La Matuna

Cartagena

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.
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.
Statue of La India Catalina, indigenous woman who was abducted and served as a guide/interpreter for Conquistadores.  Sculpted by Eladio Gil Zambrana in 1974 as a tribute to the Carib people who inhabited the area before the Spanish conquest.
View of the old town

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Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena

4 out of 5
Cra. 9a #32, La Matuna Cartagena Bolívar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Clock Tower ...
9/10 Wonderful! (431 reviews)
Nice hotel, with large rooms and good breakfast (not included in room rates). Clean and modern hotel, pleasant staff.

Reviewed on 7 January 2026

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena
 Terrazas Hotel Boutique

Terrazas Hotel Boutique

5 out of 5
Calle 32 No. 8-22, La Matuna Cartagena Bolívar
The price is AED 606 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
AED 606
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19 Jan - 20 Jan
Book a stay at this luxury B&B in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 January 2026

Terrazas Hotel Boutique
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito Cartagena
The price is AED 691 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
AED 691
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18 Jan - 19 Jan
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,319 reviews)
Loved it, the staff is super friendly and sweet, The food at the restaurant was amazing and overall a great experience. Would highly recommend

Reviewed on 11 January 2026

Hilton Cartagena
ibis Cartagena Marbella

ibis Cartagena Marbella

3 out of 5
Avenida Santander #47-90 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is AED 257 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
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18 Jan - 19 Jan
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Simple. Cheap. Convenient.

Reviewed on 11 January 2026

ibis Cartagena Marbella
Hyatt Regency Cartagena

Hyatt Regency Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Carrera 1 No 12-118 Cartagena CO
The price is AED 687 per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
AED 687
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15 Jan - 16 Jan
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,441 reviews)
Love this hotel

Reviewed on 10 January 2026

Hyatt Regency Cartagena
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

4 out of 5
Bocagrande Carrera 1 No. 5-01 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is AED 684 per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
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15 Jan - 16 Jan
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,416 reviews)
Yes. They met all the expectations. This hotel cared to take care of every normal possible request. For people that don't speak spanish, they were great on english. Pool was awesome with its view on the open sea. We paid for the breakfast option, it was great. For breakfast they continued to bring ...

Reviewed on 12 January 2026

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
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Church of St Peter Claver in Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena Walled City

4.5/5(1,184 area reviews)

Cartagena Walled City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Clock Tower and Bolivar Square while in the area.

Cartagena Walled City
Cartagena, Colombia

Getsemani

Travelers 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
Old Town

Cartagena Centro

Unique features of Cartagena Centro include the museums and historic sites. Make a stop by Plaza Santo Domingo or Bolivar Square while you're exploring the area.

Cartagena Centro
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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 known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Plaza de San Diego and Las Bovedas while in the area.

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

Pie del Cerro

While Pie del Cerro isn't home to many top sights, Plaza de la Trinidad and Centro Comercial La Serrezuela are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pie del Cerro
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El Cabrero

If you're spending some time in El Cabrero, Del Cabrero Chapel and Casa de Rafael Núñez are top sights worth seeing.

El Cabrero


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