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Houston is one of the most popular destinations in the state of Texas. It can also be expensive to find lodging there. Although it might take some searching, there are some budget-friendly options that can be found in this Texas city.

1. Crowne Plaza Sugar Land Suites- This is a 3.5 star hotel that was recently remodeled. It is 13 miles from downtown and 1 mile from Arena Tower. The hotel offers an indoor pool, fitness center, spa tub, restaurant, and business center. The living areas have sofa beds and the bathrooms feature marble. You can expect to pay around $110 per night here.

2. Club Quarters in Houston- The Club Quarters is also a 3.5 star hotel, located 3 blocks from the light rail. Originally built in the 1920s, the hotel, which is located downtown, was reopened in 2005. Amenities include an onsite restaurant, complimentary wireless internet, a fitness center, flat-screen televisions, premium bedding, blackout curtains, coffeemakers, and pillow-top mattresses. Guests can also have access to a health center located a mile away. It has an indoor running track, indoor pool, and other amenities. Rates for this hotel start at $105 per night.

3. Comfort Inn Houston Downtown- For around $70 per night, this hotel located in the city center can be a good budget-friendly option. It is located near the Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course and provides an outdoor pool and restaurant. Guestrooms have a microwave and refrigerator, as well as satellite television.

4. Extended Stay America Houston Greenway Plaza- If you have driven your car, then you will appreciate their free parking. Nearby attractions include the Houston Natural Science Museum, Menil Collection, and the Houston Zoo. Laundry facilities are available, as well as wireless internet access. Guestrooms have satellite television, microwaves, refrigerators, and cookware.

5. Best Western Atascocita Inn & Suites- If you need to stay near the airport, then this hotel might be ideal for you. It has a spa tub, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a business center. The rates, which start at $75 per night, also include continental breakfast and wireless internet access. The guestrooms have refrigerators, coffeemakers, internet access, and DVD players.

Good rates for some of the more expensive hotels can often be found by utilizing Hotwire or Priceline. Sometimes, 4 star Houston hotels can be found for the same price as the 2 and 3 star hotels when you bid on them using Priceline. If you don’t mind taking a chance, this is one option you might want to think about.

Whether you need to stay near the downtown area or near the airport, there are Houston hotels to fit your budget. It is important to remember, however, that if you are driving to Houston or renting a car that most downtown hotels will charge a parking fee. Sometimes, this can add as much as $25 onto the nightly rate of the hotel. Always check with the hotel, first, to see if they offer free parking. If they don’t, then you might want to consider staying outside of downtown in order to save money if you area really on a tight budget.