Places to stay near
Places to stay near Plaza del Sol in Guadalajara
Apartments in Providencia and Colonia Americana a short ride from Plaza del Sol and Avenida López Mateos, for shopping, meetings or an event at the Expo.
A mall that works as a landmark
Plaza del Sol opened on November 25, 1969, and bills itself as Guadalajara's first shopping centersource. Back then that corner was the western edge of the city, with very few houses around, and nobody knew whether a mall would work, because the city did not have one yet. It was founded by twelve local businessmen with well-known family companies, such as Fábricas de Francia and Ferreterías Calzadasource. Today the city surrounds it completely, and it has more than two hundred storessource.
For many out-of-towners it is less a place to shop than a point of reference. It sits at the junction of López Mateos and Mariano Otero, close to the Expo, surrounded by offices, chain hotels and medical practices. That is why people searching for a place near Plaza del Sol are often really coming for something else: an event at the Expo, meetings in the office towers along López Mateos, an errand or a medical visit.
In recent months, about a dozen people messaged us on WhatsApp asking about apartments near the mall. The question that came up most was whether it works for a longer stay, and one person wanted to know about parking. It is a fair concern: if you are working in the area for weeks, you don't want to live out of a hotel room.
Getting there from our buildings
Our closest buildings are in Providencia and Colonia Americana, north of the mall, along López Mateos or the streets that cut across to Mariano Otero. The table shows the trip from each one with normal traffic. At rush hour López Mateos backs up, especially heading south in the late afternoon; if your meeting is early, leave with room to spare.
| Building | How you get there | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Ley | 10–15 min by car | 5.1 km |
| Ricardo Palma | 10–20 min by car | 5.4 km |
| Ramos Millán | 10–20 min by car | 5.5 km |
| Spazio | 10–20 min by car | 5.8 km |
| Livify | 10–20 min by car | 6.1 km |
| República | 10–20 min by car | 6.3 km |
Walking, along the streets. By car, from no traffic to normal traffic (OpenStreetMap routes). Traffic can be heavier on event days.
Which apartment suits you
If you are traveling as a family or a group, La Casona, in Providencia, is a whole house with parking, a full kitchen and a washing machine, and it is our closest option to the mall. Cero Escalones, in the Ricardo Palma house, is a ground floor with no steps, useful if someone in the group cannot manage stairs. For a work trip, El Invernadero, in the Ramos Millán building, has air conditioning, a washing machine and a rooftop with a grill, and El Ping Pong, in Spazio, has parking and a rooftop pool for watching the sunset after a day of meetings.
La Casona
Providencia · 4 BR · 5 baths
from about $105 USD a night
Cero Escalones
Providencia · 3 BR · 2 baths
from about $111 USD a night
El Invernadero
Americana / Chapultepec · 2 BR · 1 bath
from about $90 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.
Staying for a few weeks
If the job keeps you on this side of the city for several weeks, the evenings matter as much as the commute. Sleeping in Colonia Americana or Providencia means you can walk to dinner, buy groceries nearby and cook at home on the nights you are tired of eating out. A washing machine saves the hotel laundry bill, and the long-stay rate makes each extra week cheaper than the one before. Tell us how long the project runs and we will suggest the apartment that fits.
Worth comparing with the Expo
If what brings you here is really a conference or a trade show, read our page on apartments near Expo Guadalajara: the Expo is right by the mall, so the advice barely changes, but there we explain how to get around on event days. If you have an appointment at the consulate during the same trip, see places to stay near the US Consulate.
To see the neighborhoods where you would be sleeping, visit the Providencia and Colonia Americana and Chapultepec pages.
Want help choosing?
Tell us your dates and why you are coming; we will tell you which apartment fits.
Message us on WhatsAppHow much will your stay cost?
Each apartment shows its nightly rate; for the exact total of your dates, message us.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Plaza del Sol?+
At Avenida López Mateos Sur 2375, where it meets Avenida Mariano Otero, in Colonia Ciudad del Sol, Zapopan. Expo Guadalajara is close by, across Mariano Otero.
Which apartment is closest?+
La Casona, in Providencia, is our closest option, followed by Ricardo Palma, Ramos Millán and Spazio. From all of them you go by car or ride-hailing app.
I'll be working in the area for a few weeks. Is there a long-stay rate?+
Yes. The more nights you stay, the lower the nightly rate. Send us your dates on WhatsApp and we will reply with the exact total.
Do you have parking?+
La Casona and El Ping Pong include parking. If it is essential for you, tell us when you book and we will only suggest apartments that have it.
Other places nearby
Get to know the area: Providencia · Americana / Chapultepec