Mexico Guide
Northern Jalisco and Michoacán
Accommodation
1 Don Quixote Hotel Héroes 91 
33/3658-1299 
3614-2845 Friendly, small hotel with rooms around a colonial-style courtyard. A little more characterful than some of the business hotels. Price: M$500-750
2 Hostel de María Nueva Galicia 924 33/3562-9520 
hostaldemaria@prodigy.net.mx Peaceful hostel in a quiet neighbourhood a short walk from the cathedral. Mostly eight-bunk dorms (M$150 per person, HI members M$125) plus a couple of private rooms. Free Internet access and a Continental breakfast included. Price: M$250-350
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Hostel Guadalajara Maestranza 147 33/3562-7520 
www.hostelguadalajara.com Very central and modern hostel (though in an old building) that's always alive with backpackers and language students. It suffers from street noise but compensates with Internet access, laundry and cooking facilities, private lockers and friendly staff who regularly organize nights out to interesting bars. A light breakfast is included and if you pay in advance you get four nights for the price of three. Dorms M$135, ISIC cardholders M$125, IYH members M$108. Price: M$200-250
4 Hotel de Mendoza Carranza 16, at Hidalgo 33/3942-5151 www.demendoza.com.mx Attractive establishment in a refurbished colonial convent. Rooms come with all amenities (including in-room safe) and access to the nicest pool in the centre of town. A central location makes this an ideal base for sightseeing; it's quite popular with groups. Price: M$1100 and over
5 Hotel Fénix Corona 160 33/3614-5714 www.holahoteles.com.mx Large, modern, four-star hotel with impeccable rooms right in the centre of things. Go for one on the upper floors with views of the cathedral, and opt in for the buffet breakfast at a slightly higher rate. Price: M$750-1100
6 Hotel Francés Maestranza 35 33/3613-1190 www.hotelfrances.com Just off the plaza behind the cathedral, this beautiful colonial building, founded as an inn in 1610, is the most appealing of Guadalajara's more expensive hotels; it even has an ancient creaking elevator said to be the second ever installed in the city. Even if you're not going to stay, try to stop by for a superb margarita in the lobby bar. Sadly, the fairly drab rooms don't quite match the public areas and you might want to step up to a junior suite (M$819). Price: M$750-1100
7 Hotel Hamilton Madero 381 33/641-6726 Clean and friendly, the Hamilton is very cheap and consequently a popular spot with backpackers and young Mexican couples. Rooms have private bath and TV costs few pesos extra. Price: Under M$150/
8 Hotel Jorge Alejandro Hidalgo 656 33/3658-1051 www.hoteljorgealejandro.com Spotless rooms in a central hotel. Most rooms are carpeted, and there's Internet access and parking. Larger rooms are good for families or groups. Price: M$250-350
9 Hotel Posada San Rafael Inn López Cotilla 619 33/3614-9146 www.sanrafael1.tripod.com A pleasant, friendly little place in a prettily decorated old house. For those really on a budget, they have rooms with shared bath for a few pesos less. Some rooms are brighter than others, and Internet access is available. Price: M$250-350
10 Hotel Santiago de Compostela Colón 272 33/3613-888001-800/365-5300 www.santiagodecompostelagdl.com Attractive hotel set around an enclosed courtyard decorated with Turkish rugs. Rooms are well appointed with a/c, carpets and cable TV, though the streetside ones can be noisy. All have a deep tiled bath but you may just prefer to use the rooftop pool, a lovely place to hang out through the middle of the day. Price: M$750-1100
11 Posada Regis Corona 171 & 33/3613-3026 Appealing ramshackle old building locked away from the world behind an iron gate, and with high-ceilinged rooms around a peaceful, covered courtyard. They also have small rooms on the roof (M$150 per person) that are ideal for one but acceptable for two. Internet access. Price: M$250–500
