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Rooftops and hotel bars in Guadalajara: a drink with a view of the city
Guadalajara has rooftops of every kind: with a view of the cathedral, atop a skyscraper or in a nineteenth-century mansion. This guide gathers hotel bars and terraces in the city that travel guides and the specialist press single out, for a first date or a quiet drink. Places change, so confirm hours and reservations.
In short
- A drink at sunset is a light plan: it can be stretched out or wrapped up naturally.
- In the Centro, Piso 7 at the Doubletree has a view of the cathedral and Casa Pedro Loza has a sky lounge; the NH Collection has a rooftop restaurant overlooking the cathedral and the government palace.
- The Riu Plaza’s 360 Rooftop Bar is on the 41st floor, with a glass balcony about 215 meters up; there is a DJ on Thursdays and Saturdays and an all-female mariachi on Fridays.
- In Lafayette, Demetria and Casa Fayette are boutique hotels with a bar or terrace, according to the guides.
01How to choose the place
On a rooftop, noise and music change the evening. Think about the day and the hour before you choose.
- Sunset. Better light and less noise than a weekend night.
- Book ahead and send her the address and time a day in advance.
- Music. If there is a DJ or a mariachi, ask which night you would both prefer: the atmosphere changes completely.
To plan the evening, see our guide to meeting people in Guadalajara and the restaurants for a first date.
Tapatío hospitality is best enjoyed without rushing: choose a place where you can talk.
02Centro Histórico: views of the cathedral
- Piso 7, Doubletree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Histórico. A rooftop bar-restaurant with a view of the cathedral and other historic buildings; it serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.
- NH Collection Guadalajara Centro Histórico. A rooftop restaurant with a view of the cathedral and the government palace.
- Casa Pedro Loza. An 1848 mansion with a sky lounge overlooking the city’s rooftops.
The Centro is lively by day and quieter at night; ask the hotel about the best way to get there and back.
03High above the city: One Hotel and Riu Plaza
- 360 Rooftop Bar, Riu Plaza Guadalajara. On the 41st floor of what is billed as the tallest hotel in the city: a glass balcony about 215 meters up, room for 370 guests, Mexican and Spanish dishes, classic and creative cocktails, a DJ on Thursdays and Saturdays and an all-female mariachi on Fridays.
- One Hotel Guadalajara (Zona Rosa). High floors with city views and a rooftop pool, which a hotel guide describes as the most spectacular amenity in Guadalajara.
A large bar with music works better for a second date than for the first; if you prefer to talk, choose a night without a DJ or an early hour.
04Lafayette: boutique hotels with a bar and terrace
- Hotel Demetria. A design boutique hotel with original works of art; several guides mention a rooftop terrace with a pool and views.
- Casa Fayette. An early twentieth-century house with a bar and a lively atmosphere; some guides mention a rooftop terrace.
The guides do not agree on every amenity at these hotels, so confirm with them before you go. For more context, see our guide to romantic hotels in Guadalajara.
05Reservations, paying and etiquette
- Book ahead from Thursday to Saturday and confirm the day before.
- Be punctual and let her know if you will be late.
- Offer to pay, with no expectations. If she prefers to split the bill, accept it gracefully.
- Her own way home. Ride-hailing apps are common; welcome her precautions as good judgment.
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Venues change, so confirm hours, reservations and policies with each hotel before you go. We have no relationship with any of the places mentioned, and the listings are not paid. The selection comes from Latin Flyer, TUI Group (the Riu Plaza press release), Mexico Travel & Leisure and Guadalajara hotel guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which rooftop has a view of the Guadalajara cathedral?
Piso 7, at the Doubletree by Hilton Centro Histórico, and the rooftop restaurant at the NH Collection Centro Histórico have a view of the cathedral, according to the guides consulted.
What is the tallest bar in Guadalajara?
The Riu Plaza’s 360 Rooftop Bar is on the 41st floor and has a glass balcony about 215 meters up, according to the hotel’s press release.
Is there music at the 360 Rooftop Bar?
According to the hotel’s press release, there is a DJ on Thursdays and Saturdays and an all-female mariachi on Fridays. Confirm before you go, because programs change.
What time should I go to a rooftop?
At sunset there is usually better light and less noise. Book ahead and ask whether there will be a DJ that night.
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