are also available in Houston. All you have to do is download the app, enter your payment information, and request a ride. This is an easy way to get around the city without having to worry about parking or other transportation fees. Just look for the Uber/Lyft pickup spots at the parking garage.

Park your ride

If you arrive in Houston by car, we have gated garage parking available for you. Even if you’re going to take the METRORail to downtown or TMC for work, you have complimentary garage parking available for your car.

With Lodgeur’s furnished apartmnts at Mid Main Lofts, you can explore Houston without relying on your own car. From walking and bike-sharing to public transportation and ridesharing, Lodgeur has all the options you need to make getting around the city easy and convenient.

Check out all the great places you can walk to from Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts.

TMC healthcare travelers: your guide to extended stay housing in Houston

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You’re on the front line, defending and protecting the lives of those in need. You work for the people, with the people, and oftentimes, away from the people. But you don’t have to feel alone while doing so.

There’s nothing worse than feeling isolated and disconnected when you’re away from your home. That’s why Lodgeur exists—to give healthcare travelers like you the convenience, flexibility, and comfort you need while on assignment in Houston.

This blog post will outline why Lodgeur’s furnished housing is the perfect solution for healthcare travelers looking for extended stay apartments Houston. We’ll cover our locations near Texas Medical Center and Midtown, and why we offer the best value for healthcare travelers.

Explore fully-furnished apartments near Midtown and Texas Medical Center

The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical complex in the world, and home to some of the most advanced healthcare facilities. It’s also incredibly close to our serviced apartment buildings: Elan Med Center and Mid Main Lofts.

Lodgeur at Elan Med Center

Elan Med Center is located within TMC itself, and serves patients, travel nurses, and doctors on medical residencies. Here we have 6 fully-furnished, one-bedroom apartments within walking distance of MD Anderson. (Because it’s such a short commute to the hospital, medical professionals typically rent electric scooters to get around TMC!)

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Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts

Mid Main Lofts is located in Houston’s most walkable neighborhood: Midtown. Here we have dozens of serviced apartments (ranging from studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms) just minutes away from a variety of restaurants, bars and shops!

METRORail

Healthcare travelers can also take advantage of the METRORail by Mid Main Lofts, with direct access to TMC and downtown. It’s only $3/day for unlimited rides, and it takes a maximum of 12 minutes to get to TMC—no traffic roulette!

So no need to pay the hefty $200 a month for hospital parking—we’ve got you covered.

Rent fully-furnished apartments with flexible lease terms

At Lodgeur, we understand your travel assignments change quickly, and often don’t fit into the standard leases of other housing options. That’s why we offer completely furnished apartments on flexible terms.

You can book a stay with us for a few days, weeks or months! Guests who book for 30 nights or more can terminate their stay with just 14 days’ notice, or even prolong their stay if their employment contract is extended. For travel nurse contracts that are often extended or canceled on short notice, this is a huge benefit and cost-saver.

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We also include everything you need to make your extended stay comfortable and move-in ready, from the kitchen appliances and linens to fast wifi and fancy toiletries.

Moreover, Elan and Mid Main Lofts offer additional amenities that make staying with us a truly unique experience. Each building has a pool and as an upscale gym that’s open 24/7, so you can access it anytime your schedule allows without having to navigate sketchy areas in a new city. Both Elan Med Center and Mid Main Lofts feature secured, gated parking garages as well.

Enjoy biweekly housekeeping services during extended stays

We know healthcare travelers often live on the go and may not have time for tedious and stressful cleaning duties. That’s why we provide regular housekeeping services for our extended stay guests.

During extended stays, our team of experienced staff will clean your apartment every two weeks, so you can focus on what’s important—providing quality care to your patients.

Book an extended stay apartment in Houston during your next clinical rotation

You fight hard for your patients each and every day. We want to ensure you have the peace of mind to know your home away from home is secure and will be taken care of while you’re out saving lives.

