Where to stay in Guadalajara
Guadalajara, the right part of town.
The historic center, the restaurant quarter next to it, the modern west side and the craft town. Each one is a different Guadalajara.
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Where visitors stay in Guadalajara
Guadalajara spreads west from its colonial center. The Centro has the cathedral and the plazas; Colonia Americana and Chapultepec, just west, hold the cafes and bars; Zapopan and the Andares district are the modern malls and towers; Tlaquepaque is the craft town that the city absorbed. The airport is south-east, 30 to 45 minutes from any of them.
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Centro Historico
Older hotels around the cathedral and the Hospicio Cabanas, close to the markets and the mariachi plaza.
Suits: Sightseeing, short stays, budgets
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Colonia Americana and Chapultepec
The neighborhood with the restaurants, the bars and the small boutique hotels, a walk west of the center.
Suits: Couples, food and nightlife
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Zapopan and Andares
Business hotels and the big malls on the west side, near the basilica of Zapopan. Quieter, newer, car-oriented.
Suits: Business, families, shopping
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Tlaquepaque
Guesthouses and small hotels in the pedestrian craft town, 20 minutes from the center and close to the airport.
Suits: Crafts, slow evenings, early flights
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Good to know
- Festivals fill the city
- The October festival, the book fair in late November and the mariachi festival in late August fill hotels. Book early for those weeks.
- Ride apps over taxis
- Ride apps are the normal way around for visitors and the pricing is clear. Distances between the center and the west side are longer than they look.
Once the room is booked
- Things to do in Guadalajara: the day trips and tours worth booking before you land.
- Mexico and Central America Flights by Phone: more trips in the region.
Questions before you book
Is Guadalajara walkable?
The Centro and Colonia Americana are, and they connect. The west side and Tlaquepaque are a ride away.
Which area is closest to the airport?
Tlaquepaque, about 20 minutes. The Centro is 30 to 40 minutes; Zapopan can be an hour in traffic.
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