Hostels in Zapopan
There are 31 hostels listed within about five miles of central Zapopan, which is 4.1% of everything on offer in the city — unusually high - this is a genuine backpacker city. This page covers what that actually means for a trip: which hostels are here, how they rate against Zapopan's hotels, and which are worth it if you are coming for a show.
How strong is the hostel scene in Zapopan?
Two numbers answer that, and neither means much on its own. The first is how much of Zapopan's accommodation is hostels rather than hotels — a city can have plenty of hostels and still be a hotel city. The second is how those hostels score against the hotels sitting next to them, which is the only fair benchmark, because guest scores drift by city and a 7.8 in one place is not a 7.8 in another.
| Measure | Zapopan | What it tells you |
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| Hostels listed | 31 | Dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation within roughly five miles of the centre. |
| Share of all accommodation | 4.1% | Unusually high - this is a genuine backpacker city. Measured against all 764 properties listed in the same radius. |
| Average hostel guest score | 7.2/10 | Averaged across the hostels above. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating. |
| Average hotel guest score | 8.0/10 | The same measure for Zapopan’s hotels, with hostels excluded so the comparison is not partly against itself. |
The short version: hostels in Zapopan score well below the city's hotels, which is worth knowing before you book on price alone — a gap of 0.8 points. That gap is normal and mostly measures the product, not the management: a shared room with six strangers in it will rarely be scored like a private one, however well the place is run. It is worth reading the individual scores below rather than the average.
Hostels in Zapopan, closest to the centre first
Distances are measured from the middle of Zapopan. Pick your dates to see what a bed actually costs — hostel pricing moves more than hotel pricing does, because a dorm can sell out one bed at a time.
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Hostal La Casita De Los Pajaros
Calle Nicolas Romero 927, Guadalajara
Terrace and Garden Views Enjoy stunning views from the terrace and garden while relaxing at Hostal La Casita De Los Pajaros. Convenient Amenities Benefit from amenities such as ex…
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Hostal La Generala
462 Calle Ramón Corona Zapopan, Zapopan
Garden Views and Modern Amenities Enjoy picturesque garden views and modern amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a shared television in the common area. Ta…
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Hostal Guadalajara Cosmopolitan Providencia
2572 Calle José Enrique Rodo 2572, Guadalajara
Modern Oasis in Guadalajara Nestled in Guadalajara, Hostal Guadalajara Cosmopolitan Providencia offers a serene escape with a lush garden, inviting shared lounge, and a charming t…
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Maria Bonita - Hostel
Calle Jesús, Guadalajara
Rooftop Terrace with Stunning Views Marvel at the cityscape from our rooftop terrace while enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. Complimentary Wired and Wireless Internet Access Co…
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Casa Artemisa
Welcome to Casa Artemisa, your cozy retreat in the heart of Guadalajara, designed for both relaxation and adventure. Comfortable Accommodations Stay in one of our thoughtfully des…
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Hostal Vitta
Discover the vibrant spirit of Guadalajara at Hostal Vitta, where contemporary comfort meets unmatched convenience. Recreation and Relaxation Dive into our inviting indoor pool or…
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Hostal Vitta Guadalajara
2179 C. Justo Sierra Lafayette, Guadalajara
Indulge in Relaxation at the Spa Unwind with a rejuvenating massage at the full-service spa during your stay at Hostal Vitta Guadalajara. Let stress melt away as you pamper yourse…
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Blue Pepper Chapultepec
Alfredo R. Plascencia 78, Guadalajara
Exciting Amenities Indulge in a 24-hour fitness center and the option to rent bicycles for outdoor exploration. Have fun in the arcade/game room and enjoy complimentary wireless i…
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Nube Mia Hostel
Welcome to Nube Mia Hostel, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Guadalajara! Comfortable Accommodations Choose from our 38 well-appointed guestrooms, each featuring pr…
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Casa Irake - Hostel
1038 Calle Francisco I. Madero Americana, Guadalajara
Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet and concierge services during your stay. Featured Amenities: Benefit from express check-out, luggage storage, and laund…
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Hostel Hospedarte Centro
Maestranza 147, Centro Histórico, Guadalajara
Central Location in Guadalajara's Historic Centre Located just a few minutes' walk from the Cathedral and Plaza de Armas Square, Hostel Hospedarte Centro is the perfect base to ex…
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Olga Querida B&B Hostal
Pavo #277 Centro, Guadalajara
Charming Guest House in the Heart of Guadalajara Comfortable Accommodation Options: Enjoy spacious rooms and dormitories with a ceiling fan, storage lockers, and en suite bathroom…
Staying in a hostel for a Zapopan event
A hostel makes most sense on exactly the kind of trip StubOrder sends people on: one or two nights, built around a fixed start time, where you are out of the building all evening. The bed is somewhere to sleep afterwards, not somewhere to spend the weekend, and the saving against a hotel on a sold-out event night is usually the largest saving available on the whole trip — event nights are when city hotel rates spike and hostel beds barely move.
