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Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Cathedral of St. Helena

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Property entrance
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Reception
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 228
SAR 254 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
524 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT, 59601

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of St. Helena - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Helena Civic Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Great Northern Carousel - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carroll College - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Montana State Capitol - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewhouse Pub & Grille - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Windbag Saloon & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Staggering Ox - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Suki Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪R-B Drive-In - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena

Motel near Cathedral of St. Helena
Located close to Helena Civic Center and Great Northern Carousel, Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • City/local tax: USD 1.0

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

As of 19 Rabiʻ I 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena on 20 Rabiʻ I 2025 start from $67.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena located?

Located in the heart of Helena, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Cathedral of St. Helena, Helena Civic Center, and Great Northern Carousel. Exploration Works and Carroll College are also within 15 minutes.

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Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 342 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jackson

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cheap room lots of homeless ppl around
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great Stay
The service was excellent. It was clean comfortable and in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomoaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Despite the property being dated, everything was clean, staff was great, and we slept well. Lots to see and do within walking distance. Great budget motel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Inexpensive but good
Although the place is dated, it was very clean and comfortable, and the best part was it was a great value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good spot with easy access from the highway. A good breakfast, and well priced when we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and functional, and the staff came to the front desk after hours to check us in. We visited several nearby shops and had a great breakfast across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s nothing fancy but it was very clean and the staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you want to walk around the downtown area. Lots of shops and places to eat/ drink within walking distance. Its an old motel, but was decent and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very comfortable bed. Good value. Badly dripping bath faucet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a little dated but the cleanliness and the staff more than made up for it. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This hotel is older, but the beds were very comfortable and the room was clean. The service was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay away!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beds good keep quiet convenient walking downtown shopping restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lady at the desk was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was clean and very comfortable. The front desk clerk was extremly helpful and very accommodating. I would stay there again just to see how some of the repairs & upgrades go. Wonderful older place to stay, convient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for safe, clean, economical lodging. Great staff, friendly and knowledgeable
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Barton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service. Wonderful person working front desk. Clean room. Just an older simple hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfy little spot right in the middle of Downtown Helena!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wasn’t expecting a motel style experience with a lobby I needed to be buzzed into. But it was clean and conveniently located in Helena’s downtown area. It was nicer than I expected from my initial impression.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 2 nights. Excellent downtown location. All amenities nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023