Hanoi - Post Report Question and Answers
What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?
There are tons of gyms. Memberships are expensive for most high quality gyms, but usually negotiable and there's often a discount for committing to several months/years. I looked at one small boutique gym and they quoted a price of around $250 per month but were ready to negotiate down to around $80 for slightly more limited services. There are plenty of fitness classes, and trainers and while maybe not dirt cheap, are very affordable. We also opted to get some indoor exercise equipment for a home gym when weather/air quality is bad. - Aug 2026
There are a lot of mixed martial arts type places and some more traditional gyms. Adult soccer is popular (and kid soccer) and there is rock climbing. The American Club has a sand volleyball court and a pickleball/basketball combo court. Pickleball is pretty popular here too. Decathlon is a great sporting store with lots of available sports supplies. We bought (and had delivered) a treadmill and weights and do workouts at home. - Dec 2025
There are gyms here and there. I never used them but heard they charge higher fees for expats. - Jun 2025
Many facilities either close-by, or in-house if you live in an apartment building. - Aug 2021
Yes, but didn't use. - Dec 2019
Multiple gym and exercise facilities around, but they are expensive. Boxing and kick boxing gyms are popular at the moment. - Jul 2019
Gyms are everywhere. Western type and lots catered to the Vietnamese. Cost is $50/month for local gyms to $100+ for western. Most of the housing areas (apartments) have little gyms (ours is a joke). Many people ride bikes outside, but the air quality and/or heat can be a hindrance. It is also not easy or safe to run on the streets. It helps to have a treadmill/bike/rower in your house you can use without breathing the air outside. - Apr 2018
The embassy's downtown apartments typically had at least a small gym for free. There are nicer, Western-style gyms downtown, but monthly fees were expensive from what I heard ($100 a month or so). The embassy annex has a decent gym for less than $300 a year if you don't mind working out before or after work. - Dec 2017
Most of the apartment complexes have workout facilities. The Rose Garden has an ancient gym. Those in single family homes will need to find a gym to join. Yoga, pilates are readily available - May 2016
Available but more pricey relative to other things here. - Mar 2015
Apartments have gyms. Private workout facilities are avaialble at NYC prices. - Aug 2014
Yes. There are several fitness centers in Hanoi and several golf courses around. Most brand name hotels have a decent gym with membership. The embassy has a small gym, as do most compounds, which also have swimming pools and some tennis courts. The American Club has a volleyball court and a playground. - Dec 2011
Yes, but people complain that they are expensive. - Aug 2011
There is a good gym in the embassy annex. Also, most apartment buildings have small gyms. You can also join a health club in a hotel, but I hear it is very expensive. - May 2010
The embassy has a very good one. Some of the apartment buildings also have gyms. - Dec 2009
Plenty of workout options and parks. - Feb 2009