12 Posada San Pablo Madero 429 & 33/3614-2811 With no sign, this place can be hard to spot, but once you get in you'll find clean rooms around a covered courtyard replete with flowers and birds. Ring the bell at the front door for entrance. Price: M$250-350
13 Hotel Ana-Isabel Javier Mina 164 33/3617-7920 3617-4859 Simple but clean tiled rooms with TVs and parking nearby. Go for the quieter rooms at the back if possible. Price: M$200-250
14 Hotel Chapala José María Mercado 84 33/3617-7159 3617-3410 Around the corner from the Ana-Isabel, neat and basic, but a touch dark. Price: M$200-250
15 Hotel Maya López Cotilla 39 33/3614-5454 Bare but decent rooms in vibrant pink come with TV and parking. It is a noisy area but a short walk to the centre. Price: M$250-350
16 Hotel Canada Estadio 77 33/3619-4014 3619-3110 One of dozens of hotels surrounding the old bus station, this large place is pretty good value with the bonus of the excellent Restaurante Ottawa, and some slightly nicer "suites" (Price: M$330). Not to be confused with the Gran Hotel Canada around the corner. Price: M$250-350
17 Hotel Costa Brava Independencia 739 Sur 33/3619-2324 or 3619-2327 Friendly hotel. All rooms have TV; those away from the road noise are a fraction more expensive. Price: M$200-250
18 Hotel Flamingos Independencia 725 Sur 33/3619-8764 Next door to the Costa Brava: bigger, plainer and cheaper. Price: M$150-200
19 Hotel León Independencia 557 Sur 33/3619-6141 Very basic place, but clean and perfectly serviceable with bath and 24hr hot water. A bargain. Price: Under M$150/
20 Hotel Consulado López Cotilla 1405 33/3563-6465 www.hotelconsuladogdl.com.mx With its chic, modern entrance and minimal leather sofas this place is unlike almost everywhere else in town, though the comfortable rooms don't quite follow the style. There's free Internet, off-street parking and a bunch of good restaurants nearby. Price: M$500-750
21 Villa Ganz López Cotilla 1739 33/3120-1416 www.villaganz.com A gorgeous boutique hotel with nine suites, all impeccably decorated in soft tones, and with every luxury on hand. Common areas are so delightful you'll never want to step outside, though it is only a short walk to some great bars and restaurants. Rates start at US$240 and include Continental breakfast and "welcome cocktail". Price: M$1500 and over
22 Quinta Real México 2727 1-800/362-1500 www.quintareal.com Gorgeous luxury hotel that's also well set up for business guests. The grounds are spacious and immaculately tended, and the suites come with neo-colonial styling and every amenity. Price: M$1500 and over
23 Hotel Serena Central Nueva, beside Sala 1 33/3600-0910 www.aranzazu.com.mx Conveniently located by the Central Nueva, this hotel is modern and soulless, but has two pools and reasonably soundproof rooms with TV. Price: M$350-500
24 Casa Campos B&B Francisco Miranda 30-A 33/3838-5296 www.hotelcasacampos.com One of the most charming places in town to lay your head, this beautifully remodelled colonial house comes with modern fittings, an understated elegance and a family of palm-size marmoset monkeys that have free rein in the garden. Rates include breakfast in the adjacent sleek modern restaurant Sandwich & Friends. Price: M$750–1500
25 La Casa del Retoño Matamoros 182 33/3587-3989 www.lacasadelretono.com.mx Neatly set away from the commercial bustle of Tlaquepaque, this modern B&B has eight cheery artesanía-decorated rooms and a sunny terrace and garden where you can eat a good Continental breakfast. Price: M$500-750
26 Donde el Indio Duerme Independencia 74 33/3535-2189 www.indiosleep.com Much more basic than everything else hereabouts, but with simple, clean rooms at a good price. Price: M$150-200
27 La Villa del Ensueño Florida 305 33/3635-8792 www.villadelensueno.com This "Villa of Dreams" is a delightful boutique hotel with spacious rooms all tastefully decorated and with lovely tiled bathrooms. A pool and assorted nooks make it a great place to hang out between shopping forays. Rates include a buffet breakfast. Price: M$750-1100