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 884 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
AED 884
AED 997 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,748 reviews)
"Very tired old property. Rooms were moldy smelling."

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

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 727 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
AED 727
AED 872 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Unhelpful, unwelcoming and careless staff. Rooms were terribly decorated with old and unattractive furniture. Musty odor. A terrible experience, and this is from person who has travelled a lot."

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

Carmel Inn And Suites
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde Carmel CA
The price is AED 983 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
AED 983
AED 1,122 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Pine Inn
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 919 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
AED 919
AED 1,088 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,460 reviews)
"Was a perfect location! Very close distance to Fishermans border, shops, restaurants. Can walk to Cannery Row and easily take trolley as well."

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

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 810 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
AED 810
AED 955 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is AED 820 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
AED 820
AED 1,098 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
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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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