What is Downtown Carmel like?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Carmel's Downtown Carmel neighborhood. Are you looking for Downtown Carmel travel tips? Be sure to check out Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade while you're in the neighborhood.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown Carmel?

Based on our traveler data, Carmel Bay View Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Carmel. This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Carmel Beach, and it offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good options for your stay in the area include Carmel Inn And Suites and Cypress Inn .

How many hotels are there in the Downtown Carmel area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Carmel, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 65 Downtown Carmel hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Carmel, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown Carmel.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Carmel?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Carmel, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What is there to do in this Carmel neighborhood?

If you have some time to wander around and enjoy the activities in Downtown Carmel, you might stop by Galante Vineyards, Blair Estate Tasting Room, or Wrath Winery. Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. Carmel Beach, The Carmel Business Association, and Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Carmel. De Tierra Vineyards and Sunset Center are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carmel.

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1. Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel

Gretchen

￥37,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A traditional Normanby Inn with a welcoming entrance, a staircase leading to the main building, and a well-maintained garden area.

2. Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel

Michael

￥43,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A street sign for Ocean Street, a building with a balcony, and a parked car.

3. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Downtown Carmel

Ramon

￥42,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A traditional building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a brick pathway.

4. Pine Inn

Downtown Carmel

Asmik

￥47,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, and a balcony with curtains.

5. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel

Lynn

￥42,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A building with a sign that reads "Welcome to the Inn."

6. Monte Verde Inn

Downtown Carmel

La Raye

￥48,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A patio with a round table and chairs, a large umbrella, and potted plants.

7. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Downtown Carmel

Carol

￥29,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A cozy room with a wooden floor, a white table, and a green door.

8. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Downtown Carmel

Angela

￥39,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A courtyard with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a flag.

9. L Auberge Carmel

Downtown Carmel

carmel

￥131,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a swimming pool.

10. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Downtown Carmel

Eileen

￥49,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A multi-story building with a brick facade, balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

11. Wayside Inn

Downtown Carmel

Marina

￥46,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An outdoor seating area with striped umbrellas, wooden chairs, and tables.

12. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Downtown Carmel

Bethany

￥90,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A bedroom with a fireplace, a large bed, a bench with pillows, a view through the window, and a round mirror on the wall.

13. Carriage House Inn

Downtown Carmel

Nancy

￥70,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a potted orchid.

14. Tally Ho Inn

Downtown Carmel

Tracie

￥51,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A patio area with a stone pillar, wicker chairs, a bicycle, and potted plants.

15. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel

monica

￥87,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a large window with curtains.

16. Carmel Inn And Suites

Downtown Carmel

Vladyslava

￥32,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, two armchairs, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

17. Cypress Inn

Downtown Carmel

Ernesto

￥62,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and framed artwork on the walls.

18. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

Northwest Carmel, 0.2 km from Downtown Carmel

Joon

￥34,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.

19. Candle Light Inn

Northwest Carmel, 0.3 km from Downtown Carmel

Brett

￥41,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.

20. Carmel Mission Inn

2.2 km from Downtown Carmel

Ester

￥34,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Carmel

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Carriage House Inn	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 514 reviews	View
Carmel Bay View Inn	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,782 reviews	View
Tradewinds Carmel	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Cypress Inn	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Normandy Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,030 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Find the best Downtown Carmel areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Golden Rectangle

If you're spending some time in Golden Rectangle, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

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Northeast Carmel

Though Northeast Carmel might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.

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Northwest Carmel

While visiting Northwest Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.

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Southeast Carmel

If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

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Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Gibson Beach.

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Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

Carmel Mission Inn

8/10 Good

"Very good experience overall. Does everything it needs to and staff were excellent."

Stargazer Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A cute little motel in Monterey, we got the family room for our family of 5 and it was HUGE - very and spacious. In-room coffee but also a great coffee machine in the main office/lobby with all kinds of fun options like cappuccino. Parking lot is small though we always found a spot. Lovely .5 mile walk to downtown with tons of dining options (including cafes for breakfast). Only negative was the pool hours - it actually closes before their "quiet hours" and wasn't conducive to swimming or lounging in the hot tub after a late dinner."

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Our top choices for Downtown Carmel hotels

1. Carmel Bay View Inn

2. Normandy Inn

3. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

4. Pine Inn

5. Tradewinds Carmel

6. Monte Verde Inn

7. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

8. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

9. L Auberge Carmel

10. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

11. Wayside Inn

12. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

13. Carriage House Inn

14. Tally Ho Inn

15. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

16. Carmel Inn And Suites

17. Cypress Inn

18. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

19. Candle Light Inn

20. Carmel Mission Inn

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Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Golden Rectangle

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Northwest Carmel

Southeast Carmel

Carmel Highlands

Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

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