With a stay at Selina Oaxaca, you'll be centrally located in Oaxaca, within a 5-minute walk of Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán and Zócalo. .This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Centro Fotografico Alvarez Bravo and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca (MACO).
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
Selina Oaxaca offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. This Oaxaca hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At Selina Oaxaca, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and a library.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and noon.
Selina Oaxaca has a restaurant on site.
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
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
Accessibility
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
No elevator
Smooth flooring in public areas
More
Colonial architecture
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets 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 allowed for an extra charge of MXN 450 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of MXN 1000 per stay
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Selina Oaxaca Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Selina Oaxaca Oaxaca de Juarez
Oaxaca de Juarez Selina Oaxaca Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 121 reviews
10 - Excellent
67
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 121 reviews
8 - Good
28
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 121 reviews
6 - Okay
8
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 121 reviews
4 - Poor
7
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 121 reviews
2 - Terrible
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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
Brit
Mar 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome staff and amenities! Fantastic location as well.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Su-Lin Laschelle
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Claudia
Feb 14, 2025
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.
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!
Shannon
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
ANA
Oct 19, 2025
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.
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!
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.
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!
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 :)