
Cartagena offers its visitors a lot. From the cobbled streets lined with pretty colonial buildings in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Old Town to the soft white sand beaches just outside the city. Due to how well preserved the historic city is, it is unique in the choice of boutique hotels it has which are mostly located in converted colonial buildings. Our hotel experts have long favoured a boutique stay and so have made a collection of the best boutique hotels in Cartagena to help you choose the right property for you. Whether you are planning a luxury break, a romantic escape or even a getaway with the family — there is something to suit most tastes and budgets here. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next trip?
For couples

- La Passion is a beautiful 18th-century palace with traditional facades and classical suites to match. Expect chequered stone floors, romantic balconies, four poster beds, pastel walls, gilt mirrors and winding staircases. Complete with a stunning rooftop swimming pool and cocktail bar — this is a lovely base for couples.
For the nightlife

- El Marques Hotel Boutique is an elegant boutique hotel set in a traditional colonial house dating back to the 16th century. This hotel has long been renowned to throw a good party! The likes of Yoko Ono and John Lennon have been guests here. A great option for the young and trendy.
For the history

- Hotel Casa La Factoria is a boutique hotel tucked away in a colonial-era property in central Cartagena. A wooden gallery lines the hotel's interior courtyard, hiding an azure swimming pool and terrace. Guestrooms feel historic, with exposed stone walls and wooden beams — a characterful stay.
- Hotel Casa del Arzobispado is a grand 17th-century home turned into a characterful boutique stay. Expect original features aplenty with colonial artworks, religious pieces, a central courtyard, and terracotta tiled floors. While a spa, Egyptian cotton sheets, and courtyard pool add a contemporary touch.
- Ananda Hotel Boutique is a colonial boutique hotel located in the heart of the Old Town. Rooms have elegant, classic interiors featuring local textiles and native wood accents. With a pool and rooftop cocktail bar — this is a sophisticated city stay.
For an intimate stay

- Hotel Aguamarina is a characterful boutique hotel set in the heart of the historic centre. With just four rooms, this is perfect to rent out in its entirety with friends or family. Despite its small size, the property has excellent amenities including a spa, pool, and restaurant.
- Casa La Cartujita is a stylish property featuring 16th-century colonial architecture with modernist chic rooms as well as a small indoor pool. Located in the heart of the city, this small seven-room property is a charming city base.
For great value

- Hotel Casa Pizarro is a chic boutique hotel set amongst the colourful streets of the bohemian Getsemani area. Rooms range from spacious doubles to vast suites. With reams of boutique style and rooms starting below the $100 mark, this is a very well-priced stay.
For luxury

- Amarla Boutique Hotel is a stunning adult-only boutique hotel in the heart of the old town. Seven individually designed rooms are filled with unique artisanal pieces and attention to detail is superb. Think silk robes, Egyptian cotton bedding and bespoke furnishings. A rooftop pool, plus delicious food complete the picture.
- Casa Pestagua is renowned as the "most beautiful house in Cartagena". Set in an 18th-century mansion with bags of period charm and just eleven bedrooms, this is a unique stay. Best yet, there's a fabulous spa and restaurant too.
For a beach escape

- Eteka is a tropical island paradise ten minutes by boat from Cartagena. Popular with day-trippers, the beach lounge and hotel offer quaint cabanas to rest your head. Enjoy city views across the sea from a tree-house or hammock. A boho beach resort.
For families

- Casa del Coliseo is a chic boutique property set in a 17th-century building which has been beautifully renovated with a cool contemporary style. Spacious rooms mix modern and traditional styles and a pool has been placed on the rooftop. Extra beds can be provided for children and there's a babysitting service too.
- Bovedas de Santa Clara is a chic boutique with white on-white style throughout featuring beamed ceilings and natural objects as artwork. With spacious family suites and a central location meaning sites and restaurants are within walking distance, this is an easy choice for families.
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