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The NH royal urban is located in the heart of the old district in Cartagena, walking distance from everything. The rooftop pool is a true gem overlooking the city and is well kept. However the rooms are as sterile as could be with white walls and dark wood furniture and barely any art. My fiancé and I called it the #NHbratislava. It has so much more potential!
This is probably 1 of the top 3 hotels in the old town and definitely the best one when considering the price.
I don't usually leave reviews but I have to say that my stay at the Hotel Alfiz was probably one of my best hotel experiences, be it a boutique or chain hotel. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. They helped us with directions, bookings and even a police report we had to file for a stolen iPhone. The establishment was quiet, most likely due to...
From pool to ocean in a few walking steps. The room was clean, updated with a nice tile floor (not carpet that hides dust and nastiness) a large tv screen and crisp white linens on the bed. Managed and maintained well. Impressed despite the hotel being an older building--one wouldn't know from the inside.
One of the worst for me. I travel the world. The hotel has 2 buildings the new one and the old one. I was dumped by some nasty clerk in the old building. She gave ma hard time to register, She was as nasty as you ever will find some one. She said I missed my reservation. I had paid for 3 nights prepaid.I reserved the new hotel. She dumped me in the old hotel and gave...
Excellent location in historic Cartagena. The place is modern and clean with very nice helpful staff. The breakfast on the deck was a special treat. Great shopping in this area and lots of restaurants. If you go out the door of the hotel, turn right, walk two blocks, turn right again there is a beautiful court with lots of trees. The Pizza Restaurant on the corner...
Quaint hotel, in a building of over 200 years in age, Much room, high ceilings, with fans and good airconditioning. Nice bathroom fixtures, loction could not have been better, close to everything
Fantastic little hotel about 15 min walk from the walled city. This really is an amazing hidden gem about 5-10 min walk from the walled city. Location was great, the 'grounds' of the hotel were lovely and the traditional feel of the rooms was a nice touch. Really loved it here and cannot wait to go back.
Perfect location at Cartagena walled city. Very good breakfast and friendly staff. Rooms are neat and comfortable. Ijust did not like the fact that I stayed in a room that the toilet door was made of glass, so we could see everything, a little bit of lack of privacy but it was ok. Sometimes one of us had to leave the room. kkkkkkkk Small swimming pool on the top of the...
We have stayed in hotels al over the world and the staff at this hotel were the best we have ever encountered, very friendly and service oriented. It is a charming, traditional hotel in an excellent location within the historic centre of the city. The small rooftop pool and bar are delightful. There is a small gym with aerobic equpment but no weights. The beds are lar...
It was a fantastic place for us to celebrate our 40 years wedding anniversary. The rooms are very well furnished, the breakfast is delicious and the people were very very nice with us.
I was pleasantly surprised by my stay here. It was always clean, the staff were super friendly, the vibe was cool and respectful, and the location can’t be beat. Oh and it has A/C! I’d definitely recommend it.
We booked this hotel because it was a late trip and very few options were available. The room is nice and the staff is very professional and helpful. The location is also great. However, once we went around we realised that we could have booked a much better boutique hotel and around the same price. Probably with a pool and other facilities.
Lovely area of Cartagena to stay in. The room we had was clean and a great size for two people. The included communal breakfast was a nice way to meet people and exchange travel tips, and the pool helped cool off after a day of walking around the local historic streets.
We had a very special time in Cartagena. The hotel was beautiful, clean, quiet, everything working well. Breakfasts were amazing. We had dinner in the restaurant, which is quite new. We were the only diners, however had the most amazing meal, in a very romantic setting. I would love to return some day, as we didn't have time to enjoy the beautiful rooftop outdoor a...
In the old town center, very convenient for travelling. The location is wonderful! There are many flowers and trees in the hotel, make it more sweet in staying. The only I recommend that if the hotel can equip with kettle, it will be better. Because all the people need to buy plastic botton water, it is really not good for environment.
I loved my stay here the hostel is unique - with such large rooms you'd think it would be loud but I found it very cosy. Breakfast every day was simple but nice to have. Small kitchen but I only noticed one or two people cooking in the four days I spent there. The staff are the best part though. Helped me practice Spanish, very responsive, helpful and friendly.
It was a decent stay. I wanted to feel a bit more special, being a gold elite member at Holiday Inn, but they didn't give me much extra. Instead I was forced to pay for things like local calls. I accepted these extra fees but it would have been nice if they gave me a freebie on this stay In general the rooms are ok, the pool is nice, the gym has a few cardio machines...
