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

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Our top choices for Downtown Carmel hotels

1. Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel

Gretchen

￥37,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

2. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Downtown Carmel

Linda

￥39,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

3. Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel

Michael

￥45,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Room, Private Bathroom (Serenity Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

4. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel

Lynn

￥57,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

5. Pine Inn

Downtown Carmel

Asmik

￥49,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

6. Monte Verde Inn

Downtown Carmel

La Raye

￥48,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

7. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Downtown Carmel

Bobbyray

￥49,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

8. Wayside Inn

Downtown Carmel

Marina

￥56,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

9. Tally Ho Inn

Downtown Carmel

Tracie

￥52,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

10. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Downtown Carmel

Bethany

￥91,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

11. Cypress Inn

Downtown Carmel

Ernesto

￥74,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

12. L Auberge Carmel

Downtown Carmel

carmel

￥133,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

13. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel

monica

￥96,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

14. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Downtown Carmel

Carol

￥28,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

15. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Downtown Carmel

Craig

￥42,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

16. Carmel Inn And Suites

Downtown Carmel

Jesus

￥22,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

17. Carriage House Inn

Downtown Carmel

Alexander

￥77,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

18. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

Northwest Carmel, 0.2 km from Downtown Carmel

Brittany

￥32,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

19. Candle Light Inn

Northwest Carmel, 0.3 km from Downtown Carmel

Brett

￥64,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

20. Carmel Mission Inn

2.2 km from Downtown Carmel

Ester

￥32,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Carriage House Inn	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 515 reviews	View
Carmel Bay View Inn	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,789 reviews	View
Tradewinds Carmel	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Normandy Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 178 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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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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Northwest Carmel

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

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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

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautifully maintained. Staff very helpful. There as a leak by the pool and when notified the staff immediately took care of the issue."

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

10/10 Excellent

"We traveled as a family, including a toddler. The floor could’ve been cleaner, but expect we tracked some of the dirt in as we took a lot of walks in the area. The room appeared to be very clean otherwise. We were able to do laundry which was nice since we traveled with a toddler. Parking was easy. Restaurants/bakeries/coffee shops were all within a short drive. The park across the street was amazing and had something for everyone, from toddlers to adults - outdoor toys for all abilities and gym equipment. There was also a dog park. The beach is within walking distance. All in all, a great place to stay!"

Carmel Bay View Inn

8/10 Good

"Hotel was good location. Rooms were generic at best, but clean. As quaint and artistic as Carmel isfamous for, I expected more character and imagination in room decor....this was dismal. Bed was comfortable enuf and shower was good. Kudos to staff for all the lovely flowers on the property and having parking was a big plus in this city ! This was my 10th trip to Carmel over the last 40years, so I do have pretty good reference points for my review. It's a wonderful little city tho, anywhere you stay!"

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Our top choices for Downtown Carmel hotels

1. Carmel Bay View Inn

2. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

3. Normandy Inn

4. Tradewinds Carmel

5. Pine Inn

6. Monte Verde Inn

7. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

8. Wayside Inn

9. Tally Ho Inn

10. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

11. Cypress Inn

12. L Auberge Carmel

13. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

14. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

15. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

16. Carmel Inn And Suites

17. Carriage House 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

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Carmel Highlands

Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

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