Name: Midway Budget Inn
Address: 6401 US-40, Columbia, Missouri, United States of America, Columbia, Missouri, US
Price range: $91–$138 per night
Rating: 7.33

What guests think

At Midway Budget Inn, reviewers highlight budget-friendly rates and friendly front-desk staff, but also report dated spaces, noticeable odors in hallways, and inconsistent cleanliness with recurring pest sightings, alongside noise from thin walls and occasional late-night disturbances.

The location is convenient off the highway with nearby diners and a short ride to Mizzou, though several guests describe a rough surrounding area with loitering and safety concerns at night. Amenities are limited, with reports of broken vending and ice machines, keyed door locks, and few in-room extras. Best for short, low-cost stopovers rather than comfortable extended stays.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited and worn, with repeated reports of broken or missing vending and ice machines, keyed door locks, few in-room amenities, and loud window AC units; some guests noted reliable hot water. Overall maintenance in common areas appears lacking.

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Mary Linda

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good for the cost. Nice cooling & heating. Super hot water & suppy @ sink & shower!

6

doug

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It's a cheap flop pad for a couple winks, staff are nice/helpful. Doors are keyed locks and deadbolt, there is a roach problem unfortunately.

4

Joe

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated and dirty area. Hallways smelled heavily of cigarette smoke. Ice machine in hallway did not work and no mini fridge in room. The room was clean and okay but the area was rough and unwelcoming.

6

Beth

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

very dated rooms, and flimsy towels. Thin walls but it was the cheapest room we could find at the last minute.

2

Dayton

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Whole building smelled like weed- for non-smoking room this was nasty. The whole place smelled like weed. Run down, dirty, dont think they even tried to clean my room. Aged, basic maintenance hasn't occurred in years, old and nasty. Avoid this one for sure.

8

Carla

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older property. When we drove in, there was an older what appeared to be homeless couple eating with all their stuff laying in the shrubs and rocks. The rooms had no amenities at all. It was clean and did not smell of cigarettes but the hallways did smell of cigarettes.

2

Robert

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived at the hotel , I walked in and was greeted by a very nice receptionist. I thought all would be well. Yeah I was wrong. When I received the room key which was an actual key , I was a little concerned. I was told that my room was around the back side of the hotel and go up the stairs. When I went to the park the car there were two ladies that walked out to where the dumpsters were and literally hopped in the dumpsters. I make my way up. To the second floor to where my room is according to mikey and I opened the door and the first thing I smell is marijuana. Even though all the signs are over the hotel clearly state no smoking. As we walked down the hall next to my room was a broken soda machine and by broken I mean shattered. Once I get all my stuff inside the room.I went to walk next door to the gas station to pick up a water.Walking through the area next to the hotel was a bar which Hey, that's but I was accosted by a lot lizard.Who said for $20?I could have some fun. I then walked to the gas station and no words describe what was there. The windows to the hotel room where even worse.It looks like it had not been washed. In several weeks.

10

Jason

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property on the outside and interior halls were in disrepair. Inside room was clean and nice

4

Dina

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The walls are very thin, the AC is a window unit that is very loud. Was very hard to sleep.

6

Steven

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needs snack machines and less creepy people hanging around all night.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a frequent concern, with multiple reports of dirty linens, odors, and pests including roaches and bedbugs; hallways often smell of smoke or marijuana. A few guests received cleaner or remodeled rooms, but standards vary significantly.

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mindy

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

dirty, barking dogs, random people walking around very unsafe feeling. Paid for 2 nights and only stayed 1

2

Daniel

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Gross. Cockroaches. Stained bedding. No security whatsoever

4

Paul

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived, they couldn't find the key to our room, so ended up switching our room at the last minute, and we asked for extra pillows, they only brought us one. The whole hallway smelled like marijuana and we found roaches on the sink in the morning. ew!

