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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Hyatt Regency Cartagena Hotel |
9.0 / 10 (1588 Reviews) |
From 160$ | |
| Hotel Almirante Cartagena Colombia |
8.1 / 10 (2314 Reviews) |
From 81$ | |
| Ananda Hotel Boutique |
9.0 / 10 (194 Reviews) |
From 211$ | |
| Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena Hotel |
9.2 / 10 (521 Reviews) |
From 224$ | |
| Estelar Cartagena De Indias Hotel Y Centro De Convenciones |
9.0 / 10 (2956 Reviews) |
From 154$ |
Are you planning to visit the stunning city of Cartagena, Colombia anytime soon? If so, one of the most important aspects of your trip to consider is where you will stay. While there are plenty of accommodation options available, choosing a hotel may be the best choice for a variety of reasons. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of choosing a hotel when traveling to Cartagena and why it could enhance your overall experience in this vibrant city.
When it comes to staying in Cartagena, hotels offer a level of comfort and convenience that may be unparalleled compared to other types of accommodations. From luxurious amenities and top-notch service to convenient locations and easy access to tourist attractions, hotels provide a seamless experience for travelers looking for a hassle-free stay. Whether you prefer a boutique hotel in the historic Old City or a beachfront resort in Bocagrande, there is a wide range of options to suit every traveler's needs and preferences.
Another reason to choose a hotel when visiting Cartagena is the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and surroundings. Many hotels in the city are housed in historic buildings, offering a unique blend of colonial architecture with modern amenities. By staying in a hotel, you can not only enjoy the comforts of home but also experience the local charm and ambiance of Cartagena. Whether you're sipping cocktails on a rooftop terrace overlooking the city or lounging by the pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens, hotels provide a quintessential Cartagena experience.
In addition to comfort and cultural immersion, hotels in Cartagena offer a level of security and peace of mind for travelers. With 24-hour reception, on-site security, and secure keycard access, hotels provide a safe and secure environment for guests to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the city. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or friends, staying in a hotel can provide added peace of mind knowing that you are in a secure environment. Overall, choosing a hotel when traveling to Cartagena can not only enhance your overall experience but also provide a sense of comfort, convenience, and security during your stay in this enchanting city.
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Hyatt Regency Cartagena Hotel, located 7 minutes' stroll from Maria Mulata and 1.7 km from Bocagrande beaches, features an outdoor pool for guests to take a dip in. Featuring 278 rooms with views of the bay, this 5-star hotel is within walking distance of Centro de Convenciones Cartagena de Indias Convention Center.
Standing within a 5-minute drive of Casino Rio, the accommodation is situated in the heart of Cartagena. Places of worship to visit relatively near the Hyatt Regency Cartagena include the grand 16th-century church "Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver". The local beach is located 30 metres away. If you enjoy visiting historical places, Hyatt Regency Cartagena Hotel offers good access to Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas Fortress, which is a 10-minute drive away. The nearest bus stop is Hospital Naval around 10 minutes' walk away.
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Located 10 minutes by car from the Palace of Museo Historico de Cartagena de Indias, the deluxe Hotel Almirante Cartagena Colombia is within 5 minutes' drive of Playa De Bocagrande Public Beach. This Cartagena hotel is 10 minutes' drive from the hilltop Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas Fortress and provides guests with a treatment room, a steam room, and a Jacuzzi.
The 5-star luxury property puts you in the heart of Cartagena, 1.7 km from such entertainment sites as Casino Rio. Bocagrande beaches is a few moments from the pet-friendly Almirante Cartagena Colombia and Rafael Nunez International airport is 10 km away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Playa Castillo Grande, which is 0.9 km away. Standing 2.5 km away, the grand 16th-century church "Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver" is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination. This hotel stands 5 minutes' stroll from Caribe Jewelry Museum & Factory, a 15-minute walk from CitySightseeing Cartagena bus stop.
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Situated only 5 minutes' walk from Palace of the Inquisition Cartagena Historical Museum, Ananda Hotel Boutique Cartagena offers an indoor pool. Featuring a currency exchange and a lift throughout the property, this hotel is located within convenient reach of Walled City of Cartagena.
The accommodation puts you in the centre of Cartagena, 5 minutes' drive Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas Fortress. The 5-star hotel in Cartagena is a short distance from the view remnants "Museo Historico de Cartagena de Indias". Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Playa de las Tenazas, which is merely 9 minutes' walk away. No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit the grand 16th-century church "Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver", a popular place of worship located merely a 7-minute walk from Ananda Hotel Boutique. This property stands approximately 700 metres from Cartagena's Pegasos's Wharf, right next to Centro bus stop.
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Offering aerobics, facials, and various recreational opportunities, Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena Hotel is situated in Cartagena, within 5 minutes' drive of the grand 16th-century church "Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver". The hotel provides 24-hour front desk assistance and late check-out service, along with general facilities such as a cash machine and a currency exchange.