Lodgeur provides top-notch furnished apartments with flexible terms and all of the amenities you need for a comfortable, extended stay, so you no longer have to worry about finding housing in a new city or paying for expensive parking at the hospital.

With extended-stay housing in Midtown and TMC, Lodgeur offers hassle-free housing solutions for healthcare travelers. Learn more about our extended stay housing options or book your apartment today. We look forward to hosting you soon!

Explore the best medical residency housing options in Houston, TX

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When looking for accommodation during your months long medical residency in Houston, location is everything. After a hectic day at the clinic, the last thing you’ll want to deal with is a long commute home (especially if you’re working at the Texas Medical Center). But on your days off, you also don’t want to be too far away from all the cool things Houston has to offer.

While your immediate thought may be to Google medical residency apartments or housing for away rotations near the Texas Medical Center, Lodgeur’s on-demand housing offers hotel-like consistency and amenities with an added bonus: a stylish, fully-furnished apartment all to yourself.

Lodgeur is the go-to place for furnished clinical rotation housing on-demand

We have hosted more than 6,000 guests, from locals and out-of-towners staying for the weekend to traveling medical professionals and patients staying for months at a time.

When you stay in a Lodgeur apartment in Midtown or the Texas Medical Center, you can expect a professionally designed space that’s fully-equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We’ve thought of it all- from our cozy, memory foam mattress and high speed internet to an organized kitchen and lounge-ready living room.

Now here’s come the hard part, deciding which Lodgeur location best fits your needs during your medical residency in Houston: Mid Main Lofts or Elan Med Center.

Living at Mid Main Lofts in Midtown Houston

At Mid Main Lofts, we have various fully-furnished apartments ready to rent, including studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. It’s conveniently located between downtown and the TMC with its own stop on the METRORail line right outside the building. Driving to TMC can be a headache (especially during rush hour), so oftentimes traveling medical professionals use the METRORail instead. (If you’re new to this kind of public transportation, don’t worry, we have a fool-proof guide to help you get around the city like a local!)

The METRORail also serves as a great way to explore some of the city’s most popular neighborhoods like Downtown and the Museum District! The METRORail makes getting around a breeze, but on those days you don’t feel like traveling far to enjoy a beer or grab a bite to eat, you have access to all kinds of restaurants and bars within a three-block radius. Midtown is known as one of the most bustling and walkable parts of town, so you’ll have plenty of places to explore right on your doorstep!

Living at Elan Med Center near the Texas Medical Center

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Pool at Lodgeur at Elan Med Center

Situated in the Texas Medical Center neighborhood, Elan Med Center is a top choice for traveling medical professionals looking for medical residency housing. It’s .8 miles away from TMC (You can see MD Anderson from your window!), so you’ll often see doctors and nurses walking or traveling by electric scooter to get to work.

Elan Med Center is also just a short drive away from some southwest Houston’s most iconic locations: Hermann Park. Houston Zoo, Rice Village, and the Museum District. But if you don’t feel like driving, you can always take METRORail from the TMC and be in Midtown or downtown in minutes!

Why medical professionals book short and extended stays with Lodgeur

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Lodgeur offers medical residency apartments in convenient locations with an added bonus: it’s move-in ready the moment you get the keys! No boxes, movers or furniture assembly required.

  • The utilities and wifi are already set up. Lodgeur will also come and clean the apartment every two weeks during extended stays.
  • Washer, dryer and iron in each unit, so you don’t have to worry about googling the nearest laundromat.
  • A cook-ready kitchen with all the essentials, so you can wake up to the smell of your favorite coffee brewing in the morning!
  • No lease commitments- seriously. You choose customized dates and book a furnished apartment for as long as you’d like. And if you end up needing to shorten your stay, just give us 14 days’ notice before leaving.

Book your stay today

We make it easy for traveling medical professionals, nurses and medical students to find clinical rotation housing and book with nothing more than a click. 

