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Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena

2.5 star property
City-center motel within walking distance of Cathedral of St. Helena

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In the heart of Helena, Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena offers a cozy retreat. Connect to WiFi, grab a snack from the vending machine or enjoy coffee/tea in the lobby and take advantage of laundry facilities. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
$91 nightly
The total price is $102
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Great Northern Carousel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Helena Civic Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carroll College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Montana State Capitol - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Zydeco - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jester's Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Staggering Ox - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hokkaido - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪RB Drive-in - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena

  • When you stay at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cathedral of St. Helena and Helena Civic Center. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, Great Northern Carousel and Exploration Works are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 47 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free long-distance and local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.0

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay

Also known as

Budget Express Downtown Helena
Budget Express Helena Helena
Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena Motel
Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena Helena
Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena Motel Helena

Frequently asked questions

Does Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Lucky Buckys Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like skiing and return when the snow melts for fishing and hiking.

What's the area around Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena like?

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena is a short 10-minute drive from Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional) and 6 minutes' walk from Cathedral of St. Helena.

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Reviews

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

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6/10 Good

The location for the price was very, very good.
Sarah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable beds, and great location
JOSH, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient to downtown area; friendly and helpful staff
Janette, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Place was nice, in a great location and staff was very nice
Carlos, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

There was plenty of parking right at the property. Lots of pubs and restaurants right up the street within walking distance. Certainly nothing fancy, but for a convenient stay it worked for me.
Curtis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff and cute office but the rooms were outdated and dingy. The pillows really need replaced it was like a pillowcase with a few rags inside.
Kelsyee, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The Budget Inn Express in Downtown Helena is an older establishment, but the rooms are clean, the staff is friendly and overall the stay was fine. The Good stuff: 1. Beds were clean and comfortable. 2. Bathroom was clean 3. Staff was friendly and helpful! The bad stuff: 1. There was no coffee make in the room! We didn't notice this until we woke up at 5AM and no coffee maker? The lobby does not open until 7AM and apparently coffee is available there. 2. Our remote control did not work properly with the TV, it would turn the TV on, it would change the volume, but it would not change channels or other features. Again this wa not discovered until the morning after.
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, clean and close to everything. Classic design and well furnished.
Michael, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A good spot with easy access from the highway. A good breakfast, and well priced when we stayed.
Graham, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great Stay

The service was excellent. It was clean comfortable and in a great location.
Christian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a clean quiet budget motel. Good value.
Joel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Budget rate and property reflects that. Dated rooms but were clean and tidy. I would stay again if looking for a low priced room. Was safe area and in downtown convenient location. Only trouble was noise from loud fan of AC / heating unit and I’m a light sleeper. Couldn’t adjust fan to low speed when in heating mode. Ear plugs worked to allow sleep.
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were great
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a little dated but the cleanliness and the staff more than made up for it. I will definitely stay again.
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s nothing fancy but it was very clean and the staff was very nice.
Logan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The motel is older but the room was clean and comfortable.
Steve, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The property and its amenities were good to very good.
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay and gets the job done. It’s definitely dated!
Stephanie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Inexpensive but good

Although the place is dated, it was very clean and comfortable, and the best part was it was a great value.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This hotel is older, but the beds were very comfortable and the room was clean. The service was friendly and helpful.
Jamie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute property. Would be neat to see it fully restore to vintage style. It’s dated but clean. The staff was wonderful.
Salli, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a regular, no frills stay for me. Worth the money. Easy in and out Great downtown location.
Douglas, 1-night trip