Cartagena Centro Travel Guide

Cartagena

Old Town
Old Town
I am obsessed with old stone work and ivy. Cartagena has some of the most stunning luxury villas like this one where I stayed over the summer. Quiet, peaceful, beautiful, and a true work of art. Check out Casa Don Sancho or Casa De Indias when you visit this Colombian waterfront city!
Cartagena's old city is guarded by a surrounding wall, completely made #InStone
Colorful Cartagena

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Top hotels in Cartagena Centro

Bastión Luxury Hotel

Bastión Luxury Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Calle del Sargento No. 6-87 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is 8.745.609 ₫ per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
8.745.609 ₫
8.745.609 ₫ total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Muy buena atención la coordinadora fue per

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Bastión Luxury Hotel
Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena

Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena

5 out of 5
Carrera 3 # 31-23 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is 10.291.933 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
10.291.933 ₫
10.291.933 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (795 reviews)
The hotel is absolutely beautiful. The pictures don't do it justice. The room was clean room and housekeeping was done twice a day. The front desk staff were kind and helped in every way they could.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena
Hotel Casa San Agustin

Hotel Casa San Agustin

4.5 out of 5
Centro Calle de la Universidad No.36-44 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is 15.907.716 ₫ per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
15.907.716 ₫
15.907.716 ₫ total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (463 reviews)
The hotel is elegant. The staff is incredibly bounce, accommodating and very helpful. The included breakfast is off the full menu and is quite good. It’s expensive, but we found it worth it.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Hotel Casa San Agustin
Hotel Santa Catalina By OxoHotel

Hotel Santa Catalina By OxoHotel

4 out of 5
Carrera 6, Cl. del Candilejo #32 - 62 Cartagena
The price is 5.204.328 ₫ per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
5.204.328 ₫
5.204.328 ₫ total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Our staying was ok, we didn’t realize it was a very busy area. The St Catalina staff did wonderful he

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Hotel Santa Catalina By OxoHotel
Cinco Quintas Hotel Boutique

Cinco Quintas Hotel Boutique

4 out of 5
Carrera 6 #35-69 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is 7.778.989 ₫ per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
7.778.989 ₫
7.778.989 ₫ total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (247 reviews)
In a word, amazing. Stayed in the 2 bedroom family suite; two beautiful rooms and a kitchen connected by a beautiful private courtyard. Comfort and design were fantastic. Good service and onsite dinning as well.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Cinco Quintas Hotel Boutique
Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias

Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias

4 out of 5
Calle de Vélez Danies #4-39 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is 12.412.295 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
12.412.295 ₫
12.412.295 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (570 reviews)
Absolutely everything is excellent

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias
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Other neighbourhoods around Cartagena Centro

Church of St Peter Claver in Cartagena, Colombia

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 Bolivar Square while you're in town.

Cartagena Walled City
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DESTINATION: CENTRO HISTORICO Cartagena, Colombia -  Cartagena's old town is a beautiful explosion of colour and culture. It's easy to idle the time away juat wandering the streets, finding something different on every corner. Despite the old town being filled with boutique coffee shops, there's still a lot for the budget conscience traveller. 

HOW TO GET THERE: Cartagena has its own airport or you can catch a bus from other major cities in Colombia. 

WHERE TO STAY: Green House Hostel - Is in the centre of the Old Town and breakfast is free! Unfortunately accommodation in Cartagena doesn't come cheap. A bed in dorm room with a fan costs 11GBP/40,000COP per night. 

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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
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La Matuna

La Matuna is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by India Catalina Monument, a top place to visit in the area.

La Matuna
Colombia , Cartagena de Indias is a Unesco Heritage World - Drone aerial view of Downtown of historic colonial Spanish city with colored houses and church in Getsemani district

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
Cartagena skyline dominating caribbean coastline in colombia

El Cabrero

If you're spending some time in El Cabrero, Del Cabrero Chapel and Casa de Rafael Núñez are top sights worth seeing.

El Cabrero
Panoramic view of the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Cartagena Colombia

Pie del Cerro

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pie del Cerro and surrounding area, you can visit Clock Tower and Walls of Cartagena.

Pie del Cerro


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