Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Camille
From: Ieseg
To: ITESO
2025 • Fall
don't be afraid to walk around the center and visit all the little thrift shops, coffee shops. Visit Tequila swell with a tour guide!..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
350
Where was it located?
calle Morelos
How can someone find this place?
website
Would you recommend it?
yes it was the best part of my exchange
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
sauna club
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
all my classes were in Spanish, I would recommend the "négociation" class and not recommend the "incubadora" class
Do you have some tips?
the campus is huge and beautiful. I would pick this one again 100%
Best trips to do?
best trips: Chiapas, Puerto Escondido, La Paz
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Guadalajara?
don't be afraid to walk around the center and visit all the little thrift shops, coffee shops. Visit Tequila swell with a tour guide!
it goes past very fast so enjoy all of it and make sure you try to travel as much as possible
Pierre-Lou
From: ITESM Guadalajara
To: Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
2025 • Fall
Transport : by uber it's easier in the most of small travels but buses function really good as well, I really advise you to dowload movit to see all buses line…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
380
Where was it located?
Chapalita Oriente
How can someone find this place?
https://www.conexionmexico.com.mx/?srsltid=AfmBOoqjVWOmQ7-_aTFsy8QolbNMvFsgy8E0Rh61UxfPD33yBCKeUTux
Would you recommend it?
I recommend a lot this type of housing to discover and meet people from around the world. Being a lot in the house is not a proplem for this type of experience. If you are here to work and have a quite house during all the semester.... I don't recommend a lot. Keep in mind that is randomly selected by many foreigners, so you can have a house with only frensh roommates or spanish roommates which can be mad depending if you want to meet people from another countries. In my case, I was with many french people which bring me a lot in term of a group atmosphere and simplified travel organisation for hollidays (roadtrip for exemple). Maybe, my exchange would be different if I had been with other people from different nationalities. My advice : make research on that, but there no wrong choice I think. In term of accomodations, facilities and place where I lived, Chapalita Oriente is really chill and safe for exchange people (foreigners) and I was pretty surprised about security feeling in the neighboorhood.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Bar Americas : check the instagram account, there is some techno events in Guadalajara (Nico Moreno), Hilo (previously Strana), Panic room, Sauna, Kanna...
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Be carreful I talked about courses at ITESM Guadalajara. Anticorruption in government, firms and society is a really interesting course wich really fit with an exchange experience in Mexico. Corruption is a phenomenon embedded in all the society and interesting to understand what is it and why it is so present. Courses not too demanding in terms of workload and schedule : Mexican culture and idendity Asynchronous business courses : Intercultural Leadership, Management and Communication Megatrends for the Future
Do you have some tips?
Registration easy and tutors are really helpfull. The campus is really cool with a lot of sport facilities : football field, soccer fields, volley-ball fields (beach and indoor), swimming-pool, gym etc
Best trips to do?
Not planned in 10 minutes but i really recommend to go to Puerto Escondido : beach, surf, chill atmosphere. You can rent a scooter to move wich bring incredible vibes to your tripe for sure. Club are insane with the same freedom feeling inside. Go to the OLA restaurant : not costly and really good for local specialities.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Guadalajara?
Transport : by uber it's easier in the most of small travels but buses function really good as well, I really advise you to dowload movit to see all buses line that move into Guadalajara. Cost of living : 3/4 of France cost of living theorytically but for example do your shopping is the same as in France whereas eat out evening fit with the theory. Safety : As I said at the beggining, I didn't feel any insecurity if you don't provoke anything weather : I was there for the rainy season and then the milder season, and the temperature was perfect after a month of slightly annoying showers, but honestly, nothing too bad. The temperature from September to December is simply incredible: just the right amount of coolness in the evenings, and if you want warm beach weather, you have plenty of options: Sayulita, Puerto Escondido, Puerto Vallarta, the beaches of the Yucatan (Carmen, Cancun...) and many more... Perhaps the only downside to Guadalajara: you can see everything very quickly, unlike Mexico City, and you sometimes feel a bit confined (it's a dense and populated city). Give yourself the opportunity to travel.
Leon
From: Ieseg
To: Tec
2025 • Fall
Recommend to Check before the semester starts what are the courses you chose because you can have course that are not linked to you studies..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
380
Where was it located?
Zapopan
How can someone find this place?
Conexion
Would you recommend it?
Perfect, it’s an organism that also plan parties etc
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Panic room, hilo, aloha, cantaritos(tequila)
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Recommend to Check before the semester starts what are the courses you chose because you can have course that are not linked to you studies
Do you have some tips?
Campus very big and very Nice
Best trips to do?
In right order : Baja California Sur, Puerto Escondido, Yucatan (not cancun and tulum), sayulita, Guanajuato, chiappaz
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Guadalajara?
Zapopan is the best
Blanche
From: Université catholique de Lille (FGES)
To: UNIVA
2025 • Fall
Nous avons peu de cours par rapport aux autres écoles et les cours sont beaucoup plus simple qu’en France. Le campus est grand mais on y passe finalement peu…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
265 €
Where was it located?
Providencia
How can someone find this place?
Conexion
Would you recommend it?
