Cartagena

Travel 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.

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

4 out of 5
Carrera 1a No 2-87 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is HK$1,746 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
HK$1,746
HK$1,746 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Our room had no A/C the first day After 4 complains they gave us a new room"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
Sofitel BarĆŗ Cartagena

Sofitel BarĆŗ Cartagena

5 out of 5
KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao Cartagena BolĆ­var
The price is HK$2,752 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
HK$2,752
HK$2,752 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (801 reviews)
"We arrived at 2 PM with family, three rooms total. Since it was my wifeā€™s birthday, I had arranged balloons and decorations for 5:30 PM. Unfortunately, our room wasnā€™t ready until 6:15 PM. What was most frustrating was the front deskā€™s attitudeā€”rather than offering solutions, the answer was repeatedly ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Sofitel BarĆŗ Cartagena
Faranda Collection Cartagena, a member of Radisson Individuals

Faranda Collection Cartagena, a member of Radisson Individuals

3 out of 5
Anillo vial Carrera 9 #22-620 Cartagena BolĆ­var
The price is HK$1,306 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
HK$1,306
HK$1,306 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (139 reviews)
"El hotel y el personal estuvo espectacular,,, la atenciĆ³n y amabilidad son increĆ­blesā€¦ nos vamos muy complacidas con todos,,, sigan asĆ­,,, nos llevamos las mejores experiencias de Cartagena"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Faranda Collection Cartagena, a member of Radisson Individuals
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Bondo Hometel

Bondo Hometel

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena BolĆ­var
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (971 reviews)
"The minute we stepped foot in the building the hospitality was so sweet. From the front desk clerk to even the manager to the girls upstairs in the pool deck. My family felt very welcomed. The hotel was so close to everything! So taking the Ubers and taxi was not expensive at all. My son fell in ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Bondo Hometel
Soy Local Centro Historico

Soy Local Centro Historico

3 out of 5
Avenida Escallon Diagonal 35 # 34-63 Cartagena
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (192 reviews)
"Cute duplex, nice lobbyā€¦. Outside area is not as nice"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Soy Local Centro Historico
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 Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (69 reviews)
"En este lugar me quedaria cada vez que visite Cartagena!"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Cartagena Beach Resort
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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

8.0/10 (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

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

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

HK$549
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More
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Freedom Tour of Palenque

HK$862
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Freedom Tour of Palenque
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All-inclusive beach tour from Cartagena

HK$235
per adult
All-inclusive beach tour from Cartagena
Street Food Tour in Cartagena

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

HK$408
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City
Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium

Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium

HK$608
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium
Party Bus Tour

Party Bus Tour

HK$157
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Party Bus Tour
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