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Casa Calamari

Property class: 3

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Deluxe Room | View from room
Sundeck
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Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Carrera 3 No. 31-38 Centro, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001
  • Place, Walls of Cartagena
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Clock Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Standard Double Room, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Standard Twin Room

  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Located in Cartagena Walled City, Casa Calamari is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Clock Tower and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. This 5-room, 3-star hostal has a coffee shop/cafe along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Walls of Cartagena - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bolivar Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palace of the Inquisition Cartagena Historical Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Clock Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crepes & Waffles Centro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Vitrola - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nia Bakery Coffee Shop & Cocktails - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Baluarte San Francisco - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Santa Maria Del Mar Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Casa Calamari

At Casa Calamari, guests have access to a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-out. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Other amenities at this boutique hostal include a terrace and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 42-inch TVs. Other standard amenities include minibars and safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: COP 15,000 for adults and COP 15,000 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1905
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: COP 114000

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 50000.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately COP 15000 for adults and COP 15000 for children
  • Late check-out fee: COP 114000 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 50000.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 6:00 AM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply).
Property Registration Number 49210

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

HOTEL CALAMARI Cartagena

Calamari Hostal Boutique Cartagena

Calamari Hostal Boutique Hostel

Calamari Hostal Boutique Hostel Cartagena

HOTEL CALAMARI

CALAMARI Cartagena

Calamari Hostal Boutique RNT No. 49210

Calamari Hostal Boutique

Casa Calamari Hostal

Casa Calamari Cartagena

Casa Calamari Hostal Cartagena

Calamari Hostal Boutique

HOTEL CALAMARI

Calamari Hostal Boutique RNT No. 49210

Calamari Hostal Boutique Registro Nacional de Turismo No.

Casa Calamari Hostal

Casa Calamari Cartagena

Casa Calamari Hostal Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Casa Calamari?

Casa Calamari offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around Casa Calamari?

This hostal is situated in Cartagena Walled City within a short 6-minute walk of Clock Tower and also 17 minutes on foot from Bocagrande Beach. You'll also find Palace of the Inquisition Cartagena Historical Museum and Bolivar Square less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Casa Calamari?

No, there isn't parking at this hostal.

Does Casa Calamari have a casino on the premises?

No, Casa Calamari doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Casa Calamari?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostal.

What do couples enjoy most about Casa Calamari?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this boutique hostal include a minibar as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a rooftop terrace.

Are there hot tubs at Casa Calamari?

No, this hostal doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Casa Calamari have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Casa Calamari serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.

Does Casa Calamari allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Casa Calamari.

Are there connecting rooms at Casa Calamari?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostal.

What is the closest airport to Casa Calamari?

The closest major airport to Casa Calamari is Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG), which is 3.4 mi away (8 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Casa Calamari?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hostal offer a balcony where guests can enjoy beach and garden views.

Casa Calamari Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Erwartungen wurden erfüllt

Die Altstadt von Cartagena ist ein Highlight. Casa Calamari ist ein historisches Gebäude in ausgezeichneter Lage.
Zimmer 5 mit Blick auf San Pedro
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Pierre

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pas d’eau chaude, petit déjeuner à l’extérieur limité. Hôtel très décevant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Waldir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sofrível

O hotel deixa a desejar! Em partícular o quarto no. 1 é péssimo, sem janela, com cheiro de mofo. Ressalvo a excepcional boa vontade e atenção da recepcionista, muito amável e delicada. Infelizmente não gravei seu nome.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect money to value ratio.

