Cartagena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A narrow street lined with colorful buildings, featuring balconies and potted plants.
A coastal cityscape at night with a prominent cathedral and a modern skyline.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings along a curved shoreline.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a marina with boats, and historic buildings with red-tiled roofs.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a marina, and a lighthouse.

Our guide on where to stay in Cartagena

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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 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 Ciudad Movil Cultural Center 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 city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water.
Photo by Paula Vernimmen
Open Photo by Paula Vernimmen

El Laguito

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.

A street with colorful buildings, a man pushing a cart, and a blue door with decorative columns.
Photo by Sebastião Mesquita e Carmo
Open Photo by Sebastião Mesquita e Carmo

Manga

Travellers like the historical sites in Manga, and Port of Cartagena is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

4 out of 5
Carrera 1a No 2-87 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is AU$274 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$274
per night
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved it was a great stay I’d recommend it"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
Sofitel Barú Cartagena

Sofitel Barú Cartagena

5 out of 5
KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao Cartagena Bolívar
The price is AU$491 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$491
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (799 reviews)
"We arrived at 2 PM with family, three rooms total. Since it was my wife’s birthday, I had arranged balloons and decorations for 5:30 PM. Unfortunately, our room wasn’t ready until 6:15 PM. What was most frustrating was the front desk’s attitude—rather than offering solutions, the answer was repeatedly ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Sofitel Barú Cartagena
Faranda Collection Cartagena, a member of Radisson Individuals

Faranda Collection Cartagena, a member of Radisson Individuals

3 out of 5
Anillo vial Carrera 9 #22-620 Cartagena Bolívar
The price is AU$208 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$208
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are located ...
Faranda Collection Cartagena, a member of Radisson Individuals
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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 Hometel

Bondo Hometel

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena Bolívar
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
Soy Local Centro Historico

Soy Local Centro Historico

3 out of 5
Avenida Escallon Diagonal 35 # 34-63 Cartagena
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (190 reviews)
"It had bugs, really discosting"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Soy Local Centro Historico
Cartagena Beach Resort

Cartagena Beach Resort

4 out of 5
67-77 Cra. 7 Cartagena Bolívar
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! (67 reviews)
"Beautiful, clean, and luxurious."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Cartagena Beach Resort
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Stay near popular Cartagena attractions

A coastal cityscape with a beach, high-rise buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Bocagrande Beach

8.0/10 (2,390 reviews)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Bocagrande Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cartagena. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

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
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
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
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
Our ecological symbol

All-inclusive beach tour from Cartagena

AU$42
per adult
All-inclusive beach tour from Cartagena
TRADITIONAL CHIVA

Full BILINGUAL CITYTOUR, Castle Entrance and Monuments

AU$45
per adult
Full BILINGUAL CITYTOUR, Castle Entrance and Monuments
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A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a thatched-roof hut.

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An aerial view of a makeshift bridge over a deep ravine with people crossing.

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