What is the best budget hotel in Cartagena?

Posadas De España Cartagena (Avenida Luxemburgo, s/n): 8.6/10 · 2,423 reviews · €65 / night · Guests say: “Location: Out-of-town industrial setting near a shopping mall with ample parking.”

What is the best value hotel in Cartagena?

Sercotel Carlos III (Carlos III, 49): 8.7/10 · 4,071 reviews · €96 / night

What is the best luxury hotel in Cartagena?

AC Hotel by Marriott Cartagena (Calle Real 2): 9/10 · 838 reviews · €138 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central position near the port, Roman Theatre, and restaurants with harbor views.”

Where should I stay in Cartagena?

Our three picks are in Avenida Luxemburgo, s/n, Carlos III, 49, Calle Real 2. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.

Are these hotel prices live?

No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 20, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

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The 3 best hotels in Cartagena.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 7 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

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BudgetPosadas De España Cartagena8.6/10 · €65 / night Best ValueSercotel Carlos III8.7/10 · €96 / night Upscale alternativeAC Hotel by Marriott Cartagena9.0/10 · €138 / night

Budget

8.6€65 / night

Posadas De España Cartagena

★★★Avenida Luxemburgo, s/n

Best forSmart-budget trips · Families

8.6/10 from 2,423 guest reviews
2.5 km to Punic wall of Cartagena
Chosen from 7 hotels

2,423 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.2Price checked 27 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Out-of-town industrial setting near a shopping mall with ample parking.
Breakfast: Varied buffet selection, though some find options limited and coffee quality poor.

Family rooms
Free parking

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Budget pick

Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 2,423 guest reviews; joint review-score position 4 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Budget choice: €65.00 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
Price context: €65.00/night versus a sample median of €92.70/night (30% below the median).
Location: Cartagena, Cartagena. Address: Avenida Luxemburgo, s/n. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Best Value★ Our pick

8.7€96 / night

Sercotel Carlos III

★★★Carlos III, 49

Best forMost travellers · Families · Sightseeing on foot

8.7/10 from 4,071 guest reviews
≈ 6 min walk to Punic wall of Cartagena
Chosen from 7 hotels

4,071 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.8Price checked 27 days ago

8.7/10 with a balanced reference price · gym, family rooms.

Family rooms
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Best Value pick

Guest feedback: 8.7/10 from 4,071 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
Price context: €95.92/night versus a sample median of €92.70/night.
Location: Cartagena, Cartagena. Address: Carlos III, 49. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

AC Hotel by Marriott Cartagena, Cartagena

Upscale alternative

9.0€138 / night

AC Hotel by Marriott Cartagena

★★★★Calle Real 2

Best forSpecial occasions · Sightseeing on foot

9.0/10 from 838 guest reviews
≈ 3 min walk to Cartagena Cathedral
Chosen from 7 hotels

838 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.8Price checked 27 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Central position near the port, Roman Theatre, and restaurants with harbor views.
Breakfast: Good variety and quality, but suffers from broken coffee machines, overcrowding, and slow replenishment.

Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Upscale alternative pick

Guest feedback: 9.0/10 from 838 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Luxury choice: 4 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
Price context: €137.91/night versus a sample median of €92.70/night.
Location: Cartagena, Cartagena. Address: Calle Real 2. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 27 days ago.

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Where to stay in Cartagena

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Avenida Luxemburgo, s/n

Posadas De España Cartagena · 2.5 km to Punic wall of Cartagena

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Families

Best Value

Carlos III, 49

Sercotel Carlos III · ≈ 6 min walk to Punic wall of Cartagena

Best for: Most travellers, Families, Sightseeing on foot

Upscale alternative

Calle Real 2

AC Hotel by Marriott Cartagena · ≈ 3 min walk to Cartagena Cathedral

Best for: Special occasions, Sightseeing on foot

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeRoman Theatre (Cartagena) · Cartagena Cathedral · Punic wall of Cartagena

Cartagena hotels compared

Pick	Hotel	Area	Stars	Guest score	Ref. price / night
Budget	Posadas De España Cartagena	Avenida Luxemburgo, s/n	3	8.6 (2,423)	€65
Best Value	Sercotel Carlos III	Carlos III, 49	3	8.7 (4,071)	€96
Upscale alternative	AC Hotel by Marriott Cartagena	Calle Real 2	4	9.0 (838)	€138

Questions about hotels in Cartagena

What is the best budget hotel in Cartagena?: Posadas De España Cartagena (Avenida Luxemburgo, s/n): 8.6/10 · 2,423 reviews · €65 / night · Guests say: “Location: Out-of-town industrial setting near a shopping mall with ample parking.”
What is the best value hotel in Cartagena?: Sercotel Carlos III (Carlos III, 49): 8.7/10 · 4,071 reviews · €96 / night
What is the best luxury hotel in Cartagena?: AC Hotel by Marriott Cartagena (Calle Real 2): 9/10 · 838 reviews · €138 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central position near the port, Roman Theatre, and restaurants with harbor views.”
Where should I stay in Cartagena?: Our three picks are in Avenida Luxemburgo, s/n, Carlos III, 49, Calle Real 2. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?: No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 20, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked 27 days ago.

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Posadas De España Cartagena

Sercotel Carlos III

AC Hotel by Marriott Cartagena

Where to stay in Cartagena

Avenida Luxemburgo, s/n

Carlos III, 49

Calle Real 2

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