Cartagena Hotels

Insights from kimkim local specialists for our hand-selected hotels in Cartagena, Colombia
If you want to explore Cartagena's culinary scene, nightlife, and cultural heritage, consider staying at one of kimkim's top accommodation picks. One popular option is Casa San Agustín, a small, 17th-century property, now turned hotel, exuding Cartagena's contemporary style and colorful Caribbean vibe. Nacar Hotel Cartagena is another ideal choice if luxury and history are at the top of your list, as this property is a historical landmark with modern touches and city views. If you're bringing the kids, consider a hotel like Sofitel Baru Calablanca, a luxurious beachfront spot with kids' activities, five pools, a full-service spa, and on-site dining.
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Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.7
(18)
· Mid-range
The Nacar Hotel Cartagena, a part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, blends historic charm and modern refinement. Nestled in Cartagena's historic center, this property is housed in a beautifully restored landmark building featuring two towers. Merely a short stroll away, you'll find yourself amid...
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Hotel Casa San Agustín
4.9
(7)
· Luxury
The luxurious Casa San Agustín is a small restored hotel that exudes Cartagena's fresh contemporary style and colorful Caribbean sensibility. Throughout the hotel, you'll find elegant wood features and gold accents. The outdoor spaces are beautifully landscaped, with green palms, blooming...
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Sofitel Baru Calablanca
4.6
(9)
· Luxury
Nestled on the mesmerizing Colombian coast, Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort is a modern, luxurious retreat designed to blend in with the stunning surroundings. While it may be a contemporary establishment, this resort still manages to capture the soul of the coastal Caribbean through its...
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Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
5.0
(2)
· Luxury
The Sofitel Legend Santa Clara is a luxurious hotel that blends colonial architecture with French elegance. Its origins date back to the 17th century when it was built as a convent filled with fascinating stories. In 1949, the author Gabriel García Márquez was sent as a reporter to cover the...
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Hotel Bantu By Faranda Boutique
4.7
(3)
· Mid-range
Hotel Bantu by Faranda Boutique, a member of Radisson Individuals, is a colonial-style retreat nestled in the San Diego neighborhood of Cartagena's Walled City. As you walk into the lobby, you'll notice brown tiled flooring, tropical plants, and rustic white walls featuring vibrant paintings of...
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Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena
4.3
(7)
· Comfort
Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena, situated in the Walled City, is a charming colonial-style boutique hotel enriched with local history and culture, as it's housed in a 150-year-old property with rooms that showcase representative works in painting and photographs. Guests may find the spacious lobby feels...
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Bastión Luxury Hotel
5.0
(1)
· Luxury
Bastion Luxury Hotel is a luxurious hotel located on a busy one-way street in the old town of Cartagena, Colombia. Built on a 16th-century colonial home site, the hotel retains its historic charm with wide arches and billowing drapes, stone flooring, rustic hanging light fixtures, and huge...

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