Downtown Guadalajara Travel Guide

Guadalajara

A spacious library with wooden floors and bookshelves filled with books.
A mural with a central figure holding a document labeled "REFORM."
A historic building with columns and arches, surrounded by green benches and a fountain.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a yellow taxi, and people walking in a plaza.
A classical building with columns and a central archway, surrounded by a fountain and greenery.

Stay near popular Downtown Guadalajara attractions

A large cathedral with two tall spires and a dome, surrounded by trees and streetlights.

Guadalajara Cathedral

9.6/10 (11,510 reviews)
With its gothic twin spires, this church is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Guadalajara and has a fascinating history.
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Things to do

Full Day in Tequila with Tasting and party in Cantaritos

Full Day in Tequila with Tasting and party in Cantaritos

฿2,820
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day in Tequila with Tasting and party in Cantaritos
Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour

Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour

฿1,528
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour
Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo

Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo

฿2,600
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo
From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour

From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour

฿1,411
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour
Mazamitla tour from Guadalajara with Mundo Aventura

Mazamitla tour from Guadalajara visiting Mundo Aventura

฿1,691
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mazamitla tour from Guadalajara visiting Mundo Aventura
Vip Tequila Experience

Vip Tequila Experience

฿5,355
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vip Tequila Experience
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Top hotels in Downtown Guadalajara

Hotel Dali Ejecutivo

Hotel Dali Ejecutivo

3 out of 5
Av. Pedro Moreno N. 570 Col. Centro Guadalajara JAL
The price is ฿1,175 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿1,175
฿1,422 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,030 reviews)
"Water was yellow and smelled. Had to shower somewhere else and buy water bottles to brush our teeth"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hotel Dali Ejecutivo
Hotel Plaza Genova Centro

Hotel Plaza Genova Centro

3.5 out of 5
Av. Juarez 123 Zona Centro Guadalajara JAL
The price is ฿1,733 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿1,733
฿2,097 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,101 reviews)
"El desayuno no es variado"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hotel Plaza Genova Centro
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

3.5 out of 5
Ave Corona 243 Centro Guadalajara JAL
The price is ฿2,772 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿2,772
฿3,355 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,026 reviews)
"Service was excelent, great location, nice restaurant and people were very nice."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core
Hotel Santiago de Compostela

Hotel Santiago de Compostela

3.5 out of 5
Calle colón # 272-A, Colonia Centro Guadalajara JAL
The price is ฿1,276 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
฿1,276
฿1,544 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,601 reviews)
"Hotel Can use a bit of updates!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hotel Santiago de Compostela
Best Western Plus Gran Hotel Centro Historico

Best Western Plus Gran Hotel Centro Historico

4 out of 5
Calzada Independencia Sur # 168 Guadalajara JAL
The price is ฿1,677 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
฿1,677
฿2,030 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Eviten este hotel , sucio, viejo,mal mantenido y ubicado en una zona muy fea de Guadalajara,por eae precio pagan algo mucho mejor. El staff es negligente y mal encarado. Todo mal en este lugar !!!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Best Western Plus Gran Hotel Centro Historico
Hotel Portobelo

Hotel Portobelo

3 out of 5
Av Juarez No. 687 Col Centro Guadalajara JAL
The price is ฿1,797 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿1,797
฿2,174 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,969 reviews)
"Is an old hotel but well taken care of Service was excellent Recommend yes"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Hotel Portobelo
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Where to stay in Downtown Guadalajara

Find the best Downtown Guadalajara areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A classical columned structure with a dome, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.

Guadalajara Centro

Architecture, historical sites and shopping highlight some notable features of Guadalajara Centro. Make a stop by Plaza de Armas or Plaza de la Liberacion while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Plaza Universidad Station or Guadalajara Centro Station to get around town.

A Gothic-style cathedral with tall towers, a large rose window, and a detailed facade.
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Colonia Americana

If you're spending time in Colonia Americana, check out sights like Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento or Avienda Chapultepec and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Juarez Station or Mexicaltzingo Station.

A circular water fountain with a statue in the center, surrounded by landscaped gardens and a road with vehicles.

Providencia

Providencia is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Punto Sao Paulo Shopping Center or Midtown Jalisco.

A brightly lit archway with arches and columns, illuminated in red and white.

Zona Minerva

Zona Minerva is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Minerva Roundabout and Applicant Service Center while you're in town.

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign for Expo Forestal.

Zona Expo

Zona Expo is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Plaza del Sol or Abastos Guadalajara Farmer's Market.

Downtown Guadalajara Travel Guide