Athens - Post Report Question and Answers

What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?

There are a lot everywhere and within walking distance. No idea on costs. - Oct 2023


Gyms are plentiful and are similar to gyms in the US price-wise, however expect them to be jam-packed during core hours. There are a few places you can run outdoors where the roads are made for it (by the National Garden), but most of Athens is uneven marble or stone sidewalks that force you to run in the street. - Jan 2023


All over, reasonably priced. - Mar 2022


Lots of gyms for reasonable cost. Daughter took boxing classes at a local club. Great / huge park in the northern suburbs for running or walking. Embassy has a gym available for a small fee. - Jan 2020


There are lots of gyms everywhere and can be really cheap for the year (like 100 euro per year if you catch them with a promotion). - Mar 2018


The U.S. embassy has a pretty nice gym that's run by the EWSA...at a cost. - Oct 2017


Gyms are available and plentiful, with a number of classes available on offer including yoga, pilates, zumba, etc. Gym memberships are not expensive. - Dec 2016


The Embassy has a small gym and there are local gyms for a larger cost. - Sep 2013


There is a small gym in the Embassy and MANY private gyms in Athens to join. Athens is not the best place to go running in the city due to the Greeks' VERY aggressive driving! - Jul 2012


There is a very small gym at the embassy. There are also public gyms to join in Athens. - Jun 2010


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