Hostel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to Las Palapas Park
Along with an outdoor pool, this hostel has a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and a business centre are on-site.
Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations, with a ceiling fan. This Cancun hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina, you're just a quick walk from Benito Juarez Municipal Building. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and convenience store
On-site recreation includes yoga classes
Just a 4-minute walk from Las Palapas Park and 7 minutes on foot from Xbalamqué Theater
Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre 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.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Playground – On-site 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
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private or shared bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
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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: 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
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: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from 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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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
Reviews
Nílu Cancun Downtown by Selina Reviews
4.0
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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!