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.
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.
Degollado Theater
Watch contemporary theater or classical ballet at Guadalajara’s neoclassical theater known for its beautiful design and diverse performances.
Plaza de los Mariachis
Learn about the local history of Guadalajara when you spend time at Plaza de los Mariachis. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Plaza Tapatia
You can learn about the history of Guadalajara when you stop by Plaza Tapatia. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
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.
Downtown Guadalajara Hotel Deals
Hotel Dali Ejecutivo
Clean room, courteous staff
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core
This historic hotel has improved since I last stayed here! Gorgeous lobby, and our room was beautiful and spacious. Everything worked so well. Staff was wonderful.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico
Clean rooms good service
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Hotel Plaza Genova Centro
Very clean and the staff people were excellent and very helpful!!
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Hotel Portobelo
Muy buen hotel
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Hotel Santiago de Compostela
Yes
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Guadalajara
Guadalajara Centro
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.
San Juan de Dios
Well-liked for its live music and shopping, San Juan de Dios is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Hospicio Cabanas and Magno Centro Joyero, and jump on the metro at San Juan de Dios Station to get around the city.
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.
Moderna
While you're in Moderna, take in top sights like Avienda Chapultepec and jump on the metro at Washington Station to see more of the city.
Santa Teresita
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Teresita and surrounding area, you can visit Avienda Chapultepec and Applicant Service Center.
Lafayette
If you're spending some time in Lafayette, Applicant Service Center and Avienda Chapultepec are top sights worth seeing.
