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Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina

2.0 star property
Hostel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to Las Palapas Park

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Poolside bar
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lounge
Interior detail
Free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 121
AED 162 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun

Room options

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Suite | Free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Quad)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room (King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Shared Bathroom (Compact Private)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Av. Tulum nº 75, Sm. 22, Mz. 26, Cancun, QROO, 77500

What's nearby

  • Las Palapas Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Benito Juarez Municipal Building - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plaza 28 - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Plaza Las Americas - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Puerto Cancun Marina Town Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ty-Coz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La fonda de la tulum - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gory Tacos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cinco Grados Tapioca - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina

Hostel near Las Palapas Park
Located close to Xbalamqué Theater and PlayCity Casino, Selina Cancun Downtown provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Playground, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • A 24-hour front desk, beach umbrellas, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 51 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Playground

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Selina Cancun Downtown Hostel

Frequently asked questions

Does Selina Cancun Downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Selina Cancun Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Selina Cancun Downtown ?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Selina Cancun Downtown ?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Selina Cancun Downtown ?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Selina Cancun Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Cancun, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Las Palapas Park, Xbalamqué Theater, and PlayCity Casino. Ceviche Square and Séptimo Día Adventist Church are also within 15 minutes.

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Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 242 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Place on the inside. Couldn’t locate it of a little bit on the outside since there’s no sign, but great spot, across the street from the bus station to go to the airport or even another city. Two blocks for the city bus stop to get into Cancun area for only 12 pesos. The city park is about a 5 minute walk where you can find great snack spots in the evening. Beautiful and safe place to stay, I’d come again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The music and food and onsite salsa were amazing. Front desk service needed some work - showers in ladies only room pretty bad but great location to travel around - a bus ride to Cancun coast and right next to bus station.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

8/10

I was upgraded to an apartment on arrival which was really welcome after a long flight. The room was clean, everything worked, it’s a 2 minute walk to ADO bus station. All staff I encountered were very helpful and friendly. Some noise from the bar below at night but didn’t bother me.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

The problem was the day when we arrived the light no working and the internet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10

The staff was nice and easygoing. However, there was a lot of noise due to construction or a shop next to the building. The washroom was clean, but everything was run-down. There were tons of spider webs in the corners of the room, the pool was closed, the hand soap was mostly water, and the towels had a strange smell. However, it is very close to the bus station, which is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10

Stay away from this place. The room i got was nothing like the official photos. It was run-down. Chipped sink. Strands of hair on bedding. Hand soap so watered down that it didn't lather.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Good hostel!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Have to come back, nice Hostel🤘 Thx for everything✌
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

It’s good for solo travellers
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Fat Hippie Approved! This was a great place to stay for an incredible downtown experience. So much to see and do within fat kid walking distances! Id recomend!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

2/10

They force me to pay more taxes I already did. I will stop using expedia. Worst room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Re Really good service from staff and area was really good. The only thing I would suggest that I’ve never had to do it. Any other hotels pay for a towel or pay for a continental breakfast other than that it was great.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

This location was a quick last-minute buy due to a delayed flight and missing the ferry to Isla Mujeres. It is conveniently located one block from the ADO bus terminal. I was unable to explore the amenities they listed like co-working spaces and a pool so no comment there but the location was very spacious, nicely decorated and well labelled. For solo travel I felt very safe. The room was cozy but hot until I got the AC going and the sheets were clean but could use a bit of scented fabric softener or something. They smelled clean but slightly metallic, almost like too long in the dryer etc. But that's truly my only comment! The staff were friendly and they upgraded my private room to an apartment after a long and very frustrating travel day. Thank you Selina staff! I appreciate you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10

Place is ok the have a club next door so don’t stay here if you a light sleeper
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10

The hotel feel..guests are treated professionally not like many other hostels where they use volunteer & don't know what they're doing & don't handle issues, situations properly..as i had the bad experience here in Cancun just a fee days ago..so Selina is worth the little extra money & be pampered like you deserve!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10

I was there for one night just as a stopover. For that occasion it was totally fine. For a longer stay (more then 3 days) i would recommend another hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

Okay place to stay for a few nights in Cancun. Close to the main attractions in the hotel zone. Lots happening in the hostel at night and a nice vibe from the travellers staying there. Great sunset view over the pool at night. The check in and check out staff were unfriendly and dismissive. Bar staff also seemed disinterested. Breakfast was good, rooms basic but good enough.

4/10

The location is good but it’s very noisy,super
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10

Like the friendly staffs. Only things I'd say is first room was wrong with my reservation, shower is not working.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

I stayed in a private room and overall found it to be a pleasant experience. Yes, it was loud at night with the dance hall next door, but all-in-all the room was clean, linens clean, air conditiong worked very well (This was a blessing after being out in the sun all day), and very close to multiple locations in the downtown area. Lastly, I was happy to see on busier nights they had security working the entrance checking people as they entered (Some people came to enjoy the dancing at the small club area)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

I could not have been made to feel more welcomed at Selina Downtown, from the first day arriving until the day of departure the staff were always happy to help and offer suggestions on where to go if I needed to buy something or wanted to try a specific type of cuisine. The front desk and housekeeping staff genuinely do keep this place running like clockwork and they’re a credit to the company. I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10

Even though they have rooms for single use it’s still a hostel. The staff is not welcoming at all, I stayed there for 4 nights and the rooms were not cleaned once but the most terrible was the loud boomboomboom music until after midnight! So, if you want meet young people and make party with them it may be the ideal place to stay. If you want to chill and sleep without noise then look for something else.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10

We've stayed at many Selinas in the world - this one is not in the same class as the others, it gives them a bad reputation. This Selina was dirty and delapitated, unkept and the service was not close to comparable to usual staff at selinas. Should not be able to use the same name. Would never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023