After all, this is on-demand housing. Welcome home!

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Patient-friendly stays near the Texas Medical Center

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Patient housing near the Texas Medical Center (TMC) is difficult to find on short notice. If you’re a patient traveling from out of town, it’s tempting to settle for a hotel or an Airbnb listing, but neither living situation is ideal. You may end up in a cramped hotel room or worse- an Airbnb that looks nothing like the pictures. Then when it comes time to extend or shorten your stay, you may have no option but to pay cancellation fees or find another place to stay in a matter of days.

However, Lodgeur knows a thing or two about finding the ideal home-away-from-home, so let us take care of it. After all, life is stressful enough without worrying about a comfortable place to stay.

Lodgeur is the go-to place for furnished accommodation on-demand

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We have hosted more than 5,000 guests, from locals and out-of-towners staying for the weekend to traveling medical professionals and patients staying for months at a time.

When you stay in a Lodgeur apartment in Midtown or the Texas Medical Center, you can expect a professionally designed space that’s fully-equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We’ve thought of it all- from our cozy, memory foam mattress and high speed internet to an organized kitchen and lounge-ready living room.

Now here’s come the hard part, deciding which Lodgeur location best fits your needs: Mid Main Lofts or Elan Med Center.

Living at Mid Main Lofts in Midtown Houston

At Mid Main Lofts, we have various fully-furnished apartments ready to rent for healthcare travelers, including studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. It’s conveniently located between downtown and the TMC with its own stop on the METRORail line right outside the building. Driving to TMC can be a headache (especially during rush hour), so oftentimes patients and traveling medical professionals opt for the METRORail instead. (If you’re new to this kind of public transportation, don’t worry, we have a fool-proof guide to help you get around the city like a local!)

The METRORail makes getting around a breeze, but on those days you don’t feel like traveling far to grab a bite to eat or order to-go, you have access to all kinds of restaurants and bars within a three-block radius. Midtown is known as one of the most bustling and walkable parts of town, so you’ll have plenty of places to explore right on your doorstep!

Living at Elan Med Center near the Texas Medical Center

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wheelchair, walker and shower chair

Situated in the Texas Medical Center neighborhood directly across from MD Anderson Cancer Center, Elan Med Center is an extremely popular place for patients and traveling medical professionals to stay. It’s within walking distance of TMC (You can see MD Anderson from your window!) and is just a short drive away from some southwest Houston’s most iconic locations: Hermann Park. Houston Zoo, Rice Village, and the Museum District.

You can also take the METRORail from the TMC and be in Midtown or downtown in minutes. Some of our guests take our complimentary wheelchair across the street to MD Anderson for appointments, because it’s just that close.

A fully-appointed gym and infinity pool provide more opportunities to leave the hospital behind when you come home. The building has offices on each floor, which can be reserved for work, conference calls or other quiet activities while your patient is catching up on quiet time. Amazon and Uber Eats deliver directly to your door.

Why patients stay with Lodgeur

Lodgeur offers apartment rentals for patients in convenient locations with an added bonus: it’s move-in ready the moment you get the keys! No boxes, movers or furniture assembly required.

  • The best access to MD Anderson Cancer Center and Methodist, without sacrificing comfort or style.
  • The utilities and wifi are already set up. Lodgeur will also come and clean the apartment every two weeks during extended stays.
  • Washer, dryer and iron in each unit, so you don’t have to worry about googling the nearest laundromat.
  • Spread out and relax in an apartment that comfortably accommodates you and your loved one.
  • A cook-ready kitchen with all the essentials, just grab your groceries on the way in and you’re set!
  • No lease commitments- seriously. You choose customized dates and book a furnished apartment for as long as you’d like. And if you end up needing to shorten your stay, just give us 14 days’ notice before leaving.
  • Need to borrow a wheelchair, walker or shower chair during your stay? Just let us know and we can make that available at no extra charge (subject to availability).

