Northwest Carmel Travel Guide

Carmel

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 dog swimming in a body of water.
Two dogs on a sandy beach with waves.
A charming house with a stone facade, a thatched roof, and a bay window.

Stay near popular Northwest Carmel attractions

Carmel Plaza

9.4/10 (960 reviews)
You can enjoy retail therapy at Carmel Plaza during your trip to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.
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Top hotels in Northwest 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 6.047.357 ₫ per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
6.047.357 ₫
6.817.771 ₫ total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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! (1,746 reviews)
"staffs are friendly"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel

3.5 out of 5
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is 11.543.066 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
11.543.066 ₫
14.211.381 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location everything in walking distance we loved the continental breakfast."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hotel Carmel
Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn

3 out of 5
4th Ave And Mission Ave Carmel CA
The price is 4.125.159 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
4.125.159 ₫
4.927.818 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,013 reviews)
"Great place in a terrific location. We will keep this place on our list of favorites."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Hofsas House Hotel

Hofsas House Hotel

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street Carmel CA
The price is 5.341.648 ₫ per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
5.341.648 ₫
6.027.346 ₫ total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Carmel ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (897 reviews)
"Cute hotel in a great location. Would stay again. I wish it were more clean, had a kettle in the room, and the hair dryer was newer (it doesn’t dry). I also wish it had slippers and bath robes."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Hofsas House Hotel
Carmel Fireplace Inn

Carmel Fireplace Inn

2.5 out of 5
San Carlos Street Carmel CA
Fully refundable
The price is 7.181.296 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
7.181.296 ₫
8.101.757 ₫ total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (958 reviews)
"There was a strong smell we could not pinpoint of what. We slept with the windows and top of half door open."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Carmel Fireplace Inn
Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites

2.5 out of 5
5th And Junipero Carmel CA
The price is 4.721.088 ₫ per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
4.721.088 ₫
5.700.435 ₫ total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The bed is very soft. The coffee maker is not a good quality. The cost per night was a bit higher considering the quality. The good point about it, is for being in walking distance to the shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Carmel Inn And Suites
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Where to stay in Northwest Carmel

Find the best Northwest Carmel areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A quaint building with a turret, a window with a white frame, and a sign that reads "Hush House."
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Open Photo by Aimee Bollinger

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and a tree on the right.
Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

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

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

Southeast Carmel

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

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

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

A coastal landscape with a bridge, cliffs, and ocean.

Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Gibson Beach.

Northwest Carmel Travel Guide

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