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 Pine Inn 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 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?

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. 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.

Top Downtown Carmel Hotels

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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

Downtown Carmel

Anita

￥35,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

2. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel

Marius

￥55,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

3. Normandy Inn

Downtown Carmel

Barbara Tory

￥44,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

4. Pine Inn

Downtown Carmel

Asmik

￥44,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A stone-walled hot tub with metal railings, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden beams.

5. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Downtown Carmel

Nadia

￥52,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

6. Cypress Inn

Downtown Carmel

Ernesto

￥79,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

7. Tally Ho Inn

Downtown Carmel

Ronald

￥51,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

8. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Downtown Carmel

Bethany

￥68,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

9. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Downtown Carmel

Reza

￥40,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

10. Carriage House Inn

Downtown Carmel

Alexander

￥77,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

11. L Auberge Carmel

Downtown Carmel

Emerito

￥119,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

12. Wayside Inn

Downtown Carmel

Marina

￥55,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

13. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Downtown Carmel

Krystyna

￥49,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

14. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel

monica

￥81,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

15. Monte Verde Inn

Downtown Carmel

La Raye

￥47,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

16. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Downtown Carmel

Kelsey

￥52,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

17. Carmel Inn And Suites

Downtown Carmel

Jesus

￥22,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

18. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Downtown Carmel

Carol

￥28,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A covered porch with a bench, a door, and a window with shutters.

19. Carmel Dolores Cottages

Downtown Carmel

Kathryn

￥60,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

20. Candle Light Inn

Northwest Carmel, 0.3 km from Downtown Carmel

Jose

￥54,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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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 518 reviews	View
Tradewinds Carmel	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Normandy Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,011 reviews	View
Cypress Inn	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 25 reviews	View
Wayside Inn	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 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 Plaza and Carmel Beach 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 Plaza and Carmel Beach.

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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 Plaza and Carmel Beach.

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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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