Esse Athens

3-star hotel near Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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3 Mpenizelou Palaiologou, Athens, Attica, 10556
  • Place, Acropolis
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Monastiraki Flea Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Syntagma Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Cosy Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Apollon Room Street View

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

Neoclassic Room City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room Acropolis View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Maison Suite with Balcony and Hot tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Esse Acropolis Suite with Balcony and Hot tub

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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

  • Ermou Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Acropolis - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monastiraki Flea Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ancient Agora of Athens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Syntagma Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciel Acro Espresso Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eat at Milton's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Υδρία (Ydria) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Centrale - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Απολλώνια Λύρα (Apollonia Lyra) - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Esse Athens

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

This 3-star 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.

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Esse Athens?

As of Mar 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esse Athens on Mar 15, 2026 start from CA $147, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 165 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 213 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yossi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service from the all staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dany

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
 The reception is not more than 2x2 meters 🥺
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful with wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Michele, Oakvlle

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Desiree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was great. After being on the road for days, we were looking forward to relaxing in our private hot tub. However, upon arrival it was not turned on and was very cold. We called the front desk, they immediately came up and turned it on, advised 30 min approx to warm up. It took several hours. We figured the next day would be good to go, however, housekeeping turned it off, so another evening with no warm hot tub. The next 2 days we left a polite note to please leave hot tub on so we could enjoy it in the evenings. Once we resolved that issue we were good to go. Breakfast was right next door but we were up and gone touring every day before yet opened so cannot vouch for breakfast. We definitely wood recommend this hotel, but if you’re expecting a warm hot tub, make sure to notify them in advance!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
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

Andy

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

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were all super friendly and helpful. The room was very nice and modern with black out curtains. Breakfast had a lot of variety
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklynn

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was expecting something better from the photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Honglei

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

8/10 Good

Mabel

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

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

8/10 Good

cindy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
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

Gilbert

Travelled with partner
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

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025