2

James

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was the worst Burr.... Smell, dirty, loud with people and animals all night, roaches, just overall the worst dive hotel i have had to stay at a long time.... like ever.

2

Edward

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room had bedbugs, carpets were filthy, sheets we dirty and had hairs from prior occupants, comforter was soiled, tub was disgusting and it would not drain as you took a shower. Managment moved me to newly remodeled room in lower building that was much better.

2

Deeanna

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible Dirty Roaches Bedbugs Prostitutes

2

Janice

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smelled bad and sheets were dirty. Person next to us played loud music until 2;00 am.

2

Dayton

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Whole building smelled like weed- for non-smoking room this was nasty. The whole place smelled like weed. Run down, dirty, dont think they even tried to clean my room. Aged, basic maintenance hasn't occurred in years, old and nasty. Avoid this one for sure.

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Pam

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We did not stay. Too dirty, smelled. Old and needs bull dozed in. Staff scetchy. Do not stay here sleep in your car.

10

Vanessa

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is very old and outdated. I was not the cleanest either.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally old with dated decor and basic comfort, and several guests report thin walls and loud window AC units that make sleep difficult. A few rooms have been remodeled with newer mattresses.

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Mary Linda

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good for the cost. Nice cooling & heating. Super hot water & suppy @ sink & shower!

2

steve

Oct 23, 2023

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I would not recommend this motel. It is so outdated and not clean at all.

2

Janice

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smelled bad and sheets were dirty. Person next to us played loud music until 2;00 am.

6

Beth

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

very dated rooms, and flimsy towels. Thin walls but it was the cheapest room we could find at the last minute.

4

Derek

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hallway smelled of pot. Rooms and property appear to need updating or just some TLC.

6

Todd

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was quite old and needs an updating…plus needs a deep cleaning.

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Jeremy

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were a little reserved to stay here, but we were pleasantly surprised when we go tthere. We were doing a local event and there is no place else as close. We pulled the trigger. Once we were in our room it wasn't bad. Freshly remodeled, newer matress, clean sheets and such. Fresh paint too! Not too bad for the price for sure

10

Jason

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property on the outside and interior halls were in disrepair. Inside room was clean and nice

4

Dina

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The walls are very thin, the AC is a window unit that is very loud. Was very hard to sleep.

10

Vanessa

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is very old and outdated. I was not the cleanest either.

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Service

Service is often praised as friendly and helpful at the front desk, with staff accommodating room changes and providing attentive support. A few operational hiccups occurred, such as trouble locating keys or incomplete requests.

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4

Paul

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived, they couldn't find the key to our room, so ended up switching our room at the last minute, and we asked for extra pillows, they only brought us one. The whole hallway smelled like marijuana and we found roaches on the sink in the morning. ew!

4

Laura

Oct 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Super nice young man at the front desk . The hotel smell was awful . Rooms were ok for the price . Location was not bad , the odor was horrible .

10

Jeneane

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk was exceptionally friendly & helpful!

4

Jean

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The girl was more than accomplished! The rooms definitely need a total makeover! We had to switch rooms because the tv sucked, but like I said the girl went above & beyond & got us another room! But seriously over $100 a night should be upgraded! Definitely seen a dead roach in first room!

2

Edward

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room had bedbugs, carpets were filthy, sheets we dirty and had hairs from prior occupants, comforter was soiled, tub was disgusting and it would not drain as you took a shower. Managment moved me to newly remodeled room in lower building that was much better.

6

doug

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It's a cheap flop pad for a couple winks, staff are nice/helpful. Doors are keyed locks and deadbolt, there is a roach problem unfortunately.

10

Noelle

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed here for Mizzou homecoming weekend. It was a great price. Staff was kind and attentive. Close to a truck stop diner which was convenient. Worth the 15 min Ubers to Mizzou campus to pay a reasonable price.

2

Pam

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We did not stay. Too dirty, smelled. Old and needs bull dozed in. Staff scetchy. Do not stay here sleep in your car.

