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Where to stay for your concert at Arena Guadalajara
Going to a concert at Arena Guadalajara? We are not next to the venue, but from Midtown you get there by car and come back to your own apartment afterwards.
The Arena and why people look for a place to sleep
Arena Guadalajara holds about 20,000 people and is the second largest arena in Mexico, after the one in Mexico Citysource. It is run by the same company that operates the arenas in Mexico City and Monterrey. When a big tour comes through, plenty of fans travel from other cities for a single night, and that is where the search comes from: a place to sleep that spares you the drive home after the encore.
It is also a brand-new venue. Construction stopped during the pandemic, picked up again in 2022, and the opening was postponed several times until it finally opened in October 2025 with a Maroon 5 concert. It stands near the Huentitán canyon, and its design uses regional materials such as the golden cantera stone of Huentitán. The stage can be set up in the middle of the floor so it is visible from every seat, and the hall is climate controlled, which matters at summer shows.
In recent months, about a dozen people messaged us on WhatsApp asking where to stay for a concert at the Arena, most of them during the summer season. What we tell them is what we are telling you here.
The truth about the distance
The Arena is far from the neighborhoods where our buildings are. Madison, in Midtown, is the only one within what we consider a reasonable drive, and even so it is not walkable. The table below shows the trip: the lower number is with no traffic and the higher one with a normal day's traffic. On concert nights the roads leading into the venue back up, so leave early.
| Building | How you get there | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 15–30 min by car | 13 km |
Walking, along the streets. By car, from no traffic to normal traffic (OpenStreetMap routes). Traffic can be heavier on event days.
So why recommend it at all? Because the concert night is only part of the trip. If you arrive the day before or stay for the weekend, Midtown puts you close to shopping centers, cafés and restaurants, and it connects easily with the rest of Guadalajara.
Planning the night
Get there early: entering a venue this size takes time, and the lines grow as showtime approaches. If you are driving, check ahead of time where you are going to park. If you are going by app, agree on a meeting point with your group for the way out, away from the main doors. When the show ends, everyone requests a ride at once and the fare jumps; waiting a while inside or walking a few streets away usually solves it.
Apartments in Madison
El Midtown has a desk and self check-in at any hour, handy if you land late the night before the show. La Barra has air conditioning and a full kitchen, and it also lets you check in at any hour. El Arbolado is the brightest of the three, a good fit for a group of friends going to the same concert. All three come with a parking spot, and the building has security around the clock.
El Midtown
Midtown / Punto Sao Paulo · 2 BR · 2 baths
from about $90 USD a night
La Barra
Midtown / Punto Sao Paulo · 1 BR · 1 bath
from about $88 USD a night
El Arbolado
Midtown / Punto Sao Paulo · 2 BR · 2 baths
from about $90 USD a night
USD prices are an estimate at 18.69 MXN per USD (European Central Bank, 2026-11-12). You are charged in Mexican pesos.
Other venues and plans
If your show is somewhere else, see our page on apartments near Auditorio Telmex, or, for a football match or a stadium concert, apartments near Estadio Akron. If you are still choosing an area for the rest of the trip, our guide on where to stay in Guadalajara compares the neighborhoods.
To see the area where you would be sleeping, visit the Midtown neighborhood page.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have apartments next to Arena Guadalajara?+
No. Our closest building is Madison, in Midtown, and from there you go to the Arena by car or ride-hailing app. We would rather tell you clearly before you book.
Why stay in Midtown if it is not next to the Arena?+
Because after the concert you come back to an area with restaurants, cafés and shops, and for the rest of your trip Midtown is well connected to the rest of the city.
How do I get back after the show?+
A ride-hailing app is the easiest option, just not the moment everyone walks out. Wait inside for the crowd to thin, or walk to a quieter street so the driver can find you.
Do the Madison apartments have parking?+
Yes. All three Madison apartments include parking, the building has security around the clock, and El Midtown and La Barra have self check-in at any hour.
Other places nearby
Get to know the area: Midtown / Punto Sao Paulo