Carmel, IN

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Bicyclists are riding along the boardwalk. Evening scene in a city park, Carmel, IN; Shutterstock ID 3963700; Purchase Order: -
Bicyclists are riding along the boardwalk. Evening scene in a city park, Carmel, IN; Shutterstock ID 3963700; Purchase Order: -
Carmel Arts and Design District showing outdoor art
Carmel Arts and Design District featuring outdoor art and a statue or sculpture
Carmel Arts and Design District which includes signage and wildflowers
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - North Carmel / Westfield by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - North Carmel / Westfield by IHG

2.5 out of 5
15131 Thatcher Lane Carmel IN
$83 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$95 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Staff was nice. Rooms were clean and nice

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - North Carmel / Westfield by IHG
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Carmel

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Carmel

2.5 out of 5
1335 W Main St Carmel IN
$114 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$131 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (594 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Carmel
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carmel Indianapolis

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carmel Indianapolis

3 out of 5
12845 OLD MERIDIAN STREET Carmel IN
$106 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$122 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (597 reviews)
The room was spotless and well stockrd

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carmel Indianapolis
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2 Bed/2 Bath Cozy Home Mid-Town Carmel on Small Pond/Heated Garage

2 Bed/2 Bath Cozy Home Mid-Town Carmel on Small Pond/Heated Garage

Carmel IN
Stay at this vacation home in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Laser ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (216 reviews)
Communicative and helpful

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

2 Bed/2 Bath Cozy Home Mid-Town Carmel on Small Pond/Heated Garage
The Argyle on Mass Ave

The Argyle on Mass Ave

4 out of 5
615 N East St. Indianapolis IN
Stay at this apartment in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (149 reviews)
Room was clean, beds were clean, bathroom was clean. The only issue was the heat. The furnace would only stay lit for about 5 seconds (you could clearly hear and see the ignition and flames) and the room never got warmer than 62 degrees, no matter what the thermostat setting. It just felt cold.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

The Argyle on Mass Ave
The village

The village

4 out of 5
1918 W Washington St Indianapolis IN
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Lucas ...
7.6/10 Good! (43 reviews)
There's some construction outside, but the white noise machine helped a lot

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

The village
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Popular places to visit

Indiana Convention Center which includes signage and flowers

Indiana Convention Center

A multipart venue welcomes visitors to downtown Indianapolis for conference and trade events, exciting sports competitions and performing artist concerts.

Indiana Convention Center
Downtown Indianapolis

Lucas Oil Stadium

Admire the innovative redbrick design of this large arena and watch a game of professional football in the downtown district of Indianapolis.

Lucas Oil Stadium
Bankers Life Fieldhouse which includes signage

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

For men’s and women’s basketball, WWE wrestling and concerts, this eclectic and modern arena is at the apex of Indiana sports and entertainment.

Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indianapolis Motor Speedway featuring interior views

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Buckle up at the world’s most famous speedway and experience G-force thrills usually reserved for race car drivers.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Children\'s Museum of Indianapolis showing a city

Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Dinosaurs and pirate ships, interactive exhibits, games and toys from a bygone age — it’s all at this children’s wonderland.

Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis Zoo

Indianapolis Zoo

Much more than an animal park, this downtown attraction also features an aquarium and botanic garden.

Indianapolis Zoo

Things to do

Group with axes for throwing in Indianapolis

1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Indianapolis

$37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Indianapolis
Indianapolis: Crossroads Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour

$32
per adult
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.

Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour

$32
per adult
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
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Reviews of Carmel

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
106
5 - Excellent 54%
4 - Good
81
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
10
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Plant some trees, erect some art and statues, paint some murals. Nice area just very corporate and bland, needs some soul.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Carmel was a very cute town !

5/5 - Excellent

Barbara

Carmel is very nice, but there are too many roundabouts.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

No complaints on the city. Very clean.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Not sure where all the people are on a weekend 

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

If you can survive the roundabouts, you will love Carmel!

Cities near Carmel

Central Canal

Indianapolis

Fishers showing wildflowers

Fishers

Noblesville Indiana Courthouse

Noblesville

Eagle creek runs through a park in Indiana with an old, usused, arched bridge visible in the background

Zionsville

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