The privileged location will easily bring you to Fine Arts, located approximately a 5-minute stroll away, and to The Coches Square, which is also an 8-minute walk away. Places of worship to visit a short distance from the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena include the Spanish - style Catholic basilica "Cartagena's Cathedral". Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Playa de las Tenazas, which is a 7-minute stroll away. There is Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas Fortress 5 minutes by car from the 5-star Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena Hotel. This accommodation stands about a 5-minute drive from La India Catalina Statue, just off para Pasacaballos bus stop.
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Estelar Cartagena De Indias Hotel Y Centro De Convenciones
From 154$
Estelar Cartagena De Indias Hotel Y Centro De Convenciones is situated a 5-minute ride from the Palace of Museo Historico de Cartagena de Indias, which is an excellent place to improve cultural awareness. This comfortable hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the property and private parking nearby.
Just 450 metres from Carulla Bocagrande in Cartagena, the accommodation is within 20 minutes' walk of Walled City of Cartagena. Places of worship to visit within 20 minutes' walk of the hotel include the Spanish - style Catholic basilica "Cartagena's Cathedral". Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Bocagrande, which is approximately 5 minutes' walk away. Playa De Bocagrande Public Beach is a 5-minute drive from the 48-story Estelar Cartagena De Indias Hotel Y Centro De Convenciones. The accommodation is located 10 km from Rafael Nunez International airport and quite close to Hospital Naval bus stop.
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Oz Hotel Cartagena accommodates guests in a tourist area of Cartagena and sits within a 300-metre distance of Bocagrande beaches. Featuring a lift and a tour desk throughout the property, this hotel is located 2.9 km from Bolivar Park.
The 4-star hotel is ideally situated a 10-minute ride from the view remnants "Museo Historico de Cartagena de Indias". The accommodation in Cartagena is 10 minutes by car from Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas Fortress. A mall and a supermarket are near this property, and Parque Flanagan is 5 minutes' stroll away. The nearby cultural attractions include Museo de Arte Moderno, which is within 10 minutes' drive of Oz Hotel Cartagena. CitySightseeing Cartagena bus stop is located nearby, just a short drive from the accommodation.
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The comfortable 5-star Movich Hotel Cartagena De Indias, located around 5 minutes' walk from the grand 16th-century church "Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver", offers a 24-hour front desk and late check-out service, along with views of the city. Featuring an outdoor pool area, the luxury hotel is just a minute's drive from natural sights like Marina Park.
Nestled right in the centre of Cartagena, the boutique-style property is nearly 5 minutes' walk from the view remnants "Museo Historico de Cartagena de Indias". From the contemporary Movich Hotel Cartagena De Indias it will take approximately 20 minutes to walk to Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas Fortress. The accommodation is adorned with international restaurants and a bar, and is just near Museo del Oro Zenu. Also, visiting Oceanario Aquarium, which is within 25 minutes' walk of Movich Hotel Cartagena De Indias, can be great fun for the whole family. This Cartagena property is near a boat dock and Centro bus stop is only a 10-minute walk away.
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Located 10 minutes' drive from Bocagrande beaches, the 5-star Amarla Boutique Hotel Cartagena offers amenities such as a summer terrace and a garden. The historic hotel is situated in the heart of Cartagena, within close distance of such cultural attractions as the Palace of Museo Historico de Cartagena de Indias.
At this Cartagena property, you'll be 25 minutes' stroll from Oceanario Aquarium and 5 minutes by car from Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas Fortress. Shopping venues in the area include the colonial Plaza Bolivar (0.6 km) and Plaza Fernandez de Madrid (0.7 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Playa de las Tenazas, which is 0.9 km away. Amarla Boutique Hotel Cartagena is only a short drive from Bolivar Square and is adjacent to the Las Bovedas. This Cartagena property is also situated 10 minutes' walk from Centro bus stop.
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Featuring a cash machine and a currency exchange, Hilton Cartagena Hotel sits 3.2 km from the grand 16th-century church "Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver". Located 10 minutes by car from the Palace of Museo Historico de Cartagena de Indias, the hotel offers views of the sea and an outdoor pool.
The accommodation is in the centre of Cartagena, just 20 minutes' drive from Rafael Nunez International airport. Bocagrande beaches is not very far from the Hilton, while CitySightseeing Cartagena bus stop is 15 minutes' walk away. This Cartagena property is also at a medium distance from the Caribbean Sea. The 4-star Hilton Cartagena Hotel allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Playa De Bocagrande Public Beach around 5 minutes away by car.
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Hotel Dorado Plaza Centro Historico
From 27$
The comfortable Hotel Dorado Plaza Centro Historico is situated in a historical area of Cartagena, 10 minutes by car from Bocagrande beaches and 14 minutes' walk from the bronze Los Zapatos Viejos Sculpture. The 3-star hotel features safety facilities including 24-hour security service and fire extinguishers.
The accommodation has an excellent location a few minutes' drive from Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas Fortress, while shopping venues like Centro de Convenciones Cartagena de Indias Convention Center are 0.8 km away. The Dorado Plaza Centro Historico Cartagena is 5 minutes' walk from La Matuna and 10 km from Rafael Nunez International airport. Guests travelling on business will appreciate that this comfortable property is surrounded by banks and corporations. Hotel Dorado Plaza Centro Historico is conveniently located only a short drive from Walled City of Cartagena. Shuttle to Playa Blanca bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is merely a 5-minute walk from the accommodation.
