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3-star hotels in Zapopan
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Zapopan, the Guadalajara suburb where the expo grounds, Andares shopping and the basilica sit side by side. It is for travellers who want a practical base with parking and Wi-Fi rather than resort frills.
Staying in Zapopan
Zapopan is Guadalajara's upscale neighbour, and it works on wheels: the Andares-Puerta de Hierro district holds the shopping and white-tablecloth restaurants, the basilica anchors a plaza with a local rhythm, and the Primavera forest lies on the way out for trails and hot springs. Sightseers sometimes sleep in Colonia Americana and reach Zapopan by light rail instead.
Most hotels on this list line López Mateos and Mariano Otero, the corridors running past the Expo grounds, with others on Avenida Vallarta, Avenida Guadalupe and Patria in Jardines Universidad; a few sit closer to the centre, on Gómez Farías and Avenida Moctezuma. Couples get quiet rooms and fitness centres, families find family rooms and pools at some addresses, and business travellers are served by business centres and free parking throughout. Short breaks work well here if you allow for López Mateos traffic at rush hour.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Holiday Inn Guadalajara Expo by IHG
Lopez Mateos No. 2500, Zapopan
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Breakfast
- Bar/Snack/Café
Why stay hereA practical choice on Lopez Mateos for travellers who want round-the-clock service: the front desk and security both run 24 hours. Leisure facilities carry the stay, with an outdoor pool for children and a fitness centre, plus a garden for downtime between outings. Families travelling with children are well served by the family rooms, and breakfast in the room keeps mornings unhurried.
See Holiday Inn Guadalajara Expo by IHGAC Hotel by Marriott Guadalajara Expo
Av Lopez Mateos Sur No 2375, Zapopan
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereA practical choice for business travellers, with a business centre and fitness centre on site and free parking for those arriving by car. All rooms are air conditioned and non-smoking rooms are available, while the 24-hour front desk and express check-in keep arrivals simple. Free wifi runs throughout, and pets are allowed. A bar and café cover drinks and light meals without leaving the building.
See AC Hotel by Marriott Guadalajara ExpoHotel Puerta Del Sol
Avenida Lopez Mateos Sur 4205, Zapopan
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereFamilies get plenty of room to spread out here, with family rooms and a kids pool among the facilities. A garden and a fitness centre round out the on-site options, and breakfast is served, including a buffet and in-room service. Free wifi and free car parking make the stay easy to organise, and the 24-hour front desk is staffed at any hour.
See Hotel Puerta Del SolHoliday Inn Guadalajara Patria Universidad
Patria Col. Jardines Universidad 999, Zapopan
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereAn indoor pool and a fitness centre let guests swim and train whatever the weather, and the kitchen and kitchenette in the rooms add self-catering flexibility. Free parking and free WiFi are included, and express check-in trims waiting time on arrival. Family rooms and a business centre cover both holiday and work trips, and the address on Patria in Jardines Universidad suits a stay in that part of Zapopan.
See Holiday Inn Guadalajara Patria UniversidadOne Guadalajara Periferico Norte
Av. Valle De San Isidro 530 1 Col., Zapopan
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBuilt for straightforward, efficient stays: the front desk is staffed at all hours and parking comes free, with WiFi available throughout. Non-smoking rooms and a lift keep the property comfortable, while a business centre and copying service serve guests who need to work. Its setting on Valle de San Isidro in Zapopan makes it a functional base for both short and longer visits.
See One Guadalajara Periferico NorteEuropean Life Style Executive Suites & Gallery
Av Guadalupe 4885, Zapopan
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereThe suite-style rooms include a kitchen and kitchenette with microwave, which suits longer stays and guests who prefer to prepare their own meals. Free parking and free WiFi are provided, along with a fitness centre and a bar for the evening. Family rooms and a garden extend the options. Breakfast is offered, and the gallery in the name signals a property with a bit of character.
See European Life Style Executive Suites & GalleryLa Mansión del Sol
Avenida Moctezuma 1596, Zapopan
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereSet on Avenida Moctezuma, this hotel suits guests who want quiet corners as much as convenience: a garden and a picnic area sit alongside a fitness centre and business centre. Rooms are air conditioned with bathrobes, and family rooms are available. Free wifi, free car parking and a garage cover connectivity and the car, while the 24-hour front desk, concierge and luggage storage handle the practical side.
