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.

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

1. Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel

Chienyuan

P9,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

2. Pine Inn

Downtown Carmel

Rhonda

P16,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

Renee

P16,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

4. Cypress Inn

Downtown Carmel

Ernesto

P29,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

5. Tally Ho Inn

Downtown Carmel

Ronald

P20,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

6. Tradewinds Carmel

Downtown Carmel

Michael

P19,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

7. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Downtown Carmel

Nadia

P19,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

8. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Downtown Carmel

Reza

P12,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

P25,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

10. L Auberge Carmel

Downtown Carmel

Emerito

P37,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

11. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Downtown Carmel

monica

P29,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

12. Monte Verde Inn

Downtown Carmel

Christopher

P19,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

13. Wayside Inn

Downtown Carmel

Mark

P18,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

14. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Downtown Carmel

Kelsey

P17,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

15. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Downtown Carmel

Krystyna

P19,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

16. Carmel Inn And Suites

Downtown Carmel

Kelley

P8,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

17. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Downtown Carmel

Carol

P11,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

18. Carmel Dolores Cottages

Downtown Carmel

Kathryn

P24,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

19. Candle Light Inn

Northwest Carmel, 0.2 km from Downtown Carmel

Jose

P21,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A sandy beach with a large tree and a clear view of the ocean.

20. Hofsas House Hotel

Northwest Carmel, 0.4 km from Downtown Carmel

Eddie

P15,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Carmel

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Carriage House Inn	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 519 reviews	View
Tradewinds Carmel	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Carmel Bay View Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,834 reviews	View
Normandy Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 210 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

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

A house with a unique architectural style, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

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 wooden sign for the Forest Theater with the name "Carmel-by-the-Sea" and a no vehicles sign nearby.

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

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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A sandy beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a rocky outcrop, and a person walking.

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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Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

Lovers Point Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Shawn was really respectful and helpful throughout my stay. He provided great service and made sure everything went smoothly. It’s always nice to come across someone who genuinely cares about making your experience a good one. Definitely appreciate his hospitality!"

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"We honestly loved everything about this place and plan to go back again. Only issue we had was there is serious asphalt damage due to roots pushing up from the ground at the cottage side. It was a bit of a struggle for our small car but going at it from an angle helps. There was some rust damage in the rooms but honestly kind of expect it because it's on the coast. Other then that it was lovely. The fire pits at night were amazing especially with a glass of wine. And a jetted tub in the cottage was a nice e surprise."

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Our top choices for Downtown Carmel hotels

1. Carmel Bay View Inn

2. Pine Inn

3. Normandy Inn

4. Cypress Inn

5. Tally Ho Inn

6. Tradewinds Carmel

7. Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

8. Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

9. Carriage House Inn

10. L Auberge Carmel

11. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

12. Monte Verde Inn

13. Wayside Inn

14. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

15. Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

16. Carmel Inn And Suites

17. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

18. Carmel Dolores Cottages

19. Candle Light Inn

20. Hofsas House Hotel

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Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

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