Marbella Travel Guide

Cartagena

A coastal cityscape with dense urban development, a river, and a distant city skyline.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent historical building, a marina with boats, and a modern skyline in the background.
A colorful market with a statue of a person carrying a load of bananas and coconuts.

Stay near popular Marbella attractions

Marbella Beach

8.4/10 (865 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Marbella Beach during your travels in Cartagena? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Things to do

Enjoy a beautiful sunset

Luxury Cartagena Sunset Pirate ship Adventure, Cannon Show&Drinks

£35
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Luxury Cartagena Sunset Pirate ship Adventure, Cannon Show&Drinks
Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch

Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More

£52
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More
Street Food Tour in Cartagena

Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City

£39
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City
Black Lives Matter in the first free land in America, continuing the fight for equality.

Freedom Tour of Palenque

£82
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Freedom Tour of Palenque
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo

Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach

£45
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach
Our ecological symbol

All-inclusive beach tour from Cartagena

£22
per adult
All-inclusive beach tour from Cartagena
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Top hotels in Marbella

Bondo Hometel

Bondo Hometel

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena Bolívar
The price is £61 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£61
13 Oct - 14 Oct
additional charges may apply
Stay at this aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Bondo Hometel
ibis Cartagena Marbella

ibis Cartagena Marbella

3 out of 5
Avenida Santander #47-90 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is £47 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
£47
16 Oct - 17 Oct
additional charges may apply
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Recibes lo que pagas…"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

ibis Cartagena Marbella
Wyndham Garden Cartagena

Wyndham Garden Cartagena

3.5 out of 5
CRA 1 62 69 Cartagena
The price is £85 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
£85
6 Oct - 7 Oct
additional charges may apply
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Wyndham Garden Cartagena
GHL Corales de Indias

GHL Corales de Indias

4 out of 5
Carrera 1 No. 62-198 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is £102 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£102
25 Oct - 26 Oct
additional charges may apply
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
GHL Corales de Indias
Cartagena Beach Resort

Cartagena Beach Resort

4 out of 5
67-77 Cra. 7 Cartagena Bolívar
The price is £63 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
£63
19 Oct - 20 Oct
additional charges may apply
Stay at this apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Port of Cartagena are located ...
8/10 Very good! (83 reviews)
"Very nice hotel within a block and a half from the airport therefore you can walk there no cabinets necessary located in an area with lots of shops and restaurants very good value for the money"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Cartagena Beach Resort
Oresca Hostel

Oresca Hostel

2 out of 5
Cra 4 N°67-98, Barrio Crespo Cartagena Bolívar
The price is £31 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
£31
6 Oct - 7 Oct
additional charges may apply
Stay at this golf hostel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Port of Cartagena are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (103 reviews)
"Solo que esta serca del areopuerto"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Oresca Hostel
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Where to stay in Marbella

Find the best Marbella areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent cathedral and modern skyscrapers.

Cartagena Walled City

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

A coastal cityscape at twilight with high-rise buildings, a beach, and a long swimming pool.

Bocagrande

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

A coastal town with a prominent church featuring a tall bell tower and a domed roof.

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.

A coastal cityscape with historic buildings, a marina, and a prominent church tower.

Cartagena Centro

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

A narrow street with buildings on either side, a horse-drawn cart, and a prominent church tower in the background.
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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 House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez or Las Bovedas.

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