Cartagena Walled City Travel Guide

Cartagena

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
View of the old town

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 5.754.456 ₫ per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
5.754.456 ₫
5.754.456 ₫ total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (857 reviews)
Great location great hotel great service

Reviewed on 22 Mar 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 10.506.850 ₫ per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
10.506.850 ₫
10.506.850 ₫ total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this luxury resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Staff is amazing!

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Bastión Luxury Hotel

Bastión Luxury Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Calle del Sargento No. 6-87 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is 10.759.831 ₫ per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
10.759.831 ₫
10.759.831 ₫ total
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
We love this hotel. Location, breakfast, staff and facilities are all really lovely.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Bastión Luxury Hotel
Getsemani Cartagena Luxury Hotel

Getsemani Cartagena Luxury Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Del Pedregal # 29 – 291 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is 2.448.202 ₫ per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
2.448.202 ₫
2.448.202 ₫ total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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! (1,004 reviews)
La mejor hubicacion

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Getsemani Cartagena Luxury Hotel
Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena

4 out of 5
Cra. 9a #32, La Matuna Cartagena Bolívar
The price is 2.274.430 ₫ per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
2.274.430 ₫
2.274.430 ₫ total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Clock Tower and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (473 reviews)
Staff was very helpful! We checked in late and got a ride from the airport through the hotel. Great communication and such a wonderful central location.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena
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 4.933.666 ₫ per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
4.933.666 ₫
4.933.666 ₫ total
26 Mar - 27 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! (1,002 reviews)
The AC was perfect keeping the room cool. The room always clean. The staff very friendly as well. In general the hotel was awesome.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Hotel Santa Catalina By OxoHotel
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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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