Where to stay in Guadalajara, by neighborhood

Guadalajara is a big, spread-out city, and the neighborhood you pick shapes the whole trip more than the apartment itself. A street full of cafés you can walk to, a building with a pool for the kids, or a parking spot that saves you from circling the block every night: those are the things people tell us made the difference. Below are the five neighborhoods where we have apartments, what each one is good for, and who should pick something else.

1. Colonia Americana and Chapultepec: the most walkable

Colonia Americana is the neighborhood of Avenida Chapultepec, the strip of cafés, taquerías, bars and galleries that most visitors end up spending their evenings on. It is the part of Guadalajara where people go out on foot. Most of our apartments here have a rooftop and a grill, so it also works for a dinner at home with a view of the city.

What it does not have is parking: only a few of our apartments in Colonia Americana include a spot. If you are not renting a car, that does not matter at all.

Who it is for: couples, first-time visitors, anyone without a car, and groups that want to be in the middle of things. See the Colonia Americana and Chapultepec neighborhood page.

2. Zapopan near Andares: the easiest if you drive

On the Zapopan side, close to the Andares shopping center, all of our apartments are in modern towers with a pool, a gym, parking and security around the clock. Here the building does most of the work: the afternoon goes by at the pool, and for dinner you take the car or a ride-hailing app. Several of them have a desk, which helps if you are working remotely during the trip.

It is also where a lot of our guests stay when they come to Guadalajara for a medical procedure, because recovery is easier in a quiet building with a pool than on a busy street. If that is your case, read our guide to medical stays in Guadalajara.

Who it is for: families, business trips with office hours on that side of the city, and anyone arriving by car. See the Zapopan and Andares neighborhood page.

3. Providencia: for large groups

Providencia is a residential neighborhood of tree-lined streets and big houses, and it is where we have our largest places. La Casona is a whole house with a private patio and a grill, Cero Escalones is a ground-floor apartment with no stairs at all, which matters if someone in the group has trouble walking, and La Sobremesa is the upper floor of the same house, with its own covered terrace and a grill.

Who it is for: extended families and groups that want to stay together under one roof. See the Providencia neighborhood page.

4. Midtown and Punto Sao Paulo: practical for work

Our three Midtown apartments are in the same tower, all with parking and security around the clock, and some with self check-in at any hour, which helps when your flight lands late. It is a practical base if you are in town for meetings and want to come back to a quiet building.

Who it is for: business travelers, couples and small groups arriving by car. See the Midtown neighborhood page.

5. Ladrón de Guevara: the middle ground

Our Ladrón de Guevara apartments are right next to Colonia Americana, and all of them have a gym, a rooftop and parking. It is a calmer base for staying several weeks, with the cafés of Avenida Chapultepec still within walking distance. For stays of a month or more, also read our page on monthly rentals in Guadalajara.

Who it is for: long stays and anyone who wants quiet with Colonia Americana around the corner. See the Ladrón de Guevara neighborhood page.

What about the historic center?

We don't have apartments in the historic center, and for most trips we would not recommend sleeping there. If you are coming for the Hospicio Cabañas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its murals by José Clemente Orozco, for the Teatro Degollado or for the Cathedral, stay in Colonia Americana: the center is a short ride away, and at night you have many more places to eat and go out.

In short

• Couple or first visit: Colonia Americana.
• Family with kids, or traveling by car: Zapopan near Andares.
• Large group: Providencia.
• Business trip: Midtown or Zapopan near Andares.
• Long stay and quiet: Ladrón de Guevara.

If your trip is built around a trade show or conference, our page on apartments near Expo Guadalajara shows how far each building is from the venue.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Guadalajara?+

For most trips, Colonia Americana: it is the most walkable part of the city and the home of Avenida Chapultepec. If you are driving or traveling with kids, Zapopan near Andares, where all of our apartments have a pool, a gym and parking. For large groups, Providencia.

Where should I stay in Guadalajara on my first visit?+

In Colonia Americana. It is the easiest neighborhood for a first trip because you can do almost everything on foot, and the historic center is a short ride away.

Which area is best for families?+

Zapopan near Andares if you want a pool and parking in the building, or Providencia if there are many of you: that is where the whole house and our largest apartments are.

Is it better to stay in the historic center?+

We don't have apartments in the historic center. If you are coming to see the Hospicio Cabañas, the Teatro Degollado or the Cathedral, stay in Colonia Americana: the center is a short ride away and at night you have far more places to go out.