Guadalajara Hotels

• Jetgirly
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Hostel Guadalajara: Hosteling International - Guadalajara

I stayed at Hostel Guadalajara for three nights in January 2008. I booked through the Hosteling International website, paid a deposit online and showed up at the hostel... only to find they didn't have any record of my reservation. I pulled up my laptop (they have free wireless) and showed them my reservation. Somehow, they found me a place. I was in a room with four bunk beds, sleeping eight girls. The room was clean and most of the people in the hostel were like me- students looking for apartments before their terms abroad.

The hostel organized entertainment and activities, such as trips to Tequila (I didn't go, but I hear they cram fifteen people into a van, with most sitting without seatbelts in the back) and Mexican wrestling. I notice the website says that they offer free cultural events daily, where guests can meet and greet local artists, but that was never offered or advertised during my stay. Inside the hostel, you had access to a full, shared kitchen, lots of space to hang out and chat, and a book exchange. The shared bathrooms were fairly clean, but the hot water missed more than it hit. Most of the time there was no hot water and the staff blamed it on having run out of gas.

Once you get over the disorganization, Hostel Guadalajara is a pretty good place to stay. Dorm beds currently cost about 130 pesos per night ($12.50 USD) and I believe there are one or two private rooms available at a higher cost.

If you decide to stay at this hostel, make sure to check out the nearby Bar Maestranza (on the same street). It's a total dive, but the cheap food and drinks and cool bullfighting memorabilia make for a pretty cool evening.

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Address: Calle Maestranza No. 147
• Phone: 52 333 5627520
• Website: http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostels-Guadalajara---Hostel-Guadalajara-092618.en.htm
• Related to: Budget Travel, Backpacking, Study Abroad
• Written March 15, 2008

A Dorm Room (and Eight Girls' Stuff!)

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• langwriter
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• jag17
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Rio Caliente: Rest and Relaxation

We came to Guadalajara to visit the Rio Caliente spa. A nature retreat and spa that is the perfect relaxation vacation. Hiking, yoga, water exercises, horseback riding and swimming in the thermal pools are all available. In addition, feel free to enjoy a variety of spa services. My friend and I chose the 5 night package that came with accomodations, all meals (vegetarian), 1 mudwrap, 1 facial, and 1 massage. Feel free to be active, or just relax with a book. All guests are advised of the activities available, and then you decide what you want to participate in. It is your vacation to do with as you please. Most guests were return visitors, as I am sure I will be.

Guests were primarily women, but men are certainly welcome. Shopping/day trips are also available for a small fee.

Unique Quality: Thermal hot springs

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Phone: 1-800-200-2927
• Website: www.riocaliente.com
• Related to: Spa and Resort
• Written April 8, 2007

Room #5, 2007

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• ArtsterM
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Quinta Don Jose Boutique Hotel: A good option to large Guadalajara Hotels

I just can't say enough about how wonderful this place is. I've stayed in many Bed & Breakfasts and many hotels, several in Guadalajara, but this one is the best in all of Guadalajara. The breakfast is excellent. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff is so friendly and eager to please.

If you are not accustomed to Bed & Breakfasts, I recommend the pool suites as they are far enough from the main dining area. We stayed in the master suite right next to the dining area and never heard a thing, but if there had been any screaming kids we might have heard them. I only include this comment because some people are very noise-sensitive.

Just 2 blocks from the main plaza of Tlaquepaque and a 15 minutes bus ride (at 4 pesos!!) to downtown Guadalajara, I can't imagine a more convenient place.

The free breakfast is delicious and they change up the hot dishes each day (hotcakes, chilequiles, eggs, huevos rancheros, etc). Every day includes hot coffee (made with bottled water), tea, fresh-squeezed OJ (no water added), dry cereals and milk, fresh pastries, and fresh fruits (melons, bananas, etc.)
A fantastic way to start the day.

I'm not kidding when I say that you could check in here and only leave for lunch and dinner. It's that comfortable and peaceful.

A+++

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: Reforma Street no 139 in the old town of Tlaquepaque which is in the Guadalajara Metro area.
• Website: www.quintadonjose.com
• Related to: Arts and Culture, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Family Travel
• Written December 12, 2006

Great pool terrace!

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• Gatopardo
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• Swou
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• cybercutie
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Apartment on Ave Patria: Mi casa en Mexico.....

This was where I stayed for the 6 months I was in Guadalajara. Rent was $5000 pesos a month, split between two people, and was relatively central.

Unique Quality: Close to shopping and bus stations

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Address: Ave Patria
• Related to: Budget Travel, Study Abroad, Work Abroad
• Written December 20, 2005

Our little apartment

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• Enzyme_X
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• Enzyme_X
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