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Esse Athens

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens

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Esse Athens sits close to the iconic Acropolis, offering a warm Greek welcome complete with free full breakfast and in-room WiFi. Travelers can explore the nearby Metropolitan Cathedral and Monastiraki Flea Market, then return to take advantage of convenient laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Cosy Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Apollon Room Street View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Neoclassic Room City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room Acropolis View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Private outdoor hot tub
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • 27 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Private outdoor hot tub
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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3 Mpenizelou Palaiologou, Athens, Attica, 10556

What's nearby

  • Acropolis - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Monastiraki Flea Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ancient Agora of Athens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Syntagma Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - 8 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪Ciel Acro Espresso Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Απολλώνια Λύρα (Apollonia Lyra) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Centrale - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Esse Athens

Hotel near Acropolis
Located close to Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens and Monastiraki Flea Market, Esse Athens provides free full breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Esse Athens feature thoughtful touches such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included 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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further 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

Is Esse Athens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Esse Athens doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Esse Athens?

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

What time is check-out at Esse Athens?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Esse Athens located?

Located in Athens City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens and Acropolis. Monastiraki Flea Market and Syntagma Square are also within 10 minutes. Monastiraki Station is 6 minutes by foot and Akropoli Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Esse Athens Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 202 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in this boutique hotel was lovely. Rooms are clean, comfortable, modern and very big. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had reservations for 7 rooms and the staff were very accommodating and provided excellent service. We enjoyed the hotel and their hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Everything is just steps from the hotel. Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and amenities of this hotel are absolutely amazing. I would stay again here for sure. The staff is a gem. You feel like family and they anticipate any need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small boutique hotel centrally located to everything you need. Staff was friendly and room was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Honglei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to all the attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, modern, new, close to everything, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, comfortable: bathrooms were well appointed. The breakfast was ok, the food wasn’t made to order so did not taste fresh, but the coffee and pastries were delicious and the staff very very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome. Super friendly staff. Wonderful breakfast Beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and It's was in convenient place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel great rooms, a/c , beds close to everything highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful boutique hotel!! Outstanding!! The breakfast was amazing as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Virginia and the staff were very welcoming and explained everything about the hotel slowly and thoroughly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osborne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Esse is located in a quiet neighborhood, easily walkable. There are several shops and dining options within a 5 minute walk. The rooms are nice and the view of the Acropolis is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osborne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mileidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location very clean and very friendly staff. The breakfast was amazing every morning and made to order for individual preference. Wonderful easy access to main downtown shops and restaurants One of the friendliest hotel staff I’ve encountered abroad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is at the center of everything from restaurants to shopping. Easy access to transportation, few minutes away from the Acropolis. Hotel staff are friendly very accommodating and if you go out early you can request for a breakfast to go and they can provide.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was great! Very friendly. Really appreciated being able to check in early as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violeta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good breakfast, excelent personal, good shopping around and restaurantes
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! Nice clean rooms and amazing staff. Would highly recommend it !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was a delight and so helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Corrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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