As I mentioned in my article covering the best gyms in Ho Chi Minh City, I was a personal trainer at Retro Fitness and LA Fitness in the United States, and I’ve been working out for nearly 20 years.
When I first moved to Da Nang in 2018, I spent a few days working out at The Hinh Fitness Center, a small, family-owned gym in My An. A one-time day pass cost 30.000 VND, or about $1.20 USD. That gym is still there today.
Since then, I’ve exercised at many gyms across Da Nang using day passes and have maintained longer memberships at others. The best gyms in Da Nang are spread across the three best areas: Hai Chau, Ngu Hanh Son, and Son Tra.
Gym, Day Pass Costs & Locations
| Gym | District | Pass Cost* |
|---|---|---|
| Tâm Body Fitness Center | Son Tra | 40.000 VND |
| The New Gym | Hai Chau | No Day Pass |
| HD Fitness Center | Hai Chau | 150.000 VND |
| HD Fitness Center | Son Tra | 150.000 VND |
| Pig Gym | Hai Chau | 100.000 VND |
| No Limits Fitness & Yoga | Son Tra | 150.000 VND |
| Alpha Fitness & Yoga Center | Son Tra | 120.000 VND |
| TV Fitness Club | Son Tra | 50.000 VND |
| MINH TRI Fitness Center | Cam Le | 100.000 VND |
My Favorite Gyms in Da Nang
Tâm Body Fitness Center (Son Tra)
Location: Google Maps • Day Pass: 40.000 VND
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Four floors, elevator | Closed on Sundays |
| A lot of machines | Not walking distance from My An |
| Free water fountain | No air conditioning |
| Bathrooms on every floor | |
| Cheap day pass/membership | |
| Pretty clean |
This gym is a hidden gem in Son Tra, where I trained for the last few months.
The day passes cost 40.000 VND, and a monthly membership costs 400.000 VND. These are great prices for what’s offered here.
There are four floors of weights, machines, cardio equipment, and open space to do functional training, core training, or calisthenics.
The first floor has a free water fountain. They also sell cold drinks.
There is an elevator and a bathroom on each floor.
There is no air conditioning, but every floor has numerous fans you can turn on and adjust. It does get hot, but it is tolerable and worth it.
As more expats and travelers discover this gym, it will become busier over the next few months—just my prediction.
The New Gym (Hai Chau)
Location: Google Maps • Website • Day Pass: No Day Passes!
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Good, transparent membership prices | No day passes |
| Classes included in all memberships | Can’t walk here from beachside |
| Free filtered water fountain | |
| Clean gym, bathrooms, and showers | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Has personal trainers | |
| Open 24 hours |
The New Gym in Hai Chau is one of my favorite gyms in Da Nang. When I lived in Ho Chi Minh City, I worked out at three different New Gym branches, all of which are open 24 hours a day.
Compared to gyms in the USA, where they mostly maintain a similar standard and your chosen gym is just a matter of personal preference and convenience, there are many variations on what’s inside gyms in Vietnam.
For example, it would be unusual for a gym in the USA not to have a water fountain or air conditioning. It would be unusual not to have sufficient equipment for major muscle groups.
But there are gyms here without water fountains. Sometimes, cold bottled water is sold in these gyms, but not always. Most gyms here do not have air conditioning, and equipment choice and quality really run the gamut.
All things considered, the New Gym franchise ticks the most boxes for me.
There is a water fountain. There is air conditioning and fans.
This gym has a parking garage with a security guard on the ground floor. You sign in on the first floor, which has the locker rooms and showers.
They have the most cardio machines of any gyms I’ve been to in Vietnam. There are about 20 treadmills, 10 sitting bikes, 10 upright bikes, plus ellipticals, stairmasters, and rowing machines.
The second floor has a water fountain, many cardio machines, and some weight machines.
The third floor has free weights, benches, and more weight machines.
The fourth floor has a functional training area with ab mats, ab machines, and the fitness class studio.
All memberships get access to the group classes. There is yoga, dance fit, sexy dance, aerobics, Zumba, and more. There is even a “Bum N Tum” class.
