Downtown Tijuana Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Downtown Tijuana attractions

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Centro Cultural Tijuana

8.8/10 (2,187 reviews)
Take the whole family to learn about the multi-layered past of the Californias and visit art exhibits, botanical gardens and a dome-shaped IMAX theater.
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Activities

Tour from San Diego to Rosarito / Portales / Puerto Nuevo Lobster

Tour of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster

AU$57
per adult
Tour of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster
Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

AU$119
per adult
Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

AU$133
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego

Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego

AU$115
per adult
Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego
Motorcycle ride in the mountains & Puerto Nuevo Langosta

Rosarito & Paintball/beach horses + transportation

AU$186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rosarito & Paintball/beach horses + transportation
Picture 3 for Activity Tijuana: Guided City Tour with Local Food and Beer Tasting

Tijuana: Guided City Tour with Local Food and Beer Tasting

AU$131
per adult
Tijuana: Guided City Tour with Local Food and Beer Tasting
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Our pick of the best Downtown Tijuana Hotel Deals

Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels

Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels

4.5 out of 5
Paseo de los HĆ©roes 9902 Tijuana BC
The price is AU$130 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$130
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,439 reviews)
"All was good."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
Hotel Wellintown

Hotel Wellintown

3 out of 5
C. Salvador DĆ­az MirĆ³n 4ta. Zona Centro Tijuana BC
The price is AU$125 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$125
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Wellintown
City Express Plus by Marriott Tijuana

City Express Plus by Marriott Tijuana

3 out of 5
Blvd. Agua Caliente 9985 Tijuana BC
The price is AU$144 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$144
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
City Express Plus by Marriott Tijuana
Hotel Rio Rita

Hotel Rio Rita

2.5 out of 5
968 Av. RevoluciĆ³n Zona Centro Tijuana BC
The price is AU$147 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$147
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,264 reviews)
"Cold showers; the hot water in the shower didn't work. Poor lighting in the rooms as well. I checked out 3 hours after check-in. I wasn't going to deal with cold showers. Luckily, I found a different hotel that met my needs. They won't give you a copy of your driver's ID they made upon check-in back ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Hotel Rio Rita
Hotel West Plaza

Hotel West Plaza

3 out of 5
8025 Calle Emiliano Zapata Zona Centro Tijuana BC
The price is AU$125 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$125
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Las Americas Premium Outlets ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,411 reviews)
"this is my second hose, i loved it"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Hotel West Plaza
Hotel Lucerna Tijuana

Hotel Lucerna Tijuana

4.5 out of 5
Paseo del los Heroes #10902, Zona Rio Tijuana BC
The price is AU$290 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$290
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Lucerna Tijuana
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Tijuana

Find the best Downtown Tijuana areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Zona Rio

While visiting Zona Rio, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Rio Commercial Center and Centro Cultural Tijuana.

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Puerto Nuevo

Check out the seafood restaurants, beaches and live music while spending some time in Puerto Nuevo. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like All the Pretty Horses of Baja Rides and Rescue or Christ of the Sacred Heart.

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Photo by Leonardo De Leon
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Tijuana Centro

Tijuana Centro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Av RevoluciĆ³n or Fronton Jai Alai Palace.

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Playas de Tijuana

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Playas de Tijuana. You might want to make time for a stop at Monumental Plaza de Toros or Border Field State Park.

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Las Gaviotas

While there might not be top attractions in Las Gaviotas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Baja Studios and Christ of the Sacred Heart.

Downtown Tijuana Travel Guide

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