Comfortable-great WiFi-safe-good food- probably you can find cheaper places if you want to stay a longerwhile in Cartagena but the place is very good and at a good location-Comfortable-great WiFi-safe-good food-good aircon
The best hotel during our entire trip. I was initially staying in the Bocagrande area thinking that it was perhaps safer. Take my advice and stay here within the walled city instead. Great location with many good restaurants in close proximity. Great English speaking staff, esp Palao (sp?). We asked for a room was good wifi and were place immediately next to the r...
This hotel is located in the center of the historic area and close to the clock tower. Very good location. The staff is very helpful and speaks English. The breakfast that is included is also good. Would highly recommend.
Incredible authentic experience at Casa Logos! Close to everything, safe and great location. The place is cozy and very comfortable. Breakfast is delicious! Staff isn’t very friendly and accommodating. Our experience was truly wonderful. We would highly recommend beautiful Casa Logos to everyone visiting Cartagena.
Great hotel for the cheap price we paid. Clean, friendly & nice to have breakfast included!
My boyfriend and I stayed at Hotel Casa de Las Palmas for six days during our trip to Cartagena. The hotel staff are very friendly (little English is spoken by the staff), and the hotel is very cozy. The lobby is an open-air central courtyard with a pool, a couple of hammocks, foozeball, and a restaurant. The A/C in the rooms works beautifully and the accommodations ar...
They try to take advantage of you in any possible way. They gave me wrong informations on the transfer time to the airport: plane missed. The hotel is much more expensive than what it offers. The pool is minimal the breakfast too
Pro: Big, clean and spacious rooms. Friendly staff and let us borrow beach towels for a day. Location was good.. right between the charm of old walled city and food and nigjtlife in getsemeni. Fresh fruits and water in lobby. Breakfast was great with many options. Noon Checkout was appreciated Cons: Wanted to book a day trip to Rosario islands and went to the front de...
I spent 2 nights at the Estancia de La Mantilla. It's in a great location! It's peaceful and quiet. The breakfast is simply yet done with the freshest ingredients, making it so delicious. The staff is super helpful. I enjoyed the stay and moving to a 5 star after that (for work) made the switch a little difficult, I do miss the sanctuary like feel of Estancia d...
Very modern, well equipped with great service hotel. Positioned right across the sand beach, but about 10-15' taxi ride from downtown Some rooms with a great view on the old city. We preferred a stay in the old town, renting a flat - but if you like American modern luxury, this is the place!
We stayed for 3 nights at Hotel Boutique Casa Isabel. Among our highlights were the complimentary breakfasts in the morning and fresh juice drinks as we arrived from touring or a day at the beach. Luis and Jaime, hotel staff who were there to immediately attend to us, are just the loveliest people. This hotel is also just around the corner from the Plaza Trinidad, wher...
helpful people at the desk; good recommendations for restaurants etc. The place was clean and well presented. The breakfast had fresh fruit, mixed bread basket and eggs which were pretty good. The hotel bed rooms are up some quite steep stairs. Our bedroom was on a split level with the bedroom part up more steps and bathroom downstairs. This would not suit anyone who h...
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While in Cartagena we spent most of our time in and around the walled city. We never set foot in Boco Grande as we are artists and like to do non-tourist things. Our room was adequate for three adult travelers with cubbyholes and shelves for our stuff which were lacking in other hotels we stayed at in the city. Breakfast was simple and relaxed. The dining area is very ...
The room is large and they have privacy curtains which are nice. The location is great. The staff are really nice and helpful. The breakfast is toast and eggs but it tastes nice. They have an outlet and a light in each bunk.
I was pleasantly surprised by my stay here. It was always clean, the staff were super friendly, the vibe was cool and respectful, and the location can’t be beat. Oh and it has A/C! I’d definitely recommend it.
The location was great, close to the hub of Getsemani and just a short walk from outside the walls of the old town. Air conditioning in the rooms which is a relief from the heat of Cartagena. Unfortunately the internet did not work very well most of the time.
This wasn’t exactly a party hostel when I was there, but I got what I came for, a good night’s sleep. The staff was really nice and the rooms were super air conditioned with comfortable beds. Perfect for an early flight the next morning.
