The Best Cheap Hotels in Cartagena

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Cartagena

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Cartagena, Colombia is a vibrant destination with plenty of fun activities and attractions. If you're traveling on a budget, finding an affordable place to stay might be a challenge, though. But does Cartagena have cheap hotel rooms? Absolutely. With so many budget-friendly hotels and motels available, there is no need to break the bank for a comfortable and relaxing stay here. So, if you're looking for where to stay on a budget, or trying to figure out how to find cheap rooms in Cartagena, we've figured it out for you already. When looking for affordable places to stay, everyone should consider a variety of factors, including the price, but also the location, amenities, level of service, and guest ratings. While low prices are important, travelers should also consider the comfort and relaxation of the rooms, as well as the location of the hotel, which can greatly impact their experience in Cartagena. Some of the best budget-friendly hotels in Cartagena offer amenities such as pools, providing guests with a great place to cool off and unwind after a long day of exploring the city. When considering guest ratings, travelers should look for hotels with a proven track record of providing comfortable stays, while also being easy on the wallet. We've analyzed the best budget-friendly hotels and motels in Cartagena based not just on the prices, but also the locations, guest ratings, amenities, and nearby activities as described. So, below you'll see the results of our research, which includes the best values and great bargain hotels in Cartagena. Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, there are plenty of cheap stays available in Cartagena that will meet your needs and your budget. So, let's get to it: here's where to sleep cheap in Cartagena.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Altamar Cartagena

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $38 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Cartagena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Transversal 54 No. 21B-57, Hotel Altamar Cartagena has great rooms from $38 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and breakfast. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.3 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love laundry services, city views, a hot tub, a child pool, and free parking at this affordable hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Don Pedro De Heredia

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $51 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Cartagena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Hotel Don Pedro De Heredia which has nice rooms starting at $51. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, breakfast, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Calle primera de Badillo No 35. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers city views, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, an indoor pool, and car rentals which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.7 km from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel Barlovento

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

We found Hotel Barlovento to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $59. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Bocagrande Cra 3 No. 6-23. You'll also find laundry services, a free breakfast, city views, laundry facilities, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 4.6 km from the center of town. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Casa India Catalina

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $42 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $42, Casa India Catalina, at Calle del Coliseo 5-67 provides a restaurant, breakfast, a free breakfast, city views, and an indoor pool. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers a tour desk, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator. It's located just 4.7 km from the city center, too. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast included
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


GHL Hotel Armeria Real

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

GHL Hotel Armeria Real has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $81 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Calle del Pedregal No 25-28. Furthermore, it also offers breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a spa and wellness center, which is nice for visitors. Just 3.9 km from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel Casa Gloria Boutique

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $46 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Hotel Casa Gloria Boutique is 8.80 out of 10. This place has room service, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a game room. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $46, and it's located at Calle San Pedro Martir # 10 - 11. We also love the a child pool, an indoor pool, a pool table, laundry facilities, and family rooms which are great for travelers. And since it's just 4.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Casa Del Curato Cartagena de Indias

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Cartagena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Casa Del Curato Cartagena de Indias because it has great rooms that start at $70. It has an outdoor pool, room service, breakfast, a free breakfast, and city views, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Barrio San Diego Calle del Curato Cra 7 #38-89. Only 4.8 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love a spa, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk at this affordable hotel. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


Casa Canabal Hotel Boutique

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Cartagena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Casa Canabal Hotel Boutique offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $88 (before taxes). It's located at Calle Tripita Y Media # 31-39 and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.3 km from the city center. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


Madisson Inn Hotel Cartagena

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Cartagena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Bocagrande, Avenida San Martín No. 7-121, Madisson Inn Hotel Cartagena has great rooms from $83 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and breakfast. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, a free breakfast, a spa, a child pool, and an indoor pool which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 4.2 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


La Passion Hotel Boutique

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Cartagena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is La Passion Hotel Boutique which has nice rooms starting at $83. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Calle Estanco del Tabaco 35 - 81. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, city views, and cooking classes. It's located just 4.9 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


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Is it expensive to spend the night in Cartagena?

Cartagena Average Budget Hotel Price
$130

Travelers to Cartagena, Colombia will have a large number of terrific budget accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of budget hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 37 budget hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $130. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Cartagena.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $214
  • 4-star hotels: $159
  • 3-star hotels: $76


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