Essél Noir - A hidden gem with a magnificent Acropolis view

Location: 16 Kolokinthous, Athens, gr

Star Rating: 8.4 Stars

Property Type: Apartments

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Air conditioning
• Family rooms
• Lift / Elevator
• Non-smoking throughout
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Cashless payment available
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Free wired internet
• Internet access

Rooms Available

• Two-Bedroom Apartment

  This spacious apartment includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This apartment has air conditioning, a washing machine, a flat-screen TV and a balcony. The unit has 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Kitchen
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Private apartment in building
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Sofa bed
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Accessible by lift
  • Lockers
  • Key access
  • Key card access

Guest Reviews

• Serhii (8/5): -
• Ricote (8/5): I can recommend cuz is in the center a lot of shopping area and restaurants too - Essel Noir very well arranged the bedroom, clean well the bathroom, toilet and the area very quite and safe too...my kids are happy too The cooker doesn't work!
• Karolina (9/5): Rodzinna Wielkanoc w Atenach - Bardzo atrakcyjna cena jak na Ateny. Dobra lokalizacja, niedaleko przystanku autobusowego, a do metra ok. 15 minut pieszo. Spacer do Akropolu i innych ważnych zabytków zajmuje około 30 minut. W okolicy znajdują się małe sklepiki na szybkie zakupy, a na większe można wybrać się w okolice Monastiraki lub Omonii. Bardzo dobry kontakt z właścicielem. Zameldowanie i wejście do mieszkania przebiegły bezproblemowo i całkowicie bezkontaktowo. Dużym plusem jest brak konieczności noszenia kluczy - mieszkanie otwierane jest zamkiem na kod (choć dla nas było to początkowo nowe rozwiązanie). Łóżka w sypialniach w miarę wygodne, poduszki również. Miłym akcentem było wyposażenie kuchni - w lodówce czekała woda butelkowana, były też kapsułki do kawy oraz herbata i mięta do zaparzenia. Ilość naczyń była wystarczająca. W łazience znajdował się zestaw kosmetyków do kąpieli oraz płyn do prania, więc w razie potrzeby można było przeprać ręczniki lub ubrania. Klimatyzacja w pokojach i aneksie kuchennym działała również w trybie ogrzewania, co przy chłodniejszych nocach na początku kwietnia było dużym plusem. Pomimo kilku niedociągnięć ogólne wrażenie z pobytu jest bardzo dobre. Stosunek ceny do lokalizacji i wyposażenia wypada korzystnie, dlatego apartament mogę polecić. Dostawka w salonie była za krótka i niezbyt wygodna - materac zsuwał się z powodu braku szczebelków, dodatkowo brakowało dla niej kołdry, była tylko cienka narzuta. Brak naczyń przeznaczonych do płyty indukcyjnej. Można było skorzystać tylko z garnka, niestety patelnie nie były dostosowanie do indukcji Czystość mieszkania mogłaby być na lepszym poziomie. Niewystarczająca liczba gniazdek i ich słabe rozmieszczenie - szczególnie brak gniazdka w łazience przy lustrze. W łazience brak ogrzewania, co zimą może być odczuwalne. Widok z okna nie był zbyt przyjemny - wychodził na plac, przy którym widać było półwyburzone budynki, sporo śmieci, a czasami kręciły się tam osoby bezdomne.
• Dağlı (10/5): -
• Nikola (8/5): -
• Gábor Dénes (8/5): -
• Maciej (9/5): Great stay in Athens - Very comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, nothing to fault. Very close to bus stops in any direction max of 5 mins walk. Metro about 15 mins away. Maybe more dishes compatible with induction hob
• VASILEIOS (10/5): Όλα ήταν τέλεια! - Πολύ όμορφος χώρος, άνετο διαμέρισμα καθαρό και μοντέρνο..
• Canan (10/5): -
• Liliana (8/5): - El entorno un lugar sucio y baldío con gente drogandose
• Marzena (10/5): - Czyściutko, wygodnie nawet w 6 osób,8 min na pieszo do metra, blisko centrum. Polecam
• LENOS MICHAEL (10/5): .. - Καθαρά όλα. Άνετα κρεβάτια ωραία κουζίνα. Γενικά πεντακάθαρα. Το μέρος εκεί μόνο με ταξί το βράδυ μπορείς να βγεις. Δεν ειχαμε κανένα πρόβλημα την μέρα.