So far that was the best place ive been in colombia ! Theresa is such a wonderfull women always smilling kinda of mama . I loved her vibe and the way she manage her hotel . There is never any problems . I would go back there anytime . Thanks again for the confy bed , the clean place . Just perfect
I loved my stay here the hostel is unique - with such large rooms you'd think it would be loud but I found it very cosy. Breakfast every day was simple but nice to have. Small kitchen but I only noticed one or two people cooking in the four days I spent there. The staff are the best part though. Helped me practice Spanish, very responsive, helpful and friendly.
Pro - brand new aircon, tv, good size bed. Close to the historic town. Bathroom was always free. Con - very hard to find, (it’s down a side street. Just past the bus stop). Didn’t receive a hello when we arrived, the guy said reservation and then let us through a dodgy entrance and up stairs, the place looked abandoned and a guy came down the stairs who looked homele...
This hotel offers excellent value with a great location just outside the old city walls of Cartagena. The room was spacious and clean and included a small refrigerator which was great. Staff were very friendly and were happy to help providing directions and recommendations for places to go and where to eat. The complimentary buffet breakfast was much better than expect...
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Very kind staff, always willing to help. Pool was very nice, and the location was great if you are ok with being out of the hustle and bustle (about 20 min walk to the old town). Breakfast was typical continental breakfast. One evening we decided to have dinner there (nachos and shrimp cocktail), was below average and not worth the money to have dinner there in my opin...
I am not a luxury traveller at all but staying one night at this hotel was a really unpleasant experience. The room was very basic and you could not regulate the aircon so you were constantly freezing. The people at the hotel looked like refugees. Location is ok I guess and the staff did what they could but I would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Hotel Magdalena was everything we needed and more in Cartagena. We flew in late and just needed to relax. Our room was clean, quiet and best of all, cold! We decided to travel to Santa Marta and the staff at Hotel Magdalena were kind enough to let us store our things while we travelled. We had such a good experience that we stayed several more nights upon our return. E...
You will not be in the touristique area of the town and that’s exactly what i was looking for. With 15k pesos you get to the center or old cartagena by taxi. Rooms are clean with AC. Make sure you say whats up to Juan pablo he is a very nice guy.
Super staff Very kind... Rental bike a bit expensive
Modern hotel in traditional style. Very friendly people. Great, colourful (and safe) neighbourhood with lots of bars & restaurants. 10 minutes walk to city centre. Great Caribean vibe with locals and young backpackers. Street art and salsa music everywhere.
Everythinng wаs good, comfort, staff, clean, very good air conditioner, no any noise,
It is well located and close to the center and even at night it feels safe to walk around. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was good. Insulation in the room isn’t great so it could be a problem if the neighbors are loud, but it was quite ok for us. There are a couple of restaurants in the same street. The WiFi isn’t great and you’d better get closer to the...
Nice place. It is actually a private resort house near a beach. The owner-manager is very accommodating.
Great bed and pillows. Kitchen modestly equipped. Enjoyed the terrace for breakfast. Missed window views in room (only of the hallway). Excellent location. Nice staff.
It was great! I'd definitely stay there again.
It was an affordable hotel. Dont expect much from it. Breakfast is ok. The rooms are very small. There is only one small window in the bathroom.
The stay was okay for business as it mostly met our requirement for the first meeting around the dock's businesses. Though the area was not quite enough, we enjoyed our breakfast with American and Colombian traditional. Staffs are friendly and helpful. The receptionist in the morning was kind and nice. She helped us to arrange a short trip around the city though it was...
My husband and I stayed there for 2 nights (thankfulky)! We paid approx $65 and the room wasn't the cleanest, the bathroom was unfinished and the shower was a pipe sticking out of the wall. There was room service but once they took our towels it took us 12 hours up get another set. We didn't have high expectations but after speaking to other people know that there are ...
This is a great place for the money. Location is right in the heart of old town, but the street is quiet enough you can sleep. Solid breakfast, spacious room, clean. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Definitely the best value of all of my stays in Colombia.
For that prove you can find a nice hotel room and you won't have to stay in a small, windowless (the windows they have point to the hallway) and very humid room.
Nice room, was cooled when we checked in. Great showers. Decent breakfast/morning snack. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Everything about the hotel was great. We stayed on a weekend and it was loud at night. I would recommend bringing earplugs. The location and very friendly staff outweigh the noise.
The lobby had a mildew odor, and was not air conditioned. the entire building was very dated. the rooms are Spartan, and there is 1 A/C vent in the room that is centrally controlled. I had to move the bed so the air from the lone vent would cool me. The breakfast was OK, nothing special. Service was slow, but polite.
