Cartagena Walled City Travel Guide

Cartagena

Church of St Peter Claver in Cartagena, Colombia
Church of St Peter Claver in Cartagena, Colombia
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

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Things to do


Top hotels in Cartagena Walled City

Osh Hotel Cartagena

Osh Hotel Cartagena

3.5 out of 5
Calle 31 10 77 - Getsemaní Cartagena Bolivar
The price is ฿6,942 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿6,942
฿6,942 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (777 reviews)
Beautiful hotel ~ great staff. In the middle of historic walled city.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Osh Hotel Cartagena
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

5 out of 5
Calle Del Torno, 39 - 29 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is ฿11,696 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿11,696
฿11,696 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Stay at this spa resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
The Hotel is amazing, the staff was incredibly nice. Breakfast had heaps to choose from and local cuisine.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Getsemani Cartagena Luxury Hotel

Getsemani Cartagena Luxury Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Del Pedregal # 29 – 291 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is ฿2,929 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿2,929
฿2,929 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Very pleasant stay. Like many properties in Getsemaní, this was formerly a large family home. Our standard room was very small but adequate. There are options for larger rooms. There are also several areas to sit and relax outside the room. Staff are attentive and friendly. Great location to explore ...

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Getsemani Cartagena Luxury Hotel
GHL Arsenal Hotel

GHL Arsenal Hotel

4 out of 5
Barrio Getsemani Calle Arsenal No 8B-58 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is ฿5,439 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
฿5,439
฿5,439 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Nice place but breakfast staff are treating thier job as a hustles (which might be for them) thus not much engaged in anyway

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

GHL Arsenal Hotel
Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia

Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia

3.5 out of 5
Calle Primera de Badillo No. 35-74 Cartagena Bolivar
Stay at this B&B in Cartagena. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (735 reviews)
The location is great and the hotel is beautiful. The rooms are small and musty.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia
Bastión Luxury Hotel

Bastión Luxury Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Calle del Sargento No. 6-87 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is ฿9,995 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿9,995
฿9,995 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,003 reviews)
Muy buena atención la coordinadora fue per

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Bastión Luxury Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Cartagena Walled City

Old Town

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.

Cartagena Centro
Photo of Castillo de San Felipe De Barajas, taken from Baluarte San Miguel de Chambacu, along the city wall.  Construction of the fortress commenced in 1536 and expanded in 1657.  It was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984.

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
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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 Las Bovedas or Centro Comercial La Serrezuela.

San Diego
Cartagena, Colombia

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
The view of the "new city" skyscrapers of Cartagena from the old fortress.

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 Centro Comercial La Serrezuela and Clock Tower.

Pie del Cerro
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El Cabrero

If you're spending some time in El Cabrero, Rafael Nunez Museum and House and Del Cabrero Chapel are top sights worth seeing.

El Cabrero


Cartagena Walled City Travel Guide