What's Centro Like?

Centro is notable for its historical sites. You can take some time to enjoy this upscale neighborhood's museums. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Cartagena Cathedral and Plaza Santo Domingo. There's plenty more to see, including Simon Bolivar House and Museum and Palace of the Inquisition Cartagena Historical Museum.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Centro?

We have 185 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Centro:

Hotel Quadrifolio

Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Spacious rooms

Hotel Casa Don Sancho by Mustique

4-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Walkable location

Alfiz Hotel Boutique

Adults-only hotel with outdoor pool, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Café • Walkable location

Eurostars Marqués de Villalta

3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool, pool bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Sophia Hotel

4-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Rooftop terrace • Central location

How to Get to Centro

Flying to:

• • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG), 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Centro

Things to See and Do in and around Centro

What to See in Centro

• • University of Cartagena
• • Cartagena Cathedral
• • Plaza Santo Domingo
• • Santo Toribio Church
• • Casa del Marques de Premio Real

Things to Do in Centro

• • Simon Bolivar House and Museum
• • Palace of the Inquisition Cartagena Historical Museum
• • Naval Museum Cartagena
• • Teatro Heredia
• • Zenu Gold Museum

Other Popular Centro Attractions

• • Plaza de San Pedro Claver
• • Bastion of Santiago
• • San Pedro Claver Church and Convent
• • Botero's Mujer Reclinada
• • Santo Domingo Church and Monastery

When Is the Best Time to Visit Cartagena?

• • Hottest months: June, July, August, September (average 83°F)
• • Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 79°F)
• • Rainiest months: September, August, October, June (average 12 inches of rainfall)