I joined here for three months for a total cost of 1.019.000 VND (~40 USD).
HD Fitness Center (Hai Chau)
Location: Google Maps • Website • Day Pass: 150.000 VND
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Offers several short-term memberships | Can’t walk here from beachside |
| Clean gym and bathrooms | Expensive monthly memberships |
| Open and airy | |
| Modern equipment | |
| MMA/boxing ring | |
| Has personal trainers |
HD Fitness has several branches around Da Nang. This is one of its bigger locations, and it’s across the Han River in Hai Chau.
If you stay on the beachside in Da Nang and don’t have a motorbike, you’ll want to use the HD Fitness Center (Son Tra) or their newest location near My An.
Here’s a video I filmed from inside the HD Fitness Center in Hai Chau.
This video is from the second floor of HD Fitness.
This location has a parking garage on the ground floor. There is also a staff office with a free water fountain. You’ll need to fill your bottle here before going up the stairs and scanning in.
The gym is modern and very clean. The first floor is open and airy and has all the equipment, machines, and free weights. In the gym’s center is an MMA/boxing ring. The second floor has the class studio and cardio area that overlooks the first floor.
HD Fitness Center has several membership options of varying lengths, which is perfect for travelers. A day pass to HD Fitness costs 150.000 VND. The one-week pass costs 600.000 VND. The 10-day pass costs 800.000 VND. Two weeks cost 1.000.000 VND. One month costs 2.000.000 VND.
They also have packages of 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months.
HD Fitness Center (Son Tra)
Location: Google Maps • Website • Day Pass: 150.000 VND
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| On the beachside | One of HD’s older branches |
| Offers a day pass | |
| Has a water fountain | |
| A lot of room and equipment | |
| Has personal trainers |
I was a monthly member at this HD Fitness branch in 2018 and 2019. I recently returned for a workout and to see how things have evolved. A day pass here is 150.000 VND.
This HD Fitness branch has six floors. A lot of space is spread over the floors, with plenty of room to do your own thing.
The first floor is where you scan in and has the bathrooms. There is a water fountain to the left of the front desk. They also sell cold water.
The second floor has cardio equipment and weight machines, while the third floor has benches, squat machines, and free weights.
The fourth floor has a functional training area, more weight machines, a boxing ring, and kettlebells. The fifth floor is the class studio, and the sixth is the yoga studio.
There is no air conditioning here, but it is airy, and there are a lot of fans. They provide clean towels for members.
Membership prices here are a little cheaper than HD Fitness in Hai Chau. The one-day pass (150.000 VND) is the same, but the one-week pass costs 500.000 VND. The two-week pass costs 700.000 VND. A one-month membership costs 1.400.000 VND.
They also have packages of 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months.
Pig Gym (Hai Chau)
Location: Google Maps • Day Pass: 100.000 VND
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Good membership prices | No water fountain |
| Has a ladies-only area | On the smaller side |
| Clean facilities | No air conditioning |
| Modern equipment | Only a handful of treadmills |
| Has personal trainers |
Pig Gym has two locations in Da Nang. This location is in Hai Chau (cityside), and they have another branch in the heart of My An near the beach.
A day pass to this location in Hai Chau is 100.000 VND. There is easy and free motorbike parking out front.
This gym has two floors. The first floor has all the weights, free weights, and cardio machines.
The second floor is for ladies or those working with a personal trainer.
A one-month membership here is 550.000 VND. For three months, it’s 1.350.000 VND. A six-month membership is 2.100.000 VND. And for 12 months, it’s 3.800.000 VND.
No Limits Fitness & Yoga (Son Tra)
Location: Google Maps • Day Pass: 150.000 VND
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Brand new (opened in 2024) | No air conditioning |
| Modern, very clean | |
| Free towel and water | |
| Has personal trainers |
No Limits is on Da Nang’s beachside in Son Tra. This gym opened in March 2024.
A day pass here is 150.000 VND. They provide a clean towel and free water.
There is no air conditioning, but it has an open-factory vibe, fans, and good air circulation. The first floor has several benches, free weights, cardio machines, and a caged area for MMA, with mats and punching bags.
