Cartagena

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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 along a curved shoreline.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a marina with boats, and historic buildings with red-tiled roofs.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a marina, and a lighthouse.

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 ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Clock Tower and Bolivar Square while in the area.

A coastal town with a prominent church featuring a tall bell tower and a domed roof.

Getsemani

Travelers come to Getsemani for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Plaza de la Trinidad and Ciudad Movil Cultural Center while you're in town.

A coastal cityscape at twilight with high-rise buildings, a beach, and a long swimming pool.

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 at dusk with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water.
Photo by Paula Vernimmen
Open Photo by Paula Vernimmen

El Laguito

The beaches and abundant 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 Sebastião Mesquita e Carmo
Open Photo by Sebastião Mesquita e Carmo

Manga

Travelers like the historic sites in Manga, and Port of Cartagena is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

4 out of 5
Carrera 1a No 2-87 Cartagena Bolivar
$235 nightly
The price is $235 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$235 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room. Nice hotel."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
Sofitel Barú Cartagena

Sofitel Barú Cartagena

5 out of 5
KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao Cartagena Bolívar
$315 nightly
The price is $315 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$315 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (806 reviews)
"Best experience!!! We love it!!!"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026

Sofitel Barú Cartagena
OZ Hotel Collection

OZ Hotel Collection

4.5 out of 5
6-164 Carrera 2 Cartagena
$107 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$107 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Bocagrande Beach and Clock Tower are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (758 reviews)
"The Staff Wonderful, very helpful from the front desk day and night also the concierge, restaurant staff was great also the staff helping that was very helpful booking the excursion hats off to them 2 lovely ladies that was handling that and giving us information on were to go to nightlife i highly ..."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026

OZ Hotel Collection
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Bondo Hometel

Bondo Hometel

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena Bolívar
Stay at this aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (978 reviews)
"Loved it!"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026

Bondo Hometel
Soy Local Centro Historico

Soy Local Centro Historico

3 out of 5
Avenida Escallon Diagonal 35 # 34-63 Cartagena
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
Soy Local Centro Historico
Cartagena Beach Resort

Cartagena Beach Resort

4 out of 5
67-77 Cra. 7 Cartagena Bolívar
Stay at this apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (74 reviews)
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Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026

Cartagena Beach Resort
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Stay near popular Cartagena attractions

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 vacation is part of your travel plans, Bocagrande Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Cartagena. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Bay Tour on a Pirate Boat + Drinks

Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Bay Tour on a Pirate Boat + Drinks

$50
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Bay Tour on a Pirate Boat + Drinks
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Freedom Tour of Palenque

$110
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Freedom Tour of Palenque
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo

Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach

$60
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach
Cartagena: Paratriking Flight from the Beach

Cartagena: Paratriking Flight from the Beach

$127
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cartagena: Paratriking Flight from the Beach
Boat Tour of 5 Must See Points in the Rosario Islands with Lunch

Cartagena's Rosario Islands 5-Site Boat Tour with Lunch & Snorkel

$75
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Cartagena's Rosario Islands 5-Site Boat Tour with Lunch & Snorkel
Dinner Cruise Along Cartagena's Bay

Dinner Cruise Along Cartagena's Bay

$70
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Dinner Cruise Along Cartagena's Bay
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