2

Robert

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived at the hotel , I walked in and was greeted by a very nice receptionist. I thought all would be well. Yeah I was wrong. When I received the room key which was an actual key , I was a little concerned. I was told that my room was around the back side of the hotel and go up the stairs. When I went to the park the car there were two ladies that walked out to where the dumpsters were and literally hopped in the dumpsters. I make my way up. To the second floor to where my room is according to mikey and I opened the door and the first thing I smell is marijuana. Even though all the signs are over the hotel clearly state no smoking. As we walked down the hall next to my room was a broken soda machine and by broken I mean shattered. Once I get all my stuff inside the room.I went to walk next door to the gas station to pick up a water.Walking through the area next to the hotel was a bar which Hey, that's but I was accosted by a lot lizard.Who said for $20?I could have some fun. I then walked to the gas station and no words describe what was there. The windows to the hotel room where even worse.It looks like it had not been washed. In several weeks.

8

Callie

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was ok. The room was clean and staff was friendly.

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Location

Conveniently right off the highway with nearby diners and an easy ride to Mizzou; some guests found it peaceful. Several reviews, however, describe a rough surrounding area with loitering and safety concerns at night.

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mindy

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

dirty, barking dogs, random people walking around very unsafe feeling. Paid for 2 nights and only stayed 1

10

Matthew

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The midway diner is great. The property was out of town, but peaceful, clean and safe. Will come back!

6

kattie

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly, convenient area right off the highway

4

Joe

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated and dirty area. Hallways smelled heavily of cigarette smoke. Ice machine in hallway did not work and no mini fridge in room. The room was clean and okay but the area was rough and unwelcoming.

8

Carla

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older property. When we drove in, there was an older what appeared to be homeless couple eating with all their stuff laying in the shrubs and rocks. The rooms had no amenities at all. It was clean and did not smell of cigarettes but the hallways did smell of cigarettes.

2

Martin

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t feel safe here

10

Noelle

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed here for Mizzou homecoming weekend. It was a great price. Staff was kind and attentive. Close to a truck stop diner which was convenient. Worth the 15 min Ubers to Mizzou campus to pay a reasonable price.

2

Robert

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived at the hotel , I walked in and was greeted by a very nice receptionist. I thought all would be well. Yeah I was wrong. When I received the room key which was an actual key , I was a little concerned. I was told that my room was around the back side of the hotel and go up the stairs. When I went to the park the car there were two ladies that walked out to where the dumpsters were and literally hopped in the dumpsters. I make my way up. To the second floor to where my room is according to mikey and I opened the door and the first thing I smell is marijuana. Even though all the signs are over the hotel clearly state no smoking. As we walked down the hall next to my room was a broken soda machine and by broken I mean shattered. Once I get all my stuff inside the room.I went to walk next door to the gas station to pick up a water.Walking through the area next to the hotel was a bar which Hey, that's but I was accosted by a lot lizard.Who said for $20?I could have some fun. I then walked to the gas station and no words describe what was there. The windows to the hotel room where even worse.It looks like it had not been washed. In several weeks.

8

Brenda

Aug 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

It is nicely located right off the highway and just the other side of the parking lot there is a quaint little spot to get a good meal.

6

Steven

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needs snack machines and less creepy people hanging around all night.

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Dining

Nearby diners and a truck stop provide convenient meal options, and one guest praised the Midway diner. Not enough feedback about on-site dining or breakfast.

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Matthew

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The midway diner is great. The property was out of town, but peaceful, clean and safe. Will come back!

10

Noelle

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed here for Mizzou homecoming weekend. It was a great price. Staff was kind and attentive. Close to a truck stop diner which was convenient. Worth the 15 min Ubers to Mizzou campus to pay a reasonable price.

8

Brenda

Aug 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

It is nicely located right off the highway and just the other side of the parking lot there is a quaint little spot to get a good meal.

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

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