• Martin (9/5): Muy buena experiencia - Lindo alojamiento. Dentro era muy lindo y equipado Los vecinos. Alrededores del edificio un poco raro
• Dimitar (8/5): -
• aneta (7/5): Good apartment with good location,but have problem with hot water. - There not hot water.
• Marko (10/5): -
• ELENI (9/5): -
• Bertold (7/5): Souvlaki - Comfy beds Non functioning bidet
• Annamária (10/5): -
• Camille (8/5): - The apartment itself was spacious, comfortable, clean, and modern! Not too far of a walk to public transport or even all the way to Athens centre. The location, the neighbourhood itself is not a problem, however what felt us unsafe was the empty lot right next to the building where there’s drug activity going on. It’s honestly a good affordable modern place to stay, just go with a partner or a group not solo traveller
• Rita (9/5): - The staff was great. Location was A plus, walking distance to everything. A/c kept shutting off and also the shower curtains were to high, therefore water would come out.to the floor., but it was no big deal.
• Noura (10/5): -
• Alessandro (8/5): - L'arredamento, l'insonorizzazione, la funzionalità dei condizionatori. Il quartiere dove è ubicato purtroppo, pur essendo vicino alle attrazioni più frequentate, non sembra dei più raccomandabili. Ma questo è un problema generalizzato di Atene.
• moshe (7/5): דירה נחמדה בשביל לשים את הראש ולצאת לטייל - המיקום נמצא כ800 מטר מכיכר מונסטרקי 10 דקות הליכה, הבניין שקט עם מעלית, בדירה 2 חדרי שינה די מרווחים סלון נחמד ומטבח די סביר בכל החדרים והסלון יש מזגנים שזה מעולה בתקופת הקיץ החמה השכונה לא הכי מדהימה המון מהגרים באזור, רחוב ליד היו הרבה הומלסים אין ארונות בחדרים, מים חמים צריך להפעיל את הדוד חשמל שזה לוקח קצת זמן. מרפסת מאוד קטנה ולא פונקצינלית
• Edna (8/5): Centrico, zona insegura y buen apartamento - El apartamento en general. Limpio y nuevo. A pesar de estar en el centro, es una zona de drogadiccion e insegura.
• Istratescu (8/5): Nice apartment close to city center ,perfect for a group of 4 people -
• Irene (3/5): Ubicación peor imposible - El apartamento estaba bien equipado y era cómodo. Es verdaderamente vergonzoso que ofrezcan un apartamento al lado de una calle en la que se concentran cada día decenas de heroinómanos. Las calles de alrededor llenas de jeringuillas por la calle y excrementos humanos. El propio Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores avisa de que es una zona a evitar. Iba con mis hijos de 8 y 10 años y tuvieron que vivir situaciones muy desagradables. La sensación de inseguridad en la zona fue tremenda.
• Erila (10/5): Exceptional -
• Marina (7/5): It was ok all in all, and I am happy that I stayed in this appartment that is 10 minute from Monastiraki - I liked how the owner of the property was responsive within minutes. That is really important, because if I am writing to an owner I probably need something and I appreciate an answer within 15 minutes. I liked how clean the bedrooms were. I didn't like the neighborhood and I didn't feel safe going somewhere by foot solo. So I opted for an uber even for a short ride. It looked like a ghost town when in front of the building. The stove needs fixing, and also I would prefer if a manual lock was a bit stronger maybe with a chain.
• Stela (10/5): Exceptional -
• Marzena (8/5): Our stay in Athens was enjoyable overall. The apartment was nice, clean, and comfortable, providing a pleasant base for - We really liked the apartment—it was nice and comfortable, making our stay enjoyable. We were a bit disappointed by the limited kitchen equipment, which made cooking a bit inconvenient.
• Добреновић (9/5): Superb -
• Angelica (10/5): Exceptional -
• Nino (9/5): Superb -
• Jagdeep (10/5): Exceptional -
• Juan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Michal (10/5): Exceptional - Very close to all the main attractions Unfortunately, the back of the building seemed to attract many drug users
• Anes (10/5): We had a wonderful experience - Facilities and space are great. Great accessibility and near the center. The view from the balcony wasn't the best.
