Downtown Carmel, CA

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

Carmel Plaza

9.4/10 (960 reviews)
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Carmel Plaza during your visit to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.
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Downtown Carmel Hotel Deals

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 AED 733 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
AED 733
AED 827 total
1 Sep - 2 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites

2.5 out of 5
5th And Junipero Carmel CA
The price is AED 708 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
AED 708
AED 851 total
2 Sep - 3 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Parking was a little bit of an issue with my truck. Everything else was great!"

Reviewed on 3 August 2026

Carmel Inn And Suites
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is AED 949 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
AED 949
AED 1,123 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
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 AED 723 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
AED 723
AED 858 total
1 Sep - 2 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
Carmel Mission Inn
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is AED 1,352 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
AED 1,352
AED 1,557 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is AED 457 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
AED 457
AED 522 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,755 reviews)
"Please don’t go here. The pictures didn’t look great and it was cheap when we booked it but everything is much worse in person. This place is an absolute dump. It’s unfortunate because it’s in a great area, right downtown. It’s about a 20 minute walk to the popular spots in Cannery Row. The carpets ..."

Reviewed on 4 August 2026

The Monterey Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Find the best Downtown Carmel areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a tree on the right.
Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Jack's Peak

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

Downtown Carmel, CA

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