Cartagena

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Cartagena
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View of balconies leading to the stunning cathedral in Cartagena, Colombia

Where to stay in Cartagena

Church of St Peter Claver in Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena Walled City

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

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.

Cartagena Walled City
"Colombia, Bolivar, Cartagena De Indias, El Laguito, Bocagrande appartments reflecting in lagoon"

Bocagrande

4/5(9 area reviews)

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.

Bocagrande
Cartagena, Colombia

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.

Getsemani
Old Town

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.

Cartagena Centro
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La Boquilla

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to La Boquilla. A stop by La Boquilla Beach or Las Americas International Convention Center might round out your trip.

La Boquilla
Cartagena

El Laguito

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

El Laguito
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

4 out of 5
Bocagrande Carrera 1 No. 5-01 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is HK$1,458 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$1,458
HK$1,458 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,436 reviews)
The room was beautiful! Breakfast was great. The staff was wonderful and attentive.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
Hyatt Regency Cartagena

Hyatt Regency Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Carrera 1 No 12-118 Cartagena CO
The price is HK$1,551 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
HK$1,551
HK$1,551 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,445 reviews)
Location services food was incredible

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito Cartagena
The price is HK$1,467 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
HK$1,467
HK$1,467 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (1,317 reviews)
Great hotel, only complaint is the A/C during the day wasn’t the best throughout the hotel and would get warm inside while the sun was out.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hilton Cartagena
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.
Bondo Estudio

Bondo Estudio

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena Bolívar
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! (648 reviews)
The staff at this hotel are really nice and helpful. The ladies at the cafe and the pool bar were very warm and friendly. The girls at the spa were amazing when I got my massage. The maids and cleaners were always smiling and would greet you. Rooms were clean, bathrooms are concrete floors but clean ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Bondo Estudio
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! (138 reviews)
Very good place for the price. Prime location within the walled city. Clean and updated.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Soy Local Centro Historico
Casa Morales Getsemani

Casa Morales Getsemani

3.5 out of 5
Calle Larga, Calle 25 8B-178, Getsemani Cartagena Bolivar
Stay at this aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and airport drop-off service (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (122 reviews)
nice

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Casa Morales Getsemani
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.

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Reviews of Cartagena

4.4
Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The streets need work a lot of potholes in this beautiful city , the sea defence is non existent and water passes to roads .

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The Cartagena is fantastic, traffic terrible food excellent security let’s down, need more organization, respected the turismo and will be the winner

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Cartagena is a great place to visit with so many beautiful buildings and lots of history and great eating places.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It’s a beautiful city, our favourite stop in Colombia!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Has so much culture you can really appreciate.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Want to return soon for s longer stay :)