Great and modern place, a little bit far from de center but nice staff and great bearkfast
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The NH royal urban is located in the heart of the old district in Cartagena, walking distance from everything. The rooftop pool is a true gem overlooking the city and is well kept. However the rooms are as sterile as could be with white walls and dark wood furniture and barely any art. My fiancé and I called it the #NHbratislava. It has so much more potential!
I don't usually leave reviews but I have to say that my stay at the Hotel Alfiz was probably one of my best hotel experiences, be it a boutique or chain hotel. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. They helped us with directions, bookings and even a police report we had to file for a stolen iPhone. The establishment was quiet, most likely due to...
From pool to ocean in a few walking steps. The room was clean, updated with a nice tile floor (not carpet that hides dust and nastiness) a large tv screen and crisp white linens on the bed. Managed and maintained well. Impressed despite the hotel being an older building--one wouldn't know from the inside.
Quaint hotel, in a building of over 200 years in age, Much room, high ceilings, with fans and good airconditioning. Nice bathroom fixtures, loction could not have been better, close to everything
Fantastic little hotel about 15 min walk from the walled city. This really is an amazing hidden gem about 5-10 min walk from the walled city. Location was great, the 'grounds' of the hotel were lovely and the traditional feel of the rooms was a nice touch. Really loved it here and cannot wait to go back.
We had a very special time in Cartagena. The hotel was beautiful, clean, quiet, everything working well. Breakfasts were amazing. We had dinner in the restaurant, which is quite new. We were the only diners, however had the most amazing meal, in a very romantic setting. I would love to return some day, as we didn't have time to enjoy the beautiful rooftop outdoor a...
It was a decent stay. I wanted to feel a bit more special, being a gold elite member at Holiday Inn, but they didn't give me much extra. Instead I was forced to pay for things like local calls. I accepted these extra fees but it would have been nice if they gave me a freebie on this stay In general the rooms are ok, the pool is nice, the gym has a few cardio machines...
Incredible authentic experience at Casa Logos! Close to everything, safe and great location. The place is cozy and very comfortable. Breakfast is delicious! Staff isn’t very friendly and accommodating. Our experience was truly wonderful. We would highly recommend beautiful Casa Logos to everyone visiting Cartagena.
Great hotel for the cheap price we paid. Clean, friendly & nice to have breakfast included!
I spent 2 nights at the Estancia de La Mantilla. It's in a great location! It's peaceful and quiet. The breakfast is simply yet done with the freshest ingredients, making it so delicious. The staff is super helpful. I enjoyed the stay and moving to a 5 star after that (for work) made the switch a little difficult, I do miss the sanctuary like feel of Estancia d...
Very modern, well equipped with great service hotel. Positioned right across the sand beach, but about 10-15' taxi ride from downtown Some rooms with a great view on the old city. We preferred a stay in the old town, renting a flat - but if you like American modern luxury, this is the place!
We stayed for 3 nights at Hotel Boutique Casa Isabel. Among our highlights were the complimentary breakfasts in the morning and fresh juice drinks as we arrived from touring or a day at the beach. Luis and Jaime, hotel staff who were there to immediately attend to us, are just the loveliest people. This hotel is also just around the corner from the Plaza Trinidad, wher...
We stayed as a couple before our wedding. We had four rooms booked in the hotel. Although there was some confusion with the booking before we arrived everything was fine once we were in Cartagena. The hotel helped with dry cleaning and transfers from the airport for our family. Everyone was very happy with their rooms and the breakfast next to the swimming pool on the ...
the hotel is located perfectly in san diego in the middle of the old city of cartagena. the rooms are well appointed and clean. very comfortable bed. we stayed in a suite, which had a very cool, extremely large bathroom. the staff are very helpful and friendly. the hotel promotes a really nice, happy, friendly environment with communal breakfast by the pool.
We had a late arrival and it was very convenient to just walk a block to this hotel and check in. the breakfast was good Staff are great and you can't beat the location
This hotel was WAY overpriced. There was so much street noise, I might as well have been sleeping on the street itself. The bed was extremely hard and uncomfortable. I stayed two nights and got very little sleep. I asked to change rooms, but a comparable room was not available. The staff was incredibly friendly, the breakfast was good, and the internet was fast. ...
The hotel is located in Bocagrande a 10minute taxi ride from downtown Cartagena. The staff were friendly and were always smiling. The pool is relaxing, but quite small for such a large hotel. The views from all rooms and the pool are lovely. The cocktails are delicious! The beach at Bocagrande is not that great, you will get hassled for cabanas, sunglasses and hats. We...
