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Budget Inn Express

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a vanity with a mirror, and a painting on the wall. - Budget Inn Express (Columbia)
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside. - Budget Inn Express (Columbia)
A red sign for Budget Inn Express with a clear view of the surrounding area including trees and a road. - Budget Inn Express (Columbia)
A two-story motel with a flat roof, multiple balconies, and a central entrance with a staircase. - Budget Inn Express (Columbia)
A bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack. - Budget Inn Express (Columbia)
Close to University of South Carolina, Budget Inn Express has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a vanity with a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with a colorful quilt, a bedside phone, and a small bedside table.

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Columbia is home to Budget Inn Express. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and Koger Center for the Arts are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Soda City Market and Columbia Place Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Colonial Life Arena or Williams Brice Stadium. Visit our Columbia travel guide
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1601 South Carolina 16, Columbia, SC, 29203

What's nearby

  • Earlewood Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • NOMA Bark Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Segra Park
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Imara Woman
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
    5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station
    10 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Circle K
    4 min drive
  • Church's Texas Chicken
    20 min walk
  • Anthony's Dairy Bar
    4 min drive
  • Burger King
    8 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Budget Inn Express pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn Express?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Budget Inn Express?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Budget Inn Express located?

Situated in Columbia, this motel is steps from Palmetto Health Heart Hospital and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from University of South Carolina. Earlewood Park and Palmetto Health Richland Hospital are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Budget Inn Express Reviews

5.8

5.0

Cleanliness

2.4

Amenities

4.8

Staff & service

3.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was dirty. My sheets had cigarette holes and burns. My sheets and pillow cases were dirty looking.I woke up with Three bedbugs bite on my elbow. I then told management and they said we don't have bedbugs and walked off. No vinding machine. No restaurant within walking distance. Management walks straight in your room in the morning without knocking. And most of all the rooms is not worth asking price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here for a trip to go to a South Carolina football game. Not a good place to stay. Not clean. Not a good area to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this room because it was the closest to the hospital, what a mistake. For $80. it was terrible. Updated but in terrible condition. Smelled like insecticide. Mattress was ripped. Towel and a bar of hand soap was the only amenity. Worst hotel/motel I have ever been in. Would have turned around and walked out if I had not be so very tried. Staff at the hospital said "didn't you read the reviews"? Do not book!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Requested non-smoking room and it reeked of cigarrette smoke. The bathroom door wouldn't close and the fridge didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was asked if I wanted a smoking or non-smoking room when I arrived. I didn't think this was still an option.. All rooms reeked of smoke. Drug deals were happening outside. I didn't stay more than 30 minutes. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, powerfully clean in fact. Whatever they mop with takes a bit to get used too. You get 2 towels, 2 wash clothes, 2 bars of mini soap. I usually don’t care for short stays, I use what the hotel provides, but they don’t provide shampoo or lotion. No facial tissues either. It’s off the highway and parking right in front of your room. Area is sketchy. 1st night there the local strippers must have had a party room there. Woke up at 3am to shouting, slamming doors, music and more bs. Other nights were not as bad, but if you’re looking for quiet stay away. Refrigerator not plugged in on arrival, I get it, plug it in so it’s ready for my return and it’s not cold. Outlet was bad. Had to move it across the room. AC worked that was ok. Bed and linens comfortable, on day 2 I returned to find bathroom was cleaned and new set of towels and soap laid out. There are no do not disturb signs. If you’re on a budget, don’t fear your own safety this place for you. Staff very friendly but when you just run a place and let it slowly get ruined there’s nothing you can really do. Again if you’re just in for an night or two, then you get what you pay for. Oh and no coffee either. They sell water and soda for I think $1.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Bethany

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kiara

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024