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Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena

2.5 star property
Motel near Cathedral of St. Helena in Helena

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Coffee service
Reception
Exterior detail
A motel with a Coca-Cola vending machine, a staircase to the upper floor, and a parking area.
Exterior detail

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 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

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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

  • ‪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

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

  • Bedsheets 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

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 Jul 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena on Jul 30, 2026 start from CA $147, 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. 142 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 466 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

David

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Vickie

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

10/10 Excellent

Murali sai tejeswar

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was courteous, room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

JOSH

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It’s a cheap motel. Price was good, but room was very musty smelling and old. Parts of the ceiling and walls were coming off.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice downtown location, toiletries minimal, no housekeeping unless you let them do it on their regular schedule... as in early morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to downtown area; friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsyee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was pretty cold
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is very basic, and my only complaint was that the bathtub faucet was leaking, but it dodo t disturb me in any way. The staff was friendly and courteous. The place is nothing fancy, but you can’t beat the location and price of you want to hit the breweries along Last Chance Gulch and not have to worry about driving under the influence.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomoaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean and close to everything. Classic design and well furnished.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good spot with easy access from the highway. A good breakfast, and well priced when we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beds good keep quiet convenient walking downtown shopping restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly folks, great basic accommodations. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a clean quiet budget motel. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for safe, clean, economical lodging. Great staff, friendly and knowledgeable
Stayed 1 night in May 2023