Downtown Carmel Travel Guide

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."

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Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Carmel

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 Rp3.597.371 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp3.597.371
Rp4.059.636 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,758 reviews)
"Hotel was in a great location. Smelled propane gas in the morning but we had no fireplace. Thin floors, can hear people above a lot. Showed waffle makers in a pic but there were none."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 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 Rp4.434.313 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp4.434.313
Rp5.249.375 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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 Aug 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 Rp4.900.542 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp4.900.542
Rp5.793.447 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 in their ...
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 Rp4.033.618 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp4.033.618
Rp4.748.203 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,845 reviews)
"Clean room & nice renovation to Inn"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is Rp6.633.898 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp6.633.898
Rp7.640.957 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,644 reviews)
"Pros - the hotel was in a great spot, within walking distance to Monterey and it was clean. The hot tub was really nice but closed at 9 pm so we didn’t have much time to use it. I didn’t realize that some of the rooms are across the road so we weren’t right on the beach. Also, the rooms were outdated. ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is Rp2.416.750 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.416.750
Rp2.756.731 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,753 reviews)
"This is not a 3-star hotel. Literally everything is dirty and poorly maintained. The stairs hadn't been vacuumed in weeks. The carpet is in dire need of replacement everywhere. The elevator barely works. The room itself is among the worst I've ever stayed in. The room is BARE BONES. It's a bed, two ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

The Monterey Hotel
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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.

Northwest Carmel

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

Northeast Carmel

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

Southeast Carmel

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

Jack's Peak

If you're spending some time in Jack's Peak, Munras Avenue and Jacks Peak County Park are top sights worth seeing.



Downtown Carmel Travel Guide