Design Hotels in Cartagena, Spain
Updated 28 September 2026 · 48 real hotels
Cartagena rewards travellers who care about setting and finish, with options ranging from carefully appointed guesthouses in the Roman old town to a five-star golf and spa resort on the Mediterranean coast. The Casco Antiguo clusters several well-regarded addresses within walking distance of the city's archaeological sites. Budgets range from around 67 EUR per night for an apartment to 370 EUR for full resort luxury.
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Cartagena is one of Spain's oldest cities, and its layered history, Phoenician, Roman, Moorish and Modernista, gives it an architectural richness that few places on the Costa Cálida can match. That backdrop makes the choice of where to stay feel genuinely meaningful: a room above a Roman theatre quarter or a terrace overlooking the naval harbour sets a tone that a generic roadside hotel simply cannot. The addresses listed here stand out for their location, their standard of finish, or both, covering the compact Casco Antiguo, the fishing village of Cabo de Palos, the resort enclave of La Manga Club, and the quieter coastal strip toward Mazarrón.
In the Casco Antiguo, the four-star AC Hotel Cartagena brings the brand's signature clean lines and considered interiors to the historic centre, rated 4.8 out of 5 from around 131 EUR per night. Steps away, La Casa de las Flores and Puerta Real offer more intimate, house-scale stays at three stars, both holding a 4.8 rating and priced from 83 to 117 EUR. For those drawn to the coast rather than the city, the Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf and Spa in Rincón de San Ginés sits at the upper end of the region's offer, a five-star resort at 370 EUR per night with the same 4.8 score. More independent travellers can look at the Atrium Hotel in Mazarrón, a compact three-star earning a remarkable 4.9 out of 5 at 100 EUR, or the self-catering apartment options and the sociable SubUp Hostel near the lagoon at Cabo de Palos.
Our selection in Carthagène
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loop INN Hostel Cartagena ★★ | Casco Antiguo | ★ 4.5 | 46 €/nuit |
| Hotel Portmán ★★ | La Unión : à 13,1 km de Carthagène | ★ 4.6 | 53 €/nuit |
| camping san javier ★★ | San Javier : à 24,2 km de Carthagène | ★ 3.8 | 54 €/nuit |
| Los Narejos ★★ | Los Alcazares : à 20,1 km de Carthagène | ★ 4.3 | 57 €/nuit |
| Espacio Finca Alegría ★★★ | Perín | ★ 4 | 57 €/nuit |
| Apartamentos Centro Histórico ★★★ | Casco Antiguo | ★ 3.9 | 57 €/nuit |
| Apartamentos Turísticos Insulae ★★★ | Appartement entier | ★ 4.3 | 58 €/nuit |
| El Secreto del Agua ★★★ | Mar de Cristal | ★ 4.6 | 59 €/nuit |
| Apartamentos Turísticos Distrito Romano ★★★ | Appartement entier | ★ 4.5 | 62 €/nuit |
| Balneario La Encarnación ★★ | Los Alcazares : à 18,1 km de Carthagène | ★ 4.3 | 64 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which Cartagena hotels are best placed for visiting the Roman theatre and old-town monuments?+
The AC Hotel Cartagena, La Casa de las Flores and Puerta Real are all located in the Casco Antiguo, putting Roman-era sites, the Modernista waterfront and the naval museum within easy walking distance. The Apartamentos Plaza Sevillano are also in the old quarter and suit longer stays.
Is there a resort-style option near Cartagena for travellers who want golf, spa and sea views?+
Yes. The Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf and Spa in Rincón de San Ginés is the region's flagship resort property, sitting between the Mar Menor lagoon and the Mediterranean. At five stars and from 370 EUR per night, it offers the broadest range of on-site facilities in the area.
What is the most affordable way to stay somewhere with a good finish near Cartagena?+
The Magnificent Apartment at Playa Paraíso starts from around 73 EUR per night as a self-contained unit, while the Apartamentos Plaza Sevillano in the Casco Antiguo are available from 67 EUR. The SubUp Hostel near Cabo de Palos offers a social atmosphere at 71 EUR, ideal for divers and water-sports visitors.
Which hotel outside Cartagena city centre has the highest guest rating in this selection?+
The Atrium Hotel in Mazarrón, a three-star property on the coast south-west of Cartagena, holds the highest score in this group at 4.9 out of 5, priced from 100 EUR per night. It suits travellers who prefer a quieter seaside base with easy road access to the city.