The hotel staff is fabulous and the rooms are all one needs. I would gladly stay here again.
the hotel castel was so comfortable and personal that i felt as if i was staying at someone’s home. the language barrier was a challenge because i do not speak spanish but the front desk staff was very friendly and accommodating. minimal amenities but the hotel was very clean and nicely done. more like a bed & breakfast with a homemade meal every morning. the pool is...
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Arrived in Cartagena for a conference at the Hilton Hotel. Having stayed at the Hilton for a previous conference, I wanted to experience the real Cartagena. I couldn't have picked a better hotel. The Casa Canabal is in an area with a few other boutique hotels and backpacker hotels/hostels and is not in the touristy areas. The hotel itself is an oasis of tranquility, wi...
Love the location, a busy street but beautifully central, yet very quiet inside. The small pool was a joy to cool down in, the rooftop breakfasts were delicious and the views superb - and we managed to sneak up to the very top roof for a quiet siesta alone at times! Very helpful staff and comfy beds.
Would absolutely book here again. Everything perfect. Only very little drawback, was the small bathroom in my room, but I wouldn't hessitate to book same room again, as staff, location, value for money is truely 5 star.
This is a very nice hotel. IT is located in a very nice house, an old house, but everything has been renovated. IT opened 7 months ago. The best thing was the staff, they were all great. This is very unusual in Cartagena. The second best thing was the architecture of the house, a very nice place. Breakfast was fine, although not amazing. The room had a safe and free wi...
The manager was great on helping us unfortunately agoda puts pictures up of something that is not accurate when you arrive. It was me and my girlfriend visiting Cartagena and the pictures showed us a room with one bed , ocean view balcony. When we arrived the hotel had the so called “double room” that was suppose to be one bed when we arrived to the room it was two do...
The coffee should be better , this is Colombia! It was too strong and the coffee grounds passed through the filter .... The kids' pool was under of construction so the adult Pool became the kids pool. It was so crowded we didn't get to enjoy it.
Was upgraded at no additional cost Very helpful at arranging tours and transportation Would be nice to have coffee in lobby for early morning departures
Great and modern place, a little bit far from de center but nice staff and great bearkfast
Breakfast was the best part. Too many drawbacks. AC stuck was freezing and only a sheet provided. No hot watering shower. Only one small lock on door. At one point paddle lock was on the gate and no one was around to let us out. A bit of a fire hazard. Would not stay again but may be ok for others. Moved after one night
This hotel was in Bocagrande which is not too far off from Centro, and actually has it perks for being in that location. For one, it's not too expensive compared to the hotels in Centro. And since it is in Bocagrande, you get a nice view of the ocean, and the bay since the hotel has 2 great view sides which you can definitely see from the 3-level pool/bar area. The fac...
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One of the worst for me. I travel the world. The hotel has 2 buildings the new one and the old one. I was dumped by some nasty clerk in the old building. She gave ma hard time to register, She was as nasty as you ever will find some one. She said I missed my reservation. I had paid for 3 nights prepaid.I reserved the new hotel. She dumped me in the old hotel and gave...
Perfect location at Cartagena walled city. Very good breakfast and friendly staff. Rooms are neat and comfortable. Ijust did not like the fact that I stayed in a room that the toilet door was made of glass, so we could see everything, a little bit of lack of privacy but it was ok. Sometimes one of us had to leave the room. kkkkkkkk Small swimming pool on the top of the...
We have stayed in hotels al over the world and the staff at this hotel were the best we have ever encountered, very friendly and service oriented. It is a charming, traditional hotel in an excellent location within the historic centre of the city. The small rooftop pool and bar are delightful. There is a small gym with aerobic equpment but no weights. The beds are lar...
It was a fantastic place for us to celebrate our 40 years wedding anniversary. The rooms are very well furnished, the breakfast is delicious and the people were very very nice with us.
We booked this hotel because it was a late trip and very few options were available. The room is nice and the staff is very professional and helpful. The location is also great. However, once we went around we realised that we could have booked a much better boutique hotel and around the same price. Probably with a pool and other facilities.
They try to take advantage of you in any possible way. They gave me wrong informations on the transfer time to the airport: plane missed. The hotel is much more expensive than what it offers. The pool is minimal the breakfast too
Pro: Big, clean and spacious rooms. Friendly staff and let us borrow beach towels for a day. Location was good.. right between the charm of old walled city and food and nigjtlife in getsemeni. Fresh fruits and water in lobby. Breakfast was great with many options. Noon Checkout was appreciated Cons: Wanted to book a day trip to Rosario islands and went to the front de...
