What's Downtown Guadalajara Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Guadalajara, especially its restaurants and cathedral. Enjoy the neighborhood's museums, live music, and entertainment venues. There's lots to explore including top spots like Plaza de Armas and Guadalajara Cathedral. There's plenty more to see, including Museo de Cera (Wax Museum) and Plaza de los Mariachis.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Guadalajara?

We have 97 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Downtown Guadalajara:

Hotel Real Maestranza

3.5-star hotel with restaurant, health club

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

DoubleTree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

Historic hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Café • Central location

Olga Querida Hostal - Hostel

City-center hostel

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core

Boutique hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • 4 bars • Health club • Walkable location

Hostel Hospedarte Centro

City-center hotel

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • Central location

How to Get to Downtown Guadalajara

Flying to:

• • Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL), 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Downtown Guadalajara

Getting to Downtown Guadalajara on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Plaza Universidad Station
• • San Juan de Dios Station
• • Refugio Station

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Guadalajara

What to See in Downtown Guadalajara

• • Plaza de Armas
• • Guadalajara Cathedral
• • Plaza de los Mariachis
• • Palacio de Gobierno
• • Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres

Things to Do in Downtown Guadalajara

• • Museo de Cera (Wax Museum)
• • Degollado Theater
• • Corona Market
• • Mercado Libertad
• • Magno Centro Joyero

Other Popular Downtown Guadalajara Attractions

• • Plaza Tapatia
• • Teatro Diana
• • Las Nueve Esquinas
• • Templo de San Agustin
• • Plaza de la Liberacion

When Is the Best Time to Visit Guadalajara?

• • Hottest months: May, April, June, March (average 74°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 65°F)
• • Rainiest months: July, August, June, September (average 9 inches of rainfall)