Cartagena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A narrow street lined with colorful buildings, featuring balconies and potted plants.
A coastal cityscape at night with a prominent cathedral and a modern skyline.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings along a curved shoreline.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a marina with boats, and historic buildings with red-tiled roofs.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a marina, and a lighthouse.

Where to stay in Cartagena

Find the best Cartagena 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 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 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 city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water.
Photo by Paula Vernimmen
Open Photo by Paula Vernimmen

El Laguito

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.

A street with colorful buildings, a man pushing a cart, and a blue door with decorative columns.
Photo by SebastiĆ£o Mesquita e Carmo
Open Photo by SebastiĆ£o Mesquita e Carmo

Manga

Travellers like the historical sites in Manga, and Port of Cartagena is a top attraction you might want to visit.

GHL Corales de Indias

GHL Corales de Indias

4 out of 5
Carrera 1 No. 62-198 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is Ā£98 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
Ā£98
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"El hotel corales de India en crespo,cartagena colombia,es terrible,, Mal funcionamiento de aire acondicionado Servicio pƩsimo Estructuralmente El edificio en malas condiciones Estoy decepcionado con con mi estadƭa en este hotel... Nunca lo recomendarƭa a nadien.. Ni siquiera puedo darle una estrella, ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

GHL Corales de Indias
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito Cartagena
The price is Ā£151 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Ā£151
21 Jul - 22 Jul
additional charges may apply
Stay at this luxury resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,448 reviews)
"We have a wonderful time, all the staff was very diligent and helpful"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Hilton Cartagena
OZ Hotel Collection

OZ Hotel Collection

4.5 out of 5
6-164 Carrera 2 Cartagena
The price is Ā£90 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Ā£90
12 Jul - 13 Jul
additional charges may apply
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Bocagrande Beach and Castillo Grande Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (570 reviews)
"This was such a great pick. The pool on the rooftop had amazing views. The continental breakfast in the morning was delicious and Iā€™m happy it was included with our stay it was very worth it! The restaurant at the hotel had amazing food and everything was just very convenient. Also, the staff was ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

OZ Hotel Collection
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Bondo Hometel

Bondo Hometel

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena BolĆ­var
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (846 reviews)
"GREAT LOCATION, BEACH ACROSS THE STREET, WONDERFUL CAFE FOR BREAKFAST, GOOD ROOM SPACE."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Bondo Hometel
Cartagena Beach Resort

Cartagena Beach Resort

4 out of 5
67-77 Cra. 7 Cartagena BolĆ­var
Stay at this apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions La Boquilla Beach and Marbella Beach are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (39 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Cartagena Beach Resort
U-GO Baia Kristal. Oasis en Cartagena

U-GO Baia Kristal. Oasis en Cartagena

3.5 out of 5
CUBO KM 12 ANILLO VIAL Cartagena BolĆ­var
Stay at this apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and balconies. Popular attractions Playa Manzanillo and Las Ramblas Shopping Center ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
"The property was well maintained and clean. The manager was helpful. The portal to invite guests was weird, it says you could, but you couldn't. Really nice pool and beach area. The bar and restaurant were not completed and during the day you could hear construction. All in all, really nice apartment ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

U-GO Baia Kristal. Oasis en Cartagena
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Stay near popular Cartagena attractions

A coastal cityscape with a beach, high-rise buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Bocagrande Beach

8.0/5 (2,390 reviews)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Bocagrande Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cartagena. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Full-Day Volcano of Totumo

Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and priĢvate Bach

Ā£45
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and priĢvate Bach
Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch

Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch

Ā£52
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch
Cartagena ATV Tour

Cartagena ATV Tour

Ā£85
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cartagena ATV Tour
Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Bay Tour on a Pirate Boat + Drinks

Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Bay Tour on a Pirate Boat + Drinks

Ā£36
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Bay Tour on a Pirate Boat + Drinks
Boat Tour of 5 Must See Points in the Rosario Islands with Lunch

5 Stop Boat Tour Rosario Islands with Lunch, Forts, & Snorkeling

Ā£52
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
5 Stop Boat Tour Rosario Islands with Lunch, Forts, & Snorkeling
Full Day at the Exclusive Quiet Beach in Baru with Lunch

Full Day Tour in Playa Tranquila Baru with Lunch

Ā£24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour in Playa Tranquila Baru with Lunch
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A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a thatched-roof hut.

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