Kiev - Post Report Question and Answers
What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?
A few gyms in the neighborhood and the Embassy gym. Local gyms are expensive-U.S. prices. - May 2021
There is a gym in the embassy, I know people who work there use it. There are several yoga studios in the city, between US$8-17 a class. - Jun 2018
Embassy has an okay gym, but serious exercisers should check out the many local options. Sport Life is cheaper than the U.S. and some of them have pools; there are also really high-end options if you feel like spending $200 a month to get the gym of your dreams. Also lots of lap pools, crossfit and dance studios. Private trainers are very reasonable. Ukrainians are pretty fit, so if you are into a niche sport and have some language, you can find it here. - May 2017
I didn't join a local gym, but there were many. Prices ranged widely but seemed to be bit cheaper than in U.S. cities. Locations outside the center of town are cheaper than in the center. - Nov 2016
Embassy has a gym. There are local gyms too as well as ones inside international hotels. Hotel ones are very expensive; local ones vary widely in price and quality. Also facilities for yoga, aerobic-dance-type classes, etc. - Jul 2016
Embassy has a gym, but otherwise I'm not sure; we brought our own elliptical. - Nov 2015
There is a gym and classes at the Embassy and lots of clubs. People are sportive and you can play soccer or go running -- you will find a group. - Jun 2015
There is a gym at the Embassy. The cost of a good swimming pool is exorbitant. If you prefer, you can use a local pool for little money if you bring them a health certificate. There are some exercise classes in-town as well. - Apr 2014
We use the gym availabe at the new American Embassy. - Apr 2013
Yes, but they are crazy expensive. - Apr 2013
Yes, but pricier than comparable US facilities. - Feb 2013
Yes. I belonged to a very small gym right around the corner that had everything I needed for about $80/month. Expensive, but not outrageously so. That said, some gyms are outrageously expensive. Shop around, there are options. - Jul 2012
Yes but they are very pricey! If you are with the US Embassy there is a gym there, otherwise bring your own stuff. - Aug 2009
