Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina

2.0 star property

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Poolside bar
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lounge
Interior detail
Bar (on property)

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Av. Tulum nº 75, Sm. 22, Mz. 26, Cancun, QROO, 77500
  • Place, Las Palapas Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza 28
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Las Americas
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Bed in 6)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Room, 4 Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Bed in 4)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Room, 6 Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Suite

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Quad)

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 6)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Premium Room (King)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 4)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bed in 10)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Room, Shared Bathroom (Compact Private)

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cancun

Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina is centrally located in Cancun, a 4-minute walk from Las Palapas Park and 7 minutes by foot from Xbalamqué Theater. .This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Ceviche Square and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from PlayCity Casino.

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

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mi Rinconcito Colombiano - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sanborns Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ty-Coz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina

Hostel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to Las Palapas Park
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.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a meal at Playground or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Playground - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and 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 elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Selina Cancun Downtown Hostel

Reviews

Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina Reviews

4.0

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness
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

6/10 Okay

Andrés

Business traveller
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adina

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