Downtown Carmel Travel Guide

Carmel

A coastal residential area with houses along the shoreline, rocky cliffs, and dense trees in the background.
A traditional half-timbered building with ivy-covered trees and a red flower border.
A fire station with a red and white fire truck parked in front.
A charming house with a stone facade, a thatched roof, and a bay window.
A quaint building with a turret, a window with a white frame, and a sign that reads "Hush House."

Stay near popular Downtown Carmel attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Carmel

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,673 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,673
฿5,291 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,829 reviews)
"Great breakfast!"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde Carmel CA
The price is ฿7,704 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,704
฿8,817 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"We were in a standard room (218) 2nd floor over trash/restaurant . At night when trash taken out all you could hear was trash cans full with bottles taken out to street and @ 6:30 heard trash truck load bottles and trash.🙃🍾"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Pine Inn
Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel

3.5 out of 5
Mission Street at Third Avenue Carmel CA
The price is ฿10,058 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿10,058
฿11,343 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"This is our go hotel when we visit Carmel. It is far enough away from the busy streets, but close enough to all the shops and restaurants. The grounds are very well kept and very Zen for a peaceful time. They are pet friendly so this is a plus for us, we highly recommend the Tradewinds hotel. Oh, ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Tradewinds Carmel
Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn

3.5 out of 5
7th Avenue & Lincoln Street Carmel CA
The price is ฿14,164 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿14,164
฿16,035 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are located ...
Cypress Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ฿7,239 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,239
฿8,594 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St Monterey CA
The price is ฿5,510 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿5,510
฿6,468 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hotel Pacific
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Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

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

Golden Rectangle

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

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Northeast Carmel

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northwest Carmel

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

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.



Downtown Carmel Travel Guide