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?

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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.

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1. Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel

Chienyuan

NT$5,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

Patricia

NT$7,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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

3. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Downtown Carmel

Reza

NT$5,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

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

4. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel

Melissa

NT$8,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

5. Cypress Inn

Downtown Carmel

Ernesto

NT$13,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

6. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Downtown Carmel

Nadia

NT$8,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

7. Pine Inn

Downtown Carmel

Rhonda

NT$8,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

8. L Auberge Carmel

Downtown Carmel

Ishay

NT$14,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 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.

9. Carriage House Inn

Downtown Carmel

Alexander

NT$13,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two green armchairs, a round wooden side table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

10. Wayside Inn

Downtown Carmel

Marina

NT$9,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 3 - Dec 4

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

11. Monte Verde Inn

Downtown Carmel

Andrea

NT$6,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

12. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel

Hector

NT$13,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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

13. Tally Ho Inn

Downtown Carmel

Ryan

NT$10,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

14. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Downtown Carmel

Charity

NT$6,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

15. Carmel Inn And Suites

Downtown Carmel

Don

NT$4,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

16. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Downtown Carmel

Sharon

NT$8,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

17. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Downtown Carmel

Carol

NT$4,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

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

Kelli

NT$5,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A two-story building with a balcony, a stone fireplace, and a well-maintained garden.

19. Candle Light Inn

Northwest Carmel, 0.2 km from Downtown Carmel

Shawn

NT$9,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A coastal building with a deck extending over the water, featuring a balcony with seating.

20. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Northwest Carmel, 0.4 km from Downtown Carmel

Alla

NT$4,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Carmel

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tradewinds Carmel	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
Carmel Bay View Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,844 reviews	View
Normandy Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Carriage House Inn	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 520 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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A riverbank with sand and rocks, a calm river, and a mountainous landscape in the background.

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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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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Northwest Carmel

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

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Carmel Point

If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

Pacific Inn

8/10 Good

"My room was very clean. Restroom was very clean. Parking is slightly compact but very easy to navigate. Staff was friendly for the short amount I interacted with them. Would definitely recommend"

The Stevenson Monterey

10/10 Excellent

"Nothing but cleanliness and comfort. Beds were comfortable, even though it’s located at a busy area, nights are pretty quiet. Close to several restaurants and even a Trader Joe’s at a walking distance. There is no luxury here, but 100% would recommend as the room was VERY clean and had everything one can need for a quick trip."

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

8/10 Good

"The water pressure is very good in the showers. A lot of hotels have really bad water pressure but the lighthouse Lodge has great water pressure in the showers. However, the beds need some upgrading cause they were extremely lumpy at least in the room that we had and hard and maybe a little more expansion on their continental breakfast rather than just bagels and oatmeal but other than that, the stuff was really nice. We didn’t get a chance to check out the pool or the spa but people were using it and it looked nice and cozy, but we didn’t get a chance to use it overall I give it a 3 1/2 to 4 stars"

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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. Tradewinds Carmel

5. Cypress Inn

6. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

7. Pine Inn

8. L Auberge Carmel

9. Carriage House Inn

10. Wayside Inn

11. Monte Verde Inn

12. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

13. Tally Ho Inn

14. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

15. Carmel Inn And Suites

16. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

17. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

18. Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

19. Candle Light Inn

20. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

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