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First time visitors to Cartagena are often fooled by hotel propaganda that says its accommodations are “reasonably priced and conveniently located in the walled part of Cartagena de Indias.” Many of the city’s cheap hotels are found in Getsemaní, which is technically part of the “old city,” but is neither as quaint nor as enjoyable as El Centro, the real heart of Cartagena. In short, Getsemaní is the poor man’s Cartagena and, to be honest, a bit grungy and lackluster. There are, however, three advantages to staying in this neighborhood: it’s cheaper, close to the major sites, and has the best nightlife in town (along Avenida Arsenal).
Hands down the most well known hostel in Cartagena de Indias, Casa Viena continues to be the first choice for ba...







This large, airy hotel has basic fanned rooms that come with or without a private bath. The rooms with private ...







Next door to the Teatro Cartagena and across the street from the convention center, the Hotel Monterrey displays...







The very unsuspecting sign of a black cat outside a cerulean blue building on Calle San Andrés (just two doors ...







Popular with the locals and offering eccentric cultural foods that include turtle, rabbit, deer, and hen, La Cas...







Not to be mistaken for the other Socorro restaurant in Getsemaní, La Cocina de Socorro is a fancier establishme...







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