City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Cancun hostel, you'll find Las Palapas Park and Xbalamqué Theater. PlayCity Casino and Ceviche Square are also within half a mile (1 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
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 in Cancun
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business center on site. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cancun hostel.
51 guestrooms or units
Beach lounge chairs
Umbrellas for the beach
Poolside lounge chairs
Business facilities
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Library
Convenience store
Terrace
Garden
Smoking in designated areas
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Coffee shop
Dining venue
Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. This Cancun hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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
Things to do
Library
Outdoor pool
Yoga classes
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
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 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: USD 10 per pet, per night
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to 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
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 8 for children
Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Selina Cancun Downtown Hostel
Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina Reviews
Reviews
4.0
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Staff & service
2.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
4.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Andrés
Business traveller
Sep 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Un poco maltratado comparado con otros Selinas, no tenían llaves y es muy molesto estar pidiendo que te abran, hasta para ir al baño es molesto!