Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia rates, Cartagena

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Axel's take: 7.3/10

Come for the old-town location and friendly staff, not guaranteed quiet or polished rooms. a simple mid-range colonial hotel in Cartagena’s walled city, scored for what it is.

Don Pedro de Heredia is a simple mid-range colonial hotel whose strongest selling point is its position inside Cartagena’s walled city. It’s a good base for exploring on foot, with traditional wooden furnishings, a courtyard pool and a rooftop terrace adding character. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the location and helpful staff; many also report clean, comfortable rooms. We’d consider it for a sightseeing-focused stay rather than a hotel-centered break.

The trade-offs are substantial: recent reviews across sites describe late-night nightclub noise, dark inward-facing rooms and uneven maintenance. Repeated elevator breakdowns were still reported in August 2026, particularly awkward with breakfast on the fifth floor; confirm repairs before booking. Breakfast opinions vary, and inclusion depends on the reservation. We’d skip it for light sleepers, travelers needing dependable step-free access, or anyone expecting consistently modern rooms.

• Best for: travelers exploring the old town on foot; value-minded visitors who enjoy traditional buildings

• Watch out for: nightclub noise into the early hours; repeated elevator outages reported through August 2026; dark rooms and uneven maintenance

• Location: Inside the walled city, within an easy walk of the Clock Tower, restaurants and historic sights; not beachfront.

• Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms with traditional wooden furniture; many face inward, and guests report variable beds, lighting and bathroom condition.

• Cleanliness: Generally positive aggregate ratings, though some recent guests describe dampness and bathroom-cleaning shortcomings.

• Service: Friendly, helpful reception and breakfast staff are among the most consistent positives across sites.

• Amenities: Courtyard pool, rooftop terrace and breakfast service; no on-site parking, and elevator reliability needs checking.

• Fees and surprises: Confirm breakfast inclusion and applicable taxes before arrival; minibar items cost extra.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia

• 3-star hotel
• Centro Calle Primera de Badillo No 35-74, Carrera 7, Cartagena
• Amenities: Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Smoking areas, Smoke-free property, Newspapers, Ticket assistance, Express check-in/check-out, Garden, Television in lobby, Terrace, Fire Extinguisher
• City page: Hotels in Cartagena

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