Cartagena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cartagena
Cartagena
Cartagena
Cartagena
Cartagena

Where to stay in Cartagena

Ayala Center which includes modern architecture

Cartagena Walled City

5/5(14 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(10 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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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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El Laguito

5/5(2 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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La Boquilla

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.

La Boquilla
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito Cartagena
The price is NZ$280 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
NZ$280
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
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! (1,290 reviews)
Empleados muy atentos, habitacion bonita y excelente vista al mar. Comida a la carta muy rica y buena relacion precio. Punto negativo: el bufet del desayuno demasiado caro con respecto a la calidad de la comida.

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Hilton Cartagena
OZ Hotel Collection

OZ Hotel Collection

3.5 out of 5
6-164 Carrera 2 Cartagena
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$268 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
NZ$268
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Bocagrande Beach and Clock Tower ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
Room was spotless, great customer service, staff was amazing!

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

OZ Hotel Collection
Hyatt Regency Cartagena

Hyatt Regency Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Carrera 1 No 12-118 Cartagena CO
The price is NZ$335 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
NZ$335
28 Jan - 29 Jan 2026
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! (1,433 reviews)
Great service all around!

Reviewed on 22 Dec 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 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! (621 reviews)
Great Staff, and clean room.

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Bondo Estudio
Edificio Alta Mar de Marbella

Edificio Alta Mar de Marbella

4 out of 5
#48-58 Cra. 2 Cartagena Bolívar
Stay at this family-friendly condo in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
Clean place. Amazing doormen . Love it

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Edificio Alta Mar de Marbella
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! (135 reviews)
Our stay was very good, and the highlight was the extraordinary effort of the staff, for a variety of reasons. The most significant was the city water was shut down for 18 hours and the staff made every effort to minimize the major inconvenience.

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Soy Local Centro Historico
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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3 - Okay
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

I loved the old buildings and Spanish design.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Such a lively colourful place with so many food options to choose from and great day trips. Plenty to do

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Cartagena is unique! Love the old buildings. Colourful houses.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We absolutely LOVED this place! Definitely stay within the walled city and have a horse and cart ride! Definitely recommend going to Resturant 1621, the food and service was outstanding ♥️

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Is a beautiful city whit great architecture and amazing people 

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

Poor customer service. They don’t offer an experience in their hotel. It’s a disaster. They’re interested in your money. That’s all. They never said sorry about our bad experience at encanto island and it was very expensive.