Perfect Money Value ratio. Location, location, location for Cartagena walled city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Mala experiencia

La ubicación de este hostal es buenísima, Pero es lo único bueno que tiene, la habitación que nos dieron tenía un fuerte olor a humedad además no tenía ventana , aunque la habitación no estaba sucia, estaba mal mantenida , El techo ya no es de madera marrón o natural ahora el techo es blanco aunque se ve mal acabado y las paredes están pintadas con cuidado el baño es muy pequeño y la ducha no se ve limpia, lo que muestran las fotos no es lo que es en realidad. No volveré a este hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

The best part about this hostel was the location. The rooms look cool, but there are several things that could be improved. - About a week before we were due to check in, we were charged the first night's stay. In the fine print of our reservation, it states that we would be charged for the first night's stay if we cancelled after a certain date, but it doesn't say that you will pre-emptively be charged this amount on that day. When we saw this charge we grew worried that our reservation hadn't gone through. - The wifi doesn't really work in the rooms (or at least it didn't in our room). - The room smelled very strongly of mothballs. - There is a club right across the street so if you are in one of the rooms that face the street be aware that the music will be blasting until 3 or 4 in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and the staff is super healpful and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location in Cartagena

Our saty was good, We are disapointed because they charge us the 19% IVA that is only for Colombia nationals and we show them our US passports. Also the hotel did not have hot water in the shower. The hotel is very good located, very clean and service is good.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schöne Zimmer in der Altstadt

Unser Zimmer hat uns sehr gut gefallen, besonders auch die Hängematte. Auch die Dachterrasse haben wir genossen. Das Hotelpersonal war sehr hilfsbereit. Morgens konnte man Kaffee und Cracker mit Marmelade bekommen. Am Wochenende hat nachts zum Teil die laute Musik in der Nachbarschaft gestört, aber ansonsten waren wir sehr zufrieden.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The good: Excellent hotel, excellent location. Service was great. The ok: no hot water (its cartagena so you dont rellay need it) The bad: wifi never worked. we used open connection from hotel across street
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel en ciudad amurallada, bueno y bien ubicado

Esta muy bien ubicado y todo el personal es muy amable.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NO HOT WATER BATHROOMS STINK!!!

NO HOT WATER! the bathroom smelled TERRIBLE! I would not stay here just for those two reasons for the price.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Spot in Cartagena, Highly Recommended.

I loved this place, it was charming, the room was large and the location could not be better if you want to be in the old city. Nice people. Breakfast not included and no hot water, but you really do not need it as the weather is so hot.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Woderful location close to the best of Cartagena

We really enjoyed having the large space and looking out at the walls and ocean. Beds were great, there were three.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jose alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

HOSTAL LIMPIO Y SEGURO POR SU UBICACIÓN

HOSTAL LIMPIO BIEN UBICADO
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LUCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hoter caracteristico y muy bien ubicado

Muy bien todo. Un hotel boutique con mobiliario antiguo muy en el estilo de la ciudad vieja.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

IVAN IGNACIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bueno.

Muy bien. Volveré.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice Location. No Visa or mastercard Pay

Very good location. They didn't have credit card payment option, this is awful because you have to go to the atm and pay the stay.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Es buen y cómodo Hotel, muy bien ambientando y ubicado en excelente zona; sin embargo lastimosa y tal vez coincidencia, el personal nocturno se quedó dormido y dejó a huéspedes por fuera mucho tiempo.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito bom

O endereço deve ser ajustado no site do Hotéis.com uma vez que no centro, as ruas possuem nomes e só são identificadas por isso. O nome da rua desse hostel é Ricaurte. O hostel é ótimo, a equipe é atenciosa e prestativa, a localização é ótima.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Colonial style hotel inside the old city walls

Colonial style hotel in a safe and convenient location inside the old city. Rooftop terrace affords beautiful views of the old city and the sea. Not the most modern but with great character and a friendly staff.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

LUIZ CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendo o Calamari Hostal Boutique

Trata-se de um hostal com excelente localização. Infelizmente não possui elevador, o que é compreensível nesse tipo de estabelecimento, entretanto poderia ter café-da-manhã. Funcionários muito atenciosos e solícitos. Recomendo a quem optar por um hostal.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Laura Antonia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Vivir en el s. XVII. Sin agua caliente ni ascensor

En general, bien, salvo lo ya expuesto.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irene Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El mejor hotel

Excelente
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Stayed there for 2 nights. The hotel is beautiful and very quiet.staff were very nice and friendly.