Hostal #10-33

Every now and then a guesthouse earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Hostal #10-33, in Getsemani, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, barely a stroll from the centre of Cartagena, and the location score sits in strong territory because of it. Inside, the rooms are…

Every now and then a guesthouse earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Hostal #10-33, in Getsemani, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, barely a stroll from the centre of Cartagena, and the location score sits in strong territory because of it. Inside, the rooms are modest, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi as the small things that add up over a stay. The vibe lands somewhere between residential and editorial, which is rarer than it sounds. With around 430 reviews on the books and a uneven average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. The reputation reads as steady rather than spiking. Recent rates have been hovering around €11 a night, which lands as a strong-value option for the city. Whether Hostal #10-33 is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for Cartagena more often than not.