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

฿2,474
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

฿1,546
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

฿2,678
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

฿1,428
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

฿1,712
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mazamitla tour from Guadalajara visiting Mundo Aventura
Complete Tour on the Tequila Route from Guadalajara

Complete Tour on the Tequila Route from Guadalajara

฿1,902
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Complete Tour on the Tequila Route from Guadalajara
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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 ฿1,554 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿1,554
฿1,880 total
28 Jul - 29 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 ...
Hotel Dali Ejecutivo
Hotel Plaza Genova Centro

Hotel Plaza Genova Centro

3.5 out of 5
Av. Juarez 123 Zona Centro Guadalajara JAL
Fully refundable
The price is ฿1,739 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿1,739
฿2,104 total
26 Jul - 27 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! (2,131 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful. The room was clean. The staff was very helpful. The room was clean. The beds were comfortable. The mattress, pillows, and bedding were very comfortable. Their air-conditioning was quiet and worked well. We did not have an opportunity to try the restaurant or room service. ..."

Reviewed on 13 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 ฿2,701 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿2,701
฿3,268 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (2,040 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Customer service excellent"

Reviewed on 15 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 ฿1,280 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿1,280
฿1,549 total
16 Jul - 17 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! (1,619 reviews)
"I love the place every time I go to Mexico I always stay at this hotel because of the hospitality they give you i recommend because it’s close to everything downtown"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Hotel Santiago de Compostela
Hotel Portobelo

Hotel Portobelo

3 out of 5
Av Juarez No. 687 Col Centro Guadalajara JAL
The price is ฿1,727 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿1,727
฿2,090 total
27 Jul - 28 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 ...
Hotel Portobelo
DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

3.5 out of 5
Colon 73 Guadalajara JAL
The price is ฿2,718 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿2,718
฿3,289 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,636 reviews)
"Excelente hotel, muy bien ubicado en el centro histórico de Guadalajara. El personal muy atento y el lugar muy limpio. Cerca de todos los atractivos turísticos de la ciudad."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico
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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