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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Our top choices for Downtown Guadalajara hotels

1. Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

Downtown Guadalajara

Nelida

￥14,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

2. Hotel Plaza Genova Centro

Downtown Guadalajara

Luis

￥9,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

3. Hotel Real Maestranza

Downtown Guadalajara

Claudia

￥10,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

Downtown Guadalajara

John

￥15,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

5. Hotel Santiago de Compostela

Downtown Guadalajara

Maria

￥7,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

6. Hotel Dali Ejecutivo

Downtown Guadalajara

Adriana Magdalena Dorado

￥7,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Standard Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

7. Hotel Portobelo

Downtown Guadalajara

Francisca

￥9,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

8. Hotel Totem Guadalajara

Downtown Guadalajara

Robert

￥7,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

9. Origen 438 Luxury Boutique Hotel

Downtown Guadalajara

Salvador

￥16,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Terrace | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

10. One Guadalajara Centro Histórico

Downtown Guadalajara

Jose

￥13,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

11. Hotel De Mendoza

Downtown Guadalajara

Earl

￥12,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

12. Hotel Aranzazú Eco

Downtown Guadalajara

Janeth

￥10,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

13. Hotel Fenix

Downtown Guadalajara

Alexandra

￥13,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

14. Hotel Real de Castilla

Downtown Guadalajara

belem

￥6,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

15. Best Western Plus Gran Hotel Centro Historico

Downtown Guadalajara

SERGIOSAUL

￥8,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

16. Six Hotel Guadalajara Degollado

Downtown Guadalajara

Alejandro

￥6,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

17. Hotel Don Quijote Plaza

Downtown Guadalajara

Aracely

￥5,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A lobby with a fountain, red and grey seating, and a chandelier.

18. Hotel Frances

Downtown Guadalajara

Jose

￥9,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

19. San Francisco Plaza Hotel

Downtown Guadalajara

FERNANDO

￥9,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

20. Hotel Casino Plaza

Downtown Guadalajara

HARVEY

￥9,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Guadalajara

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Origen 438 Luxury Boutique Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 579 reviews	View
Hotel Real Maestranza	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,348 reviews	View
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,195 reviews	View
Hotel Aló Degollado	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 336 reviews	View
Hotel Portobelo	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,029 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

"This trip was one of the best I've had especially since I visited with my daughter and mother. Hotel Morales played a big role in my on this trip as they were exceptional in every aspect. To start there's a security guard at the front door at all times. The staff during check in were all great! Very helpful and went above and beyond to make sure my stay was comfortable. The Hotel itself is beautiful, clean and very well maintained. The location is also great because there's plenty to do in the surrounding areas. It's also a historic hotel which was the cherry on top for me! I plan on returning in April 2027 and will definitely stay here again."