Cartagena Casco Travel Guide

Cartagena

An ancient amphitheater surrounded by modern buildings and a port.
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A waterfront with people fishing and a distant industrial area.
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A paved walkway lined with palm trees and street lamps, leading to a building with a green roof.
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A marina with numerous sailboats docked, a mountainous backdrop, and a tall smokestack.
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A pier extending into calm water with people walking along it. In the background, there are hills and industrial structures.
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Stay near popular Cartagena Casco attractions

Port of Cartagena

8.8/10 (162 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Cartagena with a trip to Port of Cartagena. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its bars.
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Things to do

Roman Theatre

Roman exploration in Cartagena (Spain) walking tour

฿2,077
per adult
Roman exploration in Cartagena (Spain) walking tour
TOP Cartagena : Private guided tour with your mobile

TOP Cartagena : Private guided tour with your mobile

฿189
per adult
TOP Cartagena : Private guided tour with your mobile
Mural entrance

Tour to the Licor43 Factory in Cartagena with tasting, from Alicante

฿3,285
per adult
Tour to the Licor43 Factory in Cartagena with tasting, from Alicante
Picture 1 for Activity Cartagena: Guided City Private Walking Tour

Cartagena: Old Town and Roman Heritage Walking Tour

฿1,510
per adult
Cartagena: Old Town and Roman Heritage Walking Tour
Ancient Rome gastronomic experience - wine tasting

Ancient Rome gastronomic experience - wine tasting

฿2,983
per adult
Ancient Rome gastronomic experience - wine tasting
Ancient Rome Wine Tasting in Cartagena Spain

Ancient Rome Wine Tasting in Cartagena Spain

฿2,983
per adult
Ancient Rome Wine Tasting in Cartagena Spain
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Top hotels in Cartagena Casco

AC Hotel Cartagena

AC Hotel Cartagena

4 out of 5
Real 2. Plza. Héroes de Cavite Cartagena Murcia
The price is ฿3,982 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿3,982
฿4,381 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
AC Hotel Cartagena
Hotel Sercotel Carlos III

Hotel Sercotel Carlos III

3 out of 5
Carlos III, 49 Cartagena Murcia
The price is ฿2,249 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿2,249
฿2,474 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hotel Sercotel Carlos III
Hotel Sercotel Alfonso XIII

Hotel Sercotel Alfonso XIII

4 out of 5
Paseo Alfonso XIII, nº 40 Cartagena Murcia
The price is ฿3,058 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,058
฿3,364 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (369 reviews)
"Fantastic stay. Really helpful staff and a great hotel"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Hotel Sercotel Alfonso XIII
NH Campo Cartagena

NH Campo Cartagena

3 out of 5
Calle Ciudadela, 24 Cartagena Murcia
The price is ฿1,911 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿1,911
฿2,103 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Plage de Calblanque and Christmas ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (501 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel, been here before and couldn’t fault anything about it."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

NH Campo Cartagena
B&B Hotel Cartagena Cartagonova

B&B Hotel Cartagena Cartagonova

4 out of 5
Calle Marcos Redondo, 3 Cartagena
The price is ฿1,993 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿1,993
฿2,193 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (188 reviews)
"The hotel is very clean and the rooms well equipped. Location is excellent being close to cafes, restaurants and tourist locations. Garage a great addition."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

B&B Hotel Cartagena Cartagonova
Loop INN Hostel Cartagena

Loop INN Hostel Cartagena

2 out of 5
Calle San Crispín, 34 Cartagena Murcia
The price is ฿2,028 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿2,028
฿2,231 total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Cronista Isidoro Valverde and Punic wall of Cartagena ...
9/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews)
"First time to stay in a hostel and it didn't disappoint. Room was clean, small balcony, quiet for sleeping. Shared kitchen should you wish to cook and a nice roof terace.Centrally located just a few minutes from the main bus station . and close to the restaurants and bars.Staff were friendly too. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Loop INN Hostel Cartagena
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Where to stay in Cartagena Casco

Find the best Cartagena Casco areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a lighthouse, rocky cliffs, and the ocean.
Photo by INDALOMANIA
Open Photo by INDALOMANIA

Diputación de Rincón de San Ginés

Unique features of Diputación de Rincón de San Ginés include the golf courses and spas. Make a stop by Calblanque, Monte de las Cenizas y Peña del Águila Regional Park or Islas Menores while you're exploring the area.

A coastal lighthouse on a rocky outcrop with a paved walkway nearby.
Photo by Валерий Дед
Open Photo by Валерий Дед

Cabo de Palos

Travellers like the historical sites in Cabo de Palos, and Lighthouse of Cabo de Palos is a top attraction you might want to visit.

An ancient amphitheater with a circular stage and tiered seating, surrounded by historic buildings and mountains in the background.

El Beal

El Beal is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Los Nietos Beach and El Vivero.

A sunset over a calm body of water with a silhouette of distant mountains.

La Azohia

You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in La Azohia. You might want to make time for a stop at Playa de San Ginés or Playa de La Chapineta.

A historic building with ornate architecture and a yellow building with balconies.
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Open Photo by Will Adams

Casco Antiguo

While visiting Casco Antiguo, you might make a stop by sights like Gran Hotel and Roman Theater.

Cartagena Casco Travel Guide