Selina Oaxaca

Mexico , Oaxaca
OAXACA DE JUAREZ, Calle 5 de Mayo #217 Colonia Centro
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Sheena

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!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

CANDY

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Jorge

Very clean. Friendly staff. Very walkable

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Jane

Superb location. Onsite breakfast convenient Wed r rt

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Brit

Awesome staff and amenities! Fantastic location as well.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Hilda

The room was spotless and staff was always friendly

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2025

ANA

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.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Su-Lin Laschelle

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Paul

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Michael

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Graciela

Walking distance from the Zocalo

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2025

Donna

Perfect location everything is in walking distance.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2025

Yadira

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!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2025

Maude

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 :)

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2025

Claudia

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2024

Fabiola

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.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2024

Gregory

Nice hostel

Stayed here before, this time was good too, would recommend.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2024

Ruby

Todo estuvo muy bien, muy céntrico.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2024

Eva

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!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2024

Gregory

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!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2024

Dritjon

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2024

Shannon

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2024

Ibe

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!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Nov 2023

Jonathon

Average

Not a good experience...the \"security guard\" is completely unhinged - absolutely mad behaviours by said individual. At around 11pm the night of my arrival, he came galloping over to me at a workspace as if I was implementing a global meltdown and frantically started relocating me to another place. The following morning I was up at 6:45am and minding my own business when my phone for literally seconds started playing a YouTube video full volume. Within a few more seconds before I could mute it, the same guy comes charging over (it's not that early....almost 7am in a hostel?) and literally looses his mind! I've nevrr experienced behaviours like this by staff...this guy in particular treats the place like it's his own personal echo chamber and that it's a privilege for you to be there! Aside from the above, the place is really nice, so the latter is a shame and the desk staff were friendly. The room, however, had no windows and though fine, wasn't as good as other Selinas.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2023

Gustavo

Amazing hotel

The hotel has a great location, one block from the main pedestrian street. The rooftop bar has a great view and you can meet people from around the world, yes around the world, I had the opportunity to meet people from Madrid, Switzerland, and London. I arrive early to the hotel and they were able to save my backpack. They have lockers in case that you have your lock if not they can sell you one. The staff so friendly, the security guard open the door and was really friendly. I had to work one day and I reserved the office to work. And trust me the internet is really fast. Definitely, I'll stay again. Thank you Selina. P.d. as a guest, they give you a bracelet, i still have it the design is so cute 😜

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2022

Liliana

The building was beautiful and the staff amazing ✨

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2022

Teresa

Loves our stay. It was better than I imagined and the staff was wonderful.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2022

Marco

I didn’t like the ants in the kitchen

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2022

Gareth

They need a light by bed thats not an overhead light

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2022

Gina

Perfect location

Fun and comfortable place and great location

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2021

Jessica

Stay at Selina

We had a lovely time at Selina for 6 days and 5 nights. Since we work while traveling, fast internet is our top priority. Selina definitely delivers and having a private room with a desk is the cherry on top for long work calls. The room was comfortable although a little noisy since it’s on the corner of a busier street.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2021

Alexandra

A Reliable Brand in Latin America

I've stayed at Selinas throughout Central America and I like that I can rely on them for beautiful design, good food, and fun activities (yoga, massage, events, etc.)

Rooms can vary a lot so don't be afraid to ask to be moved within your category if you don't love what you get.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Perfect location, quiet and comfortable!

The location was perfect- just a few minutes walk from the main attractions in the center of town. Overall the place is pretty well kept except I noticed the bathrooms did not get much attention throughout the day and were not cleaned/paper towels refilled daily. Other than that, the rooftop bar was nice and had some programming like yoga and salsa dancing. Even so, it was a little harder to meet people here than at other Selina locations.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

25 Dec 2020

Mirsha

If possible, I wouldn’t stay again.It is more a hostal than hotel. Expensive for cost-benefit relationship. It doesn’t worth it. Shared bathroom. Not well working. Not toiletries. Noisy. But friendly staff.

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

22 Nov 2020

TAhirah

Selina Oaxaca gives Oaxaca a bad name
To not have my room I booked , for me to wait a couple hours for you to sort out your system to offer me a subpar room as a substitute, for me to kindly accept for that one night due to the fact that I am exhausted from traveling -I am a foreign female traveling alone I thought it was best for me not to search for suitable quarters at another place at 8:30 pm in the night , for me to explain that I will not be staying the duration in the Selina Oaxaca subpar room and quarters that I did not book and explain that I would leave in the and yet Selina Oaxaca to still expect payment for 3 nights when I stayed one night ., no this is not ethical , fair , friendly, decent or respectable for any business to operate in this space . I demand that this escalated.as this reflects poorly on Expedia also

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2020

Luis

Todo excelente. El
Personal muy amable y capaz. Todo muy limpio y llevendo los protocolos de seguridad ante el COVID-19.

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Location, staff . I like how easy to was to the main attractions and restaurants. Found the people interesting. I thought the restaurant food a little expensive. Overall in strongly recommend the hotel

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

03 Nov 2019

Yves

Beautiful but Major Sanitary and Noise issues.

At first glance this hotel is beautiful and the staff is friendly but it’s honestly one of the worst stays I’ve ever had. The water is a huge concern for anyone who is not conditioned for Mexican water. The water in our sink ran brown often. We paid for a private room with our own bathroom and the entire room smelled like a portable toilet the majority of our stay. The shower also never had warm water. We really tried to give it a chance since we are after all in Mexico but we visited plenty of other hotels during our week stay and their water and bathrooms were leaps and bounds more sanitary and at the same price point. After 3 days my wife became very ill and had to go to a clinic. And to add to our frustrations the hotel also has a roof top bar next to the top floor rooms where we were staying. One the weekends they have live music and DJs until 2am which is understandable for the bar but why put guests in rooms close to a Dj set? Overall I wouldn’t stay at this hotel chain again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Juhan Carlos

Buena atención

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Juhan Carlos

Todo increíble, aceptan mascotas con precio por noche de $450 y un depósito de $1000 que si todo queda bien, te lo devuelven sin mayor tema.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Manuela

Sauberes und gemütliches, gut riechendes Zimmer. Personal hilfsbereit und freundlich.
Umgebung super.

Frühstücken waren wir außerhalb da unsere Trips früher los sind.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Laura

Hospedaje básico para una estancia corta.

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2026

Jennifer

La localización es inmejorable. Lo único que diría es que deberían mantener la puerta que conecta con el bar-restaurante de al lado cerrada. Hay veces que se pone ruidoso por la música y uno no quiere oír tanto ruido.

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Feb 2026

Carlos

El tipo de habitación, huéspedes de fiesta hasta casi las 3 de la mañana, no dejaron dormir

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Ximena

El servicio fue increíble. Las recepcionistas son muy amables

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Leandra

Personal war sehr nett, gute Lage!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2025

Jose

Muy buen servicio

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2025

Paola

Excelente ubicación, el personal muy amables. Los cuartos dan a la calle por lo que hay ruido, y las camas tienen un protector que da mucho calor por ser de plástico. fuera de eso todo excelente.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Gisela

Excelente svs

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2025

Alejandro

Vieja y cuartos promedio