On this page I’ve gathered my top tips and resources to help you find accommodations in Cartagena.
There’s lots of options to choose from at all different price points, from luxurious hotels located in the mansions of the colonial aristocracy, to swanky modern high rises, to cute boutiques, to hostels fit for a backpacker’s shoe string budget.
Resources to Help You Find Your Cartagena Accommodations
Here are some guides and blog posts that will help you pick your accommodations in Cartagena:
- Want to know the best area to stay? Read my guide to where to stay in Cartagena, which discusses the pros and cons of different areas with suggestions for places to stay in each.
- Want a luxury hotel? See the best luxury hotels in Cartagena.
- Want the historic charm of a boutique to feel fully immersed in the colonial vibes of the city? See the best boutique hotels in Cartagena.
- Want a beach front hotel? See the best beach hotels in Cartagena.
- The best beach hotels are located in the nearby Rosario Islands nearby, which are best done as a complement to a stay in town. Click here to see the best Rosario Islands hotels. You can also read my complete guide to the Rosario Islands to decide if an overnight stay or day trip is best for you.
- Want an all inclusive? I actually don’t think they are a good fit for most travelers. Read my article on the best all inclusive resorts in Cartagena to see why and make an informed decision if one is the best fit for all or part of your stay.
- Searching for a hostel? See my picks for the best Cartagena hostels.
- Prefer an AirBnB? Read my tips for picking a Cartagena AirBnB and be sure to compare on VRBO.
If you just want to skip straight to taking a look at places to stay, you can check out the links below to compare prices on different booking platforms.
I encourage most travelers to stay in one of the Centro (or Walled City), Getsemaní, or Bocagrande and keep in mind that beach hotels on the outskirts of the city or in the islands are best as a 1-3 night complement to a longer stay in town.
- Compare prices at Booking.com.
- Compare prices at Hotels.com.
- Compare prices at Expedia.com.
- Compare prices at Trivago.com.
- Compare prices across platforms at TripAdvisor.
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