Bolívar, Colombia
Hotels in Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena is a large city in Bolívar, Colombia with about 915,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG), about 5 km away. The most comfortable months are usually January, February and March, with average highs around 29–30°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- CTG · 5 km
- Rafael Nuñez International Airport
- Best months
- January and February
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Cartagena
Ocean Drive Club House- Cartagena
★★★Apartments6.4 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hotel Des Indes Cartagena
★★★Hotels5.6 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Bella Cartagena Apartments
★★★Apartments6.3 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Vitri Cartagena Beachfront
★★★Apartments6.6 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
1 Br Bright & Cozy loft in Cartagena
★★★Apartments6.8 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
ESTUDIO EN CARTAGENA CERCA AL MAR 202
★★Apartments6.9 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Dominique Cartagena by HostPro
Apartments6.6 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Casa Belle Cartagena Hotel Boutique
★★★★Hotels7.0 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Tiny Village Cartagena Boutique Resort
★★★Hotels3.6 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Top Apartment Cartagena Colombia
★★★★Apartments6.8 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Cartagena?
| 5-star | 1 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 8 |
| 3-star | 68 |
| 2-star | 76 |
| Apartments | 93 |
|---|---|
| Hotels | 33 |
| Private vacation home | 16 |
| Aparthotels | 6 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 4 |
| Villas | 2 |
When to go
Weather in Cartagena by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Low °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Rain mm | 2 | 3 | 10 | 60 | 178 | 135 | 160 | 160 | 182 | 242 | 181 | 56 |
Things to see
Famous places in Cartagena
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Cartagena
- CTG · Rafael Nuñez International Airport5 km
- BAQ · Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport95 km
- CZU · Las Brujas Airport121 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Cartagena at a glance
- Country
- Colombia
- Region
- Bolívar
- Population
- 914,552 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 20 m
- Time zone
- America/Bogota
- Coordinates
- 10.398, -75.493
FAQ
Cartagena hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Cartagena?
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How many hotels can I book in Cartagena?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Cartagena (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Cartagena?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, January, February and March usually offer the most comfortable weather in Cartagena. June is the warmest month (average high 30°C) and October is the wettest (242 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Cartagena?
Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) is about 5 km from the centre of Cartagena. Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) is 95 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Cartagena?
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What are the most famous sights in Cartagena?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Cartagena are Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, Cartagena Cathedral, Colombia.
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