Cartagena Walled City Travel Guide

Cartagena

Church of St Peter Claver in Cartagena, Colombia
Church of St Peter Claver in Cartagena, Colombia
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

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Cartagena Walled City

Osh Hotel Cartagena

Osh Hotel Cartagena

3.5 out of 5
Calle 31 10 77 - Getsemaní Cartagena Bolivar
The price is 5.874.984 ₫ per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
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5.874.984 ₫ total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (789 reviews)
Staff is great. Beautiful property and the room was great. The location was perfect and within walking distance to most activities. The pools were great. The rooftop bar and pool were amazing.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Osh Hotel Cartagena
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

5 out of 5
Calle Del Torno, 39 - 29 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is 12.483.138 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
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12.483.138 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this spa resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
The Hotel is amazing, the staff was incredibly nice. Breakfast had heaps to choose from and local cuisine.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
GHL Arsenal Hotel

GHL Arsenal Hotel

4 out of 5
Barrio Getsemani Calle Arsenal No 8B-58 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is 4.556.023 ₫ per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
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4.556.023 ₫ total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at GHL Arsenal. From the moment we stepped in from the heat, Alfonso made our stay extra special by greeting us with a lovely welcoming smile and a cold, delicious mixed fruit drink. It was perfect timing and set the tone for the rest of our stay. Breakfast was a la ...

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

GHL Arsenal Hotel
Getsemani Cartagena Luxury Hotel

Getsemani Cartagena Luxury Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Del Pedregal # 29 – 291 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is 3.539.382 ₫ per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
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3.539.382 ₫ total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Mostly only Spanish spoken. My broken Spanish and couple of staffs English got us through. Little things like safe not working, they couldn't fix but nice rooms, grand ceilings, expensive for tourist area.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Getsemani Cartagena Luxury Hotel
Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia

Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia

3.5 out of 5
Calle Primera de Badillo No. 35-74 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is 2.308.602 ₫ per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
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2.308.602 ₫ total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this B&B in Cartagena. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (745 reviews)
Great service, clean rooms, good wifi. Rooftop area with food, drink, and a jacuzzi is a very nice spot to hang out. Nice lounge area downstairs too. We'll definitely be staying here next time we're in Cartagena!

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia
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
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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
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Other neighbourhoods around Cartagena Walled City

Old Town

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
Photograph Archive of Cartagena, Colombia.

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
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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
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
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
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


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