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Best Gyms in Lisbon Portugal

Blanca Valbuena August 11, 2017 lisbon, lisboa, gym, sports club 10 Comments
Gyms in Lisbon

As most of you know I work online all day, that’s a dangerous thing for someone who lives in Lisbon where food is delicious (and cheap). Lucky for me, before settling here I got to try tons of gyms. I’ll leave the best for last (the one I picked for my membership), but I’ll give you a breakdown of the best gyms in Lisbon so you can stay healthy and in shape (and still enjoy all of Lisbon’s delicious food).

Best Gyms in Lisbon

Fitness hut is the cheapest gym in Lisbon
Fitness Hut is the best value gym in Lisbon. Customer service does take a hit

Fitness Hut  $

The Good: This is your budget gym. Memberships run at €7 per week. It’s a fine gym if you aren’t looking for any amenities. At the premier membership, you can go to any of the clubs within the chain and there are plenty (almost 20 in the Lisbon area). This is one of the best gyms in Lisbon when it comes to value.

The Bad: They require that you have a Portuguese or European bank account (no US credit cards or cash are accepted). Customer service varies by location and really leaves a lot to be desired.

The Verdict: Go if you want to save money, but don’t expect much. This is your no-frills convenient gym. 

Locations: Alfragide, Almirante Reis, Amadora, Amoreiras, Arco do Cego, Benfica, Parque das Nacoes, Picoas, Santos. 

Holmes Place has new equipment and great classes
Holmes Place is one of the best gyms in Lisbon

Holmes Place $$$

The Good: Because this is a premium sports club, the equipment and amenities are fantastic. Most locations (there are 6 in Lisbon) have pools. There are tons of classes and they even have an app to help you reserve a spot in the classes.

The Bad: This club comes with a premium price tag and it is quite popular. There are always tons of people there and classes fill up fast. The staff there is a bit pushy on sales.

The Verdict: Great machines, great amenities, great classes. Very expensive (for Portugal) and too many people (which may be good if you’re new in town and looking to meet people).

Locations: 5 de Octubre, Alvalade, Amoreiras, Avenida da Liberdade, Avenida Defensores Chaves, Parque das Nacoes.

Clube VII in Lisbon offers yearly contracts
The prices at Clube VII in Lisbon are steep, but the grounds and machines are spectacular

Club VII $$$

The Good: This is more of a country club – sports club combination. It’s the Chi-chiest of the gyms and offers an indoor outdoor pool, plenty of tennis courts, a sunning area, and incredible equipment. It is also located in Parque Eduardo VII, so the location is fabulous. Lisbon’s elite goes here, so if you are looking to rub elbows, this is the place. 

The Bad: Membership comes at a cost, and that ain’t pretty. There is also only one location, so unlike the other clubs when you travel you won’t have clubs to visit.

The Verdict: If you have the money, join up. This place is gorgeous and has great amenities.

Locations: Parque Eduardo VII

Academia/Jazzy Life Club $$

The Good: This is one of my faves, and I would have joined if it was not so far from my new place in the Avenidas Novas neighborhood. This club is not pretentious at all. The price is quite fair on a monthly basis, the equipment is fantastic and there are plenty of classes (take the Samba class – it’s awesome). People here are fit (seriously fit) which is quite inspirational when you are about to give up.

The Bad: It’s kinda hard to get to. Since it’s on the water, you have to cross a major street and then go over a bridge. The location is great if you are in Santos, but not if you are in other places in Lisbon. There are 4 clubs in total, but only 1 in Lisbon proper.

The Verdict: If you are in the Santos/Cais do Sodre area, this should be your choice. 

Locations: Santos

Virgin Active Lisbon Prices
Virgin Active is one of the best gyms in Lisbon with spotless grounds and brand new equipment

Virgin Active $$$

The Good: This is Richard Branson’s gym and it is definitely one of the Best Gyms in Lisbon. The equipment is some of the best in town and if you are looking for a particular machine, they will have it. They have a pool, spa and you can get a fitness evaluation and training regimen free every month.

The gym is huge and because it has a higher price tag (and an ultra secret location), it’s never packed. I’ve never had to wait for a machine. The staff is not overly salesy. You can also pay with American credit cards – a big plus for me.

The Bad: That after you read this you will come and it may get more crowded. In all seriousness, there’s only one Lisbon location, so unless you live near Marques de Pombal, it’s probably not convenient for you.

The Verdict: I go here. Needless to say, I love it. 

Locations: Palacio SottoMaior

***On 10/3/2017 Virgin Active PT announced that it was purchased by Holmes Place. I’m not sure how this will affect the services and pricing, but I’ll update as soon as I hear back.

Got other gyms in Lisbon I should check out? Have questions about a particular club? Ask in the comments. 

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10 Comments

  1. Leu Reply
    August 16, 2017 at 8:14 am

    Looks like you made a great choice! Stay healthy friend!

    • Blanca Valbuena Reply
      August 16, 2017 at 5:03 pm

      I love my new gym. I did well over an hour today. 30 minutes on threadmill, 15 on the ski machine, 30 on the elliptical, and 15 minutes of arms. I’ll be back in my fighting shape in no time ;D

  2. Karl Reply
    December 3, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    Thanks for summary. One thing. If you knew enough to decide if a gym was pricey or not then you also knew what the fee was for each. But that piece of info you left out. Could you go back and put in some idea of how much each one is? Thanks

    • Antonio Evans Reply
      March 31, 2018 at 9:00 pm

      Depends on when you’re reading the article. Expect for the Cheap $ to be 30 euros, the mid tier 50 euros and the expensive 70-100 euros per month.

  3. Deborah Reply
    January 17, 2018 at 4:23 am

    I am moving to Chiado and am looking for a gym with a nice pool that offers Pilates and aqua aerobics…any suggestions?

    • Blanca Valbuena Reply
      January 17, 2018 at 2:09 pm

      To get everything you’re looking for, the best bet would probably be the Holmes Place on Avenida Liberdade, not really “Chiado” but close enough that you can walk. It has a pool and they do plenty of classes including hydrofit, pilates, etc…otherwise you probably have to go to a smaller Pilates studio in Chiado proper. Envy has pilates but no pool, so it just depends on whether you want to take the walk to Liberdade which is a 10-15 minute walk depending on where in the neighborhood you are. Hope this helps – enjoy Lisboa. I love it!

  4. Kate Godlewski Reply
    March 22, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    Hi!

    I am traveling to Portugal (Algarve, Porto & Lisbon) this summer and am looking for work out studios, not necessarily gyms with machines as I assume most of those require a membership. Since I am going to be there for a little over a week I would like to take a class or 2 and wanted to see if you knew of any spin / barre / bootcamp style studios / classes?

    Thanks!

    • Blanca Valbuena Reply
      March 24, 2018 at 8:50 am

      I know there are some, just don’t know with the short term stay. You may want to try them: https://www.instagram.com/Thestudiogym/

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