When people think of budget hotels, dirty walls with mold and roaches crawling through the floor often come to mind. And while we won't deny that this does happen, budget does not always mean bad quality. In fact, some budget hotels are amazing.
Don't take our word for it, though. These ten budget hotels around the United States have received amazing Tripadvisor reviews from some very satisfied customers. Check them out so you can travel without breaking the bank — or having to put up with gross conditions.
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10. Extended Stay America Austin
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Location: Austin, Texas
Price: $75
Rating: 60.36 percent
Book it: Extended Stay America - Dallas - Greenville Avenue
*Price and ratings come from a study by SavingSpot.
What Tripadvisor Users Say
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"I've been at the location for three months. The staff is great and prompt and it helps that they have great amenities such as grab-and-go breakfast and the laundry room. There are many restaurants in the area to choose from and very convenient to the freeway." — Sonny S
*Note: Reviews have been edited for grammar, punctuation and clarity.
9. Red Roof Plus+ Austin South
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Location: Austin, Texas
Price: $84
Rating: 61.95 percent
Book it: Red Roof Plus+ Austin South
What Tripadvisor Users Say
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"This is by far the best hotel ever. Bertha at the front desk is amazing! It is so clean here and everyone is amazing! I will never stay anywhere else but this place. They make you feel welcome. I love it here. I honestly cannot say enough about this location. It is perfect. If I could live here, I would. Thank you so much and keep up the amazing work." — Kristin M
8. Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Price: $118
Rating: 65.48 percent
Book it: Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown
What Tripadvisor Users Say
"I highly recommend this hotel. The staff is very friendly, customer service oriented and accommodating. My family and I arrived at the hotel early, however, our room was not ready yet. Mercedes at the front desk was very welcoming and kept us updated on when the room would be ready no matter how busy the front desk got.
The next day, Mercedes went above and beyond to help us without us even asking when my daughter wasn’t feeling well. The customer service at the hotel restaurant was great too and the rooms were clean as well. The hotel staff seems to be one step ahead with customer needs." — Jennifer H.
7. SureStay Hotel by Best Western - San Diego/Pacific Beach
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Location: San Diego, California
Price: $176
Rating: 67.78 percent
Book it: Surestay Hotel by Western - San Diego/Pacific Beach
What Tripadvisor Users Say
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"I highly recommend this hotel. The room was clean and the bed was actually comfortable. Hard wood floors, no dirty carpet. The staff was very friendly. The breakfast was great lots of options. Very close to the zoo and SeaWorld. What you see in the pictures is what you get! I would definitely stay here again." — Jennifer C
6. Candlewood Suites Miami Exec Airport - Kendall, an IHG Hotel
Location: Miami, Florida
Price: $105
Rating: 73.02 percent
Book it: Candlewood Suites Miami Exec Airport - Kendall, an IHG Hotel
What Tripadvisor Users Say
"I have been coming over to this hotel plenty of times because of the excellent customer service of the front desk employees. Now they just gave me an upgraded room. Julissa and Krista are very welcoming. I feel like this is my second home. The FOM has a nice attitude as well, that’s why she has good employees." — Conrad B
5. Arlo Chicago
Location: Chicago
Price: $153
Rating: 75.97 percent
Book it: Arlo Chicago
What Tripadvisor Users Say
"The hotel was even better than I expected with a very nice room and extremely comfortable bed. It is a small place surrounded by bigger buildings but it has phenomenal service, a gym and a restaurant with a bar. Carina was so great at welcoming us every time we walked out to go sightseeing and every time we walked back in to go to our room and the bar. She always asked how we were doing and how the day went. A hostess like that will make me always recommend this hotel over any other. Thanks for the great service and I will always keep Arlo Chicago as my go-to Hotel." — James Z
4. Hyatt Regency Seattle
Location: Seattle, Washington
Price: $246
Rating: 76.25 percent
Book it: Hyatt Regency Seattle
What Tripadvisor Users Say
"I was in Seattle for a conference and was fortunate enough to stay at the Hyatt Regency. The service was noticeable and the rooms were well-appointed. A small thing that I truly appreciated was the motion detector lights in the room that allowed me to get up in the night without worrying about falling. The service at check-in, the restaurant and the concierge were great. The hotel is an easy walking distance to the Pike Market and a very short walk to the monorail, which takes you directly to the Seattle Space Needle." — AnnHBaltimore
3. Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Price: $121
Rating: 82.44 percent
Book it: Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
What Tripadvisor Users Say
"Loved our stay at the Delta. It was short-lived as we had an early train to catch but we have no complaints except that it took forever for the hot water to come up in the sink. We were on the ninth floor of the 12-floor hotel so maybe that had something to do with it. I loved all the seating areas in the lobby, restaurant, bar, etc. Check-out was very easy. The bed was very comfortable. Unfortunately, like most hotels, there's not enough light in the room but can't take a point off for that. They're all the same." — RETIREMENT2015
2. Mint House at 70 Pine
Location: New York City, New York
Price: $217
Rating: 83.79 percent
Book it: Mint House at 70 Pine
What Tripadvisor Users Say
"Forget those overpriced Midtown places, Mint House in the Financial District (FiDi) is the way to go! We were looking forward to the roomy (for NY rooms) Studio Deluxe and were delighted to be upgraded to an even bigger one with two bathrooms, one bedroom, a full kitchen (full-sized stove, dishwasher and refrigerator) stocked with equipment. Loved the stylish decor, two big tables and good lighting. Malik at the front desk helped with restaurant and movie theater recommendations, very thoughtful!" — Jay H
1. Hotel Hive
Location: Washington, D.C.
Price: $122
Rating: 90.00 percent
Book it: Hotel Hive
What Tripadvisor Users Say
"This hotel is exquisite — absolutely charming with attentive, efficient staff and delightful, arresting rooms. Q (front desk host) remembered me from prior visits and offered a very personal welcome and the utmost pristine check-in and service! Its location is ideal for walking to the cultural sights of DC and one feels a warm, friendly vibe throughout the hotel. As usual, my stay was splendid —I am already anticipating my next stay and I haven't even left yet!" — Carol W
Best-Rated Budget Hotels Roundup
- Extended Stay America - Dallas - Greenville Avenue
- Red Roof Plus+ Austin South
- Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown
- Surestay Hotel by Western - San Diego/Pacific Beach
- Candlewood Suites Miami Exec Airport - Kendall, an IHG Hotel
- Arlo Chicago
- Hyatt Regency Seattle
- Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
- Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
- Hotel Hive