Marbella Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with dense urban development, a river, and a distant city skyline.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent historical building, a marina with boats, and a modern skyline in the background.
A colorful market with a statue of a person carrying a load of bananas and coconuts.

Stay near popular Marbella attractions

Marbella Beach

8.4/10 (865 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Marbella Beach during your travels in Cartagena? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Activities

Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Bay Tour on a Pirate Boat + Drinks

Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Bay Tour on a Pirate Boat + Drinks

AU$70
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Bay Tour on a Pirate Boat + Drinks
Black Lives Matter in the first free land in America, continuing the fight for equality.

Freedom Tour of Palenque

AU$153
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Freedom Tour of Palenque
Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium

Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium

AU$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo

Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach

AU$84
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach
2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

AU$47
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat
Street Food Tour in Cartagena

Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City

AU$73
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City
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Our pick of the best Marbella Hotel Deals

Bondo Hometel

Bondo Hometel

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena Bolívar
The price is AU$119 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$119
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Bondo Hometel
ibis Cartagena Marbella

ibis Cartagena Marbella

3 out of 5
Avenida Santander #47-90 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is AU$94 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$94
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Todo bien gracias , buen sitio"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

ibis Cartagena Marbella
Wyndham Garden Cartagena

Wyndham Garden Cartagena

3.5 out of 5
CRA 1 62 69 Cartagena
The price is AU$152 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$152
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Wyndham Garden Cartagena
GHL Corales de Indias

GHL Corales de Indias

4 out of 5
Carrera 1 No. 62-198 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is AU$169 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$169
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Location is very good and breakfast was excellent the only thing I didn't like was the door lock it didn't recognize but the card they gave us and also there is no smart TV on all rooms."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

GHL Corales de Indias
Cartagena Beach Resort

Cartagena Beach Resort

4 out of 5
67-77 Cra. 7 Cartagena Bolívar
The price is AU$116 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$116
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (77 reviews)
"No comment"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Cartagena Beach Resort
Oresca Hostel

Oresca Hostel

2 out of 5
Cra 4 N°67-98, Barrio Crespo Cartagena Bolívar
The price is AU$58 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$58
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this golf hostel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (103 reviews)
"Solo que esta serca del areopuerto"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Oresca Hostel
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Our guide on where to stay in Marbella

Find the best Marbella areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent cathedral and modern skyscrapers.

Cartagena Walled City

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.

A coastal cityscape at twilight with high-rise buildings, a beach, and a long swimming pool.

Bocagrande

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

A coastal town with a prominent church featuring a tall bell tower and a domed roof.

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.

A coastal cityscape with historic buildings, a marina, and a prominent church tower.

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.

A narrow street with buildings on either side, a horse-drawn cart, and a prominent church tower in the background.
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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.

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