See La Mansión del SolHotel & Suites Quinta Magna
Av. Vallarta 4845 Col Prados Vallarta, Zapopan
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereGuests get free parking and free WiFi, plus a fitness centre and lounge on site. Rooms include family options and a safe, and a babysitting service is available, a rare facility that helps guests travelling with young children. The address on Avenida Vallarta in the Prados Vallarta area places it along one of Zapopan's best-known corridors. Breakfast can be taken in the room.
See Hotel & Suites Quinta MagnaHotel Real Zapopan
Gomez Farias #231, Zapopan
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Bar/Snack/Café
Why stay hereWellness sets this hotel apart: a spa, sauna and steam room sit alongside a fitness centre, and aerobics is offered too. Free parking and free WiFi are included, and non-smoking rooms and a safe are available. The location on Gomez Farias puts guests in central Zapopan, close to the everyday life of the town. A good match for travellers who want to unwind after a day out.
See Hotel Real ZapopanOne Guadalajara Periférico Poniente
Periferico Poniente 7306, Zapopan
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Parking
- Lounge
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereA no-frills option on Periferico Poniente with the essentials covered: reception around the clock, free WiFi, free parking and non-smoking rooms. A lounge and lift are on hand, and each room has a desk, safe and television. Its position on the western ring road makes it convenient for travellers arriving by car or heading onward.
See One Guadalajara Periférico PonienteStaybridge Suites Guadalajara Expo by IHG
Av Mariano Otero No 2682, Zapopan
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSuite living with a kitchen corner comes with a dishwasher, a detail that helps guests staying several nights. Free parking and free WiFi are part of the package, and a fitness centre and gymnasium keep routines going. Concierge service and express check-in smooth the arrival. Family rooms make it an option for those travelling with children, and breakfast can be taken in the room.
See Staybridge Suites Guadalajara Expo by IHGWyndham Garden Guadalajara Expo
Av. Mariano Otero 3875, Zapopan
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereClose to the Expo area on Avenida Mariano Otero, this hotel works well for mixed business and leisure stays. A fitness centre and business centre are on hand, breakfast is served and can also be taken in the room, and free parking includes a garage. Family rooms are available, wifi is free, and express check-in speeds up arrival.
See Wyndham Garden Guadalajara ExpoCountry Plaza
Prolongacion Av Americas 1170, Zapopan
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereA large property with a garden and chapel, which gives it a distinctive character for celebrations as well as ordinary stays. Free parking and free WiFi are included, and guests can use the fitness centre or arrange a car through the rental service. Babysitting is offered, helping families with young children. It sits on Prolongacion Avenida Americas in Zapopan.
See Country PlazaÁurea Hotel & Suites
Av Lopez Mateos 3848, Zapopan
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereGuests have free parking and free WiFi, plus a fitness centre and garden on the grounds. Rooms with kitchen facilities give longer-staying guests the option of preparing meals, and a buffet breakfast is served. Concierge service and express check-in make arrival and planning easy. The hotel sits on Avenida Lopez Mateos in Zapopan.
See Áurea Hotel & SuitesCourtyard by Marriott Guadalajara Andares
Av. Real Acueducto 360, Zapopan
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Bar/Snack/Café
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereA Marriott property in the Andares area of Zapopan with a restaurant and bar on site, so dinner needs no taxi. Free WiFi and a fitness centre are provided, and family rooms and a sofa bed in some rooms give families room to spread out. Room service and a market on site add flexibility. It suits travellers who want a modern, well-run base near the Andares district.
See Courtyard by Marriott Guadalajara Andares
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Guadalajara Expo by IHG | ★★★ | – | Yes | Yes | – |
| AC Hotel by Marriott Guadalajara Expo | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Hotel Puerta Del Sol | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – |
| Holiday Inn Guadalajara Patria Universidad | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| One Guadalajara Periferico Norte | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| European Life Style Executive Suites & Gallery | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| La Mansión del Sol | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Hotel & Suites Quinta Magna | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Hotel Real Zapopan | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| One Guadalajara Periférico Poniente | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Staybridge Suites Guadalajara Expo by IHG | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Wyndham Garden Guadalajara Expo | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Country Plaza | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Áurea Hotel & Suites | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Courtyard by Marriott Guadalajara Andares | ★★★ | – | Yes | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These hotels list family rooms, and several add a kids pool or babysitting service. Holiday Inn Guadalajara Expo and Hotel Puerta Del Sol both have kids pools, Quinta Magna and Country Plaza offer babysitting, and Staybridge Suites Guadalajara Expo adds kitchens for longer stays with children.
