Downtown Guadalajara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Activities

Full Day in Tequila with Tasting and party in Cantaritos

Full Day in Tequila with Tasting and party in Cantaritos

NZ$147
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day in Tequila with Tasting and party in Cantaritos
Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour

Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour

NZ$80
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour
Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo

Tequila tour with Distillery and upgrade to Jose Cuervo

NZ$136
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

NZ$88
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mazamitla tour from Guadalajara visiting Mundo Aventura
Complete Tour on the Tequila Route from Guadalajara

Complete Tour on the Tequila Route from Guadalajara

NZ$98
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Complete Tour on the Tequila Route from Guadalajara
From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour

From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour

NZ$59
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Guadalajara Hotel Deals

Hotel Dali Ejecutivo

Hotel Dali Ejecutivo

3 out of 5
Av. Pedro Moreno N. 570 Col. Centro Guadalajara JAL
The price is NZ$75 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$75
12 July - 13 July
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! (3,022 reviews)
"Loved the stay"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

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 NZ$110 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$110
24 July - 25 July
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! (2,082 reviews)
"I liked it"

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Hotel Plaza Genova Centro
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 NZ$176 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$176
27 July - 28 July
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! (2,021 reviews)
"It is downtown so too loud and had a hard time sleeping. The pillows were so tall I did not sleep well."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core
Best Western Plus Gran Hotel Centro Historico

Best Western Plus Gran Hotel Centro Historico

4 out of 5
Calzada Independencia Sur # 168 Guadalajara JAL
The price is NZ$110 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$110
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Eviten este hotel , sucio, viejo,mal mantenido y ubicado en una zona muy fea de Guadalajara,por eae precio pagan algo mucho mejor. El staff es negligente y mal encarado. Todo mal en este lugar !!!"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Best Western Plus Gran Hotel Centro Historico
Hotel Portobelo

Hotel Portobelo

3 out of 5
Av Juarez No. 687 Col Centro Guadalajara JAL
The price is NZ$94 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$94
7 July - 8 July
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! (1,964 reviews)
"Is an old hotel but well taken care of Service was excellent Recommend yes"

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Hotel Portobelo
Hotel Santiago de Compostela

Hotel Santiago de Compostela

3.5 out of 5
Calle colón # 272-A, Colonia Centro Guadalajara JAL
The price is NZ$91 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$91
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,600 reviews)
"Rooms are clean, staff is wonderful. Great location."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Hotel Santiago de Compostela
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Our guide on 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 Plaza de la Liberacion 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.
Photo by Esme Camarena
Open Photo by Esme Camarena

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 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.

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.

Downtown Guadalajara Travel Guide

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