Cartagena

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Cartagena
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View of balconies leading to the stunning cathedral in Cartagena, Colombia

Where to stay in Cartagena

Church of St Peter Claver in Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena Walled City

4.5/5(1,184 area reviews)

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.

Cartagena Walled City
"Colombia, Bolivar, Cartagena De Indias, El Laguito, Bocagrande appartments reflecting in lagoon"

Bocagrande

4.5/5(928 area reviews)

Boasting the city's most prominent hotels, this upscale area offers shopping at Plaza Bocagrande and Nao Mall, and is close to the popular Ciudad Amurallada. Enjoy various dining options and easy access to the Transcaribe station.

Bocagrande
Cartagena, Colombia

Getsemani

Travelers 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
Old Town

Cartagena Centro

Unique features of Cartagena Centro include the museums and historic sites. Make a stop by Plaza Santo Domingo or Bolivar Square while you're exploring the area.

Cartagena Centro
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La Boquilla

4/5(157 area reviews)

The beaches and abundant 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
Cartagena

El Laguito

4/5(105 area reviews)

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.

El Laguito
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

4 out of 5
Bocagrande Carrera 1 No. 5-01 Cartagena Bolivar
$164 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$164 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Book a stay at this 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! (1,446 reviews)
Hotel was amazing. Amenities were all 1st class. Room for very clean and the bed was very comfortable.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
Hyatt Regency Cartagena

Hyatt Regency Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Carrera 1 No 12-118 Cartagena CO
$208 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
$208 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,441 reviews)
The hotel was clean and modern. Staff were polite and willing to help. Wonderful pools and restaurants.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito Cartagena
$197 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$197 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Book a 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,317 reviews)
Great hotel, only complaint is the A/C during the day wasn’t the best throughout the hotel and would get warm inside while the sun was out.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Hilton 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
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (649 reviews)
The food at the hotel was honestly very good. The only thing about this hotel that I did not like was that you had to pay a 16 dollar fee to have your room cleaned everyday or which ever days you wanted it cleaned. But other than that everything else was great.There staff was also super nice.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Bondo Estudio
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (137 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 Dec 1, 2025

Soy Local Centro Historico
Casa Morales Getsemani

Casa Morales Getsemani

3.5 out of 5
Calle Larga, Calle 25 8B-178, Getsemani Cartagena Bolivar
Stay at this aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and airport drop-off service (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (122 reviews)
nice

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Casa Morales Getsemani
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

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
1164
5 - Excellent 65%
4 - Good
506
4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
98
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
15
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

RickF

Nice place to visit when the Corona virus issues passes - renting a car was the best solution to move around and go places.

4/5 - Good

Daniela

The Walled City is beautiful, but it's also busy and expensive. Be mindful that you'll be harassed all the time.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Walled City has historic charm for sure. El Centro noisy and very touristy. Liked walking in nearby San Diego and Getsamani neighborhoods.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Great weather, amazing people, horrible traffic, and amazing views! Cartagena is a lovely city and the architecture transports you to a different era. You can find anything from relaxing places to fun night life. Lots of tours available

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It was my second time and my wife's first time to visit. Love the city, love the people. Old town was a great place to visit and we felt completely safe walking around even at night.

5/5 - Excellent

SlimGoody

Super affordable, easily accessible, the area is a giant circle so it's hard to get lost, but people are very helpful and kind.

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