Absolute right hotel in Cartagena. Location, facilities, staff, friendliness, rooms you name it. Hotel Caribe Cartagena have it all and on the other side of the street you have the beach. 10 min to the old town. What more do you want. Excellent definitely not last time for us.
We booked this room for our friends who have an 8 month old daughter. They loved it so much. Beautiful view of the beach from their room. The breakfast was very luxurious, and the definitely took advantage of the private beach in front as well. The only negative was the amount of beach vendors, especially the massage ladies who were very rude and pushy, even after ...
This is my first trip to Colombia and Cartagena. I travelled to Cartagena with friends to celebrate a birthday. I could not fault our stay at the Hotel Almirante and our stay was perfect in all respects. The staff were friendly and helpful. The Hotel was more than happy to provide a small cake to help celebrate the birthday and provided a lovely card to the birthd...
Stayed here for three days on a solo exploratory trip to Cartagena. Hotel was perfect. Great location, quiet nights for sleeping, very comfortable accommodations and awesome staff! I will be back for sure.
This hotel met all of its claims. It is a little distance from Cartagena but has a frequent free shuttle bus to the airport and old city. The food and variety of food were excellent and the activity options very good. This is a very good family destination. We speak Spanish but non Spanish speakers may find the going difficult
In short, we were disappointed. We expected more after the rave reviews. This was our wedding anniversary and we had planned for a special treat. We tried to book through the hotel's website, which wasn't possible, so we sent an email to ask about price and availability. Before we received a response, we found that there were rooms available through Agoda and went ahe...
Nice big room view on swimming pool and beach. Bathroom very clean with shower and bathtub robe, iron, hair dryer everything to be a 5 stars hotel. Staff speak English. 5 minutes from Airport and 10 minutes from Old city.The Taxi from $3 to $5 dollars. Breakfast buffet with fresh fruits juices, rice, meats, pancakes, fresh omelettes etc...
One of the best hotel stays ever! Personal concierge, amazing breakfast, delicious food. Very attentive.
I love this property. The bed room is cozy and comfy, the bed is heaven. Dining and living room makes me feels like home. Juan Carlos, the owner show me where to lunch, knowing i dont speak Spanish , he even write what i have to order so i get the right food. His recomendation to dine at La Vitrola Resto make my trip completed !!!
Traveler impressions of Cartagena
The best part of the city is the beaches. The historic city can be seen in a couple of hours and it isnt that great, other than the restaurants.
Do NOT go to Cartagena to relax on the beach, it will NOT happen. You will be pestered each and every second you are on the beach, massage, food, music players, etc.
Don't come here for the beaches, they are dirty brown and the water does not look clean either. Lots of trash and the peddlers of fruit, massage, and trinkets will go beyond annoying! The best part of Cartagena is Centro, the old walled city.
This was my second visit to Cartagena. The local food is fantastic and there are lots of bars and restaurants open late into the evening.
In my opinion, Cartagena is beautiful. Lots of history and the nightlife is great. In checking out the sights, I would suggest "La Chiva".
Fantastic place- is a cross between elegance and a state of decay depending on the street, but overall you feel like you have stepped back in time.
I went in November: too hot during the day. Besides for walking in the city, touristic attractions are expensive.
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This is a favorite honeymoon destination in Colombia, and a quick survey of the hotels near Cartagena reveals fine luxury options. In the colonial city, a few renovated heritage homes and monasteries have been converted into sublime luxury options. A greater selection covering all budgets is in the near center district of Bocagrande. This district is outside the compact colonial quarter and hosts high-rise hotels on a narrow, sandy peninsula.
Old-world colonial charm lingers over the plazas and cobblestone alleys of Cartagena. Stroll through the walled historic quarter for an overview of what this city has to offer. Tourists quickly realize that it is best discovered spontaneously, taking time to stop by a cozy restaurant in Getsemaní between visits to the Palace of Inquisition or the Church of Santa Domingo.
The beach at Cartagena would undoubtedly receive more attention if not for the enchanting colonial quarter. Beaches like Playa Blanca are ready to receive tourists wanting to swim or just relax in a hammock. Beach accommodation in Cartagena offers good value for money due to the popularity of staying it the colonial city.
Rafael Nunez Airport isn't far from the city center but still warrants a quick taxi ride. In the inner and outer walled cities, tourists typically get around on foot, though a taxi is needed to visit San Felipe fort.