Cartagena Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Cartagena

Ayala Center featuring modern architecture

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
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Bocagrande

4/5(9 area reviews)

Bocagrande is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Rio Cartagena Casino and Bocagrande Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cartagena.

Bocagrande
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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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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
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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.

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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
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito, Cartagena
The price is ₹11,642 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
₹11,642
₹11,642 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,100 reviews)
"Very clean and welcoming"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hilton Cartagena
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

4 out of 5
Bocagrande Carrera 1 No. 5-01, Cartagena, Bolivar
Fully refundable
The price is ₹13,635 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹13,635
₹13,635 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,107 reviews)
"Excelente el hotel, el servicio de habitaciones muy bueno."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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 ₹15,879 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹15,879
₹15,879 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Stay at this 4.5-star 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,331 reviews)
"Nice vacation, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency 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 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (482 reviews)
"Wow. Wow. Beautiful property. Right across from the beach. Short taxi ride to the city or the mall. Great service! Cute greeting dog when i arrived (he bites a little) i highly recommend. Im making my next reservation now!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Bondo Estudio
Martinique Cartagena by HostPro

Martinique Cartagena by HostPro

3 out of 5
16-21 Cl. 20, Cartagena, Bolívar
Stay at this 3-star condo in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (6 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Martinique Cartagena by HostPro
U-GO Edificio Murano Elite, Bocagrande

U-GO Edificio Murano Elite, Bocagrande

4 out of 5
Bocagrande, Cra. 1 #11-80, 1179 Cra. 1, Cartagena, Bolívar
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews)
"The property is in a great location with shopping, restaurants, shopping, and beach all walking distance. Enjoyed the apartment with my family. Property management and building security was responsive to any inquiries we had. Only negative was that the washing machine was broken during our stay and ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

U-GO Edificio Murano Elite, Bocagrande
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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5 - Excellent 52%
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3 - Okay
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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 :)