A local's guide to Cartagena
You can find some of our favourite hotels below ordered by price range, there are many more options so feel free to explore.
We recommend staying in the city center to make the best of your days touring the streets of Cartagena!
Please book in advance as the city fills up quickly in that time of the year.
Hotel Boutique Casona del Colegio
Hotel Casa Cochera del Gobernador
Hotel Boutique Casa del Arzobispado
Hyatt Regency (outside the city center walls but close to residential area)
Hotel Boutique Bóvedas de Santa Clara
We had a hard time making a short list of restaurants so we've decided to add many to invite you to discover your favourite.
For the best food:
Don Juan
Alma
Bohemia
Harry's Sasson
Carmen
Erre de Ramón Freixa
Mar y Zielo
For a great vibe (and great food):
Mistura
Baruco
Lobo de Mar
La Vitrola
Agua de León
For typical dishes:
Candé
Arrabal
Celele
María
Muelle del Chef
Buena Vida Marisquería y Rooftop
Juan del Mar
For light and easy:
La Cevichería
Mila
Mangata
Café de Ely- Bocagrande
El Kilo
Crepes and Waffles
Perú Fusión
La Dulcería
The best advice we can give you is to pick a couple of places to hop into and let the night guide you.
Bars:
El Barón
Alquímico
Movich Rooftop
Townhouse Rooftop and Members Only Jazz Bar
1968 Salsa Show
Donde Fidel Salsa Bar
Agua de Leon Rooftop
Café del Mar
Demente
El Coro
Velero Rooftop
Clubs:
La Movida
La Jugada
Babar
Bazurto Social Club
La Havana Salsa Bar