Cartagena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 Bolivar Square 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.

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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

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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Zona Norte

If you're spending some time in Zona Norte, Playa Manzanillo and Karibana Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Zona Norte
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito, Cartagena
The price is ฿4,187 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿4,187
฿4,187 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (1,215 reviews)
"recently stayed at the Hilton Hotel in Cartagena and had a fantastic experience overall. The pool area was absolutely amazing—clean, well-maintained, and perfect for relaxing in the sun. It really became one of the highlights of my trip! The service throughout the hotel was exceptional. Every staff ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 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 ฿3,422 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿3,422
฿3,422 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
"Great staff and very helpful with great hospitality"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿5,574 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿5,574
฿5,574 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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! (1,265 reviews)
"The ocean view suite was amazing. Beautiful views from every room. The staff was very helpful. Access to the lounge on the 15th floor with free breakfast was nice to have also."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 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! (562 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 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 Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (122 reviews)
"It was good, but it was too sad to see the streets around the hotel very dirty, full of garbage ll, and garbage bags."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Soy Local Centro Historico
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! (140 reviews)
"Family trip we had such a great experience on this place. Personnel administrating this property are great with communicating and assisting with any questions. Great place to stay very clean."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 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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4 - Good 40%
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 :)