Cartagena

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Cartagena
Cartagena
Cartagena
Cartagena
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Where to stay in Cartagena

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Cabo de Palos

Travelers like the historic sites in Cabo de Palos, and Lighthouse of Cabo de Palos is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Cabo de Palos
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Diputación de Rincón de San Ginés

4/5(2 area reviews)

Unique features of Diputación de Rincón de San Ginés include the golf courses and spas. Make a stop by Calblanque, Monte de las Cenizas y Peña del Águila Regional Park or Playa de Mar de Cristal while you're exploring the area.

Diputación de Rincón de San Ginés
La Azohía

La Azohia

You'll enjoy the monuments and historic sites in La Azohia. You might want to make time for a stop at Playa de La Chapineta or Playa de San Ginés.

La Azohia

El Beal

4/5(1 area review)

El Beal is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Los Nietos Beach and El Vivero.

El Beal
Great place for sunset or sunrise also for a visit during the day as there are some big old guns and fort there you can walk around! Also called “Cabo Tiñoso” #travel #sunrise #sunset #militaryhistory

Perín

You'll enjoy the monuments and historic sites in Perín. You might want to make time for a stop at Cala Aguilar or Playa de El Portús.

Perín

Mar de Cristal

4/5(1 area review)

Travelers like the beaches in Mar de Cristal, and Playa de Mar de Cristal is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Mar de Cristal
Hotel Sercotel Carlos III

Hotel Sercotel Carlos III

3 out of 5
Carlos III, 49, Cartagena, Murcia
The price is SAR 203 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
SAR 203
SAR 223 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (485 reviews)
Excellent stay
"An excellent hotel in a good position for the historical site’s restaurants and shops"

Reviewed on 3 July 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 SAR 311 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
SAR 311
SAR 342 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (292 reviews)
"Very nice hotel within walking distance of attractions, museums, historical area etc plus good selection of restaurants, cafes and small shops close by. Helpful and friendly staff team and a small but nice bar in the lobby area. Perfect for our city sightseeing weekend 🙌"

Reviewed on 14 July 2025

Hotel Sercotel Alfonso XIII
Occidental Mar Menor

Occidental Mar Menor

4 out of 5
Urbanizacion La Perla, Cartagena, Cartagena
The price is SAR 399 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
SAR 399
SAR 439 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mar Menor and La Manga ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (66 reviews)
"Food, drink and pools were perfect"

Reviewed on 9 July 2025

Occidental Mar Menor
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartamentos Centro Histórico

Apartamentos Centro Histórico

3 out of 5
C. San Antonio el Pobre 5, Cartagena, Murcia
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! (15 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
Apartamentos SubUp

Apartamentos SubUp

2.5 out of 5
Calle Yuca, 30370 Cabo de Palos, Spain, Cartagena
Stay at this aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions La Manga Club and Amoladeras are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
Lovely place
"The room was very spacious and cosy, the air conditioning was great too, very much needed. The balcony was a great size too and attracted a lot of sunshine in the afternoons with a nice view. The bed was quite uncomfortable as it was a sofa bed and an extra pillow per person would be needed as only ..."

Reviewed on 16 June 2024

Apartamentos SubUp
Puerta Real

Puerta Real

3 out of 5
Calle Real 44, Cartagena, Murcia
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Cartagena
"A very good stay ideally situated in the city. Eady to get to. With good parking at a reasonable price"

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Puerta Real
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Cartagena

4.5
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

KingDavid

Cartagena is a wonderful city. Not as busy as Barcelona, Granada, Seville. I enjoyed Cartagena over all the other cities I visited in Spain.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Cartagena is an interesting and beautiful small city. We went to visit the the museum of Roman Theatre from 220 B.C., Palacio Consistorial, and visited the surrounding areas. We were very happy that we chose to go there!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

loved.,

5/5 - Excellent

Nancy

The archaeological park, Roman theater, Civil War Museum are not to be missed.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Really enjoyed our stay and we hope to return soon.

4/5 - Good

DGA

Charming old town, especially Calle Mayor. Nice Alfonso XIII avenue