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Selina Cancun Downtown

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Las Palapas Park

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Poolside bar
Interior detail
Outdoor dining
Lounge
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
The current price is AED 140
AED 184 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Room options

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Suite | Free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Quad)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room (King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Shared Bathroom (Compact Private)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Av. Tulum nº 75, Sm. 22, Mz. 26, Cancun, QROO, 77500

What's nearby

  • Benito Juarez Municipal Building - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Las Palapas Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Plaza 28 - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Plaza Las Americas - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Puerto Cancun Marina Town Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ty-Coz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La fonda de la tulum - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gory Tacos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cinco Grados Tapioca - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Selina Cancun Downtown

Hostel near Las Palapas Park
Located close to Xbalamqué Theater and PlayCity Casino, Selina Cancun Downtown provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Playground, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • A vending machine, beach umbrellas, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 51 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Playground

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool sun 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Selina Cancun Downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Selina Cancun Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Selina Cancun Downtown ?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Selina Cancun Downtown ?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Selina Cancun Downtown ?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Selina Cancun Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Cancun, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Las Palapas Park, Xbalamqué Theater, and PlayCity Casino. Ceviche Square and Séptimo Día Adventist Church are also within 15 minutes.

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Selina Cancun Downtown Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 235 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandragasem

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheuk Lam

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay away from this place. The room i got was nothing like the official photos. It was run-down. Chipped sink. Strands of hair on bedding. Hand soap so watered down that it didn't lather.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

The music and food and onsite salsa were amazing. Front desk service needed some work - showers in ladies only room pretty bad but great location to travel around - a bus ride to Cancun coast and right next to bus station.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

GUSTAVO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have to come back, nice Hostel🤘 Thx for everything✌
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They force me to pay more taxes I already did. I will stop using expedia. Worst room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy, Convenient & Safe!
This location was a quick last-minute buy due to a delayed flight and missing the ferry to Isla Mujeres. It is conveniently located one block from the ADO bus terminal. I was unable to explore the amenities they listed like co-working spaces and a pool so no comment there but the location was very spacious, nicely decorated and well labelled. For solo travel I felt very safe. The room was cozy but hot until I got the AC going and the sheets were clean but could use a bit of scented fabric softener or something. They smelled clean but slightly metallic, almost like too long in the dryer etc. But that's truly my only comment! The staff were friendly and they upgraded my private room to an apartment after a long and very frustrating travel day. Thank you Selina staff! I appreciate you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s good for solo travellers
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Re Really good service from staff and area was really good. The only thing I would suggest that I’ve never had to do it. Any other hotels pay for a towel or pay for a continental breakfast other than that it was great.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fat Hippie Approved! This was a great place to stay for an incredible downtown experience. So much to see and do within fat kid walking distances! Id recomend!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel feel..guests are treated professionally not like many other hostels where they use volunteer & don't know what they're doing & don't handle issues, situations properly..as i had the bad experience here in Cancun just a fee days ago..so Selina is worth the little extra money & be pampered like you deserve!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

israel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Place is ok the have a club next door so don’t stay here if you a light sleeper
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Adriano

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was there for one night just as a stopover. For that occasion it was totally fine. For a longer stay (more then 3 days) i would recommend another hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay place to stay for a few nights in Cancun. Close to the main attractions in the hotel zone. Lots happening in the hostel at night and a nice vibe from the travellers staying there. Great sunset view over the pool at night. The check in and check out staff were unfriendly and dismissive. Bar staff also seemed disinterested. Breakfast was good, rooms basic but good enough.

6/10 Okay

Yoshiko

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the friendly staffs. Only things I'd say is first room was wrong with my reservation, shower is not working.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

weiwei

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is good but it’s very noisy,super
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a private room and overall found it to be a pleasant experience. Yes, it was loud at night with the dance hall next door, but all-in-all the room was clean, linens clean, air conditiong worked very well (This was a blessing after being out in the sun all day), and very close to multiple locations in the downtown area. Lastly, I was happy to see on busier nights they had security working the entrance checking people as they entered (Some people came to enjoy the dancing at the small club area)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I could not have been made to feel more welcomed at Selina Downtown, from the first day arriving until the day of departure the staff were always happy to help and offer suggestions on where to go if I needed to buy something or wanted to try a specific type of cuisine. The front desk and housekeeping staff genuinely do keep this place running like clockwork and they’re a credit to the company. I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Fikret

Even though they have rooms for single use it’s still a hostel. The staff is not welcoming at all, I stayed there for 4 nights and the rooms were not cleaned once but the most terrible was the loud boomboomboom music until after midnight! So, if you want meet young people and make party with them it may be the ideal place to stay. If you want to chill and sleep without noise then look for something else.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Annelise

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We've stayed at many Selinas in the world - this one is not in the same class as the others, it gives them a bad reputation. This Selina was dirty and delapitated, unkept and the service was not close to comparable to usual staff at selinas. Should not be able to use the same name. Would never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Dani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
you cannot sleep until de party finishes. Even with earplugs. The bass is sooo hard you can feel it everywhere in the room. Also my bed didn't have a plug or either a light, so I didn't be able to charge my devices.. I love Selina chain, but in this case I cannot recommend this place..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jacquelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
With so many other options within blocks, this is the worst place to stay. We complained immediately about water leaking from the light fixtures and random holes in the ceilings. Literal pools of water were constantly on the floor, and both the toilet and shower had mold. Not to mention there’s an actual window (TITTIE HEIGHT IN THE SHOWER… free peep show for those walking on the sidewalk). The front desk staff showed no interest in its guest comfort… like, at all. No one even greets you because looking up from their phones is too much to ask for. Just no.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Zuzana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
einfach, ziemlich laut, ok fuer nicht anstrengende
We changed a booking from a nice hotel to this hostel (a private room) for our last night in Mexico only because of its location very close to the bus station, so that we could reach the airport easily the next morning. Couldn't take advantage of the breakfast as it's served from 7:30 am onwards and we were advised to be at the bus station 20 minutes beforehand, which would leave us 10 min only. The room was alright, nothing fancy, good toiletries but no hairdryer, and unfortunately they didn't help me even at the reception (none in the common showers either). There was a lot of noise throughout the day and evening but I have to say the quiet hours (around midnight) were respected. Looks modern and fun, no frills, but could use some improvements.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Regina

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I rented a private king size bed room. My room was facing the street and a Restaurant below with loud music, staff were little to no help, seemed disorganized and clueless. While I was in my room some other person that for some reason had keys to my room just opened it out of the blue, definitely caught me by surprise. Also bear in mind that this hotel won’t allow you to drink in your room, so if you want to have a beer or a glass of wine in your Cancún hotel room that would be a no no at this hotel; you are allowed to buy drinks at their bar of course, sounds pretty convenient for them.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023