Casa VienavsAgua Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Agua Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Casa Viena. Agua Hotel ranks #24 in Cartagena with approval from 2 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine.
Casa Viena
 Michelin Guide
 Lonely Planet
Calle San Andres 30-53, Cartagena, Colombia
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Air Conditioning
 - Beach
 - Baggage storage
 - 24-hour front desk
 
 "Service is their pleasure at family-run Casa Viena. ... Though the hostel sits on a noisy street in Getsemani, it is safe and clean." 
 "Old-school Austrian-run joint on a rowdy street in Getsemaní – earplugs are your friend... You're swapping comfort and cost for camaraderie and convenience, though." Full review
Agua Hotel
 Travel + Leisure
 Afar Magazine
 Frommer's
Calle de Ayos 4-29, Cartagena, Colombia
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Stay in this small, stylish, and private hotel complete with frescoed-ceilings. ... On the rooftop terrace...the pool has a view of the cathedral tower." Full review
 "Cartagena is filled with beautiful, hacienda style boutique hotels." Full review
 "This 17th-century whitewashed colonial mansion is a sophisticated labyrinth of tasteful rooms, intimate sitting areas, and outdoor spaces that triumph the art of relaxation." Full review