Whether you’re in the amazing city of Edinburgh for work, rest or play, there are a host of first class fitness venues to tempt you. Want to know the best gyms in Edinburgh? Look no further than Hussle’s top picks.
It’s hard to find new things to say about a city like Edinburgh.
Certainly in terms of history, heritage and the city’s enduring attraction to people across the world, everyone mentions Edinburgh, whether they are visiting, working or lucky enough to live there.
However, at Hussle we are going to set aside the Royal Mile, the world famous castle, celebrated festivals and the iconic Arthur’s Seat.
We’re here for the gyms, because Edinburgh has some of the best in Scotland.
There is a plethora of gyms in Edinburgh to choose from. So, if you are new to Edinburgh or just passing through, you should be able to find a gym that feels right for you.
We ranked some of the best gyms in Edinburgh based upon the feedback from our Hussle community.
Choose the best of these five gyms in Edinburgh to achieve your fitness goals and use them on your terms with our Monthly+ and Day Passes.
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The 5 Best Gyms in Edinburgh
Here are the five best gyms in Edinburgh, each is different but all are first class!
Waldorf Astoria, The Caledonian EH1
The first of our gyms is a high-end offering with state of the art equipment.
This Edinburgh venue is hidden inside the Waldorf Astoria hotel. The hotel is a member of the Hilton group, and the 2 state-of-the-art gyms inside are ideal for those just passing through the city. It’s also the perfect high- end gym if you live in Edinburgh and usually workout somewhere else.
This health club comes with its own spa and swimming pool too, complete with lane swimming.
You can use the free parking in the hotel car park when you attend this gym. You will find clean, modern Precor resistance and cardio machines, as well as a free weights section with a functional training area.
There’s a sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi as well as an array of indulgent Guerlain spa treatments available at additional cost.
The Caledonian is in the heart of the city centre, just off the famous Princess St.
Opening hours are from Monday to Sunday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Which means this is a great gym for those that need to work out on a Sunday evening or when other gyms are not open.
Spartan Gym Edinburgh
The Spartan Gym aims to build you up just like the Spartan warriors of old. No matter if your goal is weight loss, muscle gain or improved strength Spartan Gym has it all.
Situated on Restalrig Road, EH6, this gym regularly earns glowing praise from reviewers; this place has everything you need for a varied, effective workout.
We recommend it for those who live and work in Edinburgh and are looking for a permanent gym where they can become part of the community.
This gym has access to good personal trainers thanks to its team of friendly experts. There are Olympic, free weight and mat areas, as well as resistance machines, making this the perfect place to build arm and upper body muscle. There is access to cardio machines too.
You won’t find rows of treadmills at Spartan Gym; what you will find though is a selection of serious equipment installed to get serious results.
This Edinburgh gym is open from 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM and from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM till 3:30 PM on a Saturday and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on a Sunday.
Juvenate, Edinburgh
Juvenate is one of the gyms in Edinburgh which blends health club and gym perfectly.
Situated inside the Leonard Hotel on Clermiston Road, you have access to the hotel’s car park and therefore free parking. If your fitness goals are to work hard on toning or if you like to mix cardio with HITT, this may be the Edinburgh gym for you.
This health club has access to a gym, swimming pool, a sauna, and a steam room. They have the most comprehensive group classes out of all our gyms listed and access to personal trainers as well.
Gym facilities at the Juvenate Health Club in Edinburgh are especially good. They have cross trainers, treadmills, rowing machines; spin bikes, leg presses, chest presses, cable machines, shoulder presses, flying machines, Smith machines and more.
If you need a gym with the full range of clean, modern equipment, Juvenate should definitely be on your list.
This Edinburgh gym is open Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM and on a Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
The Club, Edinburgh
With a reputation as one of Edinburgh’s friendliest gym, this boutique style gym was founded in 1964.
If you like your gym experience with a feeling of real community then we recommend The Club. It does exactly what it says on the tin.
This airy, open-plan Edinburgh gym has plenty of resistance machines. It has cardio machines, and it has studio areas where you can work out in comfort, with space to spare.
The Club also has spin bikes and running machines which feature flat screen technology and integrated digital workouts. Added to that selection are punch/power bags, power plate and foam rollers.
Personal trainers are available at additional cost, and they have their own free weights section.
Opening hours are 6:00 AM to 8:300 PM Monday to Thursday and 07:00 until 15:00 on Saturdays. This gym is located out towards Leith, on West Bowling Green St, EH6.
Lift Gyms, Edinburgh
Lift Gym Edinburgh’s aim to help you achieve your fitness goals in a different way.
They offer freshly made barista coffee and have GHD hair straighteners in the changing room. This is a gym with a difference. It’s a little more luxurious than some others and the devil is in the detail here.
Lift is exactly what it sounds like. It focuses on helping you lift, no matter what your experience level.
If you are a bodybuilder or a weight trainer then this place is perfect for you. There are endless rows of weight benches for you to sculpt your upper body and your lower body.
Other equipment includes strength, conditioning, and cardio equipment. They have curved treadmills, Concept 2 Ski Ergs, assault bikes, rowers, and Watt bikes. They even have an adjustable stepmill alongside quality cable stations, Smith machines and a Hack Squat.
Lift gyms are open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM from Monday to Friday and 8-8 every weekend.
Finding the Best Gyms in Edinburgh
There we have it; five of Edinburgh’s finest gyms, if yours isn’t on the list, feel free to let us know or let the world know by leaving a review on our site. Trying them is easy, with our Hussle Monthly+ pass you can do just that, as often as you like with zero contracts!