Holiday Inn Guadalajara Expo by IHG · Hotel Puerta Del Sol · Hotel & Suites Quinta Magna · Country Plaza · Staybridge Suites Guadalajara Expo by IHG
For business trips
Business centres, fitness centres and free parking appear at each of these. AC Hotel by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott sit in the Andares-Puerta de Hierro area, Holiday Inn Patria Universidad and Wyndham Garden are on the Expo side, and Hotel Real Zapopan adds a sauna and steam room for after meetings.
AC Hotel by Marriott Guadalajara Expo · Holiday Inn Guadalajara Patria Universidad · Hotel Real Zapopan · Courtyard by Marriott Guadalajara Andares · Wyndham Garden Guadalajara Expo
For longer stays
Kitchens or kitchenettes make these the practical picks for a week or more. European Life Style Executive Suites & Gallery and Staybridge Suites pair kitchenettes with laundry service, Holiday Inn Patria Universidad has kitchen and kitchenette rooms plus an indoor pool, and Áurea Hotel & Suites adds kitchens to a garden setting.
European Life Style Executive Suites & Gallery · Staybridge Suites Guadalajara Expo by IHG · Holiday Inn Guadalajara Patria Universidad · Áurea Hotel & Suites
For couples
La Mansión del Sol has a garden and picnic area, Hotel Real Zapopan a spa and sauna near the centre, Country Plaza a garden and chapel, and Áurea Hotel & Suites a garden with a fitness centre on López Mateos.
La Mansión del Sol · Hotel Real Zapopan · Country Plaza · Áurea Hotel & Suites
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Zapopan works on wheels: Andares and its restaurants, the basilica, and on the way out the Primavera forest for trails and hot springs. López Mateos traffic at rush hour is serious, so schedule margin. If your trip is Guadalajara sightseeing, you can sleep in Colonia Americana and visit Zapopan by light rail.
When to go
The rainy summer is the soft season here. At weekends the business hotels release Friday-to-Sunday rates, as in every executive district. The Romería of the Virgin of Zapopan on 12 October floods the centre with millions of pilgrims, so book around it; if your dates line up, October's UNESCO-listed pilgrimage is a spectacle.
Questions, answered
Which hotels are closest to the Expo grounds?
Holiday Inn Guadalajara Expo on López Mateos, AC Hotel by Marriott Guadalajara Expo on Avenida López Mateos Sur, Staybridge Suites Guadalajara Expo on Mariano Otero and Wyndham Garden Guadalajara Expo on Avenida Mariano Otero all carry Expo in their names and addresses.
Do any of these hotels have a pool?
Holiday Inn Guadalajara Patria Universidad lists an indoor pool. Holiday Inn Guadalajara Expo and Hotel Puerta Del Sol list kids pools. The other hotels on this shortlist do not mention a pool.
Is parking available at these 3-star hotels?
Free car parking is listed by most, including AC Hotel by Marriott, Hotel Puerta Del Sol, Holiday Inn Guadalajara Patria Universidad, European Life Style Executive Suites & Gallery, La Mansión del Sol, Quinta Magna, Hotel Real Zapopan, Staybridge Suites, Wyndham Garden, Country Plaza, Áurea Hotel & Suites and Courtyard by Marriott.
Which hotels suit a longer stay with a kitchen?
European Life Style Executive Suites & Gallery, Holiday Inn Guadalajara Patria Universidad and Áurea Hotel & Suites list kitchens or kitchenettes, and Staybridge Suites Guadalajara Expo lists a dishwasher among its facilities.
Are pets allowed in any of these hotels?
AC Hotel by Marriott Guadalajara Expo and La Mansión del Sol both list pets allowed. No other hotel on this shortlist mentions pets, so confirm before bringing one.
When should I avoid Zapopan?
The Romería of the Virgin of Zapopan on 12 October floods the centre with millions of pilgrims, so book around those dates. The rainy summer is the soft season if you prefer fewer crowds.
Do the hotels have fitness centres?
Fitness centres are listed at Holiday Inn Guadalajara Expo, AC Hotel by Marriott, Hotel Puerta Del Sol, Holiday Inn Patria Universidad, European Life Style, La Mansión del Sol, Quinta Magna, Hotel Real Zapopan, Staybridge Suites, Wyndham Garden, Country Plaza, Áurea Hotel & Suites and Courtyard by Marriott.