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Gym Options in Italy’s Top Expat Cities
Navigating the gym scene in a new city can be tricky—language barriers, varying prices, and unfamiliar membership structures can make it hard to know where to begin. To simplify your search, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to gyms in Italy’s most popular cities for expats: Rome, Milan, Florence, Turin, Bologna, Naples, and Venice. Whether […]
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Navigating the gym scene in a new city can be tricky—language barriers, varying prices, and unfamiliar membership structures can make it hard to know where to begin. To simplify your search, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to gyms in Italy’s most popular cities for expats: Rome, Milan, Florence, Turin, Bologna, Naples, and Venice.
Whether you’re looking for a premium fitness experience, a mid-range option, or a budget-friendly gym, here’s an overview to help you find the perfect fit.
Premium
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Beautiful, modern clubs with pools, spa areas, pilates and yoga rooms, and even outdoor training zones in some locations.
Prices: ~€100–130/month
Virgin Active
Beautiful, modern clubs with pools, spa areas, pilates and yoga rooms, and even outdoor training zones in some locations.
Prices: ~€100–130/month
Mid-Range
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Great for flexibility; perfect for travelers or remote workers. Clean facilities with cardio, weights, and group classes. English-speaking staff at many locations.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
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Anytime Fitness
(multiple locations, open 24/7!)Great for flexibility; perfect for travelers or remote workers. Clean facilities with cardio, weights, and group classes. English-speaking staff at many locations.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
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Trendy gym chain with stylish design and modern equipment. Offers classes, cardio zones, functional training, and personal training. Popular with locals and expats.
Prices: ~€50–80/month
ICON Gyms
(multiple locations)Trendy gym chain with stylish design and modern equipment. Offers classes, cardio zones, functional training, and personal training. Popular with locals and expats.
Prices: ~€50–80/month
Budget-friendly
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German gym chain with big spaces, modern equipment, and very competitive pricing.
Prices: ~€30/month
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McFIT
German gym chain with big spaces, modern equipment, and very competitive pricing.
Prices: ~€30/month
Premium
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Stylish gym with spa, pool, wellness services, and a strong community feel.
Prices: ~€90–120/month (membership plans vary)
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GetFIT Club
Stylish gym with spa, pool, wellness services, and a strong community feel.
Prices: ~€90–120/month (membership plans vary)
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Exclusive, members-only gym and wellness center. State-of-the-art fitness equipment, personal training, indoor pool, spa, and wellness services. Luxurious setting within the Casa Cipriani private club.
Prices: Membership fees upon request (exclusive/expensive)
Casa Cipriani Milano Wellness Center
Exclusive, members-only gym and wellness center. State-of-the-art fitness equipment, personal training, indoor pool, spa, and wellness services. Luxurious setting within the Casa Cipriani private club.
Prices: Membership fees upon request (exclusive/expensive)
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High-end fitness and country club with gym, tennis courts, swimming pool, spa, wellness programs, and kids’ activities. Lush outdoor spaces.
Prices: ~€150–250/month (membership plans vary)
Aspria Harbour Club Milano
High-end fitness and country club with gym, tennis courts, swimming pool, spa, wellness programs, and kids’ activities. Lush outdoor spaces.
Prices: ~€150–250/month (membership plans vary)
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Boutique gym and spa with rooftop pool and luxury facilities. Small, curated space with personal training, group classes, and high-end wellness services.
Prices: ~€150–300/month (varies by package)
Ceresio7 GYM & SPA
Boutique gym and spa with rooftop pool and luxury facilities. Small, curated space with personal training, group classes, and high-end wellness services.
Prices: ~€150–300/month (varies by package)
Mid-Range
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Central locations perfect for city professionals and students. 24/7 access.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
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Anytime Fitness
Central locations perfect for city professionals and students. 24/7 access.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
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University-affiliated gym open to public; modern and affordable. Fitness classes, cardio & strength areas, wellness services. Great for students.
Prices: ~€40–60/month
IULM Fitness Center
University-affiliated gym open to public; modern and affordable. Fitness classes, cardio & strength areas, wellness services. Great for students.
Prices: ~€40–60/month
Budget-friendly
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Very popular among younger expats and students. Modern machines, no-frills gym.
