Cartagena

Travel 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.

Where to stay in Cartagena

Find the best Cartagena areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 SebastiĆ£o Mesquita e Carmo
Open Photo by SebastiĆ£o 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 S$250 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
S$250
20 Sept - 21 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! (1,001 reviews)
"I donā€™t I donā€™t really recommend this hotel a lot oh hidden fees we were begging for them to come and clean the room (just take the trash out) we were begging for wash rags and stuff I mean you had to pay for every little thing simple water I mean it was a mess."

Reviewed on 2 Sept, 2026

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

Sofitel BarĆŗ Cartagena

5 out of 5
KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao Cartagena BolĆ­var
The price is S$446 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
S$446
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 wifeā€™s birthday, I had arranged balloons and decorations for 5:30 PM. Unfortunately, our room wasnā€™t ready until 6:15 PM. What was most frustrating was the front deskā€™s attitudeā€”rather than offering solutions, the answer was repeatedly ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug, 2026

Sofitel BarĆŗ 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 BolĆ­var
The price is S$189 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
S$189
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
"Hola esta cerca de un centro de convenciones y tenemos que tener buena conectividad de wi fi en las habitaciones fue deficiente , aunque el area del lobby y restaurante estaba bien"

Reviewed on 2 Sept, 2026

Faranda Collection Cartagena, a member of Radisson Individuals
See all 4,109 properties in Cartagena
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 BolĆ­var
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 BolĆ­var
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
See all properties in Cartagena
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.

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.
See properties

Things to do

Cartagena: Cartagena Party Bus

Cartagena: Cartagena Party Bus

S$32
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cartagena: Cartagena Party Bus
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo

Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and priĢvate Bach

S$76
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and priĢvate Bach
Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch

Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More

S$89
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More
Street Food Tour in Cartagena

Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City

S$66
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City
Chiva Rumbera: The party on wheels you should experience

Chiva Rumbera: The party on wheels you should experience

S$23
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Chiva Rumbera: The party on wheels you should experience
Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium

Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium

S$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium
See all activities in Cartagena
An aerial view of a makeshift bridge over a deep ravine with people crossing.

Turbaco

Other places like Cartagena