What is the best budget hotel in Cartagena?

Posadas De España Cartagena in Avenida Luxemburgo, s/n: rated 8.6/10 from 2,423 Booking.com reviews, with a reference rate of about €65 per night (10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults). It was the lowest eligible rate among the 7 hotels in our sample.

What is the best value hotel in Cartagena?

Sercotel Carlos III in Carlos III, 49. It balances guest feedback (8.7/10 from 4,071 reviews) against price (about €96 per night).

What is the best luxury hotel in Cartagena?

AC Hotel by Marriott Cartagena in Calle Real 2, a 4-star hotel rated 9/10 from 838 reviews. No five-star hotel qualified, so this is labelled as an upscale alternative.

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 20 Sep 2026. Your price depends on your dates; the booking link shows the current rate.

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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.

BudgetSpend thoughtfully

Posadas De España Cartagena

Avenida Luxemburgo, s/n · Cartagena · ★★★

8.62,423 Booking.com reviews
Checked 20 Sep 2026

Lowest eligible reference rate · restaurant, free parking.

Restaurant
Free parking
Family rooms
Free Wi-Fi

€65 / night

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 ValueThe balanced pick

Sercotel Carlos III

Carlos III, 49 · Cartagena · ★★★

8.74,071 Booking.com reviews
Checked 20 Sep 2026

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

Gym
Family rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning

€96 / night

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.

Upscale alternativeMake it exceptional

AC Hotel by Marriott Cartagena

Calle Real 2 · Cartagena · ★★★★

9.0838 Booking.com reviews
Checked 20 Sep 2026

Highly rated four-star alternative · restaurant, free wi-fi.

Restaurant
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning

€138 / night

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.

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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 in Avenida Luxemburgo, s/n: rated 8.6/10 from 2,423 Booking.com reviews, with a reference rate of about €65 per night (10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults). It was the lowest eligible rate among the 7 hotels in our sample.
What is the best value hotel in Cartagena?: Sercotel Carlos III in Carlos III, 49. It balances guest feedback (8.7/10 from 4,071 reviews) against price (about €96 per night).
What is the best luxury hotel in Cartagena?: AC Hotel by Marriott Cartagena in Calle Real 2, a 4-star hotel rated 9/10 from 838 reviews. No five-star hotel qualified, so this is labelled as an upscale alternative.
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 20 Sep 2026. Your price depends on your dates; the booking link shows the current rate.

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 the date we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking.

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