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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Carriage House Inn	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 495 reviews	View
Carmel Bay View Inn	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,647 reviews	View
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 405 reviews	View
Tally Ho Inn	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 285 reviews	View
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 166 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 Beach and Carmel Plaza.

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Southeast Carmel

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

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Northwest Carmel

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

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Northeast Carmel

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

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The Famous Bixby Bridge on California State Route 1

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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Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

The Monterey Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was a nice hotel within a short drive to Cannery Row and within walking distance to fisherman's wharf. Cute street, friendly staff. Parking was easy and right down the street. You pay $8/day with in/out entry privileges. You don't have to pay parking from 6pm to 9 am. The coffee was very good!! This is an older hotel but with lots of character. Great downtown location."

Lone Oak Lodge

6/10 Okay

"The property was clean the bed was comfortable but squeaked loudly. There was a super bright light right outside our window and the wooden shutters were loose so it was bright all night. We had a large whirlpool tub which was awesome and the water was a pretty clear blue color. Oddly though it left a weird orange ring in the tub....2 different bathers... possibly from their hotel mango shampoo in the lines? Fridge was nice.. never got turned on so food ruined.. I should have checked..AC was loud. Marginal stay could have been better.... Will do in a pinch. Assigned free parking also a bonus."

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 Normandy Inn and Pine Inn.

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 64 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.

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Carmel Bay View Inn

Normandy Inn

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Pine Inn

Tradewinds Carmel

Tally Ho Inn

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Carriage House Inn

Monte Verde Inn

L Auberge Carmel

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Carmel Inn And Suites

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Victorian Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

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Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Golden Rectangle

Southeast Carmel

Northwest Carmel

Northeast Carmel

Carmel Highlands

Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

The Monterey Hotel

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