Yes, it allows you to meet lots of people and makes many things much simpler
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Mexicans are very welcoming, they often offer to show you around or go out, and the city of Guada is great for partying
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Cultura y protocolo, Comunicacíon
Do you have some tips?
Nous avons peu de cours par rapport aux autres écoles et les cours sont beaucoup plus simple qu’en France. Le campus est grand mais on y passe finalement peu de temps ( il y a une salle de sport, une piscine…)
Best trips to do?
Baja california , Puerto escondido
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Guadalajara?
Tlaquepaque, zapopan, Centro historico…
Léonie
From: Université Catholique de Lille
To: UNIVA Guadalajara
2025 • Full year
campus is cool but too little people..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
312
Where was it located?
providencia 4. Secc
How can someone find this place?
Conexion website
Would you recommend it?
Good if you like partying
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Every week there are stuff to do
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
None
Do you have some tips?
campus is cool but too little people
Best trips to do?
Cascades
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Guadalajara?
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Axelle
From: IUT GEA Lyon1
To: UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA CUCEA
2025 • Fall
I would choose the same place because it is close to all destinations by car, like Sayulita, and a few hours from the Yucatan, etc...
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
350
Where was it located?
In Chapultepec at 40 min of CUCEA
How can someone find this place?
Organisme
Would you recommend it?
I would choose the same place because it is close to all destinations by car, like Sayulita, and a few hours from the Yucatan, etc.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Best party to Sauna, Normal, Hilo, panic room
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I recommend my courses, namely economics, marketing, and human resources.
Do you have some tips?
The school is really cool, the campus is very big, you just need to ask for a map when you arrive.
Best trips to do?
the best trip is Sayulita
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Guadalajara?
The city is cool but it's a bit dangerous in some places; the best neighborhoods are America and Providencia.
Anaïs
From: emlyon
To: tec de monterrey
2025 • Fall
best club Normal & Six but try Layla and for the after Republica or Polifonic / Bar americas for techno..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
330
Where was it located?
in colonia moderna
How can someone find this place?
conxion website
Would you recommend it?
best place
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
best club Normal & Six but try Layla and for the after Republica or Polifonic / Bar americas for techno
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
dont take finance
Do you have some tips?
take online class
Best trips to do?
Sayulita, La Paz, Yucatan, CDMX
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Guadalajara?
have fun
Gael
From: Ieseg School of management
To: Tecnológico de Monterrey (TEC)
2025 • Fall
Megatrends , doing business business in Mexico, and international culture are all online classes so you dont have to go to class, i only had 2 days of class…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
255-400
Where was it located?
Chapalita the best neighborhood
How can someone find this place?
Housing connexion on internet or join Mexico on insta
Would you recommend it?
Incredible, if you dont go in a coliving house you Will miss all the fun, highly recommend casa Chapalita with Join, or casa kaxum with housing connexion
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Républica, panic room
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Megatrends , doing business business in Mexico, and international culture are all online classes so you dont have to go to class, i only had 2 days of class per week. Its the best you can have if you handle the clases Well.
Do you have some tips?
Campus was incredible, huge, its a littéral Town you can do everything study eat do sports and Even play vidéo games
Best trips to do?
Baja California, sayulita, Yucatan bien mais chère, Mexico city sur un wk, puerto escondido et Michoacan pour le dia de los muertos
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Guadalajara?
Go to tacos Alteños best tacos in the cityyy. Riu best Rooftop with amazing view of the city
Contact me on insta if you want more info : @cgaelll
Pierre
From: EM Lyon
To: Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus Guadalajara
2025 • Fall
Really pleasant to have a big house with a pool. It is better than a tiny loft. Really great mood with the others Which allowed to s’orne many great moments…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
300€/month
Where was it located?
In the center of Guadalajara, colonia America
How can someone find this place?
Website, Instagram, WhatsApp group
Would you recommend it?
Really pleasant to have a big house with a pool. It is better than a tiny loft. Really great mood with the others Which allowed to s’orne many great moments with roomies and sharing activities.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Super parties in the houses, and great bars in Chapultepec. Good night clubs like Hilo and Normal
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Business classes are interesting and teachers are really great. But the administration is disappointed me
Do you have some tips?
The campus is incredible and you have all the facilities you can imagine
Best trips to do?
Beautiful country, a lot of amazing trips like Baja California Sur, Yucatan, Puerto Escondido, Colima, Mexico City. Guadalajara is really well located to travel.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Guadalajara?
Transports are poor-developed and it is really costly to order Uber. I recommend to buy or rent a moto ! Otherwise life is really smooth.
Jules
From: emlyon business school
To: Tecnológico de Monterrey
2025 • Fall
The campus is truly incredible, the facilities are superb (gym, soccer field, paddle tennis, tennis, American football, swimming pool, etc.). Registering for…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
Around 400€/month
Where was it located?
In Colonia Americana
How can someone find this place?
Residence website -> Housing Connexion
Would you recommend it?
The organization is really nice, it offers lots of events for students, it's very lively and allows you to make the most of the exchange.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
There are many good places, bars in Chapultepec and the best nightclubs in Zapopan
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I really like the Marketing module and a the course called « Negotiation across cultures »
Do you have some tips?
