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
Xbalamqué Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Mercado 23 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Plaza 28 - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 3 min walk
Subway - 2 min walk
Burger King - 6 min walk
Sanborns Café - 1 min walk
La Lupita De Acapulco - 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 13 for adults and USD 10 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: USD 23 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 55 per stay
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 66 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
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 13 for adults and USD 10 for children
Pet deposit: USD 55 per stay
Pet fee: USD 23 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
5.0
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6.4/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
2.8/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
4.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Ny Ando
Nov 10, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
The room smelled strange, the lights don’t work in the bathroom, and I wasn’t even given a towel. The only reason it’s not a 1 star is because the staff was helpful and responsive.
Never choose this place!Thieves are rampant here!The first time I stayed in a hostel, my cash was stolen. Although there were only three people in the quadruple room I chose, my bag was turned over while I was sleeping, and the total loss was about 1,000 pesos. The hotel did not provide any locks, and it did not provide any help afterwards. I was very disappointed.