The best gyms in Florence for an exclusive workout
Fitness centres combining sport, wellness and comfort
A workout at the gym is the perfect treat before or after work. The body works hard while the mind switches off between sets on the gym floor, an aerobics or cardio tone class, or an hour of spinning whilst picturing holiday landscapes. Some people prefer a smaller, more intimate setting where they can train alongside familiar faces; others opt for large fitness clubs with state-of-the-art equipment, private club lounges and dedicated spa areas featuring saunas and steam rooms.
Finding the right gym is essential, yet rarely straightforward with so many choices scattered across the city. To help you navigate them, we have rounded up the most exclusive fitness and wellness clubs in Florence for an effective workout that balances fitness, relaxation and comfort.
Klab Marignolle
Via del Ferrone, 5
Just minutes from Porta Romana in the Soffiano district, Klab Marignolle is an expansive fitness and wellness centre surrounded by greenery, catering to anyone looking for far more than a standard gym. The club boasts an outdoor area with swimming pools, lawns and whirlpool tubs, alongside two indoor pools, a spa, an equipment room with cutting-edge machines, complimentary introductory coaching and over 300 hours of weekly classes spanning Zumba, cycling, Pilates, yoga and more. It is a genuine social hub where you can spend much of the day working out, unwinding and connecting with others.
Tropos
Via Orcagna, 20/A
A benchmark for the world of sport, swimming and wellness, Tropos fitness & wellness centre is one of Florence’s most renowned clubs. With its highly qualified staff, it offers members 360-degree wellbeing. Inside, the club features a large gym floor, two group class studios, two areas reserved for Pilates and postural sessions, and a thermal zone with a sauna, Turkish bath and hydromassage pool to unwind after tough workouts. On the ground floor, you will also find a swimming pool dedicated to swim and fitness classes, as well as a smaller pool where children can build confidence in the water. For moments of downtime, a bar and restaurant area is on hand to cater to every palate with healthy, flavourful food.
Virgin Active Firenze Rovezzano
Via Generale C. A. dalla Chiesa, 11
Set close to the Arno, Virgin Active Firenze Rovezzano is well equipped for any training style. This well-established Italian fitness brand offers south Florence an expansive club featuring top-tier cardio and functional equipment, two group exercise studios, a 25-metre pool for lane swimming and lessons for adults and children, aqua fitness sessions, and a spa area designed for recovery with a steam room, whirlpool and lane swimming. Members also enjoy club-wide complimentary Wi-Fi, a comfortable lounge and an outdoor solarium made for relaxing in the sunshine.
Bodyline
Via dello Steccuto, 5
Bodyline is one of the most specialised sports centres in Florence and a long-standing neighbourhood hub in Rifredi. The club offers an extensive timetable of instructor-led classes including calisthenics, Bodycombat, aerobics and spinning, helping members build strength and conditioning in a welcoming, friendly environment guided by attentive coaches. For anyone looking to pair their workout with some dedicated self-care, there is an array of tailored wellness packages, reflecting the club’s warm, customer-focused approach.
Palestra Ricciardi
Borgo Pinti, 75
Palestra Ricciardi, opened on 1 June 1953 by bodybuilding champion Tullio Ricciardi, remains the largest fitness and bodybuilding facility in central Florence. Here, working out is an engaging and enjoyable daily habit. The centre features dedicated cardio and bodybuilding zones, a distinctive internal courtyard garden, and several studios running a wide schedule of classes from yoga to cardio tone and Pilates. Spanning 1,600 square metres, it combines generous spaces with an experienced, attentive team that puts members first.
Hidron
Via di Gramignano, Campi Bisenzio (FI)
Just outside Florence in Campi Bisenzio, Hidron is a multi-purpose sports complex open for sport and relaxation throughout the year. The club features a comprehensive fitness and wellness set-up with six indoor pools and two outdoor pools. It also offers a full gym floor hosting rhythmic conditioning classes, a spa zone with Finnish and Mediterranean saunas, sensory showers, and a restaurant area that frequently doubles as an eclectic event space.
B) Side Firenze Nord
Via Piemonte, 36
B) Side is more than a standard gym; it is a wellness club where balance, physical fitness, wellbeing and relaxation come together. Across 3,000 square metres, members have access to two group fitness studios and a gym floor fitted with modern equipment. Alongside the workout areas, the club features a five-lane pool for open swimming and aqua fitness classes, plus a dedicated spa complete with saunas, a steam room and restorative massages to round off your training session.
Evolution
Via Giambattista Lulli, 62/A
Any time is the right time to train: that is the philosophy at Evolution, a club open every day of the year to suit any schedule. Evolution Fitness Club in Florence offers a completely refurbished weights room alongside 100 hours of weekly activities ranging from spinning and total body workouts to calisthenics and high-energy Les Mills classes from New Zealand. The facility is also equipped with an on-site bar, complimentary parking and a thermal area featuring a sauna and steam room.
