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Casa Calamari

3.0 star property
Colonial hostal with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop

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Casa Calamari, near vibrant Bocagrande Beach, offers a quiet sanctuary after days of exploration. Guests can relax on the rooftop terrace with panoramic vistas, wander through the garden, and use in-room WiFi to share their experiences—praised by previous visitors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Minibar
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Portable fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Minibar
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Carrera 3 No. 31-38 Centro, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001

What's nearby

  • Walls of Cartagena - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bolivar Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • San Pedro Claver Church and Convent - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clock Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crepes & Waffles Centro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Baluarte San Francisco - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪EL BARÓN - Café & Liquor Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Vitrola - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nia Bakery Coffee Shop & Cocktails - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Casa Calamari

Boutique hostal near Clock Tower
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Casa Calamari. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Tour/ticket assistance and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Casa Calamari feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: COP 15,000 for adults and COP 15,000 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1905
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: COP 114000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 50000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately COP 15000 for adults and COP 15000 for children
  • Late check-out fee: COP 114000 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 50000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Property Registration Number 49210

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

HOTEL CALAMARI Cartagena
Calamari Hostal Boutique Cartagena
Calamari Hostal Boutique Hostel
Calamari Hostal Boutique Hostel Cartagena
HOTEL CALAMARI
CALAMARI Cartagena
Calamari Hostal Boutique RNT No. 49210
Calamari Hostal Boutique
Casa Calamari Hostal
Casa Calamari Cartagena
Casa Calamari Hostal Cartagena
Calamari Hostal Boutique
HOTEL CALAMARI
Calamari Hostal Boutique RNT No. 49210
Calamari Hostal Boutique Registro Nacional de Turismo No.
Casa Calamari Hostal
Casa Calamari Cartagena
Casa Calamari Hostal Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Calamari pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Casa Calamari?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Casa Calamari?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for COP 114000 (subject to availability).

Does Casa Calamari provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Casa Calamari located?

Located in Cartagena Walled City, this boutique hostal is within a 10-minute walk of Caribbean Naval Museum and Clock Tower. Parque de La Marina and Plaza de San Pedro Claver are just steps away.

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Reviews

Casa Calamari Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Erwartungen wurden erfüllt

Die Altstadt von Cartagena ist ein Highlight. Casa Calamari ist ein historisches Gebäude in ausgezeichneter Lage.
Zimmer 5 mit Blick auf San Pedro
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Pierre

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pas d’eau chaude, petit déjeuner à l’extérieur limité. Hôtel très décevant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Waldir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sofrível

O hotel deixa a desejar! Em partícular o quarto no. 1 é péssimo, sem janela, com cheiro de mofo. Ressalvo a excepcional boa vontade e atenção da recepcionista, muito amável e delicada. Infelizmente não gravei seu nome.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect money to value ratio.

Perfect Money Value ratio. Location, location, location for Cartagena walled city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Mala experiencia

La ubicación de este hostal es buenísima, Pero es lo único bueno que tiene, la habitación que nos dieron tenía un fuerte olor a humedad además no tenía ventana , aunque la habitación no estaba sucia, estaba mal mantenida , El techo ya no es de madera marrón o natural ahora el techo es blanco aunque se ve mal acabado y las paredes están pintadas con cuidado el baño es muy pequeño y la ducha no se ve limpia, lo que muestran las fotos no es lo que es en realidad. No volveré a este hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

The best part about this hostel was the location. The rooms look cool, but there are several things that could be improved. - About a week before we were due to check in, we were charged the first night's stay. In the fine print of our reservation, it states that we would be charged for the first night's stay if we cancelled after a certain date, but it doesn't say that you will pre-emptively be charged this amount on that day. When we saw this charge we grew worried that our reservation hadn't gone through. - The wifi doesn't really work in the rooms (or at least it didn't in our room). - The room smelled very strongly of mothballs. - There is a club right across the street so if you are in one of the rooms that face the street be aware that the music will be blasting until 3 or 4 in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and the staff is super healpful and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location in Cartagena

Our saty was good, We are disapointed because they charge us the 19% IVA that is only for Colombia nationals and we show them our US passports. Also the hotel did not have hot water in the shower. The hotel is very good located, very clean and service is good.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schöne Zimmer in der Altstadt

Unser Zimmer hat uns sehr gut gefallen, besonders auch die Hängematte. Auch die Dachterrasse haben wir genossen. Das Hotelpersonal war sehr hilfsbereit. Morgens konnte man Kaffee und Cracker mit Marmelade bekommen. Am Wochenende hat nachts zum Teil die laute Musik in der Nachbarschaft gestört, aber ansonsten waren wir sehr zufrieden.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The good: Excellent hotel, excellent location. Service was great. The ok: no hot water (its cartagena so you dont rellay need it) The bad: wifi never worked. we used open connection from hotel across street
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel en ciudad amurallada, bueno y bien ubicado

Esta muy bien ubicado y todo el personal es muy amable.

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NO HOT WATER BATHROOMS STINK!!!

NO HOT WATER! the bathroom smelled TERRIBLE! I would not stay here just for those two reasons for the price.

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Spot in Cartagena, Highly Recommended.

I loved this place, it was charming, the room was large and the location could not be better if you want to be in the old city. Nice people. Breakfast not included and no hot water, but you really do not need it as the weather is so hot.

8/10 Good

Brian, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Woderful location close to the best of Cartagena

We really enjoyed having the large space and looking out at the walls and ocean. Beds were great, there were three.

10/10 Excellent

jose alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

HOSTAL LIMPIO Y SEGURO POR SU UBICACIÓN

HOSTAL LIMPIO BIEN UBICADO

10/10 Excellent

LUCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hoter caracteristico y muy bien ubicado

Muy bien todo. Un hotel boutique con mobiliario antiguo muy en el estilo de la ciudad vieja.

10/10 Excellent

IVAN IGNACIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bueno.

Muy bien. Volveré.

6/10 Okay

Pedro, US

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice Location. No Visa or mastercard Pay

Very good location. They didn't have credit card payment option, this is awful because you have to go to the atm and pay the stay.

6/10 Okay

Jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Es buen y cómodo Hotel, muy bien ambientando y ubicado en excelente zona; sin embargo lastimosa y tal vez coincidencia, el personal nocturno se quedó dormido y dejó a huéspedes por fuera mucho tiempo.

8/10 Good

Denise, Brasília

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito bom

O endereço deve ser ajustado no site do Hotéis.com uma vez que no centro, as ruas possuem nomes e só são identificadas por isso. O nome da rua desse hostel é Ricaurte. O hostel é ótimo, a equipe é atenciosa e prestativa, a localização é ótima.

8/10 Good

Lawrence, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Colonial style hotel inside the old city walls

Colonial style hotel in a safe and convenient location inside the old city. Rooftop terrace affords beautiful views of the old city and the sea. Not the most modern but with great character and a friendly staff.

6/10 Okay

LUIZ CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendo o Calamari Hostal Boutique

Trata-se de um hostal com excelente localização. Infelizmente não possui elevador, o que é compreensível nesse tipo de estabelecimento, entretanto poderia ter café-da-manhã. Funcionários muito atenciosos e solícitos. Recomendo a quem optar por um hostal.

4/10 Poor

Laura Antonia, Buenos Aires

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Vivir en el s. XVII. Sin agua caliente ni ascensor

En general, bien, salvo lo ya expuesto.

10/10 Excellent

Irene Guadalupe, El Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El mejor hotel

Excelente

10/10 Excellent

cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Stayed there for 2 nights. The hotel is beautiful and very quiet.staff were very nice and friendly.