The second floor has a functional training area and a class studio.
There are clean bathrooms and showers on the first and second floors.
A three-month membership costs 2.400.000 VND. For six months, it’s 4.600.000 VND. And for a 12-month membership, it’s 7.200.000 VND.
They also offer a yoga membership only for women. For three months, it’s 3.200.000 VND. For 6 months, it’s 5.500.000 VND. And for 12 months, it’s 8.600.000 VND.
No Limits opens at 5 AM and closes at 8:30 PM every day.
Alpha Fitness & Yoga Center (Son Tra)
Location: Google Maps • Website • Day Pass: 120.000 VND
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Offers several short-term memberships | No water fountain |
| Friendly staff | No air conditioning |
| Free clean towel | On the smaller side |
| Has personal trainers | |
| Modern equipment, clean |
Alpha Fitness is on the beachside in Da Nang, across the street from the popular Monarchy apartment buildings.
A day pass here costs 120.000 VND. You’ll get a clean towel, but there is no water fountain. They do sell cold drinks.
The first floor has all the weight machines, free weights, and cardio equipment.
The second floor has a functional training area and a yoga studio. Yoga classes are held every day except Sundays.
The gym is on the smaller side but is clean, has modern equipment, and has a very friendly staff.
Alpha Fitness is open from 5 AM to 9 PM every day. They have many daily and monthly packages.
| Length | Cost* |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | 120.000 VND |
| 2 Days | 220.000 VND |
| 3 Days | 310.000 VND |
| 4 Days | 400.000 VND |
| 5 Days | 460.000 VND |
| 6 Days | 480.000 VND |
| 1 Month | 1.000.000 VND |
| 3 Months | 2.400.000 VND |
| 6 Months | 3.500.000 VND |
| 12 Months | 5.700.000 VND |
TV Fitness Club (Son Tra)
Location: Google Maps • Day Pass: 50.000 VND
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Good price for a day pass | No air conditioning |
| Free towel | No water fountain |
| Friendly staff | |
| Quiet | |
| Free motorbike parking in front |
TV Fitness Club is a good and smaller gym in a quiet area of Son Tra.
The gym has three floors. The first floor has a lot of equipment squeezed into a smaller but not too crowded space. A decent number of upper body machines, free weights, and treadmills are on the first floor.
The second floor has the bathrooms, squat racks, leg presses, and other lower body machines.
The third floor is for guests working with personal trainers.
There isn’t air conditioning here, but the fans and breeze on the first floor provided a tolerable environment for working out.
When I came to exercise here at 2 PM, there was only one other person.
Overall, TV Fitness Club has a great price for a day pass, enough equipment, and is quiet.
MINH TRI Fitness Center (Cam Le)
Location: Google Maps • Day Pass: 100.000 VND
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| New and clean | No air conditioning |
| Good monthly price | No water fountain |
| Good amount of machines | |
| Quiet during the day |
I was a member of this gym in Cam Le for one month. I joined during the hot and dry season, which was too hot for me.
There isn’t air conditioning, but there are a lot of fans. It might be a much better choice during the cool and rainy season.
They do not have a water fountain but sell cold drinks for 10.000 VND.
The gym is newer, very clean, and has a lot of machines. There is free and easy motorbike parking right in front.
The second floor is reserved for personal training clients only.
It was very quiet during the morning and early afternoons but started to get busy in the evening. This is a nice, quiet gym, away from the touristy area of My An.
A monthly membership at the time of writing is 400.000 VND. That’s a good deal for a newer gym like this.
My Favorite Gyms in Da Nang (FAQs)
Are there any 24-hour fitness centers in Da Nang?
The New Gym in Hai Chau is a 24-hour fitness center. The front desk is not staffed overnight. Members can access the gym anytime with their unique QR code and fingerprint. To pass through the turnstile gate, scan the QR code at the fingerprint reader, then place your finger on the scanner, unlocking the gate. In my experience, the New Gym has remained open even during holidays when other gyms have closed.
Are there any gyms in Da Nang with swimming pools?
