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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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Coffee service
Exterior detail
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave
Exterior
Exterior detail

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Helena

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena puts you in the heart of Helena, within just a 10-minute stroll of Cathedral of St. Helena and Helena Civic Center. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Helena motel include Great Northern Carousel and Exploration Works.
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What's nearby

  • Cathedral of St. Helena - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Helena Civic Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great Northern Carousel - 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

  • ‪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
As a guest of Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena, you'll find a vending machine, coffee/tea in 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 free toiletries. Cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Helena motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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

  • 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.

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
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.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

Yep, Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

No, Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena?

Dogs are welcome at Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Budget Inn Express Downtown Helena Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 396 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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 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 traveller

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller, Travelled 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