Downtown Carmel
Indianapolis
Visit Downtown Carmel
Popular places to visit
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Buckle up at the world’s most famous speedway and experience G-force thrills usually reserved for race car drivers.
Lucas Oil Stadium
Catch an event at Lucas Oil Stadium during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event.
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.
Indiana Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Indiana Convention Center during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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
Much more than an animal park, this downtown attraction also features an aquarium and botanic garden.
Things to do
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Carmel
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Fantastic hotel, unique and not a typical chain hotel. Huge spacious suite and friendly staff. Anna was very welcoming.Great food at both places in house too. From the leather made in the USA do not disturb sign to the luxurious soaps and shampoos and the greatly appointed room furniture this place ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Omni Severin Hotel
Very beautiful place, clean and neat. The staff was very helpful, we loved the bar in the hotel! Great food and drinks and very convenient!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Bottleworks Hotel
Chic, boutique hotel. Great location. Easy self parking. Very spacious rooms. Comfortable bed. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel
Clean rooms staff where very helpful
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel
My stay at this hotel was great. The staff was pleasant and a happy hour was great. The boys enjoy the pool. I will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North
Front desk staff rude and can’t be bothered with questions you have. Room that was booked wasn’t available. Had to wait for another to be cleaned. I had drove 7 hours to be told you can’t checkin. . Didn’t get a room til 4:30 which put me behind getting to the hospital to see my brother.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 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.
