Guadalajara

Travel Guide

Palacio de Gobierno showing an administrative buidling, a square or plaza and a city
Metropolitan Cathedral showing night scenes, religious aspects and heritage architecture
Degollado Theater featuring interior views, theater scenes and art
Downtown Guadalajara
Guadalajara featuring street scenes and a city

Where to stay in Guadalajara

Downtown Guadalajara

Downtown Guadalajara

4/5(1,327 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Plaza de Armas and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Downtown Guadalajara. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Plaza Universidad Station or San Juan de Dios Station.

Downtown Guadalajara
Degollado Theater featuring theater scenes, heritage architecture and interior views

Guadalajara Centro

4.5/5(66 area reviews)

Architecture, historic sites, and shopping highlight some notable features of Guadalajara Centro. Make a stop by Plaza de Armas or Guadalajara Cathedral while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Plaza Universidad Station or Juarez Station to get around town.

Guadalajara Centro
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Zona Expo

4/5(307 area reviews)

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.

Zona Expo
Escamoles are the edible larvae and pupae of ants that are harvested from the roots of the Agave

Providencia

4.5/5(209 area reviews)

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

Providencia
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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.

Colonia Americana
La Minerva showing a hotel, a statue or sculpture and a pond

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.

Zona Minerva
Hotel Riu Plaza Guadalajara
Hotel Riu Plaza Guadalajara
5 out of 5
Av. Lopez Mateos 830 Col. Chapalita, Guadalajara, JAL
The price is SAR 671 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
SAR 671
SAR 806 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,837 reviews)
"I feel welcome from day one until my last minutes I was at RIU Guadalajara because front desk agents and housekeepers are so kind, so professional and caring. I been here 7 times and I am planning to come back soon. Highly recommend 👌 A+"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Guadalajara
Hard Rock Hotel Guadalajara
Hard Rock Hotel Guadalajara
4 out of 5
Av. Ignacio L. Vallarta 5145, Camino Real, Zapopan, JAL
The price is SAR 475 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
SAR 475
SAR 570 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Zapopan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,152 reviews)
"En general el lugar es bonito, se ve un poco deteriorado y los elevadores no funcionan muy bien, hay 3, pero aun así hay que esperar muchísimo por él."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Hard Rock Hotel Guadalajara
Hotel Velvet Plaza
Hotel Velvet Plaza
3.5 out of 5
Avenida Vallarta 2477, Colonia Arcos Vallarta, Guadalajara, JAL
The price is SAR 207 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
SAR 207
SAR 248 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,795 reviews)
Perfect Stay
"Stayed at this hotel while I went to GDL for surgery in late March. Because I was recovering, I ordered A LOT of room service. Food was literally sooo good, tasted homemade. Best part was that is was so cheap compared to home, Los Angeles. The staff was also incredibly friendly. Would see that I ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Hotel Velvet Plaza
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
European Life Style Executive Suites & Gallery
European Life Style Executive Suites & Gallery
3 out of 5
Av Guadalupe 4885, Zapopan, JAL
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Zapopan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,887 reviews)
"Very good service"

Reviewed on 17 April 2025

European Life Style Executive Suites & Gallery
Hotel Mutuo Vive
Hotel Mutuo Vive
3.5 out of 5
2600 C. Justo Sierra Arcos Vallarta, Guadalajara, Jal.
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Andares Shopping Center and Minerva ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews)
"Todo muy bien"

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Hotel Mutuo Vive
Casa San Fernando by Barrio México
Casa San Fernando by Barrio México
3.5 out of 5
39 C. Emeterio Robles Gil Americana, Guadalajara, Jal.
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Guadalajara. Enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Andares Shopping Center and Avienda ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
"Just perfect"

Reviewed on 23 April 2025

Casa San Fernando by Barrio México
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Guadalajara

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
1253
5 - Excellent 63%
4 - Good
596
4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
106
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
13
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

City is dirty with lots of homeless on the streets. We had just visited Mazatlan which was WONDERFUL.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Guadalajara is a perfect city for enjoying relaxing or party , I really recommend The weather there is perfect .

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Is a big City, if you been to Rome it feel like that. Like every big city has everything your very elite nice areas and the not so nice. Everyone is very welcoming . The best Restaurants are in Plaza Andares delicious  nice. Instagram photo options

4/5 - Good

MarioFelix

I like the shopping, the tasty food, the friendly communication with people.

5/5 - Excellent

Amalia

Recommend to go, do tequila tours, see the churches and do some shopping