Some gyms in Da Nang have pools, but check out the facilities thoroughly before committing. Proper and consistent pool maintenance isn’t the norm here. Gyms with pools in Da Nang are Elite Fitness Vinh Trung, California Fitness & Yoga, My An Sport Center, and HD Fitness Center (Hoa Khanh).
How do I find a gym with a day pass in Da Nang?
Most gyms in Da Nang offer day passes. Some even offer several-day passes or weekly options that are perfect for travelers. The only gym in Da Nang that does not offer day passes is The New Gym (Hai Chau).
What are the options for yoga and pilates studios in Da Nang?
There are several gyms with yoga or pilates studios and classes. Check out Alpha Fitness Center & Yoga (Son Tra), No Limits Fitness & Yoga (Son Tra), and The New Gym (Hai Chau).
Do gyms in Da Nang offer personal training services?
Most of the modern gyms and fitness centers offer personal training services. If you are interested, please shop around for the best deals; prices will vary considerably. If you want a personal trainer, contact a few different gyms on my list. I find The New Gym franchise to be the most transparent with pricing, so I would start there.
This is a really good article, very detailed and informative, on a side note it would be nice to know which gyms have sauna / steam room and the quality of them as well 💪
Thanks, Glenn. The quality of the saunas/steam rooms is going to be the biggest thing. I’ve been to a lot of gyms that “have them,” but they’re turned off and collecting dust. Others that are off and barely used. A “safer” bet for something like this would be bigger clubs like California or Elite Fitness. This HD Fitness has a sauna I believe: https://maps.app.goo.gl/np3C8uUH382hr4Hf6
I agree. This is a really good article, very detailed and informative. Thanks
Anyone knows any gyms with air conditioning? Cheers
A lot of gyms have AC but don’t turn them on. The New Gym in Hai Chau has AC. This is a long-term gym though, no day passes. You can join for 1 month though. Good prices. The HD Fitness gyms have AC. There are a few of them. Search Google Maps for “HD Fitness” — there are some near the beach and others over the river in Hai Chau.
Great article. I’m going da nang in a few weeks. Have you seen any gyms with a pendulum squat? I can’t seem to see any from the gym photos on google…
Have a look at this gym and the photos…they have day passes…I *think* there’s one here, don’t quote me: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XZmdqo4g53btFXps5
Are there hotels that offer monthly gym and pool membership? I need to access a pool on a daily basis that is well maintained. Thanks
Hotel gyms are usually poorly maintained and small. Some have nice pools, but I don’t know about pool memberships at hotels. This gym (My An Sport Center) has a big outdoor pool. It was nice and clean when it first opened back in 2018 or 2019. I would go look at this to see how it is nowadays. It’s in a very convenient area if you want to swim every day. Here’s the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DqemB6iRmykwrfsC6
Great information. I will check out the gums listed and maybe look for a place with a great pool. It’s hard to find both
Yeah, it’s going to be hard to find a good gym that has a good pool. You might have to mix/match. The My An Sport Center had a nice, big outdoor pool when it opened a few years ago. Have a look there and see how it looks nowadays.
Thanks for the write up! Here for a few weeks and this helps! Any fav supplements store for protein powder?
You’re welcome. Check out WheyStore (cash only, last I visited): https://maps.app.goo.gl/KAT8ygU87PTXPpE69 or FNI (cash or card): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jv9zWTcD78qSaq2H7
Do any gyms have steam, sauna, cold plunge and magnesium baths?
Not all of those in one gym, unfortunately. You’d have to mix/match and visit dedicated places like this: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9zYG5iFuguuUq4j6A (You could join a gym nearby, like Hoc Vien Fitness 199 or No Limits Fitness, then visit a place like this).
Great article. As an athlete soon returning to Da Nang for a few months, I’ve been looking for a training space better equipped than the gym I used previously (unsurprisingly not on this list). The extensive info you provide here will be invaluable. Thanks Anthony!
Thanks, Bear. Also check out Mega Fitness in Hai Chau and Hoc Vien Fitness 199 near the beach. Two other good but different choices.