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Our top choices for Downtown Carmel hotels

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (697 reviews)
"Charming, clean, excellent location. Wish they had free breakfast and more parking but those weren’t dealbreakers for us"
United States
Christina
The price is AU$389
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great accommodations!"
United States
Debi
The price is AU$372
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Normandy Inn

Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Parking was tight, but room was clean"
United States
juliana
The price is AU$269
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,663 reviews)
"Great location, well managed"
United States
Theresa
The price is AU$333
includes taxes & fees
4 June - 5 June
Carmel Bay View Inn

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (907 reviews)
"clean and looks very cute on the outside"
United States
Grant
The price is AU$361
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (285 reviews)
"Great location. Staff very friendly and helpful."
United States
Patricia
The price is AU$454
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
Tally Ho Inn

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Comfortable hotel and easy walk to the beach."
United States
Carol
The price is AU$347
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Pine Inn

Pine Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"We had wonderful 3 nights stay, classy hotel, wonderful location"
United States
Viktor
The price is AU$351
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Pine Inn

Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Super quiet and spa vibes. The breakfast delivered to the room was such a nice touch! Great location with easy walk to the downtown."
United States
Fernando
The price is AU$458
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July
Tradewinds Carmel

Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (496 reviews)
"Incredible stay. So comfortable and the amenities were wonderful!"
United States
Nancy
The price is AU$564
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
Carriage House Inn

Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (675 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean, well maintained property. Close to the beaches."
United States
Leon
The price is AU$422
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
Monte Verde Inn

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (167 reviews)
"Great little place Nice and helpful staff Can’t wait to come back"
United States
John
The price is AU$435
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
4.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (186 reviews)
"Cute breakfast, great locations. The rooms were quaint but well designed. Enjoyed our stay! "
United States
Mie
The price is AU$815
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel
4.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (575 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
carmel
The price is AU$914
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
L Auberge Carmel

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location. Enjoyed the breakfast and happy hour selection. Staff was amazing."
United States
Michael
The price is AU$573
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
4.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (412 reviews)
"Amazing breakfast and fresh chocolate chip cookies daily that were a nice touch. Very central location to the town center - easy to walk everywhere. "
United States
Melissa
The price is AU$682
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
2.0 star property
18.8 km from Downtown Carmel
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,951 reviews)
"Great place to stay for a few days!"
United States
Dulguun
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Gateway Lodge

Gateway Lodge
2.0 star property
9.9 km from Downtown Carmel
7.4 out of 10, Good, (746 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff."
United States
Janeth
The price is AU$90
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
Gateway Lodge

Pelican Inn Monterey

Pelican Inn Monterey
2.0 star property
4.4 km from Downtown Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (35 reviews)
"Great and reliable place to stay at while visiting Monterrey and Point Lobos etc.!"
Canada
Shayan
The price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Pelican Inn Monterey

Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge
2.0 star property
27.3 km from Downtown Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (227 reviews)
"Clean room, staff was very nice and good location. "
United States
Rita
The price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
Steinbeck Lodge
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Carmel

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Room
Carriage House Inn
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
496 reviews
View
Room, Private Bathroom (Serenity Suite)
Tradewinds Carmel
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View
Courtyard
L Auberge Carmel
4.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
575 reviews
View
Property grounds
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
167 reviews
View
Lobby sitting area
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
186 reviews
View

Our guide on 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 Beach and Carmel Plaza.

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 Beach and Carmel Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Carmel

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

Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos Ranch and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Carmel like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Carmel's Downtown Carmel neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown Carmel travel tips? Make sure that you visit Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown Carmel?
Based on our traveller 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 Tradewinds Carmel.
How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Carmel area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Carmel, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 65 Downtown Carmel hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Carmel, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Carmel.
What is there to do in this Carmel neighbourhood?
If you have some time to wander around and enjoy the activities in Downtown Carmel, you could stop by Galante Vineyards, Blair Estate Tasting Room or Wrath Winery. Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Carmel Beach, The Carmel Business Association and Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Carmel. De Tierra Vineyards and Sunset Center are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carmel.