Learn more about our robust security features and what you should look for in your furnished TMC apartment.

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Walker, wheelchair and shower chair available during your stay.

Book your stay today

We make it easy for Med Center patients and their families to find accommodation and book with nothing more than a click.

After all, this is on-demand housing. Welcome home!

Lodgeur’s favorite bars and restaurants near the Texas Medical Center

Lodgeur’s favorite bars and restaurants near the Texas Medical Center

Welcome to Lodgeur’s guide to the best bars and restaurants around the Texas Medical Center!

How to use this guide.

We understand that what’s perfect for a business traveler is not always perfect for a family vacation. So we’ve identified each location and activity with an emoji to give you a quick visual and help you make easier decisions. Your trip should be about exploring, not researching.

We’ve also provided indicative pricing from $ to $$$$.

  • 😎 See this symbol and you’re headed to a place drenched in cool. It’s probably new on the scene, on a few of the top “must visit” lists, and great for a photo op.
  • 👶 See this symbol and you’re promised a family-friendly place where you would be comfortable taking children of all ages. They may have a kid’s menu, kid’s pricing, and an atmosphere suitable for people of all ages.
  • 💼 See this symbol and you’re all set for a brunch or dinner with the boss, a workgroup, or on an expense account.
  • 🏙 See this symbol and you’re in for a local treat. It will be very Houstonian but not necessarily traditional. These are some of our personal favorites in the city.

GRAB N’ GO SPOTS

Magnol French Baking

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Magnol French Baking

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If you’re looking for a morning pick-me-up, this authentic french bakery is the place to visit. Pair a flakey, buttery croissant (or a lemon meringue tart if you have more of a sweet tooth) with a cappuccino or hot tea. But don’t forget to grab one of their homemade loaves of bread on the way out. Trust us, the bread is worth the extra splurge.

Contact info.

Opening hours.

  • Tuesday – Friday: 7:30 am – 5 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am – 2 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am – 1 pm

The Halal Guys

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The Halal Guys

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The Halal Guys is a popular stop for quick, generously-portion-sized mediterranean cuisine. Here you’ll find gyro sandwiches, beef/falafel sandwiches and world-famous platters for under $12.

Contact info.

Opening hours.

  • Monday – Friday: 10:30 am – 10 pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 11 am – 9 pm

Piada Italian Street Food

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Piada Italian Street Food

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This is the perfect place to curb your pasta and piada cravings in a pinch. When you approach the counter, just call out what ingredients you’d like in your homemade pasta, wrap or salad and watch as they prepare your meal right in front of you. Dine in during your lunch break or get it to-go if you’re headed somewhere else in a hurry!

Contact info.

Opening hours.

  • Open every day from 10:45 am – 10 pm

The Turkey Leg Hut

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The Turkey Leg Hut

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The name says it all- and if it’s your first time visiting this black-owned business, order the Hennessy glazed leg. Slow cooked with their secret ingredient, your mouth will be watering the moment you see the smoked turkey fall off the bone.

Contact info.

Opening hours.

  • Tuesday – Thursday: 11 am – 10 pm
  • Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 12 am
  • Sunday: 11 am – 10 pm

Bodegas Taco Shop

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Bodegas Taco Shop

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Bodegas’ offers Mexican street food with generous portion sizes for a great price! Need we say more?

Contact info.

Opening hours.

  • Sunday -Thursday: 10 am – 10 pm
  • Friday – Saturday: 10 am – 11 pm

Common Bond Bistro & Bakery

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Avocado and egg on toast at Common Bond.

Avocado and egg on toast at Common Bond.

Common Bond is the perfect spot to grab a savory breakfast sandwich while indulging in some delicious, sweet treats. They also feature a diverse drink list- from nitro coffee, iced chai lattes and hot teas to frosés, mimosas and wines. Common Bond’s famous Nutella croissant and striped pistachio croissant have earned it a loyal following.

