Cartagena Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Cartagena

Ayala Center which includes modern architecture

Cartagena Walled City

5/5(14 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.

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Bocagrande

4/5(10 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.

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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.

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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 Los Pegasos Dock while you're in town.

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La Boquilla

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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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
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito, Cartagena
The price is AU$192 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$192
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (1,225 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hilton Cartagena
GHL Corales de Indias

GHL Corales de Indias

4 out of 5
Carrera 1 No. 62-198, Crespo, Cartagena, Bolivar
The price is AU$194 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$194
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Did not like much breakfast. Need more variety.

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

GHL Corales de Indias
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 AU$285 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$285
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,298 reviews)
It was great but we had the change rooms because of the smell.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 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 WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (570 reviews)
The hotel need to have a laundry on site. I try to clean my cloth but could not do it. Other thing is very important to have a microwave in kitchen. That’s the only two thing the hotel need improve

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Bondo Estudio
Soy Local Centro Historico

Soy Local Centro Historico

3 out of 5
Avenida Escallon Diagonal 35 # 34-63, Cartagena
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (129 reviews)
Staff was amazing.

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Soy Local Centro Historico
Casa Morales Getsemani

Casa Morales Getsemani

3.5 out of 5
Calle Larga, Calle 25 8B-178, Getsemani, Cartagena, Bolivar
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and airport drop-off service (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (118 reviews)
Good place

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Casa Morales Getsemani
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 60%
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4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

I loved the old buildings and Spanish design.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Such a lively colourful place with so many food options to choose from and great day trips. Plenty to do

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Cartagena is unique! Love the old buildings. Colourful houses.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We absolutely LOVED this place! Definitely stay within the walled city and have a horse and cart ride! Definitely recommend going to Resturant 1621, the food and service was outstanding ♥️

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Is a beautiful city whit great architecture and amazing people 

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

Poor customer service. They don’t offer an experience in their hotel. It’s a disaster. They’re interested in your money. That’s all. They never said sorry about our bad experience at encanto island and it was very expensive.

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