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

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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 Ciudad Movil Cultural Center 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 ā‚¹10,832 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
ā‚¹10,832
ā‚¹10,832 total
29 Aug - 30 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! (705 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean hotel."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

OZ Hotel Collection
Sofitel BarĆŗ Cartagena

Sofitel BarĆŗ Cartagena

5 out of 5
KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao Cartagena BolĆ­var
The price is ā‚¹31,772 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
ā‚¹31,772
ā‚¹31,772 total
2 Sept - 3 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! (795 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Sofitel BarĆŗ Cartagena
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito Cartagena
The price is ā‚¹20,420 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
ā‚¹20,420
ā‚¹20,420 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Hilton Cartagena
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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 ...
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 Walls of Cartagena and Clock Tower are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (62 reviews)
"They were very responsive to messages but I didn't like there was no hot water, the hair dryer didn't work, there were ants in our living area, we requested small towels and was told several times they would come and they didn't bring them. Overall outside of that it was good for the price we got ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Cartagena Beach Resort
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! (188 reviews)
"It had bugs, really discosting"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 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.

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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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