Prices: ~€25–35/month
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FitActive
Very popular among younger expats and students. Modern machines, no-frills gym.
Prices: ~€25–35/month
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Large budget gym chain; 24-hour access in some locations. Cardio, weights, basic classes. Clean and efficient but no-frills.
Prices: ~€20–40/month
20Hours
(multiple locations)Large budget gym chain; 24-hour access in some locations. Cardio, weights, basic classes. Clean and efficient but no-frills.
Prices: ~€20–40/month
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German budget gym chain. Self-service style with cardio, strength, and functional training. Group workouts on video screens.
Prices: ~€30–40/month
McFit
(multiple locations, open 24/7!)German budget gym chain. Self-service style with cardio, strength, and functional training. Group workouts on video screens.
Prices: ~€30–40/month
Premium
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Stylish fitness & wellness centers in Florence. Offers fully equipped gyms, swimming pools, spa areas, group fitness classes, yoga, Pilates, and personal training. Popular with locals, expats, and visitors seeking a premium experience. English-speaking staff at most locations.
Prices: ~€129–200/month (varies by location and package)
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KLAB
Stylish fitness & wellness centers in Florence. Offers fully equipped gyms, swimming pools, spa areas, group fitness classes, yoga, Pilates, and personal training. Popular with locals, expats, and visitors seeking a premium experience. English-speaking staff at most locations.
Prices: ~€129–200/month (varies by location and package)
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Exclusive boutique gym & spa. Small, intimate setting with personal training, luxury wellness treatments, yoga, and Pilates. Premium experience.
Prices: ~€100–200/month or higher (packages vary)
House of Nine
(Boutique Gym & Spa)Exclusive boutique gym & spa. Small, intimate setting with personal training, luxury wellness treatments, yoga, and Pilates. Premium experience.
Prices: ~€100–200/month or higher (packages vary)
Mid-Range
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24/7 gym with clean equipment and solid group classes. Flexible memberships.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
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Anytime Fitness Florence
24/7 gym with clean equipment and solid group classes. Flexible memberships.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
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Well-equipped gym with modern cardio & strength machines, free weights, and fitness classes. Good value for locals and expats.
Prices: ~€50–80/month
Florence Fitness
Well-equipped gym with modern cardio & strength machines, free weights, and fitness classes. Good value for locals and expats.
Prices: ~€50–80/month
Budget-friendly
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Simple local gym, friendly community vibe, very affordable.
Prices: ~€25–35/month
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Olympus Gym
Simple local gym, friendly community vibe, very affordable.
Prices: ~€25–35/month
Premium
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Full-service wellness club with swimming pool, spa, group classes.
Prices: ~€90–120/month
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Virgin Active
Full-service wellness club with swimming pool, spa, group classes.
Prices: ~€90–120/month
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Upscale wellness center with gym, spa, indoor pool, relaxation areas, and beauty treatments. Elegant space ideal for wellness lovers.
Prices: ~€100–200/month
SPA H14 | Fitness & Wellness
Upscale wellness center with gym, spa, indoor pool, relaxation areas, and beauty treatments. Elegant space ideal for wellness lovers.
Prices: ~€100–200/month
Mid-Range
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Smaller but well-equipped facilities, ideal for flexible training hours.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
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Anytime Fitness
Smaller but well-equipped facilities, ideal for flexible training hours.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
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Budget-friendly gym chain with flexible memberships. Cardio, strength, and functional training. Great value for money.
Prices: ~€25–50/month
FitActive
Budget-friendly gym chain with flexible memberships. Cardio, strength, and functional training. Great value for money.
Prices: ~€25–50/month
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Mid-range fitness club offering personal training, group classes, cardio and weights areas, and wellness programs.
Prices: ~€50–80/month
Club32
Mid-range fitness club offering personal training, group classes, cardio and weights areas, and wellness programs.
Prices: ~€50–80/month
Budget-friendly
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Same value-focused model as other McFIT locations across Italy.
Prices: ~€30/month
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McFIT Turin
Same value-focused model as other McFIT locations across Italy.
Prices: ~€30/month
Premium
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High-end fitness center with personalized coaching, physiotherapy, and a luxurious setting.
Prices: ~€60–130/month
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Palestra Prime
High-end fitness center with personalized coaching, physiotherapy, and a luxurious setting.
Prices: ~€60–130/month
Mid-Range
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Clean, accessible, open 24/7 — excellent for expats with busy or irregular schedules.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
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Anytime Fitness Bologna
Clean, accessible, open 24/7 — excellent for expats with busy or irregular schedules.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
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Well-rounded gym with strength & cardio equipment, functional areas, and group classes. Friendly atmosphere.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
Palestra Atlas
Well-rounded gym with strength & cardio equipment, functional areas, and group classes. Friendly atmosphere.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
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Modern gym with group classes, personal training, and good facilities. Community-focused vibe.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
Palestra Sinergy
Modern gym with group classes, personal training, and good facilities. Community-focused vibe.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
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Sports-oriented gym, ideal for athletic training and personal coaching. Functional spaces and targeted programs.
Prices: ~€60–80/month
Palestra Performance
Sports-oriented gym, ideal for athletic training and personal coaching. Functional spaces and targeted programs.
Prices: ~€60–80/month
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Well-equipped fitness center offering cardio, weights, classes, and personal training. Popular with locals.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
Palestra Bologym
Well-equipped fitness center offering cardio, weights, classes, and personal training. Popular with locals.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
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Trendy gym with functional training, group workouts, and a modern aesthetic. Geared toward younger crowd.
Prices: ~€50–80/month
Sway Gym
Trendy gym with functional training, group workouts, and a modern aesthetic. Geared toward younger crowd.
Prices: ~€50–80/month
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Comprehensive gym with varied equipment, fitness classes, and wellness services. Large space, popular among Bologna residents.
Prices: ~€50–75/month
Palestra Palafitness
Comprehensive gym with varied equipment, fitness classes, and wellness services. Large space, popular among Bologna residents.
Prices: ~€50–75/month
Budget-friendly
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Solid no-frills gym, great pricing.
Prices: ~€20–30/month
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Palestre Italiane
Solid no-frills gym, great pricing.
Prices: ~€20–30/month
Premium
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Offers everything from a pool and spa to personal training and advanced equipment.
Prices: ~€90–110/month
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BodyLine Wellness Club
Offers everything from a pool and spa to personal training and advanced equipment.
Prices: ~€90–110/month
Mid-Range
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Convenient locations, friendly international vibe, flexible hours.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
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Anytime Fitness Naples
Convenient locations, friendly international vibe, flexible hours.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
Budget-friendly
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Very affordable with modern equipment and flexible plans.
Prices: ~€25–35/month
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FitActive Naples
Very affordable with modern equipment and flexible plans.
Prices: ~€25–35/month
Premium
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Spa, pool, pilates, yoga, large training floor — ideal if you live on the mainland.
Prices: ~€90–120/month
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Virgin Active Venice Mestre
Spa, pool, pilates, yoga, large training floor — ideal if you live on the mainland.
Prices: ~€90–120/month
Mid-Range
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One of the best flexible gym options near Venice. 24/7 with international-friendly atmosphere.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
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Anytime Fitness Mestre
One of the best flexible gym options near Venice. 24/7 with international-friendly atmosphere.
Prices: ~€50–70/month
• Check contract terms carefully — Some gyms offer flexible monthly plans, while others require 6- or 12-month commitments. Ask about cancellation policies.
• Medical certificate required — In most Italian gyms, you’ll need a certificato medico to activate your membership. Many gyms can recommend a doctor or clinic nearby.
• Consider your lifestyle — If you travel often or work irregular hours, a gym with extended or 24/7 access may be worth the extra cost. If you prefer group classes, check which ones are included in the membership.
• Test before you commit — Many gyms offer a free trial or day pass. Take advantage of this to check the equipment, cleanliness, crowd level, and atmosphere.
• Compare amenities — Premium gyms often include extras like pools, saunas, and spa areas. If you only need basic cardio and weight machines, a budget or mid-range gym might be a better fit.
• Language tip — In larger cities, many gym staff members speak some English, but in smaller towns, knowing a few fitness-related terms in Italian will help you navigate memberships and classes.
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