Cartagena Travel Guide

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Cartagena
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Where to stay in Cartagena

Ayala Center featuring modern architecture

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 Cartagena Cathedral while you're in town.

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Bocagrande

4/5(9 area reviews)

Bocagrande is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Rio Cartagena Casino and Bocagrande Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cartagena.

Bocagrande
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Cartagena Centro

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

Cartagena Centro
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Getsemani

Travellers come to Getsemani for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Plaza de la Trinidad and Santisima Trinidad Church while you're in town.

Getsemani
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La Boquilla

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and ample 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.

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El Laguito

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and ample 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
Hilton Cartagena
Hilton Cartagena
4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito, Cartagena
The price is 3.770.728 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
3.770.728 ₫
3.770.728 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star 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! (1,080 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Hilton Cartagena
Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Hyatt Regency Cartagena
4.5 out of 5
Carrera 1 No 12-118, Cartagena, CO
The price is 4.592.720 ₫ per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
4.592.720 ₫
4.592.720 ₫ total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,322 reviews)
"Great hotel! Excellent service"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Hyatt Regency Cartagena
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
4 out of 5
Bocagrande Carrera 1 No. 5-01, Cartagena, Bolivar
The price is 4.175.200 ₫ per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
4.175.200 ₫
4.175.200 ₫ total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,070 reviews)
"Everything was nice. The room was good, clean with a perfect view."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
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
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (454 reviews)
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"Me gusta el estilo moderno y simple del hotel y sus habitaciones. Aire acondicionado y tv funcionabn perfecto. Su cafeteria y tortas me gustó. Extraño un poco la limpieza diaria sin cargo, pero podría ser al menos cada dos dias. Tambien un mesita de trabajo seria bienvenida."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Bondo Estudio
Martinique Cartagena by HostPro
Martinique Cartagena by HostPro
3 out of 5
16-21 Cl. 20, Cartagena, Bolívar
Stay at this 3-star condo in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Martinique Cartagena by HostPro
U-GO Edificio Murano Elite, Bocagrande
U-GO Edificio Murano Elite, Bocagrande
4 out of 5
Bocagrande, Cra. 1 #11-80, 1179 Cra. 1, Cartagena, Bolívar
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (126 reviews)
"This property is equipped with your daily needs as if you were at home away from home. Easy check in and check out. Also there’s security 24/7 and it’s a very safe area. This property is very centric so everything is nearby and you can walk around to explore your surroundings. The apartment itself ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

U-GO Edificio Murano Elite, Bocagrande
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

4.4
Top destination
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5 - Excellent 52%
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3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The streets need work a lot of potholes in this beautiful city , the sea defence is non existent and water passes to roads .

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The Cartagena is fantastic, traffic terrible food excellent security let’s down, need more organization, respected the turismo and will be the winner

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Cartagena is a great place to visit with so many beautiful buildings and lots of history and great eating places.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It’s a beautiful city, our favourite stop in Colombia!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Has so much culture you can really appreciate.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Want to return soon for s longer stay :)

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