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

Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo

Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo

Rp1.445.200
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo
Mazamitla tour from Guadalajara with Mundo Aventura

Mazamitla tour from Guadalajara visiting Mundo Aventura

Rp929.560
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mazamitla tour from Guadalajara visiting Mundo Aventura
Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour

Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour

Rp839.603
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour
Guadalajara Guided Tlaquepaque Night Tour

Guadalajara Guided Tlaquepaque Night Tour

Rp723.795
per adult
Guadalajara Guided Tlaquepaque Night Tour
From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour

From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour

Rp775.495
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour
From Guadalajara: Tequila town and CANTARITOS EL GÜERO

From Guadalajara: Tequila Town and Cantaritos El Guero

Rp744.475
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Guadalajara: Tequila Town and Cantaritos El Guero
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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 Rp945.016 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp945.016
Rp1.143.470 total
2 Aug - 3 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
The price is Rp712.333 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp712.333
Rp861.928 total
23 Aug - 24 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 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 Rp1.678.537 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp1.678.537
Rp2.031.035 total
26 Aug - 27 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 ...
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core
Hotel Portobelo

Hotel Portobelo

4 out of 5
Av Juarez No. 687 Col Centro Guadalajara JAL
Fully refundable
The price is Rp980.567 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp980.567
Rp1.186.486 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 Rp1.455.400 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp1.455.400
Rp1.761.034 total
19 Aug - 20 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! (1,653 reviews)
"The staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about activities around the hotel."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico
Hotel Santiago de Compostela

Hotel Santiago de Compostela

3.5 out of 5
Calle colón # 272-A, Colonia Centro Guadalajara JAL
The price is Rp774.090 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp774.090
Rp936.649 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,629 reviews)
"Water from faucet had a fowl smell. Bed bugs. Lucky I had brought some bed bug spray. Bathroom was very gross. Broken stained tiles. A hole in the shower for water to drain down. Very loud. Everyones voice echoed. Housekeeping, bell boys, luggage assistants and waitstaff were fantastic. The front ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Hotel Santiago de Compostela
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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 Abastos Guadalajara Farmer's Market.

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 Minerva Roundabout and Applicant Service Center while you're in town.

Downtown Guadalajara Travel Guide