In the heart of Mexico City, Selina Mexico City Downtown offers a vibrant retreat. Unwind on the rooftop terrace or explore shopping and dining options on site. With an international cuisine restaurant, business center, bar and helpful staff near Alameda Central and Zócalo.
Reviews
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Bar
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
24/7 front desk
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Business center
Airport shuttle
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Library
Front-desk safe
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Room options
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José María Izazaga 8, Centro Histórico, Mexico City, CDMX, 06000
What's nearby
Palacio de Bellas Artes - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Alameda Central - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Paseo de la Reforma - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Zócalo - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Angel of Independence Monument - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) - 21 min drive
Santa Lucía, Mexico (NLU-Felipe Ángeles Intl.) - 50 min drive
Toluca, Estado de Mexico (TLC-Toluca Intl.) - 72 min drive
Mexico City Buenavista Station - 15 min drive
Mexico City Fortuna Station - 32 min drive
Tlalnepantla de Baz Station - 38 min drive
Salto del Agua Station - 2 min walk
Isabel la Catolica Station - 6 min walk
San Juan de Letran Station - 7 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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
Selina Mexico City Downtown offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Palacio de Bellas Artes and Alameda Central. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Playground, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Public transportation is just a short walk: Salto del Agua Station is 2 minutes and Isabel la Catolica Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
161 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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 at the property
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (8 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Shopping
Pool table
Working away
Business center
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Special features
Dining
Playground - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7.50 for adults and USD 7.50 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 17 per vehicle (one-way)
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from October 2 2024 to September 30 2026 (dates subject to change).
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Selina Mexico City Downtown currently open?
This property is closed from October 2 2024 to September 30 2026 (dates subject to change).
Does Selina Mexico City Downtown offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Selina Mexico City Downtown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Selina Mexico City Downtown?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night.
Is parking offered on site at Selina Mexico City Downtown?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Selina Mexico City Downtown.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Selina Mexico City Downtown?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 17 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Selina Mexico City Downtown?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Selina Mexico City Downtown?
Yes, Playground offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Selina Mexico City Downtown like?
Selina Mexico City Downtown is in Historic Center, a short 2-minute walk from Salto del Agua Station and 11 minutes' walk from Palacio de Bellas Artes.
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Selina Mexico City Downtown Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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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
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2022
Perfect place
I like to stay in selina
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2023
Best Hostel
This was one of the best hybrid hotel/hostels I've stayed. Small compact room, but amazing window and open spaces available.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 29, 2022
I love the activities provided by the hostel.
Vanessa
4/10 Fair
Sep 17, 2024
I liked the amenities, which I might have used if they were geared towards people of all ages. My impression was that it is geared towards young people who like to party.
In terms of service, I specifically switched my reservation to Expedia because it listed a room with two queen size beds. Instead, I was told I would get a room with one standard bed. When I told the manager that I specifically emailed about the two beds I reserved and got confirmation, I got a room with 2 "standard beds." The beds were twin sized. Also, the room was not ready at 3 pm. I waited for a couple of hours and then the bedding was not installed. I paid for a standard or even a medium starred stay. I got the service of a hostel, which the hotel is. It was not an honest sell.
Maria
Maria, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 29, 2022
Bad service
I asked front desk for a taxi to take me to the airport. The taxi never came.
Victor
Victor, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 22, 2023
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.
Heidy
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Veronica
Veronica, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 2, 2024
Si vas con la expectativa de descansar no es el lugar. Se escucha mucho ruido, hay extranjero que no respetan la hora de dormir de otros, avise a recepción para apoyo jamás me respondieron. Los chicos del bar estan mas enfocados en besarse que en atender
Mi habitación tenía un cesto grande de basura jamás se la llevaron desde que me lo dieron, los baños jamás estuvieron limpios, ni papel de baño. Opte por un baño lejos para bañarme decentemente.
Creo que habia chinche en mi cama, me dio mucha picazón. Ña habitación tenia un ventilador roto y peligroso...y el.cortinero roto.
El personal no es malo, pero siento que 3stan cortos por el tamaño del lugar. Si fuera extranjera creo que me.hubiera gustado la experiencia...pero fui plan de descanso y laboral salí decepcionada. No hubo internet
Toda mi instancia por un problema. Solo la ubicación la salva.
Liz
Liz, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 19, 2024
Enrique
Enrique, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 17, 2024
Aaron
Aaron, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 3, 2024
Claudia
Claudia, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 5, 2024
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 4, 2024
Huele a mariguana
ALEJANDRO
ALEJANDRO, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2024
Es un hotel que tiene una buena localización, es bonito y excelente servicio al cliente.
Mario
Mario, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 10, 2024
El lugar realmente da miedo, tienen un 1 sólo baño para hombres-mujeres (el mismo) para TODO el piso, no hay ni siquiera papel. Cuando llegamos inmediatamente pedimos cancelar la reservación porque era imposible estar ahí, no nos dieron ningún reembolso y ninguna solución, perdimos el dinero y tuvimos que buscar otro hotel. Por parte de expedia TAMPOCO nos dieron solución.
Emmanuel
4/10 Fair
Dec 22, 2023
Mal
Los cuartos están sucios y en mal estado. El servicio es malo
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 15, 2023
Muy mal servicio en recepción falta personal y mala actitud del recepcionista del turno matutino y del guardia de seguridad
Jose Arturo
Jose Arturo, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 3, 2023
Pague por una hab con baño privado y al llegar me dieron una con baño compartido. Aparte de que mucho ruido y poca limpieza en las hab
Xavier
2/10 Poor
Nov 28, 2023
Daniela
Daniela, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 14, 2023
Eduardo
Eduardo, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 12, 2022
Habitación sucia. Atención al cliente sin amabilidad