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5 Best Gyms in Atlanta (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Vespera Quill
By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 19 gyms in Atlanta on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A gym membership only pays off if you actually go, which is why the type of gym matters more than the logo. The gyms in Atlanta below hold more than 2,400 Google reviews between them, with ratings that run from 3.8 to 4.9 and review counts from more than 120 to more than 940. That spread covers a 24-hour franchise, national big-box chains, a neighborhood gym in Kirkwood and a coached training studio on Ponce De Leon Place.

Short answer: Snap Fitness Atlanta (Glenwood Park) has the most Google reviews here, 4.8 stars from more than 940, and its site says members get 24-hour access. LIV Fitness (4.9, more than 170 reviews) is a Kirkwood neighborhood gym, and The Training Room ATL (4.7) lists a 7-days-for-$7 trial on its site. LA Fitness, at 3.8 from more than 860 reviews, has the lowest rating here.
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Atlanta Gyms Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Snap Fitness Atlanta (Glenwood Park) 4.8 ★ 942 24-hour access / small group training View ›
2 LA Fitness 3.8 ★ 864 Big-box chain / long weekday hours View ›
3 LIV Fitness 4.9 ★ 179 Neighborhood gym / personal training View ›
4 Planet Fitness 4.3 ★ 289 Midtown / low-cost chain View ›
5 The Training Room ATL 4.7 ★ 127 Coached classes in Virginia-Highland View ›
5 Best Gyms in Atlanta (2026)

The gyms, reviewed

Snap Fitness Atlanta (Glenwood Park) logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Snap Fitness Atlanta (Glenwood Park)

4.8942 Google reviews

Snap Fitness Atlanta (Glenwood Park) is a branch of the national Snap Fitness brand on Glenwood Avenue SE, which its site calls a locally owned club. The site lists 24-hour access for members, free weights, cardio equipment, strength training, private bathrooms, personal training, nutrition consultants, group classes and a turf training area, with unlimited small group training included. It offers a free trial week.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say the equipment and facilities are clean
  • New members name a staff member who showed them around and worked out the best deal
  • Members like the 24/7 access and mention yoga, calisthenics and strength and cardio classes
  • Reviewers praise trainers for building programs around goals and explaining form

Worth knowing

  • One member reported that a membership ended after a month without check-ins, so ask about the attendance policy
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume942 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base on this page, with a 4.8 rating. A strong all-hours option that also includes small group training.

Website+1404-627-8000 Directions

920 Glenwood Ave SE Suite 102/103, Atlanta, GA 30316

LA Fitness logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

LA Fitness

3.8864 Google reviews

LA Fitness here is a branch of the national LA Fitness chain on 5th Street NW, near Georgia Tech. It lists weekday hours from 5 AM and is open seven days a week. Reviewers talk about equipment, cleanliness and staff.

What people praise

  • Some members praise the cleanliness, equipment selection and welcoming staff
  • One member has been coming since 2020 and calls the club always clean
  • Open early on weekdays, from 5 AM

Worth knowing

  • The 3.8 rating is the lowest here, and reviews are mixed
  • Some reviewers describe worn locker rooms and a broken piece of equipment, so tour the club first
  • One reviewer reported a late opening one morning
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating3.8 / 5
Review volume864 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown53% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: More than 860 reviews at 3.8, so experiences vary. Tour the club and check the locker rooms and the equipment you use before signing up.

Website+1404-212-1065 Directions

75 5th St NW Ste E, Atlanta, GA 30332

LIV Fitness logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

LIV Fitness

4.9179 Google reviews

LIV Fitness is a neighborhood gym on Memorial Drive SE in Kirkwood, open to members 18 and over from 5 AM to 11 PM every day. Its site describes a full cardio line, free weights, racks, weight stack machines and private restrooms and showers. It does not offer day passes or trials, and in-person training is an option.

What people praise

  • Members call it clean, friendly and never too crowded
  • Reviewers highlight the trainer Hayden Gross for tailored, varied workouts and good form
  • A member who returned after surgery said her trainer built workouts to her fitness level
  • The site promises simple membership with no upsell and easy cancelling

Worth knowing

  • No day passes or trials, per its site, so visit during staffed hours first
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume179 · 76th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 on more than 170 reviews. A good fit if you want a calm gym with strength equipment and trainers.

Website+1404-549-7767 Directions

1853 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30317

Planet Fitness logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Planet Fitness

4.3289 Google reviews

Planet Fitness here is a branch of the national chain on West Peachtree Street NW in Midtown. Members mention validated parking, a hip thrust machine and a clean floor. It is open seven days a week.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly call the gym clean and the machines well maintained
  • Members praise friendly, welcoming front desk staff
  • One member mentions free parking validation
  • A visitor on a layover said the receptionist answered all of his questions

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer said it has the typical equipment of the chain, with no heavy free weights
  • A rating of 4.3 with a wider spread of scores than the independent gyms here
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume289 · 87th
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown76% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A convenient Midtown option for machines and cardio, with praise for the staff. Serious lifters should look at the equipment first.

Website+1404-748-4127 Directions

675 W Peachtree St NW Ste 202, Atlanta, GA 30308

The Training Room ATL logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Training Room ATL

4.7127 Google reviews

The Training Room ATL is a 15,000-square-foot training gym on Ponce De Leon Place NE in Virginia-Highland. Its site describes two class formats, STRONG and ULTRA, plus personal training, Pilates, infrared recovery, nutrition coaching and body scans. Google also tags it as a boxing gym and sauna. The site lists a 7-days-for-$7 trial.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise coaches who give clear instruction and watch form
  • Members describe a supportive, inclusive community
  • Reviewers mention personalized training plans from named trainers
  • A long-time member says the programming works for beginners and experienced athletes

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the biggest gyms here
  • Hours are split with a midday break on weekdays
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume127 · 71st
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A coached, class-first gym rated 4.7 on more than 120 reviews. The $7 trial on its site is a low-risk way to try it.

Website Book now+1404-333-3677 Directions

742 Ponce De Leon Pl NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

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How the scorecards work

Ratings and review counts come from public Google data on the date shown; prices come from each gym’s website, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many members have rated the gