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 Portobelo .

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

1. Hotel Plaza Genova Centro

Downtown Guadalajara

Luis

￥9,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

2. Hotel Real Maestranza

Downtown Guadalajara

Claudia

￥9,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

3. Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

Downtown Guadalajara

Nelida

￥14,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

4. Hotel Santiago de Compostela

Downtown Guadalajara

Maria

￥8,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

Downtown Guadalajara

John

￥15,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

6. Hotel Portobelo

Downtown Guadalajara

Francisca

￥9,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

7. One Guadalajara Centro Histórico

Downtown Guadalajara

Jose

￥13,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

8. Hotel Dali Ejecutivo

Downtown Guadalajara

Adriana Magdalena Dorado

￥7,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A multi-story building with a classical facade, featuring arched windows and decorative moldings.

9. HOTEL BOUTIQUE FERROCARRIL 1888

Downtown Guadalajara

￥16,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

10. Origen 438 Luxury Boutique Hotel

Downtown Guadalajara

Salvador

￥14,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

11. Hotel Totem Guadalajara

Downtown Guadalajara

Robert

￥7,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A compact bedroom with a bed, built-in shelving, a flat-screen TV, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

12. Cathedral Centro Histórico D9

Downtown Guadalajara

￥17,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

13. Hotel De Mendoza

Downtown Guadalajara

Lucas

￥12,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

14. Hotel Fenix

Downtown Guadalajara

Alexandra

￥12,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

15. Six Hotel Guadalajara Degollado

Downtown Guadalajara

Robert

￥7,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

16. Cathedral Centro Histórico D6

Downtown Guadalajara

￥11,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a telephone, and a vase with flowers.

17. Hotel Casino Plaza

Downtown Guadalajara

HARVEY

￥9,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

18. Hotel Don Quijote Plaza

Downtown Guadalajara

David

￥7,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

19. Hotel Real de Castilla

Downtown Guadalajara

belem

￥6,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

20. Hotel Aranzazú Eco

Downtown Guadalajara

Janeth

￥10,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Guadalajara

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,173 reviews	View
Hotel Portobelo	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,021 reviews	View
Hotel Real Maestranza	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,336 reviews	View
Hotel Santiago de Compostela	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,651 reviews	View
Palpatio Hotel Boutique	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 363 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 Avienda Chapultepec or Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento, 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 Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

10/10 Excellent

"Great place"

Hotel Aló Degollado

10/10 Excellent

"Overall experience was amazing, staff was really kind and helpful. The rooms were clean and had great room service. This hotel is in the center of amazing historical buildings but like any downtown there will be sketchy areas. The Uber ping for this hotel drops you off in the bottom near homeless people, if you want to avoid that you should ping the corner restaurant (Los 7 Pozoles). This hotel is also next to a busy street so you will hear cars driving at all hours. On the plus side you will be located near so many stores and restaurants that those small issues wont matter, I would definitely recommend this hotel."

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Our top choices for Downtown Guadalajara hotels

1. Hotel Plaza Genova Centro

2. Hotel Real Maestranza

3. Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

4. Hotel Santiago de Compostela

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

6. Hotel Portobelo

7. One Guadalajara Centro Histórico

8. Hotel Dali Ejecutivo

9. HOTEL BOUTIQUE FERROCARRIL 1888

10. Origen 438 Luxury Boutique Hotel

11. Hotel Totem Guadalajara

12. Cathedral Centro Histórico D9

13. Hotel De Mendoza

14. Hotel Fenix

15. Six Hotel Guadalajara Degollado

16. Cathedral Centro Histórico D6

17. Hotel Casino Plaza

18. Hotel Don Quijote Plaza

19. Hotel Real de Castilla

20. Hotel Aranzazú Eco

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Where to stay in Downtown Guadalajara

Guadalajara Centro

Colonia Americana

Zona Expo

Providencia

Zona Minerva

Top Downtown Guadalajara Hotel Reviews

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

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