Cartagena Casco Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Murcia which includes heritage architecture and a city

Roman Theater

5/5(2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Cartagena with a stop at Roman Theater. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its bars.

Roman Theater

Port of Cartagena

Explore the waterfront in Cartagena with a trip to Port of Cartagena. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its bars.

Port of Cartagena

Cartagena Bull Ring

Catch an event at Cartagena Bull Ring during your trip to Cartagena. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out its golf courses.

Cartagena Bull Ring

Punic wall of Cartagena

You can find out about the history of Cartagena with a visit to Punic wall of Cartagena. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its bars.

Punic wall of Cartagena

Old Cathedral of Cartagena

You can learn about the history of Cartagena with a trip to Old Cathedral of Cartagena. Discover the area's museums or seek out its golf courses.

Old Cathedral of Cartagena

Gran Hotel

Learn about the local history of Cartagena with a stop at Gran Hotel. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its bars.

Gran Hotel

Activities

3 Tapas Cartagena walking tour

3 Tapas Cartagena walking tour

AU$84
per adult
3 Tapas Cartagena walking tour
Ancient Rome gastronomic experience - wine tasting

Ancient Rome gastronomic experience - wine tasting

AU$139
per adult
Ancient Rome gastronomic experience - wine tasting
Cartagena 6-hour Private Tour with Port Pickup and Drop Off

Cartagena 6-hour Private Tour with Port Pickup and Drop Off

AU$2,991
per adult
Cartagena 6-hour Private Tour with Port Pickup and Drop Off
Fuensanta Sanctuary

Murcia Full Day Private Tour from Cartegena

AU$1,144
per traveller
Murcia Full Day Private Tour from Cartegena
Cartagena City Hall

Shore Excursion: 4-Hour Cartagena Walking Tour

AU$528
per traveller
Shore Excursion: 4-Hour Cartagena Walking Tour
Cartagena - Private Historic Walking Tour

Cartagena - Private Historic Walking Tour

AU$651
per traveller
Cartagena - Private Historic Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Cartagena Casco Hotel Deals

Hotel Sercotel Carlos III
Hotel Sercotel Carlos III
3 out of 5
Carlos III, 49, Cartagena, Murcia
The price is AU$104 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$104
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (476 reviews)
"The room was small but clean. Comfy bed and a good free breakfast. Great city to walk, favorite on the Spanish coast"

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Hotel Sercotel Carlos III
Hotel Sercotel Alfonso XIII
Hotel Sercotel Alfonso XIII
4 out of 5
Paseo Alfonso XIII, nº 40, Cartagena, Murcia
The price is AU$140 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$140
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (288 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean but a little dated. The staff was excellent. I wish we had stayed a little closer to the downtown shops on Calle Mayor, but it was still walkable. Overall, a very nice stay."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Hotel Sercotel Alfonso XIII
NH Campo Cartagena
NH Campo Cartagena
3 out of 5
Calle Ciudadela, 24, Cartagena, Murcia
The price is AU$121 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$121
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Plage de Calblanque and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (434 reviews)
Convenient hotel for tourists.
"Large modern hotel on the edge of Cartagena. Walking distance to the touristic centre and water front. Good breakfast. Big clean rooms. Easy parking on street or in secure compound."

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2025

NH Campo Cartagena
Hotel Los Habaneros
Hotel Los Habaneros
3 out of 5
Calle de San Diego, 60, Cartagena, Murcia
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (252 reviews)
"Decent hotel. Older interior. Near to bus station. 10 mins walk to Old Town and Port Area. Staff helpful. Good spot to stay when exploring Cartagena."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

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Hotel Los Habaneros
Loop INN Hostel Cartagena
Loop INN Hostel Cartagena
2 out of 5
Calle San Crispín, 34, Cartagena, Murcia
The price is AU$97 per night from 24 June to 25 June
AU$97
24 June - 25 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Cronista Isidoro Valverde and Punic wall of Cartagena ...
9/10 Wonderful! (131 reviews)
Fantastic place to stay in Cartagena
"I've stayed in this hostel for 2 nights while visiting Cartagena and had really good time. The room was spacious with nice view, very comfortable and I loved the walk in shower which was much better than some 4* hotels. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Location was perfect, within short ..."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Loop INN Hostel Cartagena
Apartamentos Centro Histórico
Apartamentos Centro Histórico
3 out of 5
C. San Antonio el Pobre 5, Cartagena, Murcia
The price is AU$95 per night from 23 June to 24 June
AU$95
23 June - 24 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Augusteum and House of Fortune are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (12 reviews)
very responsive
"great contact support -- this has to be for a contactless checkin - so all good there. As a customer , you are always wary of how check in will go"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Apartamentos Centro Histórico
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Other neighbourhoods around Cartagena Casco

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San Antonio Abad

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in San Antonio Abad. You might want to make time for a stop at Estadio Municipal de Cartagena or Archaelogical Museum.

San Antonio Abad
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Hondón

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Hondón. You might consider stopping by Cabezo Beaza while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Hondón
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Santa Lucía

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Lucía and surrounding area, you can visit Cala Cortina and Port of Cartagena.

Santa Lucía
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San Félix

San Félix might not have many top sights, but Punic wall of Cartagena and Cartagena Bull Ring are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

San Félix
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Canteras

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Canteras. You might want to make time for a stop at Morena Beach or Playa de Fatares.

Canteras
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Alumbres

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alumbres and surrounding area, you can visit Cala Cortina and Punic wall of Cartagena.

Alumbres

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