Hosting in the city we call home
In short
- Based in
- Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
- Hosting for
- 7 years
- Apartments
- 2, both in Getsemaní
- Languages
- Dutch, English, French, Spanish
- Bookings
- Through Airbnb
Inside Cartagena is an independent accommodation and travel platform focused on Cartagena, Colombia. It showcases privately managed apartments and shares practical local travel information from an experienced host.
Who runs it
Inside Cartagena is run by Tom, a Belgian entrepreneur who moved to Cartagena in 2015 and ran a restaurant in the city. He has been hosting guests for 7 years and is a Superhost on Airbnb, with 669 guest reviews and an average rating of 4.87 out of 5 across his listings (October 2026). He speaks Dutch, English, French and Spanish.
Why this site exists
Booking platforms are good at calendars and payments. They are less good at telling you which neighbourhood suits your trip, or how to get from the airport to your door. This site is where that knowledge lives: the apartments we look after, and the guides we would give a friend who is visiting.
How we host
The listings describe the apartments as they are. Arrival is by self check-in, so you are not waiting for anyone after a long flight. Questions get a quick, personal answer. And if you want advice on the city, you only have to ask.
Independent of the platforms
Bookings for our apartments are currently made on Airbnb, which handles dates and payment. Inside Cartagena itself is independent: it is not affiliated with or endorsed by Airbnb, and you can always contact us directly.