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 and a beach.
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.

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 Los Pegasos Dock while you're in town.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings and a beach.

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 with tall buildings reflecting on a calm body of water during sunset.

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ā‚¹9,619 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
ā‚¹9,619
ā‚¹9,619 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (817 reviews)
"Muy cĆ³moda la habitaciĆ³n y todo muy limpio"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 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‚¹31,896 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
ā‚¹31,896
ā‚¹31,896 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (826 reviews)
"Muy buena opciĆ³n para descansar en familia o pareja y tener playa bonita"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Sofitel BarĆŗ Cartagena
Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive

Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Anillo Vial, Km 12, between Manzanillo Cartagena Bolivar
The price is ā‚¹27,800 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
ā‚¹27,800
ā‚¹27,800 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Karibana ...
Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive
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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! (1,003 reviews)
"Las chicas de la recepciĆ³n muy atentas y maravillosas,Loraine y la otra chica de recepciĆ³n,100% recomendado para su estancia"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 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 ...
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 Port of Cartagena are located ...
8/10 Very good! (84 reviews)
"Safe place everything is closed nice restaurants around beach is closed too definitely be back there"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Cartagena Beach Resort
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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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