Esse Athens, nestled near the iconic Acropolis, offers a warm welcome with free full breakfast and in-room WiFi. Explore the nearby Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens and Monastiraki Flea Market or unwind at your own pace with laundry facilities on hand.
Nikaia-Agios Ioannis Rentis Station - 11 min drive
Monastiraki Station - 6 min walk
Akropoli Station - 8 min walk
Syntagma Station - 9 min walk
Restaurants
Υδρία (Ydria) - 3 min walk
Eat at Milton's - 2 min walk
Ciel Acro Espresso Bar - 3 min walk
Γιασεμί - 3 min walk
Απολλώνια Λύρα (Apollonia Lyra) - 3 min walk
About this property
Esse Athens
Esse Athens offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Acropolis and Ermou Street. Free perks include WiFi and full breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Syntagma Square and Monastiraki Flea Market are within just a 10-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: Monastiraki Station is 6 minutes and Akropoli Station is 8 minutes.
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 39
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch Smart TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Minibar
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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
Policies
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.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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.
Also known as
Esse Athens Hotel
Esse Athens Athens
Esse Athens Hotel Athens
Frequently asked questions
Does Esse Athens offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Esse Athens does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Esse Athens?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Esse Athens?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Esse Athens.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Esse Athens?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Esse Athens and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens (3-min walk) and Acropolis (4-min walk), along with Monastiraki Flea Market (6-min walk) and Syntagma Square (7-min walk).
What's the area around Esse Athens like?
Esse Athens is in Athens City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Monastiraki Station and 4 minutes' walk from Acropolis.
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Reviews
Esse Athens Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
9.6
Eco-friendliness
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was a gourmet experience with a good selection and made to order options. (32 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
Great location. So close to restaurants and nice shops.
Todd
Todd, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
Perfect location
Great location and such a cute quaint boutique hotel in a perfect location
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2025
Lovely boutique hotel in Athens
First class operation. Great location and extremely helpful staff (Costas). Well appointed rooms. Out street side room was very quiet. The restaurant recommended by Costas was excellent.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
Good location, good breakfast, excelent personal, good shopping around and restaurantes
Violeta
Violeta, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
Door Athens restaurant (4 minute walk) was recommended by the staff. Great choice, amazing views of the acropolis.
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Excellent stay - fabulous staff, convenient location! Hands down, I would definitely stay at Esse Athens again!
Lisa
Lisa, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
Best location and staff. Everyone was so kind and helpful at all times.
Garnik
Garnik, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Such a clean and unique hotel. Walkable to many shops and restaurants. The staff was great!
Laci
Laci, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
Best for couples
Amazing service and location. Breakfast the best !
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
Noisy neighbours a couple of nights but other than that a great hotel. Great location great staff.
John
John, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
Stay here!
This place is wonderful-- amazing facilities with even better staff. The front desk folks are some of the best we have met on our travels. Thank you for a great stay!
Also-- the breakfast space and options were far beyond our expectations. Nice touch!
Elvin
Elvin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
We love the location and the breakfast was so delicious. I would highly recommend this property.
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2025
Fabulous
We had a fabulous experience here. The two girls at the front desk were absolutely amazing. The service was impeccable. Our room was clean. Breakfast was great and so very central to everything loved it.
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
Positive
Amazing- friendly, delicious breakfast, nice decor, great location.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
A modern hotel with a tiny lobby and elevator. Rooms are compact but comfortable, nice linens and towels. Friendly staff, ready to provide assistance and recommendations for local restaurants.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2025
Lovely hotel very central helpful staff
michael
michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Great place
Great place, location. Staff wonderful!
Dennis
Dennis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
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.
Lorraine A
Lorraine A, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2025
Perfect location.
Comfortable rooms.
Helpful staff at reception.
Clean hotel.
Luisa
Luisa, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2025
Very nice property. Excellent staff, very helpful and friendly.
Accommodations very nice, but images on-line did not accurately depict room with balcony.
Gregory
Gregory, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
We loved this hotel. The extras you get at this hotel were amazing (toothbrushes, shaving kits, slippers, and Luffa’s all to take with you) Location was perfect walkable to Acropolis. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Hotel restaurant was not open yet, so we had breakfast at the restaurant a few doors down it was delicious!
Deborah
Deborah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
very convenient
Steve
Steve, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
Loved the staff (Virginia, Matina,Nora). Helpful with all things Athens. Room comfy, shower fantastic. Great breakfast.
Deborah
Deborah, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 7, 2025
A good hotel with really helpful staf. One thing the room smelled musty
And the water from the shower leaks into the room. Would have given it 5 stars if not for those items. Great location.
Robin
Robin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
I highly recommend this property. It is modern, recently built/renovated with excellent views of the Acropolis and in the heart of the Plaka. Everything is walkable with dozens of little streets full of shopping, bars, cafes, etc. right when you walk out of the door. The staff was lovely as well. If I go back to Athens, this is exactly where I will stay.