What is Downtown Guadalajara like?

Downtown Guadalajara is an historic neighbourhood known for its major shopping area and stunning cathedral. Make sure that you visit Plaza de Armas and Degollado Theater as part of your Downtown Guadalajara travel plans.

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

Based on our traveller 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 will I find in the Downtown Guadalajara area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Guadalajara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 174 Downtown Guadalajara hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Downtown Guadalajara.

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 neighbourhood, 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. DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

Downtown Guadalajara

Angelina

RM398 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

2. Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

Downtown Guadalajara

Aurelio

RM391 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

3. Origen 438 Luxury Boutique Hotel

Downtown Guadalajara

Andrew

RM409 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

4. Hotel Real Maestranza

Downtown Guadalajara

Emanuel

RM242 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

5. Hotel Santiago de Compostela

Downtown Guadalajara

Gloria

RM212 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

6. One Guadalajara Centro Histórico

Downtown Guadalajara

Eduardo

RM367 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

7. Hotel Plaza Genova Centro

Downtown Guadalajara

jose Carlos

RM261 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

8. Hotel Portobelo

Downtown Guadalajara

Francisca

RM260 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

9. Hotel Dali Ejecutivo

Downtown Guadalajara

Deisy

RM204 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

10. Palpatio Hotel Boutique

Downtown Guadalajara

Adrian

RM415 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

11. Six Hotel Guadalajara Degollado

Downtown Guadalajara

Emmanuel

RM208 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

12. Hotel De Mendoza

Downtown Guadalajara

Perry

RM324 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

13. Hotel Real de Castilla

Downtown Guadalajara

belem

RM180 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

14. Hotel Totem Guadalajara

Downtown Guadalajara

Robert

RM189 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

15. Hotel Aló Degollado

Downtown Guadalajara

omar Ambris

RM288 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

16. Hotel Fenix

Downtown Guadalajara

Alexandra

RM332 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

17. Hotel Cervantes

Downtown Guadalajara

Luis

RM213 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

18. San Francisco Plaza Hotel

Downtown Guadalajara

MARISA

RM318 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

19. Hotel Casino Plaza

Downtown Guadalajara

Jerald

RM277 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

20. Hotel Frances

Downtown Guadalajara

Gary

RM260 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Guadalajara

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Origen 438 Luxury Boutique Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 546 reviews	View
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,140 reviews	View
Hotel Real Maestranza	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,359 reviews	View
Hotel Portobelo	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,020 reviews	View
Hotel Aló Degollado	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 311 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Guadalajara

Find the best Downtown Guadalajara areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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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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.

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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 Galleries Theater.

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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 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.

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Zona Minerva

Zona Minerva is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Applicant Service Center and Avienda Chapultepec while you're in town.

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