Cartagena
Days 1-7 · 6 nightsIn the walled city, on Calle Primera de Badillo, two hundred metres from the centre. The ramparts, squares and terraces are all on foot, without ever taking a taxi.
€95 a nightSee on Booking →A four-star in Getsemaní, on Pasaje Comercial Leclerc, 400 m from the centre. For having the neighbourhood that comes alive at night and the old town a few minutes' walk away.
€110 a nightSee on Booking →Calle 8, in Bocagrande, facing the sea, 2.3 km from the centre. For alternating beach and old town, accepting a taxi ride to the ramparts.
The walled city is a good half-hour's walk away; a taxi is still the simplest option in the evening.
€95 a nightSee on Booking →Calle 6, in the Bocagrande district, 2.8 km from the centre. A four-star on the sea side for anyone who prefers the modern avenues to the bustle of the old town.
€90 a nightSee on Booking →Calle 8, in Bocagrande, 2.3 km from the centre. A predictable, quiet three-star chain hotel, for anyone happy to take a taxi to the ramparts.
€85 a nightSee on Booking →A hostel on the San Diego side, four hundred metres from the centre. You can walk to the ramparts and Getsemaní, which matters for evenings out.
€28 a nightSee on Booking →Hostel on Calle de la Media Luna, in the heart of Getsemaní, 400 m from the centre. For tight budgets wanting the evenings on Plaza de la Trinidad two streets away.
€35 a nightSee on Booking →Calle de la Sierpe, in Getsemaní, 300 m from the centre. A simple hostel from which you can walk to the walled city and the ramparts at sunset.
€32 a nightSee on Booking →Hostel on Calle Segunda de Badillo, 200 m from the centre. The ramparts, the old town squares and Getsemaní are all within walking distance, no taxi needed.
€35 a nightSee on Booking →Avenida Carlos Escallón, on the edge of the historic centre, 200 m from the centre. For sleeping cheaply at the gateway to the walled city and Getsemaní.
€35 a nightSee on Booking →A five-star in San Diego, six hundred metres from the centre, on Calle del Torno de Santa Clara. For anyone wanting the old town and a real retreat in the evening.
The hotel occupies the former 17th-century Santa Clara convent, which García Márquez featured in one of his novels.
€350 a nightSee on Booking →Calle de la Universidad, in the walled city, 300 m from the centre. A five-star for doing everything on foot, from the squares to the ramparts, and returning to peace and quiet.
€380 a nightSee on Booking →Calle 12, in Bocagrande, 1.5 km from the centre. A five-star from a major chain, on the beach side, for anyone wanting the old town a short taxi ride away.
€250 a nightSee on Booking →Calle del Sargento Mayor, in the walled city, 400 m from the centre. For an upmarket stay amid the narrow streets, with ramparts and squares on foot.
€260 a nightSee on Booking →Boutique hotel on Calle de la Tablada, in San Diego, 300 m from the centre. For the quietest neighbourhood of the old town, at a gentler price than the five-stars.
€190 a nightSee on Booking →