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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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Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Coffee service
Exterior
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of St. Helena - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Helena Civic Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carroll College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Reeder's Alley - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Montana State Capitol - 3 min drive - 1.8 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 such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, coffee/tea in reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, 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 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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • City/local tax: USD1.0

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 any lifts
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 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?

Checkout 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. 97 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 356 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

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a clean quiet budget motel. Good value.
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

Erica

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

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

DONALD

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a regular, no frills stay for me. Worth the money. Easy in and out Great downtown location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomoaki

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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

William

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

Caleb

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