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Selina Oaxaca

Property class: 2
Colonial hostel near Zócalo

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A multi-level atrium with ornate tiled walls, multiple balconies, and hanging plants.
A restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and various potted plants.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden chairs, a desk, and a ceiling fan.
A cozy interior with a wooden counter, wicker hanging lights, and a variety of plants.
A cozy seating area with a wooden bench and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a neon sign.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Calle 5 de Mayo #217, Colonia Centro, Oaxaca, OAX, 68000
  • Place, Santo Domingo Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Zócalo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oaxaca Intl. (OAX)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

A bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a small table with a colorful cloth.

Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Room (King)

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a desk, a mirror, and a wall with a floral mural.

Premium Room (King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard with a decorative pattern, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, wooden chairs, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Compact Room, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and patterned wall decor.

Compact Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two wooden beds, each with white bedding and decorative pillows. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a book. The room has a speckled floor and a patterned ceiling.

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a single rose gold pillow. There are wall-mounted artworks above the beds, a bedside table between the beds, and a single light fixture hanging from the ceiling.

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a plant on the desk.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Loft

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a red rug, and a wall mural.

Loft

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Oaxaca

Heart of Oaxaca.At this Oaxaca Centro hostel, you'll be well placed to visit Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán and Zócalo, both within a 5-minute walk. Andador de Macedonia Alcala and Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca (MACO) are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santo Domingo Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Zócalo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oaxaca Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Benito Juarez Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Oaxaca Intl. Airport - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Mayordomo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pan : AM - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Coffee Gallery by Al Alimón - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Expendio Tradicion - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sabina Sabe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Selina Oaxaca

Colonial hostel near Zócalo
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Selina Oaxaca.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Oaxaca hostel.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Selina Oaxaca offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. This Oaxaca hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: MXN 300 for adults and MXN 250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: MXN 450 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of MXN 1000 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 66 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MXN 300 for adults and MXN 250 for children
  • Pet deposit: MXN 1000 per stay
  • Pet fee: MXN 450 per pet, per day

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 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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. 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

  • 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 Oaxaca Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Selina Oaxaca Oaxaca de Juarez
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Selina Oaxaca Oaxaca de Juarez
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Selina Oaxaca to the airport?

Selina Oaxaca is 5.2 mi (18-min drive) away from the Oaxaca Intl. Airport airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Selina Oaxaca have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Selina Oaxaca.

Does Selina Oaxaca offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Selina Oaxaca, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of MXN 300 for adults and MXN 250 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Selina Oaxaca?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Selina Oaxaca?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Selina Oaxaca?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Selina Oaxaca have a pool?

Selina Oaxaca does not have a pool.

Does Selina Oaxaca have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Selina Oaxaca have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Selina Oaxaca to downtown Oaxaca?

Selina Oaxaca is 0.2 mi away from Oaxaca.

Selina Oaxaca Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 121 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome staff and amenities! Fantastic location as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location. Onsite breakfast convenient Wed r rt
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Friendly staff. Very walkable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and staff was always friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location everything is in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hostel

Stayed here before, this time was good too, would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just stayed here as a solo female traveler and I can’t recommend it enough! Perfect location, great hostel and friendly/helpful staff. Cannot wait to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostal is in perfect location in historic center.

This hostal is one of the best-kept "secrets" in Oaxaca. Apart from being located perfectly in between the historic Santo Domingo Church and the Zocalo, the staff was super friendly. There's also a popular coffee shop connected directly to the hostal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is simple but has everything you need. Very comfortable and the AC is great after walking around in the heat all day. The internet isn’t fast enough for a video call but hopefully you didn’t come to Oaxaca to do a bunch of work. Staff is very responsive and friendly. Located close enough to el Zocalo and many restaurants. It can be a little noisy on the weekends but honestly, we were so tired after a full day of Oaxacan heat that we didn’t mind.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building was beautiful and the staff amazing ✨
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to book a room for one night before driving to Puerto Escondido. Selina was conveniently located two blocks from our previous stay and one block from the car rental. It’s also a great location in el centro. I was a little nervous based on reviews and the fact it’s a hostel, but everything was great! Very nice front desk staff. They stored our luggage for a few hours until check-in. We booked the Loft room for 3 people and it was perfect. It had one king bed and one queen at opposite ends of the room. Great amenities and consistent, hot water - better than some hotels I’ve stayed in! All in all, pleasantly surprised and happy with our stay. We even decided to book again for our last night in town!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente svs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Todo excelente
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance from the Zocalo
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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My stay at Selina was great. I was looking for something affordable and decent, but also accessible to the centro. The rooms were decent, and always clean. I would definitely book them again next time I visit Oaxaca.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice place, sociable, great front desk staff, close to Zocalo and the restaurants. Close to Mercado Vente de Noviembre. I spent 4 good and relaxing nights there. I recommend this place if you want to get a not expensive hotel and where everything is near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible stay at Selina in Oaxaca! The room was comfortable, and the atmosphere and views from the roof were lovely. The central location made exploring the city a breeze. David at the reception was friendly and incredibly helpful, providing fantastic recommendations for the Christmas period. I highly recommend Selina to anyone visiting Oaxaca!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel! It has such a cute and authentic feel. The staff were incredibly lovely and accommodating. The rooms are spacious with cold AC, and the location is very walkable with lots of shops and restaurants nearby. One night, the club next door was a bit loud, but they provide earplugs (which we didn’t end up needing). Parking is limited in the area, but you really don’t need a car in this location. There’s also a nice coworking space. We would definitely stay here again and were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful. It was convenient to be able to get breakfast at the adjoining bar/ restaurant. Things were lively and noisy till 10 p.m., then very quiet all night. Close to SO many neutral and fun things to do and see! I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of town, which is nice! But very loud with no insulation and old windows. Nice for a night or two, but sleeping was disturbed. Excellent breakfast and coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was helpful and nice to talk to. We loved having the breakfast and coffee options right down our room. The bar is also a great option. Very walkable to the andador and the other great sites within 5 minutes walk. Sabina Sabe is just a few steps away as well as other restaurant options. The place is clean and well kept. The only downside is the beds are super hard, and for a person who is used to a Tempurpedic bed, this was like sleeping on the floor. If you don’t mind a hard bed, this is a great option, because it’s on a perfect location, great price, with a restaurant and bar on site.
Beautiful courtyard
Chilaquiles for breakfast
View To the outdoor
Beautiful Murals
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central, rooms are huge, modern space with shared kitchen and coworking space. It s a very loud courtyard and the bar plays music loud. Things get quiet after 11pm so just don’t expect quiet before that. Breakfast is great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked the compact room and didn’t realize just how small it would be, with a shared bathroom. Personally, I wouldn’t choose that room again due to the size and the shared bathroom. However, aside from that, my stay was very good the place felt safe and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super nice staff

As an older guy I was surprised that the room I was assigned was “co-ed”. Roomies are all super respectful of each others privacy! No issues at all. I really like this place. Near Centro and lots of other shopping opportunities. Would recommend to all!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Selina Oaxaca. Cokowking was perfect until Thursday when Wifi wouldn't properly work. The terrace was closed due to construction. We would have loved to be advised before realizing it. Otherwise, would recommend :)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025