Downtown Guadalajara
Guadalajara





Visit Downtown Guadalajara
Popular places to visit

Guadalajara Cathedral
With its gothic twin spires, this church is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Guadalajara and has a fascinating history.

Degollado Theater
Watch contemporary theater or classical ballet at Guadalajara’s neoclassical theater known for its beautiful design and diverse performances.

Plaza de Armas
Relax and watch live music in this spacious green plaza in the heart of Guadalajara’s historic center, surrounded by many of the city’s most famous sites.

Palacio de Gobierno
This beautiful 18th-century palace housed the Mexican government for many years. See this historic building where the decree was made to abolish slavery in Mexico.

Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres
This impressive monument honors distinguished men and women of Jalisco who have made a significant contribution to society during their lives.

Biblioteca Iberoamericana Octavio Paz
Discover an enormous collection of books, admire the remarkable mural and explore the rich history of this 16th-century neoclassical building.
Things to do

Full Day in Tequila with Tasting and party in Cantaritos

Mazamitla tour from Guadalajara visiting Mundo Aventura

From Guadalajara to Chapala Lake: Funny and cultural tour

From Guadalajara: Tequila Town and Cantaritos El Guero

Complete Tour on the Tequila Route from Guadalajara

From Guadalajara: La Rojeña Distillery & Jose Cuervo Train
Top hotels in Downtown Guadalajara

Hotel Dali Ejecutivo
We didn't eat breakfast or any food there.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Hotel Plaza Genova Centro
Location is great and walkable to all Centro locations. Staff was very friendly. The room is a bit older and would be nice if they changed the carpet to flooring. Wouldn’t mind coming back though as the price is great!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico
I was there for five days, and the place was perfect for me and for everything I had to do for the few days I was there. The staff was always really helpful with everything, and every time I needed help or had questions about transportation, they were on top of it. I recommend this location to everyone ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Hotel Real Maestranza
Very clean and conveniently located. Personnel staff quick and attentive. My only complaint, after each shower water went all over the bathroom as the shower wall had poor sealant. I called front desk and they brought up extra towels to block the water from spreading.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Hotel Portobelo
The staff are all so helpful and attentive. We had landed so early in the morning that we had arrived at around 8am or 9am and just decided to stay in the lobby until we could check in at 3pm. We were so tired we ended up falling asleep and the receptionist let us check in at 11am so we could rest! ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Hotel De Mendoza
The location is great. The hotel has a rooftop terrace and a cold pool. The restaurant is yummy but no free breakfast. The room was comfortable. Beds and pillows were fine. A plus was that the windows were updated and double glass so the noise outside noise was minimal. The room seemed clean at first. ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
