Cartagena10.4283° N · 75.5484° W
Casa La Fe
A small Republican-era casa on Plaza Fernández Madrid.
- Price on request
What it feels like
A few quiet notes on the stay.
Casa La Fe is a restored Republican-era house in San Diego — the quietest corner of Cartagena's walled city. Rooms open onto an interior patio; a small rooftop pool sits above the tiled rooftops.
Mornings are slow — breakfast in the patio, the city already warm. Evenings end with a swim on the terrace and the light fading over the bell towers across Plaza Fernández Madrid.
The place
Stay details
The essentials, considered.
Room categories
5
Inside
Arrival and service
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge
- Luggage storage
Food and drink
- Bar for guests only
- À la carte breakfastAmerican-style, with Colombian dishes. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Outdoors and wellness
- Rooftop terrace and outdoor poolFourth floor · open 10:00–21:00
- Sun loungers on the terrace
In the room
- Air conditioning in every room
- Safe, minibar and smart TV
- Private bathroom, hair dryer and toiletries
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi throughout
Getting around the building
- No elevatorA historic building — rooms and the terrace are reached by stairs.
Where the property has not stated the terms, we leave them open rather than guess.
Rooms
Rooms at Casa La Fe
What the hotel offers, and how each room is arranged.
- On request
Ground Floor Twin Room
On the patio level
- Sleeps 2
- Two single beds, or one standard double
- 16 m²
- Ground floor
- No stairs to reach the room
- Air conditioning, safe, minibar and smart TV
- Private bathroom
The hotel states this room is not adapted for guests with reduced mobility.
Best forTravellers who would rather not carry a case up stairs
- On request
Standard Twin Room
Upper floors
- Sleeps 2
- Two single beds, convertible to one standard double
- Upper floors
- Beds can be made up as a twin or a double
- Air conditioning, safe, minibar and smart TV
- Private bathroom
Reached by stairs — the building has no elevator.
Best forFriends sharing, or couples who prefer separate beds
- On request
Standard Double Room
Upper floors
- Sleeps 2
- One queen bed
- Upper floors
- Queen bed
- Air conditioning, safe, minibar and smart TV
- Private bathroom
Reached by stairs — the building has no elevator.
Best forCouples who want a quiet room to come back to
- On request
Superior Room With Balcony
Balcony over Plaza Fernández Madrid
- Sleeps 2
- One queen bed
- 18 m²
- Private balcony
- Upper floors
- Private balcony looking onto Plaza Fernández Madrid
- The largest of the double rooms at 18 m²
- Air conditioning, safe, minibar and smart TV
Reached by stairs — the building has no elevator.
Best forA first stay in Cartagena, when the view matters
- On request
Family Room With Balcony
Mezzanine, sleeps four
- Sleeps 4
- One queen bed, plus two single beds on a mezzanine
- Private balcony
- Third floor
- Sleeps four, with the second sleeping level on a mezzanine
- Private balcony looking onto Plaza Fernández Madrid
- Air conditioning, safe, minibar and smart TV
Third floor, and the building has no elevator. There are also stairs inside the room up to the mezzanine.
Best forFamilies and small groups travelling together
Before you choose
Choosing a room in Cartagena's walled city
Which floor, which outlook, and what the stairs in a restored Republican-era house actually mean — answered room by room, for a heritage stay inside the walls.
Read the guideShared spaces
Places to slow down beyond the room
Rooftop pool & terrace
Fourth-floor terrace with an outdoor pool, sun loungers and a bar for guests, looking out over the roofs of San Diego. Open 10:00–21:00.
Included in stay · 10:00–21:00
Interior patio
The restored Republican-era patio at the heart of the casa; rooms open directly onto it, and breakfast is served here.
Included in stay
A gentle next step
Ready to stay here?
A few quiet things worth knowing
How the stay tends to unfold.
Getting there
Most of what you'll want is within a short walk. A car isn't really needed — and parking in the old centre tends to be more trouble than it's worth.
The pace
A city stay, but on the calmer side of one — this is a residential quarter rather than a nightlife one.
The rhythm
Workable for a few days if you keep your mornings free. Ask us about the desk and the connection before you commit to a deadline.
Who it tends to suit
Where this place usually lands well.
- Couples slowing down together
- Design-led travellers with quiet taste
- A few thoughtful days of remote work
And honestly
If barefoot beach days are the heart of the trip, a stay closer to the water usually lands easier.
A calm look at how you'd arrive
Arrival
Arrival is uncomplicated
The airport in Cartagena is small and unhurried. Immigration moves quickly, and the drive into the walled city takes about twenty minutes.
- Private transfer arranged through the stay
Essentials
Daily life is easy here
Best time
When it feels its best
- Dry December – March
- Warm coastal breeze
- Cooler evenings inland
Good to know
You'll feel prepared
No elevator
The casa is a restored Republican-era building — rooms and the rooftop are reached on foot via interior stairs. The hotel itself advises guests to check which floor their room is on before booking.
San Diego, Old City
Casa La Fe faces Plaza Fernández Madrid on the residential, quieter side of Cartagena's walled Old City. The rest of the Centro Histórico is an easy walk away.
Rooftop pool & terrace
The terrace is on the fourth floor, with an outdoor pool, sun loungers and a bar for guests. It is open from 10:00 to 21:00.
- Most stays arrange the airport transfer for you.
- Brief afternoon showers pass quickly in green season.
- Bazurto Market rewards curiosity and an early start.
- The Rosario Islands are a calm half-day escape.
Worth your time nearby
Places we'd send a friend.
Place1 min walk
Plaza Fernández Madrid
The small tree-shaded plaza in front of the casa — a quiet meeting point in San Diego, with neighbourhood cafés on its edges.
Place5 min walk
Centro Histórico
The main squares, churches and restaurants of the walled city are a short walk through quiet streets.
Place15 min walk
Getsemaní
The old artists' quarter — street art, live music in the plazas, and the best of Cartagena's late nights.
Why this one joined Latitude12
We don't choose places because they photograph well. We choose places that still feel right on the third quiet morning.
— The Latitude12 team
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