• Murat (8/5): Good price very comfortable place and easy acces - Clean, rooms are fine. Sitting room area was very useful. Beds are very comfortable. You can find anything you need. Like iron, hair dry... very close to center. They left water in yne fridge which was nice. In the bedroom wc side (left) there is water pipe which was leaking.
• Dimitris (10/5): Exceptional -
• Shirel (3/5): Poor - The location is a 10/10 because its very close from Acropolis and its in Downtown/City Centre hence everything food wise and shopping wise is closer by to the home location. 1) THE OWNER REFUSES TO SHARE HIS/HER NUMBER IN CASE OF ANYTHING OR ANY EMERGENCY INSISTS TO ONLY SPEAK ON BOOKING.COM ONLY 2) AFTER APPROVAL THAT OUR FAMILY SHALL ARRIVE AT 1 PM THEY HANDED US ACCOMMODATION AT 3 PM. 3) CLEANLINESS DESERVES A STANDING OVATION 👏AS WE HAD BLOOD STAINS ON OUR BEDSHEET AND QUILT THERE WAS NO DUSTING DONE IN THE HOUSE FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND AS WE HAD ARRIVED THE MAID HAD JUST ARRIVED TO CLEAN AT 1PM. 4) WIFI ABSOLUTELY IS WORKING 2G SPEED...SO HAVE PATIENCE... 5) NOT ENOUGH UTENSILS FOR A FAMILY TO MAKE FOOD... 6) THE OWNER DIDN'T BOTHER TO GIVE US THE LOCK DOOR CODE FOR THE HOME NOT EVEN 5 MINUTES BEFORE AGREED TIME. THEIR MAID IN THE HOUSE WAS COURTEOUS ENOUGH TO LET US IN AND SHE TRIED CALLING THE OWNER BUT HE/SHE WONT PICK UP AND ANSWER. THE ONLY COMMUNICATION THE OWNER OF THIS APARTMENT HAD WITH US WHEN WE ALWAYS HAD A PROBLEM AND AFTER TWO THREE HOURS OF MESSAGING HAVE GOT A REPLY BACK.
• Ismael (1/5): Very bad experience. I don't recommend this apartment. - The apartment seems to be modern, but it is really dirty and installations are really bad. Shower gets flooded every time, kitchen pans are not for induction, apartment is dirty.
• Maria (8/5): Very good - The apartment was very clean and tidy, with excellent security with a self locking door.The beds were more than comfortable, and the pillows were the best I've slept on in any apartment I had rented .The communication between us and the landlord was excellent they Provided us with photographs and full explanations of how to use everything. I couldn't recommend this apartment enough it really was a little gem.also, it was only a short walk to all the must-see places. The only thing I would fault was the second bed hadn't a sheet or pillow case on there was a spare sheet but no pillowcases, but that was the only problem
• Fcdejong (7/5): Good - Good staff, good location, good price, nice apt. Simple but elegant. Great TV, basically everything is there, also a laundry machine. One MAJOR problem is that it does not feel safe. The door locks electronically, if elektricity fails, for instance in case of a fire, there is no way to leave the room. Minor item is the lack of a clean duvet cover.
• Kıray (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anca (6/5): It's okay. - I liked that it had 2 bedrooms and somewhat of a big livingroom combined with a kitchen. The AC in the big bedroom was dripping water. It could not be left on for more than a couple of hours. I always had to mop the floor because of the water. This was very unconfortable especially in July. The other ACs worked fine tho.
• Stephen (1/5): A nightmare. Ripped off by an unscrupulous owner who does not deserve genuine visitors custom. - It was quite pleasant but obviously recently renovated, but on closer inspection rather hurriedly done. The promised balcony with a landmark Acropolis view had to be viewed by looking over the end of the balcony and turning your head. Not what was promised. The balcony was two foot wide and therefore terrible for socialising., and the floor of the balcony was flooded about half way along. The toilet was obviously newly fixed and when sat on collapsed to the floor. Booking.com promised the full refund as I had to pay for another property, but the corrupt owner is refusing to pay. The flat is on a seedy street, peopled by pimps and prostitutes, and decidedly unsafe, not recommended for those with youngsters. Its a long walk to get anywhere from this apt too. I would not recommend this property as you will come away with a poor view of this city.