Contact info.

Opening hours.

  • Monday – Saturday: 7 am – 9 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am – 8 pm

CASUAL DINING SPOTS

Istanbul Grill & Deli

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The Istanbul Grill & Deli is one of the first and most authentic Turkish restaurants in Houston! With a laid back atmosphere and outdoor patio, this spot will easily become a regular stop for turkish and mediterranean food lovers.

Contact info.

Opening hours.

  • Tuesday – Thursday : 11 am – 9:30 pm
  • Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 10 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am – 9 pm

Tiger Noodle House

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If you’re looking for authentic Szechuan and traditional Chinese cuisine, this is the place for you. And since it’s open ‘til midnight most days, it’s perfect for an after-drinks comfort food meal. Just be prepared to take home leftovers!

Contact info.

Opening hours.

  • Monday: 11 am – 9 pm
  • Tuesday – Saturday: 11 am – 12 am
  • Sunday: 11 am – 10:30 pm

Local Foods

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Local Foods

In the mood for fancy sandwiches, extra cheesy burgers and insanely good fries that tie it all together? Local Foods is always good for that. Or maybe you want to relax on the patio and enjoy a cider or two before heading next door to the LFM Market to pick up a unique, foodie staple. Local Foods is good for that, too.

Contact info.

Opening hours.

  • Open every day from 10 am – 8 pm

Huynh Restaurant

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Huynh’s offers an array of Vietnamese and Asian-inspired dishes and is the go-to place for pho! Don’t forget to try their popular Vietnamese coffee (you can even try one that’s blended with coconut or avocado.)

Contact info.

Opening hours.

  • Monday – Saturday: 11 am-3:30 pm & 5 pm-9 pm

Pasha Turkish Restaurant

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Pasha Turkish Restaurant

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This locally-owned, hidden gem serves authentic Halal and Zabihah food. We recommend visiting before 2:30 pm to take advantage of their lunch special, which includes freshly-made bread along with your main dish and side for $12!

Contact info.

Opening hours.

  • Tuesday – Thursday: 11 am – 9:30 pm
  • Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 10 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am- 9:30 pm

UPSCALE DINING SPOTS

Hugo’s

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Hugo’s

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Hugo’s combines high-end, traditional Mexican cuisine with an award-winning wine program, cocktail list and tequila menu. It’s the perfect combination if you ask us! P.S. They also offer tasty brunch options during the weekends.

Contact info.

Opening hours.

  • Tuesday & Wednesday: 3 pm – 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am – 9 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am – 10:30 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am – 10:30 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am – 9 pm

MF Sushi

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MF Sushi

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This elegant restaurant is perfect for date nights, and if you’re looking to experience an unforgettable, multi-course omakase dinner, you have to book a reservation. (Seriously- if you plan on visiting Houston, call ASAP to reserve a table.)

Contact info.

Opening hours.

  • Tuesday – Thursday: 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
  • Friday & Saturday: 5 pm – 11 pm
  • Sunday: 5 pm – 10 pm

Brennan’s of Houston

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This New Orleans styled restaurant features the perfect mix of classic and creative cajun dishes. But be warned- Brennan’s will leave you reminiscing about your meal long after it’s over. Reservations strongly recommended. P.S. Happy Hour
is Tuesday through Friday from 4 pm – 7 pm.

Contact info.

Opening hours.

  • Tuesday – Friday: 11 am – 2 pm & 5:30 pm – 9 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am – 2 pm & 5:30 pm – 9 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am – 2 pm & 5:30 pm – 9 pm

Lucille’s

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Lucille’s

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This locally-owned restaurant offers southern cuisine with an international flair.

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Opening hours.

