Esse Athens

Hotels
9.3 (225 reviews)
3 Μπενιζέλου Παλαιολόγου , Athens , GR

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Airport shuttle
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Great location
Beautiful rooms
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Some discomfort related to value for money
Bathroom preferences vary

Categories

Cleanliness
9.44
Reviews consistently mention clean rooms and overall cleanliness as a positive aspect of the hotel.
Service
9.91
Numerous reviews highlight the exceptional kindness and helpfulness of the staff, contributing to a high service rating.
Location
9.95
The location is frequently praised as great for exploring Athens, making it a significant positive point.
Room Quality
9.4
Guests enjoyed spacious and modern rooms with excellent views, indicating high satisfaction.
Amenities
8.43
Amenities are considered standard for a boutique hotel; breakfast is mentioned positively but not much else.
Value for Money
8.39
Some reviews mention discomfort related to cost, impacting the overall evaluation of value for money.
Food and Beverage
9.44
Breakfast is consistently praised across reviews, suggesting a strong positive sentiment.
Overall Experience
9.41
Guests reported a generally delightful stay with memorable experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 21:00

Property Description

Central Location

Esse Athens is conveniently located in the heart of Athens, just a short distance from major attractions such as Monastiraki Metro Station and Syntagma Square. Guests can easily explore the city on foot from this prime location.

Modern Amenities

Each room at Esse Athens is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a private bathroom. Whether enjoying city views from the balcony or relaxing in the safety of a provided deposit box, guests will find comfort and convenience in every corner of the room.

Nearby Attractions

Situated near Ermou Street-Shopping Area and Monastiraki Square, Esse Athens offers easy access to some of Athens' most popular destinations. Whether traveling for business or leisure, guests will find everything they need within reach.

To book your stay at Esse Athens and experience the best of Athens, visit our website or contact us directly.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 225 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.44
Service: 9.91
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 9.44
Overall Experience: 9.41
J
Joanne • couple • gb
10
Perfect location Perfect view from our room
Pros:

Superb location, spotless room, new towels and clean each day. The staff were lovely and helpful. We absolutely loved the little tavernas that were a couple of minutes away turn right out of hotel then right again) and scattered on steps leading up to the Acropolis! Lovely Greek music and ambience. The view of the Acropolis from our room was sensational!

Cons:

The reception area was very basic and was underwhelming on arrival and the exterior of the hotel was a bit of a let down. The pictures on the site showing what looked like a lobby actually show the little cafe that was used for breakfast a couple of doors down rather than being situated in the hotel itself.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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E. • couple • it
9
Pros:

Posizione ottima e centrale per girare il centro a piedi. L'hotel si trova in una via tranquilla e la camera risulta silenziosa. Staff molto cordiale e disponibile, camere nuove e pulite. Bellissime le camere con terrazzo e piscina privata con vista

Cons:

Qualità della colazione, seppur in generale buona, risulta migliorabile

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Natalya • couple • kz
10
Pros:

Милый небольшой отель в прекрасном месте. Основные главные достопримечательности в пешей доступности. Брали номер с видом на Акрополь. Номера просторные, уютные. Чисто, вкусные завтраки.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
M
Millet • couple • fr
9
Séjour très agréable
Pros:

Très bien situé
Personnel souriant agréable et à l’écoute

Cons:

Vue sur un mur

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
B
Burak • family_with_children • tr
7
Pros:

Konum her yere yürüme mesafesinde. Büyük odaları gayet büyük. Çalışanlar yardımsever ve ilgili

Cons:

Kahvaltı saati çok sınırlı 09:30'da bitiyor. kahvaltıda çeşit çok az. Yemeklerin önünde yazı da yok, soracak kimse de yok. Kahvaltı açısından sınıfta kaldı.
Oda temizliği istemiyorum yazısına rağmen 2 kere odamıza girildi, hoş olmadı.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
B
Benjamin • couple • us
8
Excellent location. Good breakfast. Great staff. Rooms are clean but have quirks.
Pros:

Great location.
Very friendly staff.

Cons:

Stay twice in two different rooms. In both rooms the shower leaking was an issue.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
H
HAiM • family_with_children • il
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
F
Fabienne • family_with_children • il
8
Pros:

Personnel adorable,souriantToujours prets a renseigner avec le sourire,endroit tres central mais calme..Parfait!!

Cons:

Chambre exigue,et la machine a cafe du oetit dejeuner etait hors d usage..4 jours!@@dommage,c edt importabt un bon cafe le matin

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
E
Elias • couple • ch
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
M
Mireivis • couple • us
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • au
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Marianna • couple • gr
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • partner
10
Pros:

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.

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
R
Randolf
10
Pros:

Awesome. Super friendly staff.
Wonderful breakfast
Beautiful view

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
C
Carmen
6
Pros:

I was expecting something better from the photos.

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
M
Mabel • partner
8
Pros:

Small boutique hotel centrally located to everything you need. Staff was friendly and room was nice.

2025-09-25 • via Nuitee
H
Honglei • family
10
Pros:

Central to all the attractions

2025-09-25 • via Nuitee
M
Mikhail • partner
10
Pros:

Nice, clean, modern, new, close to everything, great staff

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
A
Andrew • partner
8
Pros:

Receptionist was great! Very friendly. Really appreciated being able to check in early as well.

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
G
Gilbert • partner
10
Pros:

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.

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee