Alfiz is an adult-only boutique hotel for those who like history, art, and culture. We are mostly oriented to couples as our themed rooms are embossed with romance. Large bathtubs are integrated into the bedroom, a cosy plunge pool and a relaxing jacuzzi on the rooftop are part of many amenities. We are gay-friendly and also a secure accommodation for solo travellers in the centre of Cartagena's historical old city.
The Alfiz provides you with the inside scoop on this exciting destination, its traditions, and its most fascinating activities. The hotel is in the heart of Cartagena's historical old city, steps away from the Gold Museum, Inquisition Palace, and Cathedral, bustling markets and tiny shops bursting with colorful textiles. Ideal for travelers who want local attractions at their doorstep. Fine dining is steps away, and major sites of interest, such as the Castillo de San Felipe, art galleries, and shops, are all a short walk from this charming abode.
Our Story
A window into the past Few boutique hotels have captured the authentic feel of Cartagena, Colombia's most celebrated colonial city, through the ages as triumphantly as Alfiz Hotel Boutique. Located on a historic street linking the political seats of power, each of the eight suites reflects a different period in the city's glorious past. From La Conquista to independence, the owners scoured the city's antique stores for original period furniture to create the city's most bona fide gateway to the past. Enjoy the ambiance of García Márquez reading his books in the hotel´s unique library. Experience the Virreinato Suite with balcony and transport yourself back to the days when the house's original owner, wealthy French slave trader Jean d'Anglade, ruled the roost. A heritage city In the past, this city served as the port of embarkation for the treasures seekers of the Spanish Crown. It soon became the most fortified port in South America and a veritable “jewel” of the Spanish colonial period. Today, Cartagena is a colorful and noble city in which visitors travel back in time just by walking through its narrow streets, bastions, forts, and castles. The city has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its overwhelming beauty. Pristine Caribbean shores, colonial sites, gourmet restaurants, and exciting nightlife are waiting to be discovered!
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