Cartagena Travel Guide

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Cartagena

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 Cartagena Cathedral 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 Bocagrande Beach and Rio Cartagena Casino, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cartagena.

Bocagrande
Ayala Center featuring modern architecture

Getsemani

Travellers come to Getsemani for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Plaza de la Trinidad and Centenary Park 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 Cartagena Cathedral or Plaza Santo Domingo while you're exploring the area.

Cartagena Centro
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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.

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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 Plaza de San Diego or House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

San Diego
OZ Hotel Luxury
OZ Hotel Luxury
3.5 out of 5
Calle 5 #2 14, Cartagena
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹6,879 per night from 13 May to 14 May
₹6,879
per night
13 May - 14 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (522 reviews)
"all good"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

OZ Hotel Luxury
Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Hyatt Regency Cartagena
4.5 out of 5
Carrera 1 No 12-118, Cartagena, CO
The price is ₹19,038 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
₹19,038
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,299 reviews)
"Great property and very helpful staff… upgraded my room to a suite!"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Wyndham Garden Cartagena
Wyndham Garden Cartagena
3 out of 5
CRA 1 62 69, BOLIVAR, Cartagena
The price is ₹7,932 per night from 12 May to 13 May
₹7,932
per night
12 May - 13 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (699 reviews)
"I give this hotel 10/10, staffs are nice and attentive, property is very clean and their foods are amazingly delicious, I will definitely stay there again whenever I’ll come to Columbia"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Wyndham Garden 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 WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Walls of Cartagena and Clock Tower ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (44 reviews)
"Love staying at Bondo! Highly recommend to book one of the comfort apartments! The view is beautiful, didn’t want to leave. Roof top is also beautiful and the staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Bondo Estudio
Travelers Suites Orange Cartagena
Travelers Suites Orange Cartagena
3 out of 5
Cra 10 No 5a - 15 Castillo Grande, Cartagena, Bolivar
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
8.2/10 Very Good! (104 reviews)
"The apartment was exactly as seen in the photos. Staff was very helpful. Only problem was lack of hot water"

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2024

Travelers Suites Orange Cartagena
Poseidon By Wynwood House
Poseidon By Wynwood House
2 out of 5
1 -25 Cra. 1, Cartagena, Bolívar
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk.
6.6/10 (4 reviews)
"Nice rooms and convenient location"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024

Poseidon By Wynwood House
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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4 - Good
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" "4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
19 Jan 2020

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
16 Jan 2020

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
21 Jul 2019

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
29 Jun 2019

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
15 Jun 2019

Has so much culture you can really appreciate.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
3 May 2019

Want to return soon for s longer stay :)