Metamorfoseos Spacious 120sqm apt in Alimos

Metamorfoseos Spacious 120sqm apt in Alimos Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Metamorfoseos Spacious 120sqm apt in Alimos, I wasn’t expecting much. The name’s a bit of a mouthful, and you know how apartment rentals can be hit or miss. But honestly? This place completely surprised me in the best way possible.

The moment you walk in, you actually get why they emphasize that 120 square meters in the name – it’s genuinely spacious, not just “spacious for Europe” if you know what I mean. The living area flows really naturally into the kitchen, and there’s this nice sense of breathing room that you don’t always get in Mediterranean coastal apartments. What I really appreciated was how they’ve set it up – it feels like someone’s actual home rather than a sterile rental property. The furniture’s comfortable (and I mean actually comfortable, not just looks-good-in-photos comfortable), and there are these thoughtful touches like proper blackout curtains and enough outlets where you actually need them.

Alimos itself is sort of this sweet spot that a lot of tourists miss, which honestly works in your favor. You’re close enough to Athens that getting into the city center is no big deal – maybe 20 minutes on the tram, which runs pretty regularly. But you’re also right near the coast, so you can walk to the marina in about ten minutes when you want that seaside feel. The neighborhood has this lived-in authenticity that I really loved – there’s a fantastic bakery just down the street that locals actually go to (you’ll smell the bread in the mornings), and the evening walks along the waterfront are genuinely lovely, especially when the cruise ship crowds have thinned out.

The apartment’s rating of 8.2 feels about right to me – it’s solidly good without being perfect. The WiFi’s reliable, which matters if you’re working remotely, and the air conditioning actually works well, though it can be a bit noisy at night if you’re sensitive to that sort of thing. Parking was easier than I expected for this area, and the check-in process was straightforward. I mean, it’s not luxury-hotel-level service, but the hosts were responsive when I had questions.

What really won me over was how well-positioned it is for different types of trips. If you want to explore Athens’ museums and ancient sites, you can do that easily. But if you’re more interested in a relaxed coastal vibe – maybe some sailing from the nearby marina, or just long lunches at waterfront tavernas – that works perfectly too. The area comes alive in the evenings when locals come out for their evening strolls, and there’s something really nice about being part of that rhythm rather than stuck in the tourist bubble.

It’s the kind of place where you’ll find yourself settling into a routine pretty quickly – morning coffee on the balcony (yes, there’s a decent-sized balcony), maybe a swim at the nearby beach, then back to a comfortable space where you can actually relax. For a four-star apartment rental, it delivers exactly what you’d hope for without any unpleasant surprises.

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Metamorfoseos Spacious 120sqm apt in Alimos Accommodations

Reviews of Metamorfoseos Spacious 120sqm apt in Alimos

• Mohammed from Greece – 18 February 2025 (9/10)

  The Apartment is spacious and very well decorated…
  Essential things were available and more!! Like honey, coffee and olive oil.
  It’s located in a quiet location which was great.
  Shops are in walking distance
  Had a really great stay

• Ioannis from Greece – 7 January 2025 (6/10)

  Location, parking available, big balcony, spacious for a family of 3
  
  What could be improved: Outdated facilities , especially the windows/doors are old, they don't even open sometimes , no cleaning for long stays

• Clarke from United Kingdom – 28 October 2024 (8/10)

  Spacious, clean and close to the beach, cafes and shops. Lovely big balcony for relaxing on.

• Linda from United Kingdom – 13 October 2024 (8/10)

  Clear instructions from host before arrival. Spacious accommodation.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Moran from Israel – 4 July 2024 (9/10)

  דירה מקסימה נוחה ונעימה רק המקלחת לא כל כך נקיה עם עובש בוילון ובמקלחת
  אבל עדיין שווה את המחיר ואת המיקום קרוב למסעדות ולים
  
  What could be improved: מקלחת

• Worlddrifters from United Kingdom – 29 May 2024 (2/10)

  What could be improved: black mould in bath and kitchen
  pictures do not show it in booking
  stay away

• Rachel from United Kingdom – 25 May 2024 (8/10)

  Excellent location, walking distance to a beautiful beach. The apartment was very spacious with a lovely huge balcony. The owner was very helpful and provided lots of recommendations which I thought was a really nice touch. Would definitely stay again 🙂
  
  What could be improved: The bath and shower curtain could do with updating, everything was clean I think the enamel just needs repaired to the bath but it didn't impact our stay

• Natalia from Canada – 24 April 2024 (9/10)

  Great place to stay in Athens! Our vacation was just perfect. 5 min walk to the beach, beautiful area, tram to Athen's city center, very spacious clean apartment, fully equipped . Comfortable beds, great terasse, quiet neighborhood. Easy check-in. Loved our stay!

• Silentassassin from United Kingdom – 23 April 2024 (9/10)

  Fantasic location and much much better than staying in a Hotel. The apartment had everything I needed to be able to keep it clean, cook, etc. I would definately book this apartment again. It's a 2 min walk to the beach, quite location with no street noise. If I could I would actually buy this property and use it as a holiday home.
  
  What could be improved: Communication could have been a little bit better as there were some things that I wanted to ask questions about and it just took a little bit long for someone to reply. Maybe provide an emergency contact or a single point of contact for any queries people may have.

• Gheorghe from Romania – 28 August 2023 (9/10)

  Location is very good
  
  What could be improved: One air-conditioning is not working, one balcony was not cleaned

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