The Best Cheap Hotels in Dallas

Rock bottom prices and sky high amenities in a central location make the Deep Ellum Hostel a penny pincher’s first pick. Five private suites, each with its own ensuite, plus nine dorms, some co-ed, offer a range of sweet sleeps. Whip up dinner in the communal kitchen after a grocery run to the Dallas Farmers Market or pop next door to the adjoining cocktail bar for a bite. The common area is inviting, with leather sofas and a vinyl collection to spin when you’re in, and no curfew if you decide to venture out.

Save your dollars for the upscale boutiques and foodie destinations in the Avenue of the Stars neighborhood. Hotel Indigo Frisco offers a contemporary hideaway at a pleasingly low price. Decor leans towards country-modern with barn-wood, brick and leather accents. Friendly staff, immaculate rooms and the outdoor pool are just a few of the perks here.

The newly renovated Beeman has surprises in store. In addition to cool, contemporary decor, oversize walk-in showers, and expansive city views, there’s a welcoming indoor pool and patio. Discover a number of discounts in collaboration with local businesses, including a spa, brew house, art gallery and restaurants. If real Texas BBQ is what you crave, look no further than Seely’s Mill, the in-house eatery.

Have a gentle touch-down at Aloft, located close to the airport at Love Field. A complimentary shuttle brings you to the lobby and locations within a three mile radius. Rooms feature original artworks by local artists. A 24-hour pantry is available for late arrivals or early take-offs. Aloft is a 15-minute drive from the Dallas Museum of Art and other downtown highlights.

A 29-story hotel with a historic past, the Magnolia was built in 1922 as the headquarters of the Magnolia Petroleum Company and was the first skyscraper in Dallas. As a result, many of the rooms and suites still retain the original high-ceilings and wood-paneled walls from its office days. Updated suites offer separate bedrooms, living and dining areas, and deep soaker tubs. Everyone is welcome to have a homemade cookie before bedtime, from 8pm to 10pm.

Everything you need in a budget hotel, streamlined and curated, can be found at the AC. Rooms are tech-friendly and work ready, although pleasant distractions like rental electric scooters are right outside the lobby. The Instagram ready, 30-foot Giant Eyeball sculpture keeps an eye on things from across the street, while the Farmers Market and Dealey Plaza are only a few blocks away. The art deco design inside is also worth a second look.

Prepare to experience true Southern hospitality at this charming heritage bed and breakfast. The craftsman-style heritage house and detached cottage both offer three bedrooms to choose from. The main house is furnished with antiques, while the cottage rooms have heated floors, jetted tubs and cedar closets. Enjoy the complimentary organic breakfast, prepared to order. The owners love to give tours of the historic property. They’re LGBTQ-friendly too.

Consistently fine service by the friendly staff, plus easy-on-the-pocketbook prices make this La Quinta a winner. Rooms come with rafts of fluffy towels for the sparkling clean combination tub and shower. There’s also an outdoor pool. Historic downtown Dallas is a 20-minute drive away. A complimentary shuttle makes the rounds to attractions near the hotel and to the Dallas/Fort Worth airport. Try the pizza at iFratelli, a 10-minute walk from the hotel; it’s rumoured to be the best in town.

Just a 20-minute drive from Downtown Dallas, this Holiday Inn is perfect for a budget stay within easy reach of the city. It might be close to the highway, but the rooms are quiet with plush duvets and black-out blinds to ensure a good night’s sleep. Make the most of the free coffee and cookies in the lobby, plus there’s a heated indoor poor and substantial fitness center for your morning workout.

Friendly staff will welcome you to the Sleep Inn in Love Field, just 10 minutes’ drive from Downtown Dallas. Rooms are clean and modern, each with a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker for your morning brew. Perks also include a complimentary hot breakfast, plus a free shuttle to Dallas Love Field Airport. Catch a concert or watch the Dallas Mavericks play at the nearby American Airlines Center.

Budget hotels don’t often have a lot of dining options, but thankfully the Courtyard by Marriott does. Dinner and cocktail options are available in the Bistro in the evenings, while the breakfast menu is far more creative than most continental options – including smoothies, French toast, and egg white frittatas. The rooms are modern and spacious with stylish decor, flat-screen TVs and ergonomic workstations. There’s also an outdoor pool and a fitness center. It’s just an eight-minute drive to Downtown Dallas.

Yee-haw! Wild Wild West Backpacker’s Hostel is one of the only hostels in Dallas. It’s set in a renovated house, complete with bunk beds, a lovely backyard and a shared kitchen. There are plenty of freebies, including breakfast, wifi and parking. The hostel has mixed and male-only dorms, plus air conditioning and laundry facilities are also available. Downtown Dallas is only a 20-minute drive away.