Cartagena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cartagena
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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.

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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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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.

San Diego
GHL Corales de Indias

GHL Corales de Indias

4 out of 5
Carrera 1 No. 62-198, Crespo, Cartagena, Bolivar
The price is NZ$252 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$252
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Always a great experience.

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

GHL Corales de Indias
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito, Cartagena
The price is NZ$254 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
NZ$254
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (1,251 reviews)
Overall it’s not bad, great pool facilities; a relaxing spa, clean and spacious and staff are in general very friendly. However, a note is that the hotel is a bit old (this is a bit cheaper).

Reviewed on 9 Nov 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
The price is NZ$341 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
NZ$341
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,322 reviews)
Our stay was very enjoyable and we would come back again

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
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. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (583 reviews)
Recomiendo muchísimo este hotel, está ubicado en una zona muy buena, alejado del bullicio del centro pero tampoco lejos, el personal es súper atento, en el front desk le agradezco a Caroline que nos ayudó a imprimir un documento que necesitábamos con urgencia y siempre atenta a lo que necesitábamos, ...

Reviewed on 31 Oct 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 3-star business-friendly apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (130 reviews)
Nice hotel that is very close to everything and accommodating

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Soy Local Centro Historico
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 WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (148 reviews)
Accessibility, clean room

Reviewed on 9 Nov 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
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 30%
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.