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.
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
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Cleanliness
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Staff & service
2.0/10
Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
Andrés
Business traveller
28 Sept 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!