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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Carriage House Inn	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 505 reviews	View
Carmel Bay View Inn	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,732 reviews	View
Tradewinds Carmel	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Wayside Inn	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 172 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

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

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Golden Rectangle

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

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A wooden amphitheater with bleachers, a stage, and a stone wall.

Southeast Carmel

If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

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A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and red flowers in the foreground.

Northwest Carmel

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

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A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, dense green vegetation, and a solitary tree on a cliff overlooking the ocean.

Northeast Carmel

Though Northeast Carmel might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.

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Jack's Peak

While visiting Jack's Peak, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Jacks Peak County Park.

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Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

8/10 Good

"decent place at a good location"

The Monterey Hotel

8/10 Good

"Our room was clean and the bed comfortable. This is an older property so you have to realize some parts are historic and don’t have amenities you might find in most newer properties. Our room didn’t have a/c. They did have fans and we could open the window. It was cooler outside so our room never got too hot. The historic portion might require some stairs off the elevator where a luggage cart can’t go. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was coffee, tea & hot cocoa available in the morning in the parlor off the lobby. The lobby had couches, a little book lending library. There was a table & chairs if you wanted to play games. We only wished it had a TV to watch the Workd Cup. The price was right for our budget. It was conveniently near the ward, the plaza, restaurants, bars and a great walking path."

Hotel Pacific

8/10 Good

"Hotel Pacific, as you may notice at times, is a budget friendly hotel, though through photos and description it sounds very grand. I stayed here many years ago and it was a wonderful stay, catering to unique and unusual amenities in the room. To bring it back to present day, some of the approach to the type of hotel stay this establishment was originally intended to be remains. Things like the fire places, the views, the style, some of the room sizes & layouts. However, they have now swayed into budget friendly, for their own selves and at times that is relayed onto the customer through the prices for the stay but not always. There is minimal staff presence in general. Ex- There is no assistance with bags upon check-in, only a cart guests can push themselves. The parking is on-site, below one of the buildings and is very tight. I checked in on my last stay at about 10pm due to travel. Upon check in I paid just voer $25 for a parking space. Reasonable. What was not reasonable was that there literally was only ONE space in the entire parking garage - and it was a handicap space. Unfortunately, I had to park in it though I am not handicap. The rooms are only as clean as they can get given no recent upgrades or renovation. The bedding is clean and semi-up to date. The bathrooms have some minor issues, are functioning but they are not perfect. As far as balconies, some technically have a balcony but not one you’d care to use. Still nice but not what is advertised."

Stargazer Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at the Stargazer Hotel! The room was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our family. We stayed in the family room with three beds, which was amazing and made our stay so much more convenient. The only downside was the limited parking. Several of the covered parking spaces had furniture stored in them, which appeared to be due to room renovations, leaving fewer spots available for guests. Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful time in Monterey. Thank you, Stargazer Hotel, for a great experience!"

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Carmel like?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Carmel's Downtown Carmel neighborhood. Are you looking for Downtown Carmel travel tips? Be sure to check out Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade while you're in the neighborhood.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown Carmel?

Based on our traveler 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 Carmel Inn And Suites.

How many hotels are there 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 accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Carmel, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown Carmel.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Carmel?

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What is there to do in this Carmel neighborhood?

If you have some time to wander around and enjoy the activities in Downtown Carmel, you might stop by Galante Vineyards, Blair Estate Tasting Room, or Wrath Winery. Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. 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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Normandy Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

Pine Inn

Tradewinds Carmel

Carmel Inn And Suites

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Cypress Inn

Monte Verde Inn

Wayside Inn

Tally Ho Inn

Carriage House Inn

L Auberge Carmel

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Steinbeck Lodge

Bay Breeze Inn

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Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Golden Rectangle

Southeast Carmel

Northwest Carmel

Northeast Carmel

Jack's Peak

Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

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