Cartagena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cartagena
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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 Plaza Bocagrande Commercial Center, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cartagena.

Bocagrande
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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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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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San Diego

San Diego is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez or Las Bovedas.

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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 ₹13,588 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
₹13,588
₹13,588 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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! (1,274 reviews)
Clean great service

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Hilton Cartagena
Hyatt Regency Cartagena

Hyatt Regency Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Carrera 1 No 12-118 Cartagena CO
The price is ₹17,080 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
₹17,080
₹17,080 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (1,430 reviews)
Excelente, me encantó todo, súper cómodo y la habitación fenomenal con su preciosa vista al mar. El personal también muy amable.

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Hyatt Regency Cartagena
ibis Cartagena Marbella

ibis Cartagena Marbella

3 out of 5
Avenida Santander #47-90 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is ₹4,026 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
₹4,026
₹4,026 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
the staff was very kind

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

ibis Cartagena Marbella
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! (592 reviews)
Thought the breakfast was supposed to free but wasnt. Found a rolled up used kleenex in the bathroom sink when first entered the room. I had a balcony but it was full of large flower pots and couldnt ise it. Every thing else was good. Especially the view of the sea(would have enjoyed it more if i ...

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

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! (131 reviews)
Nice hotel that is very close to everything and accommodating

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Soy Local Centro Historico
SUITE CON VISTA AL MAR

SUITE CON VISTA AL MAR

4 out of 5
67-77 Cra. 7 Cartagena Bolívar
Stay at this aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are ...
SUITE CON VISTA AL MAR
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
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 52%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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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 :)