Are you passing through and need a cheap hotel in Frederick, MD? Or planning a weekend in Frederick and want a budget hotel for your group?
There are plenty of affordable stays in Frederick that balance price, cleanliness, and location. In this post, we list the best budget hotels in Frederick, MD, to meet your needs.
Cheap Hotels in Frederick, MD - Contents
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| Hotel Name | Avg Price/Night | Location | Free Breakfast? | TripAdvisor | Best For | Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Econo Lodge Frederick I-70 | $50 - 70 | Close to Downtown | Yes | 3.0 Stars | Access to Downtown Frederick | BOOK HERE |
| Hampton Inn and Suites - Fort Detrick | $110 - $140 | North Frederick | Yes | 4.4 Stars | North Side of Frederick - State Parks | BOOK HERE |
| Days Inn by Wyndham Frederick | $75 - $100 | South Frederick | Yes | 3.5 Stars | Easy Access to I-70 and I-270 | BOOK HERE |
| Hilton Garden Inn Frederick | $120 - $150 | South Frederick | No | 4.2 Stars | Best for Families | BOOK HERE |
| Extended Stay Americas Suites Frederick | $90 - $110 | South Frederick | Yes | 4.1 Starts | Best for Extended Stays | BOOK HERE |
The Best Cheap Hotels in Frederick, MD
Below are recommendations for the best cheap hotels around Frederick, categorized by section of town (North, West, South, or Downtown Frederick).
Note: Nicole and Glenn are Frederick locals, and this list is based on our experience, feedback from other Frederick visitors and locals, and reviews.
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Top Rated Hotels in Frederick
- Best Overall Hotel. The Visitation Hotel
- Best Luxury Hotel. The Visitation Hotel
- Best Bed and Breakfast. 10 Clarke B&B
- Best Downtown Location. The Wedgewood Inn
- Best Hotel for Families. Homewood Suites by Hilton Frederick
Looking for a rental? Check out the best Airbnb and VRBOs in Frederick.
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The Best Budget Hotels in Frederick, MD - by Category
If you are looking for a cheap hotel in Frederick in a particular area or with certain characteristics, read on.
Also refer to our main Ultimate Guide to Hotels in Frederick, MD for a further breakdown of where to stay in Frederick, with highlights of each part of town.
The Best Budget Hotels in Downtown Frederick, MD
The best attraction in Frederick is its charming, historic downtown. If you can stay in downtown Frederick, you’ll be close to all the action, including all the best restaurants, bars, and shopping in Frederick.
Much of it centers on Carroll Creek Park, the hub of activity in Frederick.
Unfortunately, there are few cheap hotels in downtown Frederick. The closest budget hotels to downtown Frederick are the Econo Lodge Frederick I-70 and the Best Western Historic Frederick.
Both are a 5-minute drive or a 20-minute walk to downtown
Other options for staying downtown Frederick on a budget include looking for an Airbnb or VRBO, both of which are plentiful.
If you are willing to splurge (or can book during a period when rates are low), The Visitation Hotel in downtown Frederick is the premier place to stay.
The Best Budget Hotels in North, South, and West Frederick
The North side of Frederick is home to Fort Detrick and has the best access to outdoor activities at Maryland State Parks, such as Cunningham Falls State Park and Catoctin Mountain Park.
The best affordable hotel in the north is the Hampton Inn and Suites Fort Detrick.
You’ll find the greatest concentration of cheap hotels in South Frederick. This is close to where I-70, I-270, and Route 15 intersect, making it a major transportation hub.
It’s also home to Francis Scott Key Mall, Nymeo Field (Frederick Keys Baseball), and Monocacy Battlefield, all major attractions.
Map of Budget Hotels in South Frederick, MD
The Best Budget Hotels for Stopovers in Frederick (I-70 and I-270 Access)
For the best budget hotels with fast access to highways, easy parking, and no downtown hassel, consider some of these South Frederick cheap hotels:
The Best Budget Hotels in Frederick for Families
If you are traveling with your family, most of the budget hotels in Frederick listed above offer free breakfast, pools, easy, spacious parking, and above-average room sizes.
But if you want the best combination of room size, pool, parking, and breakfast, we recommend the Hilton Garden Inn Frederick.
Hilton Garden Inn - Frederick
The Hilton Garden Inn Frederickis a great inexpensive hotel in Frederick for families.
The rooms are generously large, parking is spacious, breakfast is above average and there's an indoor pool.
The Best Extended Stay Hotels in Frederick
Do you need an extended stay hotel in Frederick? There are several good options.
If you want something affordable, tidy, and in a good location, we recommend the Extended Stay America Suites – Frederick.
Extended Stay America Suites - Frederick
The Extended Stay America Suites - Frederick is an affordable extended stay hotel in South Frederick.
All the suites are fully equipped with kitchenettes, and the rooms are spacious.
When to Spend Slightly More on a Frederick Hotel
As you’ve read in this article, there are plenty of options for inexpensive hotels around Frederick.
But as Frederick locals, we are obligated to tell you when you might want to spend a little more and upgrade your experience.
If you are visiting Frederick as a tourist, and want to get most out of your experience, you should definitely consider staying at The Visitation Hotel.
This hotel is the best in Frederick, is two blocks from downtown, is filled with both history and luxury. It’s also home to the best restaurant in Frederick – Wye Oak Tavern.
FAQs - Cheap Hotels in and Around Frederick, MD
There are lots of options for affordable hotels in Frederick, MD. But the cheapest, decent hotels are the Econo Lodge I-70 and the Motel 6 Fort Detrick.
The closest affordable hotels in the area where I-70 and I-270 intersect in Frederick are in the South part of Frederick.
Several hotels are clustered in this area with easy exit and return to the highway, including the Days Inn by Wyndham – Frederick and Country Inn and Suites – Frederick.
In general, there are not any budget or cheap hotels directly in downtown Frederick, MD.
However, a few are very close (5 minute drive or 20 minute walk). These include the Econo Lodge I-70 and Best Western Historic Frederick.
