Carmel, IN

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Carmel Indiana
Carmel Indiana
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Carmel Arts and Design District showing outdoor art
Carmel Arts and Design District featuring outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

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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
$124 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$143 total
Mar 8 - Mar 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (598 reviews)
Very nice hotel, clean room, friendly staff.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Carmel
Ironworks Hotel Indy

Ironworks Hotel Indy

4 out of 5
2721 E 86th Street Indianapolis IN
$177 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$208 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,807 reviews)
A nice time!

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Ironworks Hotel Indy
Bottleworks Hotel

Bottleworks Hotel

4.5 out of 5
850 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis IN
$188 nightly
The price is $221 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$221 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,849 reviews)
Unfortunately I was double charged for room and room service and charged the deposit for the incidentals as well. When I called them they told me it would take a while to get it back to me. It’s been over a week now and still not been fixed!!!

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Bottleworks Hotel
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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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (218 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 ...
The Argyle on Mass Ave
CozySuites at Block20

CozySuites at Block20

2.5 out of 5
423 E Michigan St Indianapolis IN
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Lucas Oil Stadium ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (70 reviews)
Really nice place for the money everything was clean

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

CozySuites at Block20
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Popular places to visit

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
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
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

Indiana Pacers Basketball Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Indiana Pacers Basketball Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

$24
per adult
Indiana Pacers Basketball Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
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

$24
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
We do private group tours too!

Indy Walking Tours

$55
per adult
Indy Walking Tours
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Indianapolis

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Indianapolis

$199
per adult
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Indianapolis
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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
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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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