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

Mazamitla tour from Guadalajara with Mundo Aventura

Mazamitla tour from Guadalajara visiting Mundo Aventura

Rp928.795
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mazamitla tour from Guadalajara visiting Mundo Aventura
Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo

Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo

Rp1.330.836
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

Rp841.745
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour
Guadalajara Guided Tlaquepaque Night Tour

Guadalajara Guided Tlaquepaque Night Tour

Rp723.200
per adult
Guadalajara Guided Tlaquepaque Night Tour
Guachimontones Pyramids

The Fire TOUR - Pyramids, Volcanoes, Agaves & Tequila

Rp1.681.056
per adult
The Fire TOUR - Pyramids, Volcanoes, Agaves & Tequila
From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour

From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour

Rp826.514
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural 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 Rp932.728 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp932.728
Rp1.128.600 total
28 Sept - 29 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! (2,369 reviews)
"Like always the best in town"

Reviewed on 22 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 Rp730.513 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp730.513
Rp883.914 total
18 Oct - 19 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,136 reviews)
"Everything was Great the only thing is the water smell really bad but we knew is a problem in Guadalajara in some zones!!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 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 Rp1.383.184 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp1.383.184
Rp1.673.653 total
23 Sept - 24 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! (2,197 reviews)
"No ice close by, or water ."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 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 Rp931.638 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp931.638
Rp1.127.282 total
27 Sept - 28 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! (2,029 reviews)
"Limpio Céntrico Estacionamiento"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

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 Rp1.448.819 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.448.819
Rp1.753.071 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,715 reviews)
"Have stayed here before. I was treated like a respected returning guest. Room was excellent with a very clean bathroom. Bathroom floor and shower stall is non-slip. Perfect for someone with a disability. This is my go to hotel in Guadalajara."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

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 Rp1.169.902 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.169.902
Rp1.415.581 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,566 reviews)
"El Hotel sigue teniendo todo lo que un Turista necesita solo que esta vez tuve problemas con el WiFi y el que no te provean de agua como antes me molesto"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

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 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 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