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

Rp1.274.616
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day in Tequila with Tasting and party in Cantaritos
Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo

Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo

Rp1.365.416
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo
Picture 3 for Activity Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour

Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour

Rp796.758
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour
Full Day Tour to Tequila and Amatitán with Fun and Culture

Full Day Tour to Tequila and Amatitán with Fun and Culture

Rp775.171
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour to Tequila and Amatitán with Fun and Culture
Guadalajara Guided Tlaquepaque Night Tour

Guadalajara Guided Tlaquepaque Night Tour

Rp686.860
per adult
Guadalajara Guided Tlaquepaque Night Tour
Guachimontones Pyramids

The Fire TOUR - Pyramids, Volcanoes, Agaves & Tequila

Rp1.724.736
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Fire TOUR - Pyramids, Volcanoes, Agaves & Tequila
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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 Rp877.368 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
Rp877.368
Rp1.061.615 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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
The price is Rp799.485 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
Rp799.485
Rp967.377 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,462 reviews)
"Perfect affordable stay close to El centro."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Hotel Plaza Genova Centro
Hotel Portobelo

Hotel Portobelo

4 out of 5
Av Juarez No. 687 Col Centro Guadalajara JAL
The price is Rp1.088.948 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
Rp1.088.948
Rp1.317.627 total
27 Oct - 28 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 ...
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
The price is Rp1.266.940 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
Rp1.266.940
Rp1.532.997 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (2,243 reviews)
"Amazing Service"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core
DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

3.5 out of 5
Colon 73 Guadalajara JAL
The price is Rp1.521.432 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
Rp1.521.432
Rp1.840.933 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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
Hotel De Mendoza

Hotel De Mendoza

3.5 out of 5
Venustiano Carranza No 16 Guadalajara JAL
The price is Rp1.104.737 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
Rp1.104.737
Rp1.336.732 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Hotel De Mendoza
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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 historic building with a central dome and arched walkways.

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 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 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 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