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Casa Calamari

3.0 star property
Colonial hostal with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe

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Interior
Standard Double Room, City View | View from room
Bar (on property)
Exterior detail
Sun deck

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Carrera 3 No. 31-38 Centro, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001
  • Clock Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bocagrande Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Garden View

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, City View

Standard Double Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Portable fan
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Cartagena

Casa Calamari places you in the centre of Cartagena, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Clock Tower and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. Highlights at this boutique hostal include free in-room WiFi. .This Colonial hostal offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and express check-out. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 3-property class Cartagena Walled City hostal, you'll find Bocagrande Beach.

What's nearby

  • Bolivar Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Walls of Cartagena - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clock Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bocagrande Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪EL BARÓN - Café & Liquor Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Vitrola - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rabo De Pez - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Montesacro Resto - Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nia Bakery Coffee Shop & Cocktails - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Casa Calamari

Colonial hostal with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the boutique Casa Calamari.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cartagena hostal.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1905
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
Casa Calamari offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 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 lift

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 50000.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Property Registration Number 49210

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Visitors travelling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: at check-in, parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised 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.
  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Casa Calamari?

Casa Calamari offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Casa Calamari?

Yep, Casa Calamari is a short 17-minute walk from Bocagrande Beach.

Does Casa Calamari serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Casa Calamari?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Casa Calamari?

Check-in begins at 6:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Casa Calamari?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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.

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.

8/10 Good

Brian, Canada

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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Pedro, US

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.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Definitely worth staying here!

The hotel is in a fantastic area and I felt safe at all times. The old town absolutely comes alive at night, yet when in our room, we were never disturbed by any street noise and inside the hotel it was very quiet. The rooftop terrace was great for relaxing and the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, although they did not speak any English. The room was clean and the facilities were decent. We didn't have any hot water in the shower, but it wasn't a big problem as it's so hot outside anyways. Really good value for money and brilliant location.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and location. Loved it!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Diana, New York

Liked: Staff & service

Good for the price

This hotel is centrally located in the old town and good for the price. Plus the staff is very friendly and helpful, but doesn't speak a word of English. There is a nice small terrace on the roof. We stayed in room #1 which is in need of some renovations and wasn't extra clean. We could hear the guests upstairs talking like if they were in the same room as us. The street was also very noisy at night during the weekend and we weren't able to sleep before 2 or 3am on Friday and Saturday. We found cockroaches on 2 occasions in our room. The hotel gave us clean towels every day, but sometimes they would give us a large towel, sometimes a small one, sometimes one would be missing, not consistent. Not hot water, only cold water, but the weather was so hot and humide that it didn't really matter to us.

10/10 Excellent

Castaño, Central FLA

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

Family vacation

The hotel exceeded our expectations.... We were 4 adults, 1 child and a 17 yr old Our room was on the 3floor exactly like the pic.. we had 3 beds and 2 full bathrooms + a full size refrig. Very clean, they send there laundry out. We arrived when fresh towels were being dropped. I say this bcuz we r germ freaks its like i carry my own bleach bottle, lol. We had a terrace view was nice and ac works they have in the room.. Staff is nice and its close to everything... Enjoy ur stay we did..Buen viaje

10/10 Excellent

Viviana, Aspen, CO

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

Great location and staff

the hotel is located inside the wall city, close to restaurants, museums, parks and shops. The location is perfect!! it is really clean, and organized. The staff is very friendly, I will definitely come back!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great place for the price!

This was a great hostel for the price. I had a private room and private bathroom - basically felt like a hotel! I even had room service!!! The only downside is that you are literally in the heart of central Cartagena - so it can get pretty noisey late at night. Also, there was no hot water - but given the heat, I didn't mind at all. I was surprised that there was air conditioning in the unit - this much needed with the heat!!

8/10 Good

Lauren, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel, but noisy

I really enjoyed the decor of the hotel and it was very clean. However, I stayed in room 1 which faced the street. I was woken up a few times by noisy drunks on the street outside. On top of that, the ceiling is made of thin wood. There is apparently a two room suite above room 1 and someone left their cellphone on the floor above our bed. Their alarm went off for 10 minutes at 6am and it rattled the entire ceiling. It was also loud when the people above us walked around. This is a good hotel, but avoid that room if possible. Also, the only breakfast they offer is coffee and toast (which was gone by 8:30am). I wish hotels didn't advertise a free breakfast when this is all they give.

8/10 Good

kevin, Montreal

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

would return !

nice stay for the price, clean room, nice neighbourhood in Old Town, terrasse on rooftop. hotel workers were very nice and helpful. Breakfast only include coffee and crackers but overall it is the best place I've stayed (did 3 others) in Old Town in this price range.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great location, average otherwise

This is an okay option - and a decent price for the location. Note - except for the fanciest hotels - it is likely that you will not have hot (or warm) water in your hotel. Calamari does not have hot/warm water. Apparently this is typical for many buildings in Cartagena. The best part of this place is the location - it is in the old town center - and right near one of the entrances gates to the city. The worst part of my stay was the room - The size of the room was nice, but it was very dark. And my room had no window! Also - I booked my room through hotels dot com and the room was advertised as having a private 'furnished balcony' - obviously this was not the case as I did not even have a window. When I brought this discrepancy to the staff's attention - they just said that 'no, that is not possible, your room does not have that.' There was no attempt to offer a discount, or room switch, or even to apologize. I arrived before check in - and they don't have a room to store your bags - you just have to leave it in a public hallway. Not sure why people are calling this place a hostel. In Spanish they refer to it as a hostal, which is not the same as hostel. Anyway, it's a hotel - and the prices are certainly hotel prices, not hostel ones. However, for the price and based on the reviews, I was expecting something really amazing. Don't get me wrong, this place is fine, and the location is perfect. But just don't get your hopes up.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort

OK

Good location. Helpful staff. Unusual layout of rooms. The room I stayed in had no windows.

10/10 Excellent

nathaniel, Boulder

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

One of the coolest hotels in a great location

Hotel is in the heart of the old walled city. Tremendous and huge room, that was truly unique. Great staff and the roof has an awesome view. I would highly recommend.