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Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Cathedral of St. Helena

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Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena offers a comfy base in central Helena. Guests enjoy WiFi, vending machines, coffee and tea in the lobby, and on-site laundry. Visitors particularly appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

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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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

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 - 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

  • ‪The Bagel Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪RB Drive-in - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gold Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Tapworks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Windbag Saloon & Grill - ‬9 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 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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

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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 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 elevator

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 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:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: 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 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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Reviews

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 392 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to downtown restaurants, I especially liked the Parrot Candy and Ice Cream Shop on Last Chance Gulch, and the Windbag restaurant for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed comfortable, seemed clean, nice staff…. Dated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

John

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

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Roscoe

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old, worn out, poorly furnished, obscene items in office.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
The property and its amenities were good to very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service
Property gave the opportunity to walk around and experience down town. Management was extremely friendly and price very reasonable for the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

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

4/10 Poor

Miles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place is old, but located close to the old town of Helena. If you recognize that its low price, I think its a great deal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
In this case, budget equals sketchy, especially if you are traveling with a child. Property is dated/run down. Bedding & bathroom were basically clean, but mildew in the grout & on the ceiling of the bathroom. Bedroom furniture old & beat up. Big gap at the base of our door, easily a half inch of daylight showing through. People were sitting on the benches & on the stairs smoking cigarettes, weed, and drinking (both at night & in the morning) and barely would shift a little to let us by as they glared at us. The complimentary coffee offered in the morning at the office was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean but very rundown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honestly, this hotel is trying to get things and the area cleaned up best they can. I don't think we should judge a book by its cover. Overall, my Son and I had a pleasant stay . The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dont judge a book by its cover

I honestly was expecting a half clean room or worse based on the immediate look, but was pleasantly surprised by how clean my room was! No dust, no ring around the toilet and fresh bedding. They can definitely use a remodel, but everything else was great. Awesome staff as well! Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the frint desk attendant Jo. Our vehicle broke down while on a road trip and she was so welcoming. We only stayed one night but as she saw me tge next morning she asked if our vehicle was now ok and offered us some coffee before we left. She was great to talk tp. The reception area is quaint and smells so great with whatever scents they use.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean basic hotel room. The heat doesn’t work but for a few minutes so it gets cold at night
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Riley

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone there was on so many drugs and there were literal drug deals in the parking lot in broad daylight. It was disgusting. Didn’t even end up staying there and I felt so unsafe and gross.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Dale

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Smelly Room

Im not a fussy person when it comes to decor. Budget friendly usually means old and a bit run-down so I had no problem with the looks - however the smell was a huge problem. There must be a mold issue or something - the room smelled terrible! There were obvious signs of water damage in the ceiling and this is why I suspect mold as the root cause of the smell. On the positive side, the bed was comfortable and the water pressure was fantastic. I couldn't wait to leave and leave that smell behind though!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The toilet needs to needs to be up graded
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025