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

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
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
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
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
Guadalajara Walking Tour: History, Murals and Local Market

Guadalajara Walking Tour: History, Murals and Local Market

฿1,901
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guadalajara Walking Tour: History, Murals and Local Market
Guadalajara Guided Tlaquepaque Night Tour

Guadalajara Guided Tlaquepaque Night Tour

฿1,344
per adult
Guadalajara Guided Tlaquepaque Night Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Guadalajara

Hotel Plaza Genova Centro

Hotel Plaza Genova Centro

3.5 out of 5
Av. Juarez 123 Zona Centro Guadalajara JAL
The price is ฿1,743 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿1,743
฿2,109 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (2,220 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Hotel Plaza Genova Centro
Hotel Dali Ejecutivo

Hotel Dali Ejecutivo

3 out of 5
Av. Pedro Moreno N. 570 Col. Centro Guadalajara JAL
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The price is ฿1,405 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿1,405
฿1,700 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (3,106 reviews)
"While the hotel is nice our room was dark black and no windows. Room service was very slow. Ordered hot milk for tea. When it arrived it was.not even lukewarm."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Hotel Dali Ejecutivo
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 ฿2,607 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿2,607
฿3,155 total
16 Aug - 17 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! (2,123 reviews)
"All of the staff were so friendly and helpful. Made my family feel welcome."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core
Hotel Portobelo

Hotel Portobelo

4 out of 5
Av Juarez No. 687 Col Centro Guadalajara JAL
The price is ฿1,731 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿1,731
฿2,095 total
17 Aug - 18 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 ...
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 ฿2,651 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿2,651
฿3,208 total
18 Aug - 19 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! (1,674 reviews)
"Friendly staff, restaurant with great views and hotel within walking distance!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico
HVH by Yaxché

HVH by Yaxché

3 out of 5
596 Avenida Juárez Guadalajara
The price is ฿1,324 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿1,324
฿1,603 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,343 reviews)
"The room was nice, but it was extremely small. There were no hand towel or floor towel for the shower. Overall it was an ok room."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

HVH by Yaxché
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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 Degollado Theater 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 Avienda Chapultepec or Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Juarez Station or Mexicaltzingo Station.

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 Galleries Theater.

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 Applicant Service Center and Avienda Chapultepec while you're in town.

Downtown Guadalajara Travel Guide