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Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena

Property class: 2.5
Motel near Cathedral of St. Helena in Helena

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A reception desk with a banner indicating "No Unregistered Guests or Visitors Allowed."
A turquoise bench and a row of colorful flowers in front of a building with a teal door and a glass window.
A vintage-themed room with a wooden reception desk, a glass display case, and a wall-mounted clock.
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A motel with a Coca-Cola vending machine, a staircase to the upper floor, and a parking area.

Reviews

7.8 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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Helena Civic Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carroll College
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a window, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a lamp, and a small table.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Helena

Heart of Helena.Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Cathedral of St. Helena and Helena Civic Center. Great Northern Carousel and Exploration Works are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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

  • ‪Staggering Ox - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Bagel Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Windbag Saloon & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gold Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blackfoot - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena

Motel near Cathedral of St. Helena in Helena
As a guest of Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena, you'll find a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Helena motel.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.0

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

How close is Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena to the airport?

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena is 3.7 mi (10-min drive) away from the Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena on Nov 15, 2026 start from CA $93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena.

Does Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena offer free breakfast?

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Lucky Buckys Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena have a pool?

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena does not have a pool.

Does Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena to downtown Helena?

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena is 0.2 mi away from Helena.

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 511 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 511 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 511 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 511 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 511 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and the front desk was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Desk staff was nice and helpful. The motel is centrally located in downtown Helena so lots of bars and restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean, would happily stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Budget is in the name and that's what you'll get. A budget friendly stay. Staff were great and location was good and it was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location for the price was very, very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in downtown area. Plenty of places to eat and drink.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Comfortable beds.Great location. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Amenities
It is improving but still needs lots of work but the location and price are perfect for my stays in Helena!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is olde and small rooms, but in decent shape. We had no issues. It worked well for us to stay two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable beds, and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very central with opportunity to walk and see Helena. This is a budgetary hotel (It's in the name, :)), that exceeds the expectations. Plenty of parking (mid-week), very clean rooms, decently quiet. Will stay there again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed this budget friendly motel. It had very comfy beds, and the bathroom was very clean. We showed up almost at 1am in the morning and were helped promptly which was very nice even though we woke him up! Haha.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property is a great value for the location and free parking! Clean, safe, comfy, and walkable to the capitol and other sites. Terrific location right at Last Chance Gulch! Though old and dated the value is excellent!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This spot although well worn was clean and right downtown. I parked my van full of equipment without any concern of theft. The staff assured me they'd be monitoring all night. It was lovely to get up and find local food and coffee. Would definitley stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just OK. This place is well known, downtown, and well traveled. You get what you pay for. It is not the Ritz, but it was able to accommodate me at the last minute. Nothing fancy., basic, clean, and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was courteous, room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint was the coffee service was at 0700. The next time I stay in Helena I would love to stay here again. I have usually stayed right off the freeway and this is the first time I have ever, in 50 years, ever stayed downtown. The rooms were very nice and the front desk person was very helpful and friendly. There is a microwave so next time I will bring a package of instant coffee. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place with lits of character from yesteryear. Clean and caring staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Friendly checkin. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were super awesome and location is fantastic but if you're a woman traveling alone or you're not used to staying in inns frequented by people in unstable housing situations then I would probably try to find somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Room was fairly clean Bed not very comfortable. Building a little worn diwn
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice, in a great location and staff was very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay- walk out your room and into the unique and wonderful Gulch Ave District - can’t ask for better… the lady at front desk was so nice and very helpful and friendly :) it’s kept clean and the beds are decent. I will stay here next time I’m in Helena for sure. It’s around the $100/ mark so if you’re like me and despise paying ridiculous rates it is a gem!! ( to compare the Days inn which is mediocre was charging $400/ night!)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026