The Best Cheap Hotels in Charlotte

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Charlotte

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Planning a trip to Charlotte, North Carolina? There's something for everyone to enjoy here. But does Charlotte have cheap hotel rooms? Yes it does, and that's not a problem, because we have analyzed the best affordable hotels in Charlotte based on price, amenities, location, activities, and guest ratings. And we did all of this so that we could find Charlotte's best deals, bargains, and cheap hotels and motels with low prices that offer more than just a bed to sleep on. Whether your an experienced traveler or new to the area, here's how to find cheap rooms in Charlotte. As you'll see, you don't have to give up luxuries or comforts to save some money for accommodation, as plenty of these hotels offer nice features and great amenities without breaking the bank. Even a cheap motel might have something nice to offer if you know where to look. After all, saving money on a hotel leaves more room for activities, sightseeing, shopping, and dining out, too. When looking for a bargain hotel, you're probably interested in nice features such as a pool, parking, extra space, free breakfast, and more. Many of these budget-friendly hotels offer these amenities and plenty more, so read on to find out where to stay on a budget in Charlotte and how much the best deals actually cost. So here they are, the best low-cost hotels in Charlotte so you can sleep cheap!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlotte Matthews

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $93 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 8540 East Independence Boulevard, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlotte Matthews has great rooms from $93 (before taxes). It offers a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 8.6 miles from the city center, budget travelers will especially love free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this affordable hotel. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Hyatt Place Charlotte Airport/Lake Pointe

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Charlotte
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Hyatt Place Charlotte Airport/Lake Pointe which has nice rooms starting at $141. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4119 South Stream Blvd.. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.3 miles from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Hampton Inn Charlotte University Place

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Charlotte
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

We found Hampton Inn Charlotte University Place to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $120. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 8419 North Tryon St. You'll also find a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 7.3 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte Gateway Village

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Charlotte
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $130, DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte Gateway Village, at 895 West Trade Street provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers parking, laundry services, car rentals, laundry facilities, and family rooms. It's located just 0.6 miles from the city center, too. The room service is especially nice after a long day. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Sheraton Charlotte Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Charlotte
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Sheraton Charlotte Airport has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $183 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 3315 Scott Futrell Drive. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, and car rentals, which is nice for visitors. Just 4.4 miles from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Holiday Inn Charlotte Center City

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Holiday Inn Charlotte Center City is 8.30 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $138, and it's located at 230 North College Street. We also love the laundry services, kids meals, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning which are great for travelers. And since it's just 0.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $173. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and child care, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 5501 Carnegie Boulevard. Only 5.1 miles from the city center, budget travelers will especially love laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, bowling, and free parking at this affordable hotel. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Charlotte Marriott City Center

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $182 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Charlotte Marriott City Center offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $182 (before taxes). It's located at 100 West Trade Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, city views, kids meals, and horse riding which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0 miles from the city center.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Dunhill Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 237 North Tryon Street, Dunhill Hotel has great rooms from $171 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find city views, bowling, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


For more terrific hotel ideas in Charlotte, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Charlotte, Best Luxury Hotels in Charlotte, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Charlotte, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Charlotte, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Charlotte, Best Hotels for One Week in Charlotte, Best Hotels for One Night in Charlotte, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Charlotte, or Best Business Hotels in Charlotte.


Is it expensive to spend the night in Charlotte?

Charlotte Average Budget Hotel Price
$148

After analyzing 9 budget hotels in Charlotte, North Carolina, we found the average budget hotel price to be a remarkably economical $148. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic budget accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Charlotte.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $178
  • 3-star hotels: $153
  • 2-star hotels: $107


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