  • Tuesday – Thursday: 11 am – 3 pm & 4 pm -9 pm
  • Friday: 11 am – 3 pm & 5 pm – 10 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am – 3 pm & 5 pm – 10 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am – 3 pm

BAR & WINE SPOTS

CRÚ Food & Wine Bar

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CRÚ Food & Wine Bar

Over 300 wine selections. Stone-fired pizza, goat cheese beignets, and artisan cheese flights. With so many pairings to choose from, don’t be surprised if you end up staying for a few hours sipping wine with friends in their cozy indoor space or outdoor patio.

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Opening hours.

  • Hours vary. Please visit website.

Sixty Vines

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Sixty Vines

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If you’re looking to expand your wine profile or just relax and enjoy a few drinks with friends, you’re going to love Sixty Vines! Here you can choose from 60 wines on tap (that rotate frequently) while enjoying tasty appetizers and maybe a hearty meal or two. And if you’re not much of a wine drinker, you can always order a cocktail or explore what beer they have on tap.

Contact info.

Opening hours.

  • Monday – Thursday: 11 am – 10 pm
  • Friday: 11 am – 11 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am – 11 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am – 9 pm

The Toasted Coconut

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The Toasted Coconut

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Escape to this tropical-inspired bar for a few hours to enjoy coconut tiki drinks and shareable bites with friends! Reservations recommended. P.S. Happy Hour is Tuesday through Friday from 4 – 6 pm.

Contact info.

Opening hours.

  • Tuesday & Wednesday: 4 pm – 10 pm
  • Thursday & Friday: 4 pm – 12 am
  • Saturday : 10 am – 12 am
  • Sunday: 10 am – 10 pm

How to find travel nurse housing in Houston, TX

Travel nurses love working in Houston! A combination of trendy food, fantastic nightlife, and culture helps make Houston attractive to a diverse group of people, including medical professionals. The city ranks as one of the top ten hottest dream cities in the USA for travel nurses for all the reasons listed above, and then some. 

How to find travel nurse housing in Houston, TX
Houston has lots of travel nurse jobs and plenty to do in your spare time!

The availability of on-demand housing also contributes to the popularity of living and working in Houston on a travel assignment. When a nurse can find suitable accommodation quickly and move in with minimum fuss, it’s a win!

Before booking an expensive stay at a hotel or Airbnb (something many nurses do), take a minute and explore the option of professionally furnished apartments and on-demand housing.

Things for travel nurses to consider

When making housing arrangements, many travel nurses end up booking an extended-stay hotel. Some find temporary accommodations through the online vacation rental marketplace. While we don’t recommend it for safety reasons, some nurses search Craigslist for an apartment or co-living situation.

Each option has pros and cons, but the cons likely outweigh the positives associated with most temporary housing options.

Hotels, even the better extended-stay units, come with a high price tag. The living space is usually small, and may not even include a kitchen, but the rent is far from negligible. Frankly, kitchens in most of these properties consist of a microwave, small refrigerator, and maybe a cooktop. Dishes and cookware tend to be minimal or non-existent.

Online booking sites like Airbnb offer a seemingly endless array of choices, but there’s a disappointing level of quality control.  Craigslist and other similar sites can open up a Pandora’s Box of potential issues. Misleading information, intrusive landlords, and rental scams top the list.

Flexible furnished housing offers a better solution to the hunt for temporary living accommodations!

Houston, TX is a popular destination for travel nurses.

What is on-demand housing?

We live in a world where we want what we want, and we want it now. With the click of a mouse, we can order dinner, a ride, or a date!

After the short-term rental trend gained mainstream acceptance, another trend began to emerge:  on-demand housing, and it’s ideal for traveling nurses working in Houston.

