One of the things I like to do for every guide is find gyms for tourists. Naturally, I want to find gyms in Madrid for tourists this time around.

So, I first collect information. I have a list of places I wanted to check out. These gyms are:

• Fit Up
• Basic Fit
• McFit
• Class Pass
• GYMAGE
• Opera Gym

Although I couldn’t check them all out, I got some information to share. 

I DO NOT Recommend Basic Fit 

I had high hopes for Basic Fit because they are all over Madrid. So, it’s easy for tourists to walk to regardless of where you are in the city.

There is one walking distance from my Airbnb here in Chueca. 

I want to give you all the information on this Basic Fit. 

This Basic Fit is about a 10-minute walk from the metro station Tribunal. It is situated on the street called Fuencarral. Right next to Zara.

The questions I asked

So, I walked down to Basic Fit early on in my trip to get information. Since the doors are automated, I couldn’t get into the gym.

However, there is a doorbell that you ring, and an agent comes out to greet you. 

I ring the bell, and a lady comes out and says hello.

I informed her I was a tourist and wanted information on getting a pass to work out at this gym.

She asked me what kind of pass I was looking for. I asked her about day passes, weekly passes, and prices.

She responds with:

Day passes are €15. We also have three-day passes and six-day passes.

Then she proceeds to say, “Unfortunately, the three-day and the six-day passage aren’t working for us right now, and since the doors are automated, even if you buy one, you won’t be able to get into the gym.”

I’m from LA. Where everything is about BS, and this smelled of horse dooky.

Regardless, my goal is to gather in-person information from the horse’s mouth so I can pass it on and recommend places. I got a vibe that she didn’t want more on her plate. Or It could have been as simple as the gym was overcrowded. 

In any case, I must report back on what she told me, regardless of her reasoning. Anyway, it did not seem she wanted any more business.

Pensively, I looked at her and thanked her for the information. I told her I would think about it and get back to her.

A week later

I returned a week later, and this time, I stated that I would like to buy a day pass.

The same lady said, “Let me give you some information first. The passes are 15 euros for each day you want to work out. 

Unfortunately, the day pass doesn’t give you access to any of the machines, group activities, or free weights, so it only gives you access to the gym, but you are not allowed to work out.“

I politely ask a follow-up question, “OK, So what you’re trying to tell me is that it’s impossible to work out here?”

She responds, “Unfortunately, no, that’s just the way it is, but maybe you should try a different Basic Fit.”

In other words, a different Basic Fit will allow me to work out with them, but not this one. I’m confused.

Basically, what I heard (that I didn’t say out loud) is that she didn’t want to accept my business. 

Whatever her reasoning may have been, it is not my business. My business is to pass on the information provided.

Basic Fit is a hard NO if they treat tourists like this.

And why would I go to another Basic Fit if this will be their attitude?

I’ll leave their website below if you want to try them anyway. Who knows, you might have a different experience.

Website: https://www.basic-fit.com/es-es/home

Gymage, An Awesome Gym in Madrid

Determined to find a gym, I walked to a place called Gymage. And I asked them the same information.

Their prices were the same. 

They told me it’s €15 per day or €56 for seven days.

So I got the day pass for 15 euros to try before eventually purchasing a seven-day pass.

It was very easy. They required a photo ID, a driver’s license or passport, or any identification from whatever country you’re from. I gave them my driver’s license.

They typed in my information, allowed me to pay with a credit card or cash, and welcomed me into the gym.

The amenities 

Gymage is a four-story gym, although two of the stories were closed. Nevertheless, it’s a fantastic space to work out in.

The first floor is supposed to consist of a smoothie bar. The second and third floors are workout rooms. This includes free weights, ellipticals, stationary bicycles, treadmills, and other weight machines.

They have smaller group fit rooms that, when empty, you can use to stretch or do some yoga.

The 4th and final floor is supposed to be a rooftop lounge, and I don’t know if it’s open, but I didn’t go up there. I’m assuming it was closed.

Nevertheless, I’ve been working out at this gym ever since, and I really like it. Not to mention, the eye candy is to die for.

Even though 56 euros a week is a little pricey, I recommend this gym. Also, the staff is very nice, and I’m glad they accept tourists.

Website: https://gymage.es/gymage-lounge-resort/

Other gyms in Madrid

There happens to be another gym around the corner from my place, which is the closest gym to my Airbnb. So when I walked by it, I immediately stopped and walked in to gather information. This place is called Solid Studio.

I asked them about their amenities, and they quickly informed me that this is a one-on-one training Pilates studio that works your entire body per hour.

The price for the one-day pass is the same. It’s €15, but only once. It’s essentially a trial pass.

After that, the prices go up exponentially, and I think it’s costly, but if you’re into Pilates or full-body workouts, they have some pretty good classes that I think you can benefit from.

Prices are as follows:

• 15 Euro one-time trial
• €26 per class with an expiration date of 30 days.
• Four classes for 93 euros
• A pack of eight for 175 euros
• 12 classes for 255 euros 
• Unlimited classes for 374 euros, which renews automatically every month.

Website: https://www.thesolidstudio.es

Although all of this information is great, I think if you find a little gym near your stay, it’s a good idea to go and ask them a few questions. You might be surprised by what you find. Otherwise, Gymage is a fantastic choice to work out in if you’re in the city center.

You can also try some of the others on the list I provided near the top of the article. I hope this helps.