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Where to stay for a show at Auditorio Telmex
Apartments in Midtown, Providencia and Colonia Americana for your show at Auditorio Telmex: how long the ride really takes and which apartment fits your group.
The University of Guadalajara's concert hall
Auditorio Telmex belongs to the Centro Cultural Universitario, the big cultural project of the University of Guadalajara. It was the first building of that complex to go up: the first stone was laid in 2003, and it opened in 2007 with a ceremony led by Plácido Domingo. Since then it has hosted touring concerts and shows, with a hall that adapts to the size of each event.
In recent months, seventeen people messaged us on WhatsApp about a place to stay for a show at the Auditorio, most of them between August and September. Three of them asked about staying for weeks or a whole month.
How long the ride takes
An older version of our Spanish page said our Zapopan apartments were a short distance from the Auditorio. That was not precise: following the real route, the closest is Madison, in Midtown, followed by Ricardo Palma and Spazio. The table below shows the drive from each building, with normal traffic already counted. On show nights, the avenues into the venue clog up, so plan your departure time around that.
| Building | How you get there | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 10–20 min by car | 5.5 km |
| Ricardo Palma | 10–20 min by car | 7.2 km |
| Spazio | 10–20 min by car | 7.3 km |
| República | 15–25 min by car | 7.8 km |
| Andrés Terán | 15–25 min by car | 7.8 km |
| Living Chapultepec | 15–25 min by car | 7.9 km |
Walking, along the streets. By car, from no traffic to normal traffic (OpenStreetMap routes). Traffic can be heavier on event days.
On the way back, the smart move is not to request a ride the moment the lights come on. Let the exit crowd thin out, or walk a little way from the doors so the driver can spot you quickly.
Useful things to know about the venue
The Auditorio sits on Avenida Parres Arias and has two main approaches: Periférico Norte and Avenida Laureles. If you drive, the venue has its own large parking lot, with spaces reserved for people with disabilities. Inside, the capacity changes with each show: movable walls and panels turn the hall from a theater layout into the full auditorium, which is why not every concert feels equally packed. There are food stands on every level, a coat check and a first-aid station.
Someone once asked us whether they could walk to the show from the apartment. The honest answer is no: none of our buildings is within walking distance, which is why the table above only talks about cars and apps.
Before and after the show
The concert is usually the last thing on the day's schedule, so the rest of the day happens around your apartment. From Madison you have the shops and restaurants of Midtown for an early dinner; from Spazio, the cafés and bars of Colonia Americana are on foot for a drink after the show. If you are coming for two concerts in the same weekend, it pays to stay put in one apartment rather than moving between hotels.
Which apartment fits your group
In Madison, El Midtown has a desk and self check-in at any hour, in case you land late the night before, and El Arbolado is the brightest apartment in the tower, a good choice for friends coming to the same concert. In Providencia, Cero Escalones, in the Ricardo Palma house, is a ground floor with no steps at all, comfortable if you are traveling with parents or someone who avoids stairs. And El Ping Pong, in Spazio, has a pool and a rooftop for the afternoon before the show.
El Midtown
Midtown / Punto Sao Paulo · 2 BR · 2 baths
from about $90 USD a night
El Arbolado
Midtown / Punto Sao Paulo · 2 BR · 2 baths
from about $90 USD a night
Cero Escalones
Providencia · 3 BR · 2 baths
from about $111 USD a night
El Ping Pong
Americana / Chapultepec · 2 BR · 1 bath
from about $93 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.
More shows, more city
If your event is at a different venue, see our page on where to stay for Arena Guadalajara, or apartments near Estadio Akron for a stadium show. To pick a neighborhood for the rest of the trip, our guide on where to stay in Guadalajara goes through them one by one.
To see the areas where you would be sleeping, visit the Midtown and Providencia neighborhood pages.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Auditorio Telmex?+
It is the concert hall of the University of Guadalajara's Centro Cultural Universitario. It opened in 2007 and hosts touring concerts and shows.
Which of your apartments is closest?+
Madison, in Midtown. After it come Ricardo Palma, in Providencia, and Spazio, in Colonia Americana. From all of them you go by car or ride-hailing app.
When should I leave for the show?+
Early. The avenues leading to the venue get congested before the show starts, so it is better to arrive with time, eat nearby and avoid rushing.
Can I check in late if I arrive on the day of the concert?+
In Madison, El Midtown and La Barra allow check-in at any hour. If you arrive at night, tell us your arrival time and we will send you the instructions beforehand.
Other places nearby
Get to know the area: Midtown / Punto Sao Paulo · Providencia · Americana / Chapultepec