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Selina Mexico City Downtown

2.0 star property
Hostel near Zócalo in Mexico City

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Basic Studio
Terrace/patio
Property amenity
Interior entrance
Lobby

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

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Map
José María Izazaga 8, Centro Histórico, Mexico City, CDMX, 06000
  • Madero Street
    10 min walk
  • Torre Latinoamericana
    11 min walk
  • Palacio de Bellas Artes
    11 min walk
  • Mexico City (MEX-Mexico City Intl.)
    21 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi

Bed in 4 Bed-Community Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Bed in 10-Bed Community Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 12-Bed Female Community Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Suite

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Family Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 12-Bed Community Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Studio Standard

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio Big

Deluxe Studio Big

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Small Room Shared Bathroom with View

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

4 Bed Dorm Plus

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Community Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Mexico City

Historic Center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Historic Center hostel, you'll find Palacio de Bellas Artes and Alameda Central. Zócalo and Paseo de la Reforma are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palacio de Bellas Artes - 11 min walk
  • Alameda Central - 12 min walk
  • Paseo de la Reforma - 2 min drive
  • Zócalo - 3 min drive
  • Angel of Independence Monument - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Salto del Agua Station - 2 min walk
  • Mexico City Buenavista Station - 15 min drive
  • Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vips - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Diru Plaza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mercado San Juan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Fortaleza - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Selina Mexico City Downtown

Hostel near Zócalo in Mexico City
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Selina Mexico City Downtown. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This Mexico City hostel is smoke free.

  • 161 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Selina Mexico City Downtown offers 161 accommodations. This Mexico City hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: USD 7.50 for adults and USD 7.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 2 2024 to September 30 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 8 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 7.50 for adults and USD 7.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 17 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit 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 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. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 8 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Selina Mexico City Downtown Hostel
Selina Mexico City Hostel
Selina Mexico City Mexico City
Selina Mexico City Downtown Hostel
Selina Shared Mexico City Downtown
Selina Mexico City Downtown Mexico City
Selina Mexico City Downtown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Selina Mexico City Downtown Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 173 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Daniela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Heidy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An hotel that looks nothing like the photos. The hotel is not at 7minutes distance from the airport, with trafic 40 min, fluid 25 we did both. There is no check in or check out counter, there was only a security gardian who gave us the key at the entrance. The bed was not a mattress at all and it was dirty like they just made the bed and didn't change to wash them. A sofa with white powder, and I don’t thing it was baking soda to clean it up. The floor was stained with old blood. The curtains didn’t work to close them at night and the bathroom didn't had towels at all. We stayed here as emergency to spend the night because our flight was canceled after 12 hrs delayed du to volcano activity and we booked at 23hrs. We spend the night my boyfriend and I with all our clothes on because the bed was dirty. We “checked out” at 7am and even if we had the protection plan no one to answer or help us with a claim. Save 100$ and go to an other hotel but here. Nothing safe or pleasant here.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Hostel
This was one of the best hybrid hotel/hostels I've stayed. Small compact room, but amazing window and open spaces available.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Victor

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bad service
I asked front desk for a taxi to take me to the airport. The taxi never came.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ziv

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place
I like to stay in selina
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rasinelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
It's nice, but improve service, mold, and noise!
The hotel is massive, so if you're looking for a family atmosphere, this isn't the place. The library, movie room, cafe, kitchen, theater, and chilling areas were nice. The beds were very comfortable, and they changed bedding daily. Staff was helpful, but they really don't have enough people working reception, especially during checkin time. As a result, you don't get a full tour when you check in, and they may not even mention the hostel events. The location is a short walk to the Centro Historico or Salto del Agua metro, but really not a lot going on after dark (perhaps sketchy), either for food or entertainment without walking up to Regina or the Zocalo. They have an event room on the ground floor, and as I stayed in a room on the first floor, I could hear and feel the bass into the early hours on Thursday night of my stay, until 2:10am. They have earplugs at the front desk, but light sleepers probably couldn't tolerate this. The bathrooms have black mold on the ceilings which the cleaning staff must ignore or not treat. It's very obvious. Also, they took my blanket once to get washed and it took two days before they had a replacement to offer. I think maybe if they addressed the reception staff issue, the mold, and were more respectful about noise after their own posted midnight quiet hours, I could give it a higher rating. It's good if you want to meet people and maybe do some coworking, (costs extra) but I probably wouldn't pay this much for a dorm bed again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

jason

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Neat hotel co-work location in heart of action CDMX w fun community activities and lots going on… good place to meet people from all over world…great wifi, good food and convenient amenities close by… only observations would be that the Selina attracts a younger demo and the place tends to be busy and noisy at times w the activity…not a place for peace and solitude but for more for meeting others, social engagement etc… also rooms are constructed in way that noise travels quite a bit so if you’re light sleeper pack earplugs and melatonin. Cleanliness of hotel could be bumped up a notch but rooms for most part are comfortable and clean-ish. I enjoyed my stay and would return on my own.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great value for money
Not as nice as other Selina hostels we’ve stayed at. The building was a bit run down and the rooms needed a bit of refurbishment. No water offered for the most expensive rooms. However, everything was very clean and the staff were extremely helpful and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

isabel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cool hostel and coworking space. Bedrooms and bathrooms are small.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointed
Pros: Ok wifi avg on the guest is 5 up/3 down, cleanish room, cool common spaces, kind/attentive staff. Location is alright, kind of dangerous at night, but 15 minutes walking the the Zocalo. Cons: I’ve stayed at a few of the Selinas now and they are overpriced hostels with good marketing. The common areas are nice but some of the decoration money should go into fixing bathrooms and providing a better living experience for tenants. The kitchen is under-stocked and pretty disgusting. There were no forks when I was staying and was a trash smell. I usually cook in my hostel, so I bought a new sponge and in this case a lighter which both disappeared almost immediately. The walls at their hostels are paper thin. You can hear everything your neighbor says and at this one, the wall did not go all the way to the window, leaving a gap between my neighbor’s room and mine. Considering what is charged per night, I would assume the room would have 4 complete walls. The noise was okay, but my neighbors were smoking weed in their room, causing my room to smell like weed because of the gap. I have been living in hostels for a year now and prefer to stay in places that spend a little less on “window dressing” and more on their living spaces. Im disappointed in the Selina operation on the whole; was really looking forward to staying as it seemed like a digital nomad’s home. I will not be staying on any of the properties again, and will be warning other full time traveler friends as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best price/value
Stayed there for the second time and was as before very satisfied; good service, excellent location etc. Can only recommend the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Ruben

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good area no ac heater no tv 😣 sorry
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend.
Great location!!! Close to everything downtown within walking distance or a short metro ride. Beds were extremely comfortable and the hot water was never lacking. Front desk staff were friendly and bi-lingual, which helps a pocho like me.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and the price. The location and the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Barbara

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Mayra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience love the service
love the ambiance, they have people that speak English. The room was so comfortable, the only thing I chose shared bathroom and it was dirty in the morning, the toilet was full of paper. Overall a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Ana, Montreal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for young people. Well placed in downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
MOLDY and OLD HOSTEL with bad air quality
MOLD MOLD MOLD on Ceiling. Bad and Slow Service when requested about MOLD problem. Stuck up Hipster culture Hostel. I prefer family environment so wont be using this hostel again. Overall, Mediocre environment and amateur service
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best BangBang for your BuckBuck
Cool Stylish Vintage Hostel. Convenient Location next to Metro. very Friendly and Nice staffs. Melina and Daisy was extra Helpful. They helped me with free upgrade when other room was not available. There are good common areas Including Cinema Room. The room are good and has room service everyday. Best Value in Mexico City. Free English and Salsa Classes and Many Activities with Cool Bands, Karaoke Night and Free Drinks for New Guests. Offers Great Tours In and Around City. Enjoy Your Stay with all kinds of people around the World
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

chee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Location! Super Price! Super Service! Half a block from metro, recommend using it during off hours for only $5 pesos. Friendly and Helpful Flexible and Kind Daytime Front Desks. Did I Mention Welcome Drinks!!! Free Salsa Class!! SlackLine Class! Movie Night! Do not expect Hotel Quality Bathroom Because Hostelers do make mess often and maids are not cleaning 24/7 like Roomba Robots. Only Hostel with Movie Room! Cinema Room! ENJOY TRAVELING ENJOY YOUR STAY IN HARMONY NOT IN MONOPOLY BASED ON RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING AND SPREAD HOPES
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Daniela, London

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Firstly the positives before I summarise the many negative - Well located in Centro Historico close to Salto Del Agua metro. - Walking distance (15-20 mins) to the Zocalo, Palacio National, etc. - Generally helpful and friendly staff Negatives: - Check-in queue: long wait to check-in with only one member of staff occupied with chit chat to the guests in front for some time. - Cockroaches: Getting into the room to find a number of dead and alive roaches on the floor, at least 6 or 7 in bathroom and around and under the bed. The room was also dirty. In fairness, a replacement 'upgrade room' was promptly arranged however this didn't appear to be an upgrade as it did not have a balcony. - Noise and vibration: There were numerous sources of disruptive noise throughout the night which made sleeping continuously almost impossible. Noise from a generator in close proximity which also made the floor and our bed vibrate/move. Very poor sound insulation so any doors closing in corridors were very loud in our room. - Lack of light and privacy: Our room had one window facing into an internal courtyard, which corridors, and numerous other rooms also face into. Therefore no ability to have daylight and privacy at the same time. - Hot water - there was a boiler problem which meant no hot water on our second day, which was resolved by the evening. Also worth knowing, the balcony of the first room 'Deluxe Double Room' we had booked is not a private balcony but shared.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019