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Our top choices for Downtown Carmel hotels

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of the landscape.

1. Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,798 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Gretchen
The price is ￥33,653
￥37,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Carmel Bay View Inn
A traditional Normanby Inn with a welcoming entrance, a staircase leading to the main building, and a well-maintained garden area.

2. Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Awesome stay!"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥37,672
￥42,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Normandy Inn
A street sign for Ocean Street, a building with a balcony, and a parked car.

3. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (954 reviews)
"Beautiful location, awesome coffee maker with breakfast spread and helpful staff!"
United States
Reza
The price is ￥32,257
￥36,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, and a balcony with curtains.

4. Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay - lovely, comfortable and in a great location. The only downside was that there’s no A/C, which would have made the stay even better."
United Kingdom
Marius
The price is ￥42,550
￥48,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Tradewinds Carmel
A stone-walled hot tub with metal railings, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden beams.

5. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast and wine and cheese at 4:30 were both yummy. Really enjoyed the location and friendly staff."
United States
Nadia
The price is ￥41,936
￥47,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
A traditional building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a brick pathway.

6. Pine Inn

Pine Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, beautiful interior, welcoming staff."
United States
Asmik
The price is ￥41,321
￥47,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Pine Inn
A building with a sign that reads "Welcome to the Inn."

7. Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (694 reviews)
"Great location and a beautiful Inn."
United States
La Raye
The price is ￥41,321
￥46,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Monte Verde Inn
A multi-story building with a brick facade, balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

8. Wayside Inn

Wayside Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"We loved everything about our stay Location just perfect"
United States
Marina
The price is ￥56,543
￥63,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Wayside Inn
A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, two armchairs, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

9. Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay!"
United States
Ernesto
The price is ￥48,972
￥55,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Cypress Inn
An outdoor seating area with striped umbrellas, wooden chairs, and tables.

10. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
4.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (451 reviews)
"The cutest place to stay in the best location! Everything was perfect for our Carmel stay!"
United States
Bethany
The price is ￥75,269
￥84,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
A patio with a round table and chairs, a large umbrella, and potted plants.

11. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Had such a lovely stay and enjoyed the insulated picnic basket left at our door in the morning full of breakfast treats! The front desk team was super helpful and friendly. Loved the location - everything was super walkable. Would definitely stay again!"
United States
Aileen
The price is ￥23,585
￥29,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
A cozy room with a wooden floor, a white table, and a green door.

12. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (752 reviews)
"Amazing place"
United States
Greta
The price is ￥38,157
￥43,072 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
A courtyard with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a flag.

13. L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel
4.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (594 reviews)
"Best boutique hotel to stay in Carmel. It’s in the middle of downtown Carmel. Walking distance to restaurants, art galleries, and to Carmel beach."
United States
Emerito
The price is ￥103,012
￥123,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
L Auberge Carmel
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a swimming pool.

14. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (179 reviews)
"A charming place in Carmel. Easy to get in and out. A few blocks outside the more bustling part of the town. There are rooms on both sides of the street there. Easy check in and check out. In this town overall, don't expect brand new; that's not what this place is about. It's very nice, and we enjoyed our short stay very much here."
United States
Craig
The price is ￥36,167
￥40,840 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
A bedroom with a fireplace, a large bed, a bench with pillows, a view through the window, and a round mirror on the wall.

15. Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (515 reviews)
"Lovely room, warm staff."
United States
Alexander
The price is ￥68,252
￥76,836 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Carriage House Inn
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a potted orchid.

16. Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (308 reviews)
"This is a Beautiful Hotel. Loved the private deck and the view."
United States
Tracie
The price is ￥44,393
￥50,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Tally Ho Inn
A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a large window with curtains.

17. Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Cleaning staff was super nice. Front desk was very helpful."
United States
Jesus
The price is ￥21,889
￥26,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Carmel Inn And Suites
A patio area with a stone pillar, wicker chairs, a bicycle, and potted plants.

18. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
4.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (203 reviews)
"Great location - very walkable to town and beach. Breakfast was super delicious and convenient."
United States
monica
The price is ￥77,573
￥87,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and framed artwork on the walls.

19. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge
2.5 star property
Northwest Carmel, 0.2 km from Downtown Carmel
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Front desk was helpful and friendly. She gave good travel tips for the area. Location could not be any better as we were within walking distance of the town center and just minutes from the beach. Carmel is a very charming and lovely town."
United States
Joon
The price is ￥36,865
￥41,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge
A wooden sign for Candlelight Inn with a 'VACANCY' label.

20. Candle Light Inn

Candle Light Inn
3.0 star property
Northwest Carmel, 0.3 km from Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect location for all of the places we like to visit. The room is very clean, as usual. The staff were friendly and helpful as well. This is our Carmel go-to."
United States
Brett
The price is ￥54,666
￥61,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Candle Light Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Find the best Downtown Carmel areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a tree on the right.
Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

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

A wooden amphitheater with bleachers, a stage, and a stone wall.

Southeast Carmel

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

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, dense green vegetation, and a solitary tree on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

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.

A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and red flowers in the foreground.

Northwest Carmel

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

A coastal landscape with a bridge, cliffs, and ocean.

Carmel Highlands

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

Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

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Frequently asked questions

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 Pine 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 64 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?
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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. Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room, De Tierra Vineyards, and Sunset Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Carmel. Golden Bough Playhouse and Forest Theater Guild are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carmel.