The campus is truly incredible, the facilities are superb (gym, soccer field, paddle tennis, tennis, American football, swimming pool, etc.). Registering for courses is quite simple via the TEC platform, and yes, I would definitely choose this university.
Best trips to do?
You have to go to Sayulita, Tapalpa and Tequila !
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Guadalajara?
Just be careful the evening in some neighbourhood but it’s fine with you are with a group of friends. Many taco trucks are open all night, and there are always plenty of restaurants.
Enjoy your exchange, it’s an exceptional experience !!
Jules
From: emlyon business school
To: Tecnologio de Monterrey
2025 • Fall
Yes it was nice because there are few bars and it’s a dynamic neighbourhood but it’s not the better place to live because we are far from the school..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
370€
Where was it located?
In Chapultepec
How can someone find this place?
Housing Conexion
Would you recommend it?
Yes it was nice because there are few bars and it’s a dynamic neighbourhood but it’s not the better place to live because we are far from the school
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Strana, Kanna, Panic Room, Republica, bars in chapultepec, lady lee, hotel riu, traditional events in guada…
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
mexicain culture and négociation
Do you have some tips?
yes the campus is very cool, full équipement with many shops to eat and drink, a gym, a pool, football and tennis pitch..
Best trips to do?
sayulita ! baja california ! tapalpa !
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Guadalajara?
install didi for transport and for internet you have to charge in a Oxxo or at a pharmacy
Aline
From: KEDGE Business School
To: Universidad Panamericana
2025 • Spring
The weather is lovely and there is a lot of things to do, there is a metro but I never took the bus. The Uber are not expensive...
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
400
Where was it located?
Zapopan Centro
How can someone find this place?
Conexion
Would you recommend it?
Yes but it’s quite expensive, but it allons you to meet a lot of people.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Lot of clubs, bars etc… because of all the colleges in the area. Also with Conexion there is a lot of social life.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
All the classes are interesting, I choose a lot of finance classes. The teachers are very nice.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is really cool, and the staff also ! But in my opinion the students are not very welcoming.
Best trips to do?
I traveled a lot, Guadalajara has a big airport but it’s more expensive than Mexico City.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Guadalajara?
The weather is lovely and there is a lot of things to do, there is a metro but I never took the bus. The Uber are not expensive.
Jeanne
From: kedge business school
To: tec monterrey
2025 • Spring
I had a great flatshare with 13 other people. Even though we were about 45 minutes to an hour from TEC, the area was modern and safe, which was definitely…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
Around 300€
Where was it located?
providencia 45-50 from school
How can someone find this place?
website (conexion mexico casa)
Would you recommend it?
I had a great flatshare with 13 other people. Even though we were about 45 minutes to an hour from TEC, the area was modern and safe, which was definitely better than being closer to campus where there isn’t much around. The house didn’t exactly match the standards I was used to in France, but the agency renting it was reliable and always quick to respond when issues came up.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
The housing agency also organizes plenty of events, parties, and trips, so there’s always something going on and it’s a great way to meet people and make the most of the experience.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Overall, my classes went really well, and I have to say that Mexicans are incredibly welcoming, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is amazing, with plenty of restaurants, a Starbucks, and all the facilities you could need: gym, sports classes, football and tennis courts, a library, and even an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Best trips to do?
There were great travel opportunities too I was able to explore the country during weekends and the three weeks of vacation we had, which allowed me to discover so many new places.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Guadalajara?
City life in Guadalajara was nice thanks to my amazing flatmates with whom I did a lot of things, but the city itself isn’t very touristy, so it’s not the most exciting to visit it’s better to travel around.
Ines
From: Guadalajara
To: Universidad panamericana
2025 • Spring
My casa was nice because it was new and modern, but that's not the case for all Conexion casas. The organization operates like a BDE and organizes evenings for…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
430
Where was it located?
Zapopan
How can someone find this place?
Conexion.com
Would you recommend it?
My casa was nice because it was new and modern, but that's not the case for all Conexion casas. The organization operates like a BDE and organizes evenings for exchange students all year round. However, there are almost only French people and Conexion is really annoying about rent, the deposit, things missing from the house, etc. But I recommande it
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
All the partys are nice
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
All are the same
Do you have some tips?
The campus is like an american campus : so big with all the comoditues and restaurant like starbuck, big sport team and infrastructure,…
Best trips to do?
All the plane are cheap if you take ut in advance you can go everywhere in Mexico. The bus companies are perfect, safe and so comfortable. Place to do in Guada : Centro, tlaquapaque, Tequila, Guanajato, Sayulita,… In Mexico : All the Riviera Maya (be careful in Cancun with the taxi and the police), Baja California, Puerto Escondido, CDMX, Chiapas,…
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Guadalajara?
Try all the street food, go to tequila, go to the Lucha libre on Tuesday, to Chapultepec on monday to dansé salsa in the street, mercado san Nico on Monday for the street food. El lago de Chapala, beautiful.
All the route are so long in Guada because its a big city with a lot of trafic. Fake your house not to far from you university. You will probably take uber all the time