The difference between an extended stay hotel, corporate housing, and housing on-demand is in the details. On-demand housing offers:

  • Convenience and Flexibility.  A digital, fully transparent booking process, with no need for a long-term lease agreement. Only book the dates you want – without worrying about whether it fits neatly into weeklong or monthly boxes.
  • Furnished Means Fully furnished. Well-appointed kitchens with cooking tools, blenders, and cookware are not found in most short-term or extended stay hotels.
  • Turnkey Living.  All utilities, including the internet, are set up and ready to go when you walk in the door.
  • Stylish, Professional Design. There is a happy medium between matchy-matchy, institutional hotel furniture, and the usual mishmash of furniture, decor, and personal items found in the listings of amateur Airbnb hosts.

Benefits of on-demand housing for travel nurses

Choosing flexible furnished housing offers multiple advantages to individuals looking for healthcare traveler housing in Houston. Most nurses begin their search by filtering for accommodation near their travel assignment or in an area with a lively, walkable neighborhood.

In the Houston area, the monthly cost to rent an unfurnished one-bedroom apartment ranges from $1,200 to $1,800, not including utilities. That’s for a long-term rental for 12-months! Short-term leases tend to be much higher. Adding furnished to the description will only further increase the cost.

With on-demand housing, the monthly rental price typically includes everything — high-quality accommodations, modern furnishings, utilities (including high-speed WiFi), and resort-style amenities, like well-appointed gyms and sparkling pools.

Don’t forget about the convenience factor. Whether searching for travel nurse housing near the Texas Medical Center, or another of the Houston-area’s hospitals, be sure to consider the time needed to get to your hospital and whether your hospital has parking available on site. Some hospitals have no parking available for nurses, who then need to park in a remote lot and take a shuttle bus to the hospital. If you can take the METRORail to the Texas Medical Center instead, you can save time and money by not needing to drive to TMC. Lodgeur has on-demand housing available for travel nurses only 5 stops away from TMC on the MetroRail, directly next to the Ensemble/HCC stop. With covered parking available to guests, travel nurses can bring a car for personal use and take the MetroRail to TMC for quick access to their hospitals.

These are only a few reasons travel nurses prefer on-demand housing solutions with fully furnished apartments. The travel nurses we host often share that they are looking for housing that allows them to reduce their commute time while making the most of their personal time.

Houston’s METRORail provides convenient transportation from Downtown to the Texas Medical Center via Midtown and the Museum District.

What should all furnished apartments include?

When evaluating whether a furnished apartment is the one, there’s nothing wrong with having high expectations. Travel nurses tell us that this is their wish list for a great temporary home:

  • Flexible booking dates with flexible cancellation terms, so nurses can extend or terminate their booking when their contract dates evolve.
  • Housekeeping every two weeks, because no one wants to spend their day off cleaning a bathroom.
  • WiFi ready to go, so you can stay connected.
  • Free and secure parking, with easy METRORail access to TMC and downtown.
  • Curated locations, with walkable, lively neighborhoods.

Why Lodgeur is great for travel nurse accommodations

Beyond price and location, travel nurses look for a wide range of benefits when choosing housing. What often gets overlooked is a stress-free move and a great first day on a new assignment. Lodgeur is an excellent solution for travel nurse housing because we take care of the details:

  • No boxes or movers
  • Live in a professionally designed, Instagram-worthy home
  • Convenience and flexibility, no lease commitments
  • You’re busy. We’ll deal with the utilities, set up the WiFi router, connect the smart TV, and come to clean and change your linens every two weeks

We go above and beyond to ensure our furnished apartments are not only at the right price and in the right location but include the extras that healthcare professionals appreciate. For example, our newly constructed units keep outside noise, well, outside where it belongs so that a person can sleep peacefully. Polished concrete flooring instead of carpet cuts down on dirt and allergens.

Put it all together, and Lodgeur is a great solution for travel nurse housing.

Rentals for travel nurses in Houston, TX by Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts in Midtown.

Book your stay today

Our travel nurses deserve a comfortable, safe, move-in-ready option for housing. Booking a furnished apartment in Houston with Lodgeur offers all of that and more.

We make it easy to find nurse rentals and book with nothing more than a click. After all, this is on-demand housing. Welcome home!


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