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
The price is ฿7,240 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿7,240
฿8,165 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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! (1,806 reviews)
"Clean, functional but no frills . Cheap towels and linens. No toiletries. Good pricing in the rooms."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde Carmel CA
The price is ฿8,657 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿8,657
฿9,886 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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 ...
Pine Inn
Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn

3.5 out of 5
7th Avenue & Lincoln Street Carmel CA
The price is ฿12,603 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿12,603
฿14,286 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
"We checked in and the lady at the desk gave me the wrong keys. I got to the room and the key didn't work. The fireplace didn't work and the room was noisy and on the street. They said the hotel was at half capacity so they should have given us a better room but they didn't."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

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 ฿8,501 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿8,501
฿10,061 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,673 reviews)
"Portola is always the first choice to stay when I’m in Monterey. They have lovely ambience and the rooms are clean and staff is always nice. Also, they are so close to all the attractions."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is ฿6,329 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿6,329
฿7,619 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Carmel Mission Inn
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is ฿7,850 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿7,850
฿10,418 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
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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.

Northeast Carmel

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

Southeast Carmel

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

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