With Cartagena Bay on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other, Cartagena is a vibrant port city located on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. This well-preserved walled city is full of colonial charm with narrow cobbled streets, old-world buildings, historical sites and a lively nightlife. Visitors must not miss exploring Mercado de Bazurto, Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas and the Palace of the Inquisition. Other essential experiences include enjoying salsa music at famed spots like Café Havana and sampling the region’s amazing street food. Read on for the top 10 Airbnbs in Cartagena, Colombia, for an unforgettable vacation.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on May 19, 2024.
1. Comfy studio in city center (from USD 131)
Located within walking distance of Plaza de la Trinidad in the middle of Cartagena, this charming studio apartment is the perfect base for your vacation. The self-contained studio is located on the first floor and comes with a small but fully equipped kitchen, an updated modern bathroom and a small balcony overlooking the narrow street of the neighbourhood. With fresh-looking, bright interiors, the studio is a cosy space that can sleep up to three guests.
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the air conditioning and wifi both work incredibly wellgreat air conditioning and a lovely patiothe space itself was spotless and had reliable and quick wifi excellent a/c a locking closet etca ceiling fan and a/c kept everything a very comfortable temperature no matter how hot it was outsidethe balcony is really a highlight and the a/c keeps the place very comfortableCleanliness:
very clean and had everything you needvery cool neighborhood and clean apartmentthe place was incredibly clean and designed beautifullyit’s very clean and well thought outthe house was sparkling clean and had everything neededHost:
diana was a great hostthe hosts are superfriendly quick and helpfulour hosts’ were very responsive with any questions or concerns we hadlucia was an incredible host and gave us amazing recommendationsexcellent property and tremendous hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is fantasticgreat location in hip neighborhoodlocated on a beautiful street in getsemani and walking distance to everythinggreat location to be inside the cityprime location in getsemani walking distance to many things and beautiful neighborhood
2. Updated home inside a traditional building (from USD 85)
You will be in the heart of Cartagena just minutes away from the city’s majestic cathedral with this studio apartment. Accommodating two guests, the studio is located within an apartment complex. The apartment comes with a twin bed and is fitted with a small kitchenette as well as a large modern bathroom. The living area is spacious and colourfully decorated. Guests have the use of common amenities of the apartment complex including an interior swimming pool, washer/dryer and a hot tub on the roof with spectacular views of the city around.
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the beds were comfy and the ac was greatnice in-room amenities: kitchenettethe apartment was clean and had great amenities— the roof deck courtyard small kitchen and doormengreat room with good ac and a good showerwe enjoyed the rooftop at sunset and the air conditioningCleanliness:
it was very clean and very securethe apartment was super cleanroom was spotless nice and cool and really quietthe place is nice and cleanit's spacious clean and the pool/rooftop is unmatchedHost:
the doorman is very helpfulthe staff is so sweet and helpfulkatya was very helpfulwonderful host who is easy to work withkatya was very responsive and helpful with questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing location in the middle of everythingamazing location in downtown cartagenagreat location walking distance from everythinggreat location and close to everythingthe location was perfect
3. Smartly done up apartment with fantastic sea views
Located in the chic Bocagrande area, this modern apartment on the 26th floor offers magnificent views of the sea. The apartment is located inside a high-security complex that comes with a host of facilities such as a swimming pool overlooking the ocean, gym and beach access. Stylish with all the latest conveniences, the apartment has two bedrooms that can easily accommodate up to four guests. Guests also have a full kitchen at their disposal. The highlight of the apartment is, however, the balcony with great views of the ocean.
Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
2.95 km (1.9 mi) from Walls of CartagenaSuperhostAccommodates: 4
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beautiful apartment with amazing view from balcony and bedroomyou have a perfect view of the beach and amenities available to you like the poolthe amenities on the premises like the pool facilitates the satisfaction even morethe apartment is as described with a great viewthe amenities were great - the pool and jacuzzi were highlightsCleanliness:
very clean and brightthe apartment was clean and securethe apartment was beautiful and cleanbuilding was safe and cleanthe building and apartment are very clean and modernHost:
host was easy to communicate withthe host was very responsive and made sure we were accommodatednice and very responsive hostvery responsive hostcheck in and checkout were very straightforward and the security desk was very accommodatingRead more reviewsLocation:
we were so close to everything definitely the perfect locationideal cartagena location to get the best experience from the regionluis’ place is in the perfect location walking distance or short taxi cab away from the city centerluis’ condo is in a great location in bocagrandegreat location and the most beautiful apartment
4. Modern stay with tasteful decor (from USD 59)
Pick this comfortable, well-furnished apartment if you are looking for a modern option. Offering fantastic sea views, this spacious one-bedroom apartment can accommodate up to four guests thanks to one queen bed and two sofa beds. Located close to both the beach and the city centre, the apartment located in a high-rise complex is a compact space with all important amenities including a comfy living room and an open layout kitchen with all essentials.
