Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
524 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT, 59601
  • Holter Museum of Art
    5 min walk
  • Cathedral Church of St. Peter
    6 min walk
  • Cathedral of St. Helena
    6 min walk
  • Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional)
    10 min drive

Room options

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Helena

With a stay at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena, you'll be centrally located in Helena, within a 10-minute walk of Cathedral of St. Helena and Helena Civic Center. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Great Northern Carousel and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Exploration Works.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of St. Helena - 6 min walk
  • Helena Civic Center - 7 min walk
  • Carroll College - 11 min walk
  • Reeder's Alley - 15 min walk
  • Montana State Capitol - 3 min drive

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 with free parking, a quick walk to Cathedral of St. Helena
Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones with free local calls, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

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

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

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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Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 338 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 338 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

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The door lock is really hard to open.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Darwin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed was comfortable. Shower water pressure was very low. We couldn’t set the water temperature properly. It was either too hot or too cold.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dated property. Shower switched from boiling hot to cold every 30 seconds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, right in the center of town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy, Pleasant & Quiet Budget Stay
Super comfy bed, nice and quiet location. Neighborhood was clean and felt safe. Well lit parking lot. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Arrived at 2am ready to check on and go to bed- instructions were followed - 30 min later got someone on the phone and had to wait 10 more minutes…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Tyler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room wasnt clean, but at least the bed was. Just needed a place to crash, atleast it was decent for that. Beds werent super comfy but the clean white sheets made it nice. The tv didn't work and neither did the wifi. Room came with soaps, 2x shampoo but not conditioner. Fridge and microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SatSantokh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cute lobby Comfortable beds Threadbare towels Too much furniture and no room to move Toilet extremely low Fridge and microwave available but didn’t use
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Babatunde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

Jamie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Naomi

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a sketchy neighborhood. A run down suite. We were checked in for 2 hours before I was bitten by a bedbug. The service was great. She immediately gave me a refund, and we headed out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The property is old, yet it was clean and comfortable. Price was affordable. The rooms are not very soundproof. The entry door had locks, yet didnt feel really secure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

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

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

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

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is old, rundown, and poorly maintained. The room smelled of old cigarette smoke. The area has a significant homeless population.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomoaki

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