Cartagena Centro Travel Guide

Cartagena

Old Town
Old Town
I am obsessed with old stone work and ivy. Cartagena has some of the most stunning luxury villas like this one where I stayed over the summer. Quiet, peaceful, beautiful, and a true work of art. Check out Casa Don Sancho or Casa De Indias when you visit this Colombian waterfront city!
Cartagena's old city is guarded by a surrounding wall, completely made #InStone
Colorful Cartagena

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Things to do


Top hotels in Cartagena Centro

Bastión Luxury Hotel

Bastión Luxury Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Calle del Sargento No. 6-87 Cartagena Bolivar
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿10,510 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿10,510
฿10,510 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
First class staff - very helpful, friendly and attentive

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Bastión Luxury Hotel
Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena

Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena

5 out of 5
Carrera 3 # 31-23 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is ฿12,483 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿12,483
฿12,483 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (796 reviews)
Yes very good

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena
Hotel Casa San Agustin

Hotel Casa San Agustin

4.5 out of 5
Centro Calle de la Universidad No.36-44 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is ฿16,213 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿16,213
฿16,213 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (464 reviews)
Room was lovely! And the staff was very helpful and pleasant.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Hotel Casa San Agustin
Hotel Santa Catalina By OxoHotel

Hotel Santa Catalina By OxoHotel

4 out of 5
Carrera 6, Cl. del Candilejo #32 - 62 Cartagena
The price is ฿6,254 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
฿6,254
฿6,254 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Room was fine just older hotel

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Hotel Santa Catalina By OxoHotel
Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias

Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias

4 out of 5
Calle de Vélez Danies #4-39 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is ฿14,917 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
฿14,917
฿14,917 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (572 reviews)
Lovely rooftop bar and pool with the best views in Cartagena. Decent size room with enormous bed and nice bathroom. Breakfast was 5 star dining- a bit over the top in terms of the fuss and effort but a special experience. Sadly our nights sleep was disrupted by the loud private party on the roof ...

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias
Cinco Quintas Hotel Boutique

Cinco Quintas Hotel Boutique

4 out of 5
Carrera 6 #35-69 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is ฿9,349 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
฿9,349
฿9,349 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (247 reviews)
In a word, amazing. Stayed in the 2 bedroom family suite; two beautiful rooms and a kitchen connected by a beautiful private courtyard. Comfort and design were fantastic. Good service and onsite dinning as well.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Cinco Quintas Hotel Boutique
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Other neighbourhoods around Cartagena Centro

Church of St Peter Claver in Cartagena, Colombia

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.

Cartagena Walled City
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DESTINATION: CENTRO HISTORICO Cartagena, Colombia -  Cartagena's old town is a beautiful explosion of colour and culture. It's easy to idle the time away juat wandering the streets, finding something different on every corner. Despite the old town being filled with boutique coffee shops, there's still a lot for the budget conscience traveller. 

HOW TO GET THERE: Cartagena has its own airport or you can catch a bus from other major cities in Colombia. 

WHERE TO STAY: Green House Hostel - Is in the centre of the Old Town and breakfast is free! Unfortunately accommodation in Cartagena doesn't come cheap. A bed in dorm room with a fan costs 11GBP/40,000COP per night. 

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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
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La Matuna

La Matuna is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by India Catalina Monument, a top place to visit in the area.

La Matuna
Colombia , Cartagena de Indias is a Unesco Heritage World - Drone aerial view of Downtown of historic colonial Spanish city with colored houses and church in Getsemani district

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.

Getsemani
Cartagena skyline dominating caribbean coastline in colombia

El Cabrero

If you're spending some time in El Cabrero, Del Cabrero Chapel and Casa de Rafael Núñez are top sights worth seeing.

El Cabrero
Panoramic view of the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Cartagena Colombia

Pie del Cerro

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pie del Cerro and surrounding area, you can visit Caribe Plaza and Clock Tower.

Pie del Cerro


Cartagena Centro Travel Guide