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Located in the region of Murcia, Cartagena is one of the most popular destinations in the Costa Calida. Taking advantage of hotel deals in Cartagena, you can enjoy the Cartagena coastline, which has more than 40km of beaches lapped by the Mediterranean Sea and the Mar Menor, and discover the artistic background of a city with more than 2,500 years of history.

In the municipality of Cartagena, you will find a wide range of tourist facilities and accommodation options. Travellers wishing to stay in a hotel can choose from a great selection of hotel types, with many cheap hotels in Cartagena and also luxury hotels, four star hotels and five star hotels. With Expedia, you can find the ideal accommodation by filtering the results by price, class or location, but also by theme. In addition, travellers preferring their home comforts can staying in one of many apartments located in one of the most popular parts of the region, while nature lovers can opt for one of the holiday cottages.

Founded by the Carthaginians in the third century century BC, the city of Cartagena has an impressive and varied archaeological, historical, architectural heritage: those choosing to stay in any of the hotels of Cartagena will have the opportunity to explore the history of the city, discovering the various civilisations that have left their mark. In terms of archaeological heritage, you have the Roman Theatre which dates back to the first century BC and is one of Spain’s most important, there is the Archaeological Park of Cerro del Pinwheel, the colonnade of the Morería Baja, the Augusteum, and the remains the ancient forum and the Fortuna House, a Roman dwelling with mosaics and mural painting, which provides an overview of domestic life in Roman times. In addition to traces of Carthaginian, Roman and Byzantine times, the heritage of the city also includes military buildings of modern times, which testify the important military role of the city, due to its strategic coastal location. Among the many castles and fortresses, the Castillo de la Concepción, which dates back to the thirteenth century, is a must-see.

In Cartagena you can also admire examples of modernist architecture, such as Cervantes and Llagostera, the Grand Hotel, the train station, the Casas Maestre and Dorada, and the examples of neoclassical architecture, including Pedreño Palace. Those staying in hotels in Cartagena will have the opportunity to also visit many interesting museums, including the Roman Theatre Museum, the National Museum of Underwater Archaeology, or the Regional Museum of Modern Art (ROMA), amongst others.

The many cheap hotels in Cartagena create the opportunity to enjoy the Cartagena coastline, with lots of variety and tourist hotspots. West of the city you will find the traditional summer resorts such as Isla Plana and Azohía, and the seaside town of Portus, with its famous beach located on a stretch of unspoilt coastline. East of Cartagena runs the Calblanque Regional Park, with its beaches and protected coves such as Cala Flores and Cala Reona, located near Cabo de Palos in a perfect spot diving enthusiasts will love. At the end of this stretch, there is the municipality of La Manga, a strip of land bathed by two seas with a wide range of tourist infrastructure and charming hotels.

Flights and travel to Cartagena

For anyone searching for Flights to Cartagena , the nearest airport is Murcia-San Javier, located 20 kilometres from Cartagena, on the northern shore of the Mar Menor. For the best offers, look for holiday packages that combine flights and budget hotels in Cartagena, you can check this dedicated page flights to Cartagena . In addition, Expedia offers many convenient car rental options and deals: here Car hire in Cartegena you can book car hire online choosing from the many types of cars and hire companies.