Esse Athens
70s-inflected contemporary design — think deep greens, slab greys, marble surfaces, and clean lines. Sleek and urban, with strong historical context just outside the door. Intimate and couple-focused throughout.
Book the Esse Acropolis Suite for the full hot-tub-meets-Acropolis experience — the corner balcony angle gives you one of the best views in Plaka without climbing to a rooftop bar
Why It Matters
Member of Tablet Hotels. One of the few new-build boutique properties in Plaka with genuine Acropolis views from in-room and private balcony hot tubs. Location directly opposite Athens's oldest standing house on the street named after it is genuinely rare.
ESSE Athens is a design-forward boutique hotel sitting directly across from the Benizelon Mansion — the oldest house in downtown Athens — in the heart of Plaka, wedged between the Acropolis rock and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Rooms are compact but sharp: herringbone floors, black marble details, built-in window seats, and hand-tiled marble rain showers. The top-tier suites step it up with private verandas and open-air hot tubs pointed squarely at the Acropolis.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Apollon Room Street View
The smallest room in the hotel at 22 sqm, facing Apollonos Street so you get the buzz of Plaka right outside the window. Good for people-watchers. The window bench doubles as a reading perch. Same marble bathroom and full amenity set as the rest of the property.
1 Double or 2 Twin Beds · 22 sqm
Cosy Room
The entry-level option at 25 sqm. It is small — no question — but thoughtfully designed with herringbone floors, a marble rain shower, a built-in window bench, and a small balcony. No Acropolis views, but everything else is here: Nespresso, minibar, organic bath products, and fine cotton bedding.
1 Double or 2 Twin Beds · 25 sqmDeluxe Room Acropolis View
Step up to 27 sqm and get actual Acropolis views through the room's windows, plus a small balcony to lean out from. Marble bathroom with all-natural products, fine cotton bedding, and the standard amenity lineup. A solid middle ground if you want the view but not the hot tub price tag.
1 Double or 2 Twin Beds · 27 sqmEsse Acropolis Suite with Balcony & Hot Tub
The flagship at 30 sqm. The corner balcony hot tub faces the Acropolis directly — one of the more memorable spots you can book in Athens at this price point. Tasteful outdoor furnishings, a luxurious marble bathroom inside, window bench, writing desk, and the full premium amenity package. Guests who've stayed here are effusive about the view.
1 Double or 2 Twin Beds · 30 sqmMaison Suite with Balcony & Hot Tub
The entry-level hot tub suite at 27 sqm. The furnished veranda with hot tub delivers partial Acropolis views and a straight shot across to the Cathedral — genuinely scenic. Interior is the same sharp design: marble bathroom, window bench, writing desk, full minibar.
1 Double or 2 Twin Beds · 27 sqmNeoclassical Room City View
At 23 sqm, this room faces the corner neoclassical building that defines the Plaka streetscape — a good-looking view even if it is not the Acropolis. Same design package as the rest: marble bathroom, window bench, writing desk, and the full amenity set.
1 Double or 2 Twin Beds · 23 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The Acropolis is a 14-minute walk from the hotel. The Roman Agora, Temple of Hephaestus, Hadrian's Library, and the Acropolis Museum are all reachable on foot within 15–20 minutes. The hotel concierge can advise on skip-the-line tickets and guided tour options.
The hotel sits at the center of Plaka. Anafiotika (the tiny island-village enclave behind the Acropolis), Monastiraki flea market, Psyrri, and the high street of Ermou are all within walking distance. The concierge provides local insight and itinerary help.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Open-air rooftop lounge with views over Plaka, the Athens skyline, and the Cathedral. Furnished for relaxed outdoor lounging.
Available at surcharge.
Personalised concierge for local recommendations, attraction bookings, and itinerary help.
Paid shuttle service to/from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, approximately 20 miles from the hotel.
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