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the condo shows well and comfortable with all amenities as mentionedamazing stay in cartagena the apartment was so beautiful and the view was spectacularwe really enjoyed the balcony and the pool area and the short walk to the beachCleanliness:
the place was extremely cleangladys’ place was great - it was very clean and in a fantastic locationit’s clean and tidy and a great locationHost:
gladys was an awesome hostshe is very kind and helpfulgladys was an amazing host responding quickly and providing local recommendationsgladys was a wonderful generous hostvery kind and caringRead more reviewsLocation:
great place near the beachclose to pretty much everythingthis place is in a great location with good security and near beachesfantastic appartement in an excellent locationwe'll definitely stay in this place again
5. Stylish arrangement with top-class amenities (from USD 107)
Enjoy amazing views of the sea from this one-bedroom apartment located on the 17th floor of a high-rise complex located in El Barrio de Bocagrande. Featuring sleek and minimalistic decor, guests will find a slew of facilities including free WiFi and cable TV. Guests can make use of the common amenities including a swimming pool overlooking the sea, a hot tub, a gym as well as a Turkish bath. The walled city is just around 10 minutes’ drive away.
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beautiful view from the apartmentgenius apartment with stunning view at half the price of a hotelthe pool is really nice and the views are amazingbeautiful place stunning view i had breakfast everyday on the balconythe pool is fantastic the view incredible and the apartment is extremely comfortableCleanliness:
it was also very clean and well equippedclean great pool kitchen had stove/microwave/coffeemakerthe apartment was absolutely beautiful clean and centrally locatedclean quite safe and a good locationthe room was also very clean and maria was always available if we needed helpHost:
i highly recommend staying with this super host and only tell your closest friends ;-)maria clemencia was vert kind helpful and flexiblegreat building great installations and of course a great hostfelt so secure with the security staff ( i love that they do not allow visitors)maria’s place is amazing the pictures don’t do it justice the staff downstairs are very friendly and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location and close to the beachamazing flat amazing location 100% recommendedgreat place great location pool was amazingcould walk easily to the old townso if friends are at another location they cannot come over
6. Tastefully decorated chic studio
Situated in the safe and exclusive neighbourhood of El Laguito, this studio apartment on the 9th floor offers great views of the sea along with a range of facilities. Accommodating up to four guests (one queen bed and two floor mattresses) the apartments has a small kitchen equipped with major appliances, a full bathroom and a balcony. The host offers complimentary cold beer and seasonal fruits to all guests. Restaurants and bars are easily accessible from the building.
Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia
4.27 km (2.7 mi) from Walls of CartagenaSuperhostAccommodates: 4
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the apartment has a nice lay out and a balcony with a great viewthe wi-fi works great the tv works great the bathroom is beautifulangela’s apartment has a beautiful viewthe only bathroom appliances was hand sope to wash your handsthe apartment had great views of the lagoon was sparkling clean and had great wifiCleanliness:
very clean and stylish placethe place is clean and fairly modernthe apartment was extremely clean and had all we neededthe space is beautiful and was clean and she was very hospitable and responsivewonderful experience great location clean comfortable and great viewHost:
the host is very helpfulthe host was very helpful and flexibleangela is an excellent hostangelas was a great host very caring and helpfulbest space/best location/ best value/outstanding hostRead more reviewsLocation:
it´s a safe and quiet area close to also to the beachgreat place well worth itangela’s place is amazing for business trip or even vacation for a couple or single persongreat place and affordable will definitely recommend
7. High-rise studio with gorgeous views (from USD 84)
Enjoy incredible views of the Cartagena Bay from this studio apartment located on the 22nd floor of a new building in Bocagrande. Furnished with chic touches, the apartment can hold up to four beds (one double bed plus one sofa bed in the common area). There’s a full kitchen, a well-fitted bathroom plus a balcony with sea views. The hosts provide a complimentary jar of coffee beans as well as a few small bottles of local wine.