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Ghl Arsenal Hotel Cartagena offers a prime setting only 450 metres from Holy Trinity Square and features 24-hour front desk assistance, late check-out, and wake-up calls. Nestled in an old part of Cartagena, the 5-star hotel includes 71 rooms with sweeping views of the lake.
This sophisticated-style property is located in the very heart of Cartagena, merely 200 metres from Convention Center and a few minutes' drive from Plaza Fernandez de Madrid. At the Ghl Arsenal Cartagena you'll be approximately 20 minutes' walk from Bocagrande. The accommodation lies within a few steps of convention centres. Las Bovedas is situated relatively near Ghl Arsenal Hotel. The property stands 5 minutes' stroll from Centro de Convenciones Cartagena de Indias Convention Center, about 10 minutes on foot from Shuttle to Playa Blanca bus stop.
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The 5-star Hotel Intercontinental Cartagena, An Ihg Hotel features a currency exchange and a cash machine, and lies about a 10-minute drive from the grand 16th-century church "Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver". The wonderful hotel is located a short distance from Bocagrande beaches and welcomes its guests to use a fitness centre and spa therapy or to enjoy international cuisine in the onsite ร la carte restaurant.
The Intercontinental Cartagena, An Ihg is about 10 km from Rafael Nunez International airport and within 10 minutes' drive of such cultural venues as the Palace of Museo Historico de Cartagena de Indias. The accommodation is near many restaurants, a bar, and cafรฉs, while the bronze Los Zapatos Viejos Sculpture is a 10-minute ride away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Playa Castillo Grande, which is only 0.9 km away. Hotel Intercontinental Cartagena, An Ihg Hotel is located only a few minutes from Sun Nao Casino in Cartagena.
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Standing merely 450 metres from the grand mansion "Rafael Nunez Museum and House", Casa Bustamante Hotel Boutique enjoys a luxurious location in the very heart of Cartagena. The 4-star hotel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property, a free private car park on site and an outdoor swimming pool.
The accommodation is nearly a 10-minute drive from Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas Fortress, around 10 minutes by car from the expansive & historic central plaza "Custom's Square". The Casa Bustamante Hotel Boutique Cartagena is situated at a distance of 3.7 km from the grand 16th-century church "Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver", which is considered to be a sacred site. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Playa de las Tenazas, which is about 5 minutes' walk away. Along with other cultural attractions Centro Comercial La Serrezuela is nestled only a short drive from Casa Bustamante Hotel Boutique. MarSol Transportes bus station is a mere 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation, and Plaza de San Diego is a 10-minute ride away.
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Hotel Caribe By Faranda Grand, A Member Of Radisson Individuals
From 76$
Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Bocagrande beaches, the 5-star Hotel Caribe By Faranda Grand, A Member Of Radisson Individuals Cartagena offers a 24-hour front desk and late check-out. Boasting an outdoor pool, the luxurious hotel is nestled a short way from natural attractions like Playa De Bocagrande Public Beach.
The colonial-style property is situated in the old part of Cartagena, 10 minutes' drive from the view remnants "Museo Historico de Cartagena de Indias". Places of worship to visit 2.8 km from the family Caribe By Faranda Grand, A Member Of Radisson Individuals Cartagena include the grand 16th-century church "Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver". Nature lovers will enjoy a central location of the traditional accommodation surrounded by gardens and palm trees. Parque Flanagan can also be found in the area, not very far from Hotel Caribe By Faranda Grand, A Member Of Radisson Individuals. For those travelling from afar, Rafael Nunez International airport is 15 minutes' drive away.
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Hotel Dorado Plaza Boutique Calle Del Arsenal
From 70$
Located merely a 5-minute stroll from Holy Trinity Square, the comfortable Hotel Dorado Plaza Calle Del Arsenal Cartagena features a terrace and various recreational opportunities.
Museo Naval Del Caribe is right next to the 3-star boutique hotel, while San Francisco Church is just 5 minutes' walk away. Historical sites in the area include Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas Fortress, situated 17 minutes' walk away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Bocagrande, which is about a 25-minute walk away. There is Bolivar Park just 1 km away, and La Bodeguita bus station only 550 metres from this Cartagena hotel. For those travelling from afar, Rafael Nunez International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Socialtel Cartagena Hotel
From 11$
The convenient Selina Cartagena Hotel, located only 1.4 km from Las Bovedas, offers guests a restaurant and a storage room. Nestled relatively near Walled City of Cartagena, the 3-star smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants serving Mexican and American cuisine.
The property is situated in the very heart of Cartagena approximately a 5-minute walk from Centro de Convenciones Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. A 17-minute walk separates Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas Fortress from this Cartagena hotel. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Bocagrande, which is approximately 15 minutes' walk away. There is the bronze Los Zapatos Viejos Sculpture only 1.4 km away, while La Bodeguita bus station only a short distance from Selina Cartagena Hotel. For those travelling from afar, Rafael Nunez International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.