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Budget Inn Express

Property class: 2
Motel near University of South Carolina in Columbia

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a vanity with a mirror, and a painting on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A red sign for Budget Inn Express with a clear view of the surrounding area including trees and a road.
A two-story motel with a flat roof, multiple balconies, and a central entrance with a staircase.
A bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1601 South Carolina 16, Columbia, SC, 29203
  • Place, Earlewood Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Auntie Karen Foundation
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Segra Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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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

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

In Columbia .You'll be steps from Palmetto Health Heart Hospital and within a 10-minute walk of Earlewood Park. Also, Palmetto Health Richland Hospital is within half a mile (1 km) and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Earlewood Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Auntie Karen Foundation - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Segra Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Modjeska Monteith Simpkins House - 2 min drive - 1.5 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

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Budget Inn Express

Motel near University of South Carolina in Columbia
Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Columbia motel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Budget Inn Express offers 20 accommodations. This Columbia motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Budget Inn Express to the airport?

Budget Inn Express is 13.2 mi (21-min drive) away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn Express on Aug 24, 2026 start from $84, including 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 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Budget Inn Express.

Does Budget Inn Express offer free breakfast?

Budget Inn Express does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Budget Inn Express?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn Express?

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

Is there free parking at Budget Inn Express?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Budget Inn Express have a pool?

Budget Inn Express does not have a pool.

Does Budget Inn Express have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Budget Inn Express to downtown Columbia?

Budget Inn Express is 1.7 mi away from Columbia.

Budget Inn Express Reviews

Reviews

5.8
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

5.0/10

Cleanliness

4.8/10

Staff & service

2.4/10

Amenities

3.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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