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Esse Athens

Hotel near Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens in Athens

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3 Mpenizelou Palaiologou, Athens, Attica, 10556
  • Acropolis
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Syntagma Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Acropolis Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Maison Suite with Balcony and Hot tub | Terrace/patio

Maison Suite with Balcony and Hot tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Apollon Room Street View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room Acropolis View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Neoclassic Room City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Esse Acropolis Suite with Balcony and Hot tub | Terrace/patio

Esse Acropolis Suite with Balcony and Hot tub

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Cosy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Athens

City center stay.A stay at this Athens City Centre hotel places you steps from Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens and within a 5-minute walk of Acropolis. Monastiraki Flea Market and Syntagma Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Acropolis - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Monastiraki Flea Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Syntagma Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Acropolis Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Moschato-Tavros Rouf Station - 6 min drive
  • Monastiraki Station - 6 min walk
  • Athens Intl. Airport (ATH) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Υδρία (Ydria) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eat at Milton's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Γιασεμί - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Αναφιώτικα - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Centrale - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Esse Athens

Hotel near Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens in Athens
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Esse Athens also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and an elevator.

This Athens hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Esse Athens offers 20 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Athens hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Greek

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Accessibility

  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Esse Athens Hotel
Esse Athens Athens
Esse Athens Hotel Athens

Frequently asked questions

How close is Esse Athens to the airport?

Esse Athens is 20.9 mi (43-min drive) away from the Athens Intl. Airport (ATH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Esse Athens have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Esse Athens.

How close is Esse Athens to the beach?

This hotel is 9.7 mi (28-min drive) from Glyfada's Second Beach and 14.7 mi (39-min drive) from Astir Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Esse Athens offer free breakfast?

Esse Athens offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Esse Athens?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Esse Athens?

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

Is there free parking at Esse Athens?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Esse Athens have a pool?

Esse Athens does not have a pool.

Does Esse Athens have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Esse Athens to downtown Athens?

Esse Athens is 0.7 mi away from Athens.

Esse Athens Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 161 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NAHIR, WESTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria del Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous location that allows you to walk just about everywhere. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast at the nearby restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Splurged for the balcony with jacuzzi. Looking at the Acropolis. Spectacular view and short walk
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with an Amazing view!! The staff were so sweet, friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. Felt like friends when we left.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yunfei, Campbell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is modern, the bedding is comfortable, the shower is great with two sets of showers in the bathroom. It has the best amenities. The breakfast is in a nearby cozy restaurant, very good. The front desk is friendly. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dori

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

Ideal Plaka location

Reception is very tiny, but the room was well sized for a European room. We had a double on the 3rd floor. Elevator worked. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was at a cafe down the street and was fantastic! We had an early ferry to Hydra one day and we got it to go (yogurt with granola, fruit, breads and jellies). The staff was quick to fix issues (housekeeping forgot to leave towels and we needed safe assistance). They were very friendly and had recommendations ready. The location is really perfect. We walked to everything but the Archaeology Museum. Plenty of restaurants to choose from (try Symposio). A view of the Acropolis from the road in front. City noise level, but not horrible because it’s a small street. I would go back. I wish I had taken pics in the room but they do look like the rendered drawings from the site.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the location and the breakfast was so delicious. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

Great location and beautiful rooms!

We had a wonderful time at Esse! The rooms are beautiful and the amenities are top notch. The complimentary breakfast at the restaurant around the corner was delicious. The location couldn't be better, truly. It was about a 10 minute maximum walk from most places we needed to go. One thing I will note is that the noise from street on Saturday night was really loud and lasted until the early morning hours. Even with that, I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very helpful & attentive staff. Lovely view of the Acropolis from our balcony. Very good breakfast included. We loved our stay. Highly recommended. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

Great place

Great place, location. Staff wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Hotel staff extremely helpful especially the female with dark hair.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pnina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small but the staff was very nice and helpful and friendly I will recommend the hotel for my friend and family
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel very central helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and attentive. Shower was amazing and the view of acropolis were to die for. Worth every penny!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

pauline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly, highly recommend this hotel! The staff gave us a very good first impression. Mattina met us with a huge warm smile. Andreas and Nick were always welcoming and accommodating. The area is quiet but two short blocks either direction and you are either on your way to the Acropolis or in the middle of souvenir shopping in the Monastiraki square. Syntagma is 10 mins away, and you have rooftops bars within 5 mins walking distance. No need to rent a car. Monastiraki train station is about 10 mins away, Syntagma station about 15 mins. That is if one does not get distracted by the souvernir shops. It’s a boutique hotel so no big lobby and no pool but the whole building is very clean. Housekeeping can clean the room everyday if that’s your choice. Toiletries were more than adequate, I barely had to use the ones I packed. The room on the small side but more than enough for two. The beds were comfortable. They do not have a dining area and breakfast was in a restaurant around the corner, so not a buffet. But the food was healthy, delicious, and the portions were generous. Will definitely stay at Esse Athens the next time we visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was super clean and comfortable! Beat beds I’ve ever had in a hotel. Great size bathroom with brilliant shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

yossef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omri

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025