Downtown Carmel Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and enjoy other activities in Wayne such as running.Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Lucas Oil Stadium
Catch an event at Lucas Oil Stadium during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
Indiana Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Indiana Convention Center during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Indianapolis during your travels to Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Catch an event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Indianapolis Zoo
Why not visit the animals who call Indianapolis Zoo home during your holiday in Indianapolis? Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Downtown Carmel
Omni Severin Hotel
Everything seemed nice. Nice, large room. Didn't get a chance to try restaurant or or bar. Coffee was good in the cafe. Texting for a late checkout for a positive response, but it didn't make it into their system, so I got locked out of my room after the Indy Mini.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel
The location is less than a fourth of a mile from St. Vincent Heart Hospital so great if you have a family member staying overnight for several nights in a row. The food at the hospital is wonderful so you don’t need to have food at the hotel. The hotel is very quiet, even though it backs right up ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Showers were best ever
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Parking was great didn’t get to enjoy the breakfast this trip
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Fontana Hotel
Hotel was fine the complimentary breakfast was nothing like the picture but the price was lower than other hotels
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
Best hotel experience we have ever had. Beautiful building, outstanding location. Creative and interesting details.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Carmel
Castleton
Travellers come to Castleton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Castleton Square and Dave & Buster's while you're in town.
Broad Ripple
While Broad Ripple isn't home to many top sights, Glendale Town Center and Indianapolis Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Meridian-Kessler
If you're spending some time in Meridian-Kessler, Indiana State Fairgrounds and Marsh Grandstand are top sights worth seeing.
Mapleton/Fall Creek
Travellers enjoy Mapleton/Fall Creek for its museums and live music. Consider checking out Freetown Village while you're in the area.
Martindale-Brightwood
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Martindale-Brightwood. You might want to make time for a stop at George Washington Park or Willis Mortuary.
Near Northside
Well liked for its riverfront and historical sites, Near Northside is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Methodist Hospital and Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, and jump on the metro at Methodist Station to get around the city.
