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.

OZ Hotel Collection

OZ Hotel Collection

4.5 out of 5
6-164 Carrera 2 Cartagena
The price is HK$975 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
HK$975
HK$975 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Bocagrande Beach and Clock Tower are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (626 reviews)
"I had a great stay here. The room was smaller than I imagined it to be but it was still amazing. Everything was well done and pretty. The breakfast was pretty good. All the staff are sweet and helpful. The pool was perfectly warm and the view was pretty. 10/10 I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

OZ Hotel Collection
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito Cartagena
The price is HK$1,813 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
HK$1,813
HK$1,813 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,479 reviews)
"It was a nice hotel but definitely needs an update."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hilton Cartagena
Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG

4 out of 5
Avenida San Martin Cra 2 N 9-54 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is HK$930 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
HK$930
HK$930 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG
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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! (904 reviews)
"Great location, safe, nice staff, comfortable, great value for 2 bedrooms, $10, 4-5mins Uber to walled city."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Bondo Hometel
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 Las Ramblas Shopping Center and Karibana Golf ...
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
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! (170 reviews)
"Nice room, great location and allows guests"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Soy Local Centro Historico
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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.

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
82% of travellers recommend
Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More
Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Bay Tour on a Pirate Boat + Drinks

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

HK$377
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Bay Tour on a Pirate Boat + Drinks
Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium

Cartagena: Rosario Islands Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium

HK$581
per adult
Cartagena: Rosario Islands Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium
Our ecological symbol

All-inclusive beach tour from Cartagena

HK$235
per adult
All-inclusive beach tour from Cartagena
Full Day at the Exclusive Quiet Beach in Baru with Lunch

Full Day Tour in Playa Tranquila Baru with Lunch

HK$251
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour in Playa Tranquila Baru with Lunch
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo

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

HK$471
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and priĢvate Bach
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