The best cheap hotels in Dallas

Whether you're in North Dallas for business or for play (or both), the Sheraton by the Galleria is an ideal location. The hotel is close to the North Dallas business district, as well as the Galleria Dallas, an upscale shopping mall. The Galleria is within walking distance, but you can also ask the hotel for free transfer. If you’re interested in culture, the Meadows Museum and the George W. Bush Presidential Library are a short drive from the hotel. 

The spacious, modern rooms and suites are smoke-free and come equipped with a flat screen LCD TV, free internet, air conditioning (essential in Texas!) and signature toiletries. Hotel amenities include an outdoor heated pool (great for the Texas weather), a modern fitness center, accessible facilities and concierge service. Parking carries a daily fee. You can bring your dog as long as your furry friend weighs 40 pounds or less, however cleaning and other fees may apply. Be sure to kick back and relax at The Front Yard Restaurant and Bar after an intense day of meetings and shopping.

The OYO Townhouse is conveniently close to Dallas Love Field Airport and offers airport shuttle service from 5am to 11pm. All the spacious rooms and suites are non-smoking and are equipped with king or queen-sized beds, a microwave, a mini-refrigerator, a flat-screen TV, a coffeemaker and ironing facilities. You are welcome to bring your pet, but bear in mind that pet-friendly rooms have a $50 non-refundable fee per pet, per day. 

The hotel amenities include a 24-hour business center, a fitness center, free parking, free high-speed internet access, an outdoor pool and a courtyard with a fire pit to sit back and relax. A complimentary hot breakfast and newspapers are also included. The hotel is about 10 miles northwest of downtown Dallas. The closest attractions are the Cowboys Dance Hall where you can show off your moves or learn how to do the Texas 2-step, the Zero Gravity amusement park (ideal for adrenaline junkies) and SpeedZone Dallas, a go-kart center complete with thrill rides and roller coasters.

The Best Western Market Center hotel is in the Design District of Dallas, a few minutes from downtown. This location is superb for both business and for leisure travelers. The leafy streets of this eclectic neighborhood are lined with interior design showrooms, art galleries, antique stores (especially along Dragon Street) and upscale restaurants.

The hotel recently underwent renovations. The non-smoking rooms and suites include cable and satellite TV, a free local call under 30 minutes (enough for booking a table at nearby FT33 or Oak restaurants), coffee and tea making facilities, a hairdryer, a safe and toiletries. There's also free Wi-Fi, hotel parking and a hot breakfast buffet. Take advantage of the outdoor pool, fitness facility and location. The hotel is less than two miles away from attractions like the Perot Museum of Nature and Science and the Dallas World Aquarium.

La Quinta Inn Dallas Uptown is a perfect base for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the lively and trendy bars and restaurants in the Knox-Henderson area and conveniently close to public transportation. Downtown Dallas attractions, the Dallas Arts District, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Southern Methodist University football stadium are a short drive up and down North Central Expressway. Many companies have their headquarters in the area, so this location is a boon for business travelers.

Every room has a coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, flat-screen TV, a work area, microwave and a mini refrigerator. Hotel facilities include free continental breakfast, free parking, free high-speed Wi-Fi, free local phone calls, an outdoor swimming pool and a business center. Pets are allowed on request.

Here's one for the sports fanatics. Comfort Suites Frisco sits just to the north of Dallas proper, but only a short distance from the Dr Pepper Ballpark, the Ford Center at The Star (the Dallas Cowboys’ practice facility) and Toyota Stadium, the home of FC Dallas. That’s a hell of a lot of sport on the doorstep of one hotel.

But that isn’t all. Comfort Suites Frisco is also near the Stonebriar Mall and the bars and restaurants of Frisco Square. The rooms are functional and well-designed, while the hotel offers free breakfasts, complimentary Wi-Fi and access to a fitness center, indoor pool and hot tub.

If you’re into sports and shopping, then you’ll love the location of the Hampton Inn & Suites Legacy Park-Frisco. It's within walking distance from Stonebriar Mall, one of the main shopping destinations in North Texas. The hotel is also very close to the Ford Center at The Star, the Dallas Cowboys training facility and stadium, and a few miles from Toyota Stadium, home of F.C. Dallas. If you’re in Frisco for business, however, this location is superb because it is near Legacy Park and the headquarters of some multinational corporations.

This recently renovated hotel offers spacious rooms with King and Queen sized beds, a microwave, refrigerator, and coffeemaker. The suites also include a kitchenette and a desk area. Amenities include free breakfast, free self-parking, free internet access in every room, a coin laundry, fitness center and business center. Although pets are not allowed, service animals are welcome. There are no dining facilities inside the hotel but you’re a short distance from Frisco’s fabulous restaurants and bars.

The Lux Hotel & Spa is located in Arlington, about two miles from Dallas Cowboys Stadium and Texas Rangers Ballpark, which makes it the perfect choice for football and baseball fans. The Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor amusement parks are also nearby, ideal for thrill seekers as well.

The spacious and well-appointed rooms include breakfast, a flat-screen TV, a safe, coffee maker, free Wi-Fi as standard amenities. Some rooms include a hot tub and a wet bar. Family and bridal rooms are available. Parking is free and the hotel has a no-pet policy. Disabled guests can request accessible rooms.

The hotel amenities include a large heated indoor pool, great for relaxing after going up and down rollercoasters or catching a game at the stadium, a business center with computer, phone, and fax service, banquet facilities, a fitness center and a bar and restaurant on site. They also offer transportation to and from the Cowboys Stadium, so you can enjoy your visit to the fullest and not worry about parking.

Whether you’re in Dallas to watch a football game at AT&T Stadium or a ball game at the Rangers Park or even a concert at the Verizon Theater, this Best Western is a good choice for its superb location near those venues. It’s also 7 minutes away from Dallas Fort Worth airport and the nearby business park.

The rooms have a microwave, refrigerator and coffee-making facilities, as well as cable and satellite TV, free local calls and standard bathroom amenities. Families can also request sofa beds and adjoining rooms. Amenities include a fitness room, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi in public spaces, free parking, an outdoor pool, guest laundry, and a 24-hour business center. The hotel offers express checkout and late checkout depending on availability and has a no pet policy. There's also a free airport shuttle between 8am and 9pm. Transportation to the AT&T Stadium is available too, however, it’s drop-off only and costs $15 per room.

Not far from downtown Dallas but, crucially, also within easy access of some of the city’s main freeways, Comfort Inn Dallas Park Central is no-frills but all convenience. Free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfasts and an outdoor pool and hot tub all come as standard; as does a gym, business facilities and parking. It’s also not too far from vibrant bits of Dallas: namely the bars and restaurants of Addison and the shopping/dining options at Galleria Dallas.

The Stay Express Inn is great if you’re planning to go to the Texas State Fair at Fair Park, only seven minutes away. Or if you are planning a getaway in Dallas, you’ll be conveniently close to downtown and all its attractions, like the Historic West End, Dealey Plaza, Deep Ellum and more. The Dallas Arboretum and White Rock Lake are a short drive away as well. The guestrooms include a coffee maker, microwave, cable TV, pillow top mattresses, a desk and free Wi-Fi. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available, as well as family rooms with three double beds. There are special rates for members of the military, government, and AAA. The amenities offered by the hotel include free parking for cars and trucks, free breakfast, 24-hour front desk, and BBQ facilities. There is a restaurant on site, and tea and coffee are available all day in the lobby. Fax and photocopying, and laundry services carry an additional charge. The hotel has a no pet policy.