• John (7/5): Good - Good value for money There was no view of Acropolis. No view of anything to be honest. We arrived at 14.25, but the apartment was still being cleaned.
• Fernández (9/5): Superb - Excellent apartment, it was very clean, modern, with a great space to share, the host was very attentive from the beginning, the location is very close to the center, you can easily walk to Monastiraki You must consider that this location is in a rather dangerous area of Athens.
• Georgina (7/5): Close to everything but noisy - The place was very modern, convenient and spacey. It had everything we needed and it was very comfortable. We didn't need the A/C or heating because of the space being so well isolated and such great weather, everything worked great and my husband worked remotely so the internet connection was reliable. Unfortunately we were not able to sleep any of the nights due to a quasi settlement going on at the back of the building to which the bedroom faces. We witnessed the worst of humanity: drug dealing, homelessness, assault, drug abuse and everything in between, people struggling screaming day and night. We were truly miserable to have these neighbors and then some, the rest of the neighborhood was fairly normal with warehouses, shops and lots of commercial stuff going on in the chinatown of Athens. The location was a short walk to all the good stuff that Athens has to offer including 1907 bakery, hookah bar, tragos, bad tooth, a music venue and all the historic sites.
• Bleona (9/5): Superb -
• Istvan (7/5): For a first time visit it is good, close to the centre which was important for us -
• Truda (9/5): Great stay! Handy apartment to go back and forth from sightseeing - Clean, well decorated and great location! Coffee machine was a bonus No full length mirror and shower wasn’t draining well
• Anonymous (3/5): Poor - There is no view of the acropolis and it is in a neighborhood where our car got broken into. The communication was quick.
• Jessenia (7/5): Good -
• Nick (9/5): Superb -
• Luca (10/5): Exceptional - The host was super helpful and quick to respond to each message. The apartment very nice and in a good location.
• Bernard (9/5): Superb -
• Chloe (9/5): Great apartment in Central Athens - This was a beautiful spacious apartment really close to Psyrri, Monistiraki etc and easy to walk to the Acropolis. We went during a heatwave and were very happy the apartment had AC in each room! The place is new and well furnished. The apartment itself felt very safe with safety door and code entry. Konstantinos was very helpful with recommendations. The balcony has privacy screens and you feel like it is a little haven within Athens. The area is quiet but close to everything. We couldn't find a mini market/supermarket nearby to grab some basics but we didnt ask and also there is a very good bakery called 1907 nearby so we went there for bread/milk/yogurt. But might want to go beforehand if you need other things.
• Robin (8/5): Very good -
• Jacqueline (7/5): This is a well kept and comfortable apartment. - My main suggestion is to amend the travel instructions, to recommend that people go to Omonia square and walk from there - it's safer and more easily accessible than from the instructions given.
• Adam (10/5): Very nice and modern apartment -
• Anonymous (10/5): Overall, we were 100% satisfied with our stay - great ratio of price/quality. I recommend! - The apartment was very easy to access, clean and a lot of attention was paid to details. It’s newly renovated and felt like staying in a hotel. The host was also always available and was very helpful and kind. We even asked for recommendations for restaurants and he booked us a taxi to pick us up from the airport. Next time I’m in Athens I would definitely stay again in the apartment.
• Wai (8/5): short stay at Tis nice unit but the nearby environment is not very pleasant - compact unit & clean . nearby surrounding environment is not very pleasant .

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