The two things to check before you book are the ones that catch people out. First, front-desk hours: a support act running long can put you back at 23:45, which is no use if reception closes at 23:00 and there is no night code. Second, whether the rate is per bed or per room — a private twin at £70 and a dorm bed at £35 each are the same money for two people, and the private room is the better buy.
What is on in Zapopan
- From about $432.00View Tickets
Distance from a specific venue
The hostels above are measured from the centre of town. If you want to know what is actually walkable from the doors of one building, each venue has its own accommodation page that sorts every nearby property by real distance.
Dorm bed or private room?
This is the decision that actually determines what your stay is like, and it is not the same decision as hostel-or-hotel. Almost every hostel in Zapopan sells both, at prices that overlap with the cheaper end of the city's hotels.
| Dorm bed | Hostel private room | |
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| Priced by | The bed. Two people pay twice. | The room, like a hotel. |
| Best for | Solo travel, and meeting people. | Two people, or anyone who wants a door that locks. |
| Bathroom | Usually shared down the hall. | Often private, but check — many are not. |
| Getting in late | Fine, but you will wake people. | No issue. |
| Luggage | A locker, usually needing your own padlock. | In the room. |
| Versus a cheap hotel | Much cheaper, especially on event nights. | Often similar money — compare properly. |
The rule of thumb that holds nearly everywhere: travelling alone, take the dorm; travelling as two, price the private room against a budget hotel before assuming the hostel wins. On an ordinary weeknight the hotel sometimes does. On the night of a sold-out event, the hostel almost always does.
What to check before booking a hostel
Hostels vary in ways hotels mostly do not, and the variation is in the policies rather than the rooms. None of the following is unusual, and all of it is easier to find out now than at 1am.
- Age limits. Some hostels are 18–35 only, some refuse under-18s without an adult, and a few are over-18 with no upper bound. This is a property-by-property rule, not a city rule.
- Reception hours and curfews. A genuine curfew is rare now, but limited front-desk hours are common. If your event finishes late, confirm there is a night entry code.
- Whether the rate includes linen. Mostly yes; occasionally a few pounds or dollars extra at check-in, which quietly changes the comparison against a hotel.
- Lockers and padlocks. Nearly every dorm has lockers. A good number expect you to bring your own padlock, and the ones sold at the desk cost more than one from home.
- Deposits. Some hostels take a key or damage deposit in cash at arrival and return it on checkout — worth knowing if you are travelling cardless.
- Cancellation terms. The cheapest hostel rates are frequently non-refundable, which matters more than usual when the trip depends on an event that could be postponed.
Two of these — cancellation terms and what the rate actually includes — are shown on the booking screen once you pick dates, so check them there rather than assuming.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Are there hostels near the venues in Zapopan?
The hostels on this page are measured from the middle of Zapopan, not from any one venue. For distance from a specific building, use that venue's own accommodation page — each one is linked above and sorts every nearby property by real distance from the doors.
Is a hostel a sensible place to stay for a concert or a game?
For a one- or two-night trip built around an event, often yes — you are out of the building most of the evening anyway. The things to check are the front-desk hours and whether there is a curfew, because a show that ends at 23:30 is no use if reception shut at 23:00.
Can I book a private room in a hostel?
Most hostels sell private rooms alongside dorm beds, and they are usually cheaper than a hotel room of the same size. Whether a given property has one is shown when you pick your dates — if only dorm beds come back, that hostel has no privates free for that stay.
Are hostels in Zapopan any good?
Zapopan's hostels average 7.2/10 in guest scores against 8.0/10 for the city's hotels, so they score well below the city's hotels, which is worth knowing before you book on price alone. Those scores come from our accommodation partner, not from StubOrder.
How many hostels are there in Zapopan?
Our accommodation partner lists 31 hostels within about five miles of central Zapopan, out of 764 places to stay in total — 4.1% of everything listed here. That count includes both dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation.
Does StubOrder sell hostel beds and tickets together?
No. Tickets come from our resale marketplace and accommodation from our booking partner. They are two separate bookings with separate confirmations, and neither depends on the other.
