Must-see hotels in Cartagena

An arresting seven-room boutique hotel wrapped in a handsome colonial mansion, the San Pedro manages to balance authentic historical touches with genuine…

Firmly established as Cartagena's finest hotel, the Casa San Agustin enjoys a central location that would be wonderful for any establishment. However, it…

Two wonderfully restored 15th-century homes make up this lovely 28-room, open-air boutique hotel, replete with exposed-brick archways, original stone…

Despite steadily rising prices in Getsemaní, rates here remain reasonable and you'll get personal, four-star service, beautiful communal areas with…

One of Getsemaní's best midrange deals, this charming place is like an urban hacienda, with a large, rustic wooden courtyard hidden behind the walls of a…

At this adults-only, made-for-romance hotel in a restored colonial building where old and new features seamlessly meld, guests can enjoy both opulence and…

Cartagena's ultimate party hostel is paradise for some and rather too much noise for others. Etched with a grand colonial feel, it's undoubtedly the hub…

Run by a French movie producer and his Colombian partner, this republican-style home dating to the early 17th century features eight uniquely decorated…

An excellent choice if you want somewhere in the Old Town with more than a whiff of history about it, but can't afford the truly sumptuous boutique-luxury…

Luxury without absurd cost can be found at this Getsemaní bolthole where sleek design combines with old-world care from attentive staff. Beautiful,…

This backpacker blockbuster is the most centrally located hostel and one of the most social pads in the city. All rooms have air-con – an absolute dream…

With magnificent views of the walled city, Hotel Monterrey is perfectly located with Getsemaní on one side and El Centro on the other. Rooms are spacious,…

A British-Colombian pair run this boutique B&B decorated with tasteful religious art right in the heart of the Old Town. Eat in the jungly interior…

This stylish 10-room boutique hotel is incense-infused and veers design-wise between the artful and the garish. Its highlight is undoubtedly the…

This charming, colorful place has several dorms as well as a number of private double and triple rooms with their own bathroom. The hostel surrounds a…

This popular and pleasant hostel in a converted colonial house is a great place to enjoy Cartagena from a chilled and friendly Getsemaní perch. All dorms…

A rather fancy party hostel with a superb location in the heart of the walled city and with gorgeously done public areas, República is fiercely popular…

This converted colonial mansion on the edge of Getsemaní oozes charm with its multiple small courtyards, walls heaving with Colombian folk art and a small…

The charming Centro Hotel is perfectly located just steps from Plaza de Bolívar, and while it's definitely over-priced, it's hard to complain too much…

This clean and simple Getsemaní establishment has well looked-after rooms surrounding at prettily painted courtyard. The staff speaks English, can arrange…