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

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Helena

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Cathedral of St. Helena and Helena Civic Center. This 47-room motel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, microwaves, and TVs.
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What's nearby

  • Cathedral of St. Helena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Helena Civic Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Great Northern Carousel - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carroll College - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Montana State Capitol - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bagel Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Tapworks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gold Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Windbag Saloon & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zydeco - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena

Motel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Cathedral of St. Helena
At Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and laundry facilities. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. This motel also has a vending machine.
TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Refrigerators, microwaves, and free long-distance calls are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.0

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

This motel is located in Helena, just steps from Holter Museum of Art and Cinemark Helena, and within a short walk of Cathedral of St. Helena. You'll also find Helena Civic Center and Great Northern Carousel less than a mile away.

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

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena feature a casino on the premises?

No, Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena for a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

What is the closest airport to Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

The closest major airport to Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena is Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional), which is 3.7 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena.

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 397 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

2/10 Terrible

Eve

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonah, Billings

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived to check in for my reservation, just after 7 pm, there was a sign on the door saying ‘15 minutes.’ I stood around for a bit and then realized the sign was up before I got there, and it had to be getting on about fifteen minutes, so I rang the bell. Another five minutes or so later, the person working the desk emerged from the bathroom, or whatever, and they were profoundly high. They started right in bawling me out that the sign said fifteen minutes. I even apologized at first, but they kept on, “*mumbles something* fifteen minutes for a reason *mumble, mumble*,” so I said I’d changed my mind, and I hoped the desk attendant would have a better night. I hope we all have a better night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

He

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jan, Pocatello

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really quite safe though it initially doesn’t look so. Very quiet all night! Liked it all & it’s walkable location to busy downtown breweries & restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, CATHEDRAL CITY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Falsely advertised a Queen bed for a full.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

bad staff

Guy at the front desk was really rude, he tried to be intimidating. It was laughable some fat tatted dude from Helena is the least scary thing I've ever seen Didn't realize when I booked it but it is right across from the homeless shelter in Helena. Was super noisy all night, and pretty sketchy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is dated but clean . The bathroom needs some work . Could use new tile around the shower and caulking needs to be replaced .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I always stayed there when I was in the army. Cheap and great location! Rooms are much nicer than they were 20 years ago!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeannie

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Christine

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

6/10 Okay

kirk, seattle

Business traveler
This is a perfectly serviceable hotel. Nothing fancy. A little on the run down side, but clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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

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