Top 10 Downtown Carmel Hotels of 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Compare popular hotels in Downtown Carmel

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Carriage House Inn	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 479 reviews	View
Carmel Bay View Inn	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,507 reviews	View
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 372 reviews	View
Normandy Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Tradewinds Carmel	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 984 reviews	View

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.

See properties

Forest Theater Guild featuring a garden and theater scenes

Southeast Carmel

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

See properties

Iconic view of the lone cypress. I never get tired of this view despite seeing it a thousand times. Classic. #beachbound. #troveontuesday

Northeast Carmel

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

See properties

Carmel Beach which includes landscape views, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Northwest Carmel

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

See properties

Carmel Valley overlook in panoramic format, Carmel Valley Road in Northern California East of Carmel

Hatton Fields

While Hatton Fields isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

See properties

Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

The Monterey Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, great location, friendly staff!"

Monterey Bay Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful view right on the beach, has two hot tubs one overlooking the ocean, a good breakfast was brought to the room , hotel staff was really nice they actually let me check in 5 hours early and upgraded my room I think cause they saw it was my birthday the day before, also was only a 13 minute walk to the aquarium 10/10 will be back "

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Third time here and loved it just as much. Rooms are spacious and quiet. The amenities are more than adequate without being fancy. Location is excellent! Lovely pool and pool area. And we love the in-room fireplace, too. We’ll be back! My only request would be to upgrade the electric car charging. Level 1 connections are way, way too slow to be useful. "

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

10/10 Excellent

"Check-in team was friendly, property was amazing. Fitness room was very nice. Unfortunately the coffee machine in the room did not work, not their fault but I did let them know. And I sent a message through the app and evidently they don’t read it so if you want something special, you need to talk to them. "

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 Expedia customer reviews, Tradewinds Carmel is the highest ranked property in Downtown Carmel. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Carmel Beach, and it offers free breakfast and free parking. Other favourite options in the area include Carriage House Inn and Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge.

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 60 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. The Carmel Business Association, Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room and De Tierra Vineyards are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Carmel. Sunset Center and Golden Bough Playhouse are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carmel.

Hotels in Downtown Carmel

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Our top choices for Downtown Carmel hotels

Carmel Bay View Inn

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Normandy Inn

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Tally Ho Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Pine Inn

Tradewinds Carmel

Monte Verde Inn

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Carriage House Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

L Auberge Carmel

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Carmel Inn And Suites

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Wave Street Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

Hotel Pacific

Compare popular hotels in Downtown Carmel

Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Golden Rectangle

Southeast Carmel

Northeast Carmel

Northwest Carmel

Hatton Fields

Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

The Monterey Hotel

Frequently asked questions