What is Downtown Guadalajara like?

Downtown Guadalajara is a historic neighborhood known for its major shopping area and stunning cathedral. Be sure to check out Plaza de Armas and Degollado Theater as part of your Downtown Guadalajara travel plans.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Downtown Guadalajara?

Based on our traveler data, Hotel Plaza Genova Centro is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Guadalajara. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Guadalajara Cathedral, and it offers a restaurant and free valet parking. Other good options for your stay in the area include Hotel Dali Ejecutivo and Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Guadalajara area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Guadalajara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 185 Downtown Guadalajara hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Guadalajara, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Downtown Guadalajara.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Guadalajara?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Guadalajara, click here .

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Guadalajara?

Palacio de Gobierno, Templo de San Agustin, and Rincon del Diablo are some local landmarks to explore in Downtown Guadalajara. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Plaza de Armas and Degollado Theater are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Guadalajara include Biblioteca Iberoamericana Octavio Paz, Las Nueve Esquinas, and Guadalajara Wax Museum. When you're sightseeing in Guadalajara, Guadalajara Plaza and Plaza de la Liberacion are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Guadalajara and the greater Guadalajara area?

If you want to see more of the city, Plaza Universidad Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Guadalajara Centro Station and Independencia Station.

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A spacious interior with high ceilings, arched columns, and a balcony overlooking the courtyard.

1. Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

Downtown Guadalajara

Nelida

￥14,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a historic building with a dome.

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

Downtown Guadalajara

John

￥15,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a reception desk, and a seating area with armchairs and a sofa.

3. Hotel Real Maestranza

Downtown Guadalajara

Claudia

￥12,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A rooftop pool with a view of a historic tower, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

4. Hotel Santiago de Compostela

Downtown Guadalajara

Juan Ramon

￥7,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious lobby with a curved ceiling, a reception area, and a DALL Hotel Plaza sign.

5. Hotel Dali Ejecutivo

Downtown Guadalajara

Adriana Magdalena Dorado

￥7,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

6. Hotel Plaza Genova Centro

Downtown Guadalajara

Luis

￥9,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

An indoor dining area with green chairs and tables, a bar with a TV, and a decorative wall with a geometric pattern.

7. Origen 438 Luxury Boutique Hotel

Downtown Guadalajara

Salvador

￥14,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

8. Hotel Portobelo

Downtown Guadalajara

Francisca

￥9,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A historic building with a dome and bell tower, surrounded by trees and a courtyard.

9. Hotel Aranzazú Eco

Downtown Guadalajara

Janeth

￥10,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

10. One Guadalajara Centro Histórico

Downtown Guadalajara

Adrián

￥14,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, arched windows, and a central doorway.

11. Hotel De Mendoza

Downtown Guadalajara

Earl

￥10,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, potted plants, and a glass entrance.

12. Hotel Totem Guadalajara

Downtown Guadalajara

Robert

￥7,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A multi-level atrium with balconies, potted plants, and seating areas.

13. Hotel Don Quijote Plaza

Downtown Guadalajara

Aracely

￥5,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lobby with a polished marble floor, a seating area with sofas, and a large glass window offering a view of the street.

14. Hotel Universo Guadalajara

Downtown Guadalajara

Dulce Beatriz

￥6,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a hanging light fixture.

15. Motto by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

Downtown Guadalajara

Teresa

￥12,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A spacious lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

16. Hotel Real de Castilla

Downtown Guadalajara

ALEJANDRA

￥6,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A rooftop pool area with a view of the city, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

17. Best Western Plus Gran Hotel Centro Historico

Downtown Guadalajara

SERGIOSAUL

￥8,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a decorative structure with blue lighting.

18. Six Hotel Guadalajara Degollado

Downtown Guadalajara

Alejandro

￥6,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Outdoor wooden tables with glasses of milk and various drinks, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a church spire.

19. Hotel Fenix

Downtown Guadalajara

Rafael

￥14,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hallway with columns, a wooden door, and a chandelier.

20. San Francisco Plaza Hotel

Downtown Guadalajara

David

￥8,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Guadalajara

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Origen 438 Luxury Boutique Hotel	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 593 reviews	View
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,204 reviews	View
Hotel Real Maestranza	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,344 reviews	View
Hotel Aló Degollado	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 340 reviews	View
Hotel Portobelo	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,031 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Guadalajara

Find the best Downtown Guadalajara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Guadalajara

A classical columned structure with a dome, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.

Guadalajara Centro

Double spires of the neo-Gothic cathedral rise above the central plaza beside a glorious rotunda and a majestic theater in this preserved historic district.

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A historic building with a central dome and arched walkways.

Colonia Americana

While you're in Colonia Americana, take in top sights like Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento or Avienda Chapultepec, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Juarez Station or Mexicaltzingo Station.

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A modern building with a glass facade and a sign for Expo Forestal.

Zona Expo

Travelers come to Zona Expo for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Plaza del Sol and Galleries Theater while you're in town.

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A circular water fountain with a statue in the center, surrounded by landscaped gardens and a road with vehicles.

Providencia

Providencia is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Punto Sao Paulo Shopping Center and Midtown Jalisco while in the area.

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A brightly lit archway with arches and columns, illuminated in red and white.

Zona Minerva

Travelers come to Zona Minerva for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Applicant Service Center and Avienda Chapultepec while you're in town.

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Top Downtown Guadalajara Hotel Reviews

Hotel Real Maestranza

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay. Friendly staff & cose to everything."

Hotel Santiago de Compostela

10/10 Excellent

"Great customer service, everyone is extra helpful. We checked in 2 hrs early, no extra charge. We checked out at 12 and they held our luggage for a couple more hours free of chart too. Juanito was awesome. Pool is small, only couple launch chairs. Convenient location. 711 store at the corner, dominos pizza next door, lots of restaurants around the plaza, short walking distance. If needed, cabs/taxi available right outside. Only bad thing, it’s the water! It has a white-cloudy look with a foul smell but I believe it’s an issue everywhere!"

Hotel Alcalà Centro

8/10 Good

"The room was great, clean. Bed - VERY FIRM. Bathroom- Shower is so powerful water leaks all the way out to the room. Elevator- Only the right elevator leads to the lobby, so if the left elevator opens you have to send it to a another floor in order to call the roght one to be able for you to leave. Money safe- it worked great only that is as light as my purse and you can literally walk away with it. The views GREAT. Typical traffic, not to crazy. Walking distance from EVERYTHING. Janitorial staff AMAZING. Gentleman who helped carry our luggage - SUPER AMAZING. The front staff?-- Not so friendly. Not super welcoming. The other staff had better customer service that the front staff. Still okay nice, but as a front desk, better guest services would be more appreciated."

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Our top choices for Downtown Guadalajara hotels

1. Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

3. Hotel Real Maestranza

4. Hotel Santiago de Compostela

5. Hotel Dali Ejecutivo

6. Hotel Plaza Genova Centro

7. Origen 438 Luxury Boutique Hotel

8. Hotel Portobelo

9. Hotel Aranzazú Eco

10. One Guadalajara Centro Histórico

11. Hotel De Mendoza

12. Hotel Totem Guadalajara

13. Hotel Don Quijote Plaza

14. Hotel Universo Guadalajara

15. Motto by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

16. Hotel Real de Castilla

17. Best Western Plus Gran Hotel Centro Historico

18. Six Hotel Guadalajara Degollado

19. Hotel Fenix

20. San Francisco Plaza Hotel

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Top Downtown Guadalajara Hotel Reviews

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