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.

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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 ฿1,748 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿1,748
฿2,115 total
24 Aug - 25 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 ...
Hotel Plaza Genova Centro
Hotel Dali Ejecutivo

Hotel Dali Ejecutivo

3 out of 5
Av. Pedro Moreno N. 570 Col. Centro Guadalajara JAL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,361 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿1,361
฿1,647 total
20 Sept - 21 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! (3,124 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly,had some water issues but otherwise great."

Reviewed on 22 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 ฿2,615 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,615
฿3,164 total
24 Aug - 25 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! (2,137 reviews)
"They need to instal handle bars in the showers"

Reviewed on 22 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 ฿1,736 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿1,736
฿2,101 total
24 Aug - 25 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 ฿2,625 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,625
฿3,177 total
30 Aug - 31 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! (1,675 reviews)
"Good service"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico
HVH by Yaxché

HVH by Yaxché

3 out of 5
596 Avenida Juárez Guadalajara
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,283 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿1,283
฿1,552 total
20 Sept - 21 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! (1,352 reviews)
"Not hot water at anytime. And cleaning lady forgot to leave towels. Have to use the blanket to dry myself. And when I told the front desk people just laugh not even an apology or anything. Front desk personal at night time specially are not really helpful. Just sitting down watching ticktock really ..."

Reviewed on 22 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