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the furniture is very comfortable and chicthe bed was amazing viewbeautiful apartment with great style and an even better view couldn’t recommend it moregreat location good detailed furniture easy communication and the best balcony and bed on our tripthe view is absolutely stunning the bed was comfortable and the shower head was amazingCleanliness:
the space was very clean spotless and very welcomingvery clean convenient and comfortableeverything was extremely clean and fresh feelingthe apartment was immaculately cleansuper clean with great amenetiesHost:
everyone was so helpful from the doorman to the hostthe hosts were very helpful from the moment we booked the apartmentgood security friendly staffboth the place and the host are excellentgreat place with an outstanding hostRead more reviewsLocation:
easy to walk around bocagrandegood airbnb and in a great locationclose to the airport and old town which was super convenientthe location is great close to many restaurants grocery stores as well as castillo beachthe place was luxury feeling and it’s walking distance to great restaurants
8. One-bedroom historic house inside the walled city (from USD 131)
Get a chance to experience life in the old walled city of Cartagena with a stay at this charming historic house. In this small one-bedroom house you will find a comfortably furnished place that still retains its old-world colonial atmosphere. Though part of a larger house, this section located on the top floor is completely private with a separate entrance. A balcony overlooking the streets of the walled streets is the perfect setting to enjoy a coffee or a drink. The house offers a kitchenette with essentials as well a full bathroom with washer and dryer facilities. The bedroom is located on the mezzanine floor and the top floor contains a lounge offering fantastic views of the city. Its prime location means you can easily walk to all the major tourist hotspots of the city.
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air conditioning was amazingthis apartment is really comfortable with new furniture and fantastic amenitiesthe ac works great and we were quite comfortablethe air conditioning worked fabulously great placeair conditioning worked wonderfully and the entire apartment was sparkling cleanCleanliness:
clean private and safefantastic place to stay clean and very modernthe house was very clean and homeythe place was super clean and the bed was so comfortablethree stories of stylish super clean comfortable living spaceHost:
service is terrific and friendly and responses are rapidthe hosts were very gracious and helpfulshe was so friendly and helpfulthey were very kind and helpfulthe hosts were so sweet and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and wonderful accommodationsgreat location and great spaceincredible place with perfect locationlocation couldn’t be betterbeautiful place and perfect location within cartagena
9. Graceful abode with old-world charm (from USD 125)
Stay in the middle of everything at Casa del Colegio, an updated apartment located on the first floor of a colonial house in the walled city of Cartagena. Elegantly furnished, this two-bedroom apartment can host up to six guests. Located on the first floor with its own private entrance, the apartment features a large living room, a full kitchen and a separate dining area. There’s also a spacious balcony that gives a view of the picturesque streets below. One aspect to keep in mind is that since the house is located in a lively portion of the city (clubs and bars are located closeby) you may find it a bit noisy through the night.
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ac works great as does wifithe living room is huge with balcony overseeing the streeta/c worked great toobeautiful 2 bedroom apartment with a balconythe space is very clean open air conditioned and had strong wifiCleanliness:
first it is very cleanclean soledad was so pleasant and helped with laundrythe place is super clean spacious and fully equippedthe apartment is very spacious the rooms are large clean and well equippedclean comfortable safe spacious and great locationHost:
thank you to the amazing staff and to felipe for the excellent servicethe host responded quickly and was very helpfuleasy communications with a gracious owner and the property manager was friendly and availablefelipe and anna were amazing hosts and super responsiveoutstanding in every way host was very kind and responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was greatlocation is perfect everything you need is walking distance within 10minnice place with great locationgreat location in the heart of the walled citynear shopping entertainment and restaurants
10. Plush apartment with sea views (from USD 100)
Soak in spectacular sea views from this one-bedroom apartment located in Bocagrande. The apartment which can fit up to four guests comes with a fully equipped kitchen and two bathrooms. The sea-facing balcony runs along the house length so you can enjoy the views all through. Guests can additionally access common building amenities like the gym, swimming pool and hot tub.
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air conditioning was very powerfulgreat apartment with a beautiful pool amazing view and balconybeautiful apartment with an even better viewthe room looked lovely from the photosamazing place to stay great views and i felt very comfortableCleanliness:
place came sparkly clean and lots of towelsvery nice and clean apartmentthe condo itself was extremely clean and well maintainedthe apartment was clean and fresh when we arrivedvery clean outstanding security bed was comfortable the pool was wonderfulHost:
he was responsive to questionssebastian is a kind hostsebastian was a great host with quick responses and he checked in oftensebastian is a great hostsebastian is an excellent hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for restaurants and shoppingthe location is great and near shops and supermarketthis is an amazing apartment located in a beautiful building in a great location in cartagenathis apartment is in an amazing locationlocation and building is awesome right across the beach and walking distance to mostly everything
Soak in the stunning beauty of Cartagena
You can sample both the old and the new at Cartagena. It gives a peek into its rich history and also offers sheer entertainment with neighbourhoods like Bocagrande where you will find the hottest nightclubs, casinos and boutiques. As one of the safest cities in Columbia, you can explore it easily by walking around these areas. Pick from one of these top 10 Airbnb in Cartagena, Colombia, that offers great location and convenience as well.
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