Downtown Guadalajara Travel Guide

Guadalajara

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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.

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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

Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour

Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour

฿1,559
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

฿1,726
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mazamitla tour from Guadalajara visiting Mundo Aventura
From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour

From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour

฿1,275
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

฿2,647
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo
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 ฿1,765 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿1,765
฿2,136 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (2,324 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hotel Plaza Genova Centro
Hotel Dali Ejecutivo

Hotel Dali Ejecutivo

3 out of 5
Av. Pedro Moreno N. 570 Col. Centro Guadalajara JAL
The price is ฿1,375 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿1,375
฿1,663 total
29 Sept - 30 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! (3,118 reviews)
"The bathroom had a bad smell"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hotel Dali Ejecutivo
Hotel Portobelo

Hotel Portobelo

4 out of 5
Av Juarez No. 687 Col Centro Guadalajara JAL
The price is ฿1,753 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿1,753
฿2,121 total
6 Sept - 7 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,026 reviews)
"The only complaint I have is about too much noise from 8 am Mayb Because my room was close to th housekeeping room and th lady’s speak to loud don’t le me sleep and also"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hotel Portobelo
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

3.5 out of 5
Ave Corona 243 Centro Guadalajara JAL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,565 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿2,565
฿3,104 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (2,154 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core
HVH by Yaxché

HVH by Yaxché

3 out of 5
596 Avenida Juárez Guadalajara
The price is ฿1,309 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿1,309
฿1,584 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,362 reviews)
"Very good!"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

HVH by Yaxché
DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

3.5 out of 5
Colon 73 Guadalajara JAL
The price is ฿2,855 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,855
฿3,455 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
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 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