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Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena

2.5 star property

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Coffee service

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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524 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT, 59601
  • Place, Cathedral of St. Helena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Helena Civic Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carroll College
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Cathedral of St. Helena
Coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Helena motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Holter Museum of Art. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a vending machine and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Cathedral of St. Helena and Helena Civic Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena, you'll find a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Helena motel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • 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: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.0

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 391 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty . For $139 dollars find somewhere else
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and access to downtown. Parking was tight at night but that didn’t affect me. Staff was attentive to my needs- mainly a used lightbulb. The room lacked a sheer curtain which would have been nice since I was on the lower level and many people passed by. Also bathroom door stuck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lois, Tucson

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is very nice and friendly.it was a peaceful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with partner
I was a little skeptical about the safety of this place. It didn't seem too safe with men walking around BUT there were no problems and no one bothered us and everyone seemed pleasant. However, I would not stay if I was by myself and being female. It IS rundown and I didn't take a shower nor sit on the slip-covered chair but that is just me. Overall, good place to stop for a night. Price was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Madison

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salli

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property. Would be neat to see it fully restore to vintage style. It’s dated but clean. The staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

bradley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Staff was wonderful and helpful. I’d give her 10 stars if possible. Room was disappointing. Toilet barely flushed, very run down feeling. Wouldn’t recommend but better than some places I’ve stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay and gets the job done. It’s definitely dated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice, in a great location and staff was very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a clean quiet budget motel. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Terry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of homeless people hanging out in the park across the street. The room smelled. The plumbing badly needed maintenance. It barely made 2 stars, probably more like 1 1/2 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean and close to everything. Classic design and well furnished.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

DONALD

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff, pleasant place to stay. My room had a funny noise coming from within the wall all night? Bother me that much, but I’m sure it would bother somebody else.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Micheal C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not recommended. Period.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is a basic clean motel. Cheap so I did not rate as if i expected the Hilton but rather what I paid for. The room was clean, had a really comfy bed, had everything it claimed to provide. It is in walking distance of old town Helena and all the cool restaurants. The man at the desk was really helpful. I would give it five stars but realize if the place is busy there might be noise from above or next door, I found it very affordable and will likely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Judit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jackson

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