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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, pool loungers
Lounge
Bar (on property)
Interior detail
Selina Cancun Downtown is in the city's urban core. Dine at Playground restaurant or grab a coffee. Enjoy high-speed WiFi, a refreshing outdoor pool, and easy access to Las Palapas Park just steps away.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is ฿1,329
฿1,749 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Room options

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Room, Shared Bathroom (Compact Private) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Premium Room (King) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room (King)

Highlights

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

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Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Quad)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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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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, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 10)

Highlights

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

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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

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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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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 4 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 6 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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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

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mi Rinconcito Colombiano - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sanborns Café - ‬1 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, along with sunloungers
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Beach umbrellas
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

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30 Oct - 31 Oct
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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

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 8 for children
  • 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 23 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina on 25 Oct 2025 start from ฿1,328.82, excluding 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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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Reviews

Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina Reviews

4.0

8.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Amenities

6.0

Staff & service

4.0

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Adina

Disliked: Amenities
You guys stole my money I need a refund
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUSTAVO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Annelise

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

2/10 Terrible

Jacquelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
With so many other options within blocks, this is the worst place to stay. We complained immediately about water leaking from the light fixtures and random holes in the ceilings. Literal pools of water were constantly on the floor, and both the toilet and shower had mold. Not to mention there’s an actual window (TITTIE HEIGHT IN THE SHOWER… free peep show for those walking on the sidewalk). The front desk staff showed no interest in its guest comfort… like, at all. No one even greets you because looking up from their phones is too much to ask for. Just no.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jiahan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhijeet Singh

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Te exigen un pago extra cuando llegas al hotel después de reservar en expedía. Nunca se menciona nada hasta q están en el lugar. Se podría decir que si expedia te hace un descuento, SELINA te lo cobra en el hotel!! Sin mencionar nada en las políticas de renta!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imad

Liked: Staff & service

Attention aux choix des dortoirs !!!

La première chambre ( dortoir) que j'ai eu était juste horrible avec des cafards ... la seconde à l'étage bien meilleure mais pas non plus la folie mais bien mieux....
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Buono se si sa va al Cocobongo e si torna tardi

Troppo rumoroso fino a tarda notte x la musica proveniente dal bar a bordo piscina. Mancanza di finestra o areazione forzata in bagno che presentava una porta che non garantiva il 100 per 100 della privacy.scomodo l'accesso ai letti a castello.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
El baño común no era nada limpio y en la parte inferior estaba lleno de humedad. La habitación pequeña Pero limpia y con aire acondicionado. La zona donde se encuentra es céntrica pero no muy linda.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Luis Angel

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

Mal experiencia

Cuartos en mal estado, la cama tenia cabellos, no cuentan con baños propios y los baños son compartidos hombres y mujeres, en todo momento se encontraban sucios y sin papel etc etc etc
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

CAROLA VADA GIANELLA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Llegué a la habitación y no funcionaba el aire acondicionado sin embargo me dieron una habitación individual lo que agradecí mucho pero le falta mucha limpieza al hostal ya que los baños estaban sucios y con mal olor. Las instalaciones son buenas pero las habitaciones que se comparten necesitan una reforma/ remodelacion.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Pesimo hotel/hostal, sucio y ruidoso.

El hotel está en pesimo estado, los pasillos huelen muy mal a drenaje, se encuentra en general muy sucio y en mal estado los pasillos y areas comunes. Había cucarachas y suciedad en los cuartos, los baños comunes estaban muy sucios y se escucha todo lo que pasa desde las habtiaciones, además tienen una fiesta en la zona de alberca hasta las 3 am, la recepcionista nos dijo que era organizada por un externo al que le rentan el espacio. Ibamos por trabajo y no se podía dormir, de un lado fiesta y del otro karaoke, nos quedamos una noche menos de las que teniamos reservada, hubo poca respuesta de la administración fuera de decirnos que lo sentian. No recomiendo a nadie quedarse aquí. Las fotos de la propiedad son muy engañosas y el olor del hotel es muy desagradble.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023