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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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Relax in a charming outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by a low wall with a decorative pattern.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a shaded pavilion.
Relax in this stylish living space featuring a unique art installation, comfortable sofa, and cozy reading nook.
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of our lobby, featuring a stunning mural, comfortable seating, and lush greenery.
Enjoy a casual dining experience with a mix of seating options and a prominent bar area.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$76
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Bed in 6)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Bed in 4)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Quad)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

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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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 6)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Premium Room (King)

Premium Room (King)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 4)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 4)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 10)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 10)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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Room, Shared Bathroom (Compact Private)

Room, Shared Bathroom (Compact Private)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 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, Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina provides a corner/local shop, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Playground, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and a vending machine
  • Beach umbrellas, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All 51 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limited on-site 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 centre

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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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 and check-out are 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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

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 any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Selina Cancun Downtown Hostel

Frequently asked questions

Does Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina?

As of 19 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina on 27 July 2025 start from AU$75.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina 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 Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina?

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

What time is check-out at Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina 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. 84 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 246 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 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Ahmad

Ok but should advertise all taxes in advance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cornelius

Liked: Staff & service
Like: Transport easily available; shuttle to airport a block away; had a cafe wherein you could get a coffee from 7:00 to 11:00 pm except Sundays and holidays. quiet a few restaurants in the area.; food is easily available. it has a pool; taught dance daily; disco for disco-lovers Dislike: got a scary feeling of walking out freely at night; too simple for my tastes; had to walk up the third floor; they charge a tax (foreigner/hotel tax); they ask for a deposit for the key; needs a lot of improvement in terms of infra-structure like toilets; there is no bar of solid soap; only dispensers of liquid soap; (yet staff is helpful and cooperative).
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sandragasem

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, staff and facilities

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

4/10 Poor

Felix

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Erika Yuliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The problem was the day when we arrived the light no working and the internet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUSTAVO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cheuk Lam

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have to come back, nice Hostel🤘 Thx for everything✌
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s good for solo travellers
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

israel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They force me to pay more taxes I already did. I will stop using expedia. Worst room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Adriano

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

weiwei

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy, Convenient & Safe!

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

6/10 Okay

Yoshiko

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Fikret

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