Cartagena Travel Guide

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Ayala Center featuring modern architecture

Where to stay in Cartagena

Ayala Center featuring modern architecture

Cartagena Walled City

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Cartagena Walled City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Clock Tower and Cartagena Cathedral while you're in town.

Cartagena Walled City
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Bocagrande

4/5(9 area reviews)

Bocagrande is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Bocagrande Beach and Rio Cartagena Casino, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cartagena.

Bocagrande
Ayala Center featuring modern architecture

Getsemani

Travellers come to Getsemani for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Plaza de la Trinidad and Los Pegasos Dock while you're in town.

Getsemani
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Cartagena Centro

Unique features of Cartagena Centro include the museums and historical sites. Make a stop by Cartagena Cathedral or Plaza Santo Domingo while you're exploring the area.

Cartagena Centro
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San Diego

San Diego is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Plaza de San Diego or House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

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El Laguito

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to El Laguito. A stop by El Laguito Beach or Bocagrande Beach might round out your trip.

El Laguito
OZ Hotel Luxury
OZ Hotel Luxury
3.5 out of 5
Calle 5 #2 14, Cartagena
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £65 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£65
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (501 reviews)
"Very nice!"

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

OZ Hotel Luxury
Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Hyatt Regency Cartagena
4.5 out of 5
Carrera 1 No 12-118, Cartagena, CO
The price is £176 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£176
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,295 reviews)
"Very good,staff are very nice"

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Hyatt Regency Cartagena
GHL Corales de Indias
GHL Corales de Indias
4 out of 5
Carrera 1 No. 62-198, Crespo, Cartagena, Bolivar
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £84 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£84
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"It had a great breakfast buffet and the pool was awesome!"

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

GHL Corales de Indias
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bondo Estudio
Bondo Estudio
3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60, Cartagena, Bolívar
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Walls of Cartagena and Clock Tower ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
"Bondo estudio was absolutely a perfect stay. I adored the property. However around the property needs a lot of work. Although, I can definitely see myself living there! Loved it!!"

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

Bondo Estudio
Casa Morales Cartagena by Soho
Casa Morales Cartagena by Soho
3.5 out of 5
Calle Larga, Calle 25 8B-178, Getsemani, Cartagena, Bolivar
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and airport drop-off service. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Walls ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
"Wonderful place!"

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2024

Casa Morales Cartagena by Soho
Travelers Suites Orange Cartagena
Travelers Suites Orange Cartagena
3 out of 5
Cra 10 No 5a - 15 Castillo Grande, Cartagena, Bolivar
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Bocagrande Beach and Clock Tower are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (101 reviews)
"The apartment was exactly as seen in the photos. Staff was very helpful. Only problem was lack of hot water"

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2024

Travelers Suites Orange Cartagena
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Cartagena

4.4
Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
19 Jan 2020

The streets need work a lot of potholes in this beautiful city , the sea defence is non existent and water passes to roads .

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
16 Jan 2020

The Cartagena is fantastic, traffic terrible food excellent security let’s down, need more organization, respected the turismo and will be the winner

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
21 Jul 2019

Cartagena is a great place to visit with so many beautiful buildings and lots of history and great eating places.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
29 Jun 2019

It’s a beautiful city, our favourite stop in Colombia!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
15 Jun 2019

Has so much culture you can really appreciate.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
3 May 2019

Want to return soon for s longer stay :)

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