Colombia10.4283° N · 75.5484° W
Casa La Fe
A small Republican-era casa on Plaza Fernández Madrid.
- Price on request
- Personally visited
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
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge
- Wi-Fi throughout
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Rooftop terrace
- Rooftop pool
- Exclusive guest bar
- Breakfast
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Early check-in (subject to availability)
- Late check-out (subject to availability)
- In-room safe, minibar & smart TV
- No elevator
Accommodation choices
Rooms & spaces at Casa La Fe
A quiet overview of what's available. Final availability and rates are confirmed during your inquiry.
Standard Room
Patio-facing
- Sleeps 2
- 1 queen or 2 twins
- Opens onto the interior patio
- Air conditioning
- Quiet residential side of the Old City
Best forCouples or solo travelers wanting a calm base in the Centro Histórico
Superior Room
Larger patio-facing room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 queen
- More space than Standard
- Original architectural details
Best forCouples wanting a little more room
Deluxe Room
Higher floor
- Sleeps 2
- 1 king
- Higher in the casa
- Quiet and well-lit
Best forTravelers who prefer being above the patio
Junior Suite
Sitting area
- Sleeps 2
- 1 king
- Separate sitting area
- Restored Republican-era features
Best forLonger city stays
Suite
Top category
- Sleeps 3
- 1 king + sofa
- Largest room
- Best for slow mornings in the house
Best forSpecial-occasion stays
Shared spaces
Places to slow down beyond the room
Rooftop pool & terrace
A small pool and terrace above the rooftops of San Diego — quiet refuge late afternoon.
Included in stay
Interior patio
The restored Republican-era patio at the heart of the casa; rooms open directly onto it.
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
Quieter than you'd expect for a city stay — the building keeps the street at a distance.
The rhythm
Comfortable to work from for a few days. The wifi is steady and the mornings are quiet enough to think.
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. Part of its character, but worth knowing in advance.
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
A small pool and terrace sit above the rooftops of San Diego — the quiet refuge of the house in the late afternoon.
- 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. This one does.
— The Latitude12 team
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