Cartagena

This former seventeenth-century convent within walking distance of the Palace of the Inquisition is "absolutely stunning" and "in the best location in Cartagena." — Condé Nast Traveler

Despite growing competition, the 30-room Casa San Augustin, which opened in 2012, is Cartagena’s most desirable small hotel. — Frommer's

Each of the seven oversized rooms has an open tropical feel and come with wood-beamed ceilings, artful touches such as bedspreads designed from dress labels, and walk-out balconies. — Condé Nast Traveler

This small boutique hotel satisfies the demands of a discerning clientele willing to pay for the privilege of sleeping within the historic walled city. — Star Service

Filled with light and featuring lots of exposed brickwork, the rooms are super-chic and service is excellent. — Lonely Planet

Far from the clamor of the tourist-heavy Old City, Conrad’s debut Colombia hotel resides in the up-and-coming Serena del Mar area. — Forbes Travel Guide

This large-scale colonial hotel stands out from the brand names for its regional authenticity, which is part of the reason so many local guests stay here. — Star Service

A 17th-century property with a modern sensibility in Cartagena's old town. — Jetsetter

Part of a popular South American hostel chain, El Viajero Cartagena Hostel is a budget-friendly property with 32 rooms. — Oyster

Airy public areas blending whitewashed walls and exposed original brickwork with a lush green minigarden in the middle are perfectly in tune with this ancient city’s style. — Fodor's

Service is their pleasure at family-run Casa Viena. ... Though the hostel sits on a noisy street in Getsemani, it is safe and clean. — Michelin Guide

Every spacious room at this modern hotel on the tip of the Bocagrande peninsula has a balcony facing the sea. — Fodor's

Cartagena is filled with beautiful, hacienda style boutique hotels. — Afar Magazine

This small, chic, and stylish hotel let's guests sleep under frescoed ceilings, then wake to take their breakfast in the lush, columned courtyard. — Travel + Leisure

The four-pearl Bastion Luxury Hotel is an excellent option for travelers seeking Old World charm and modern comforts. — Oyster

A attractive, refurbished home on a popular but not too raucous street in Getsemaní is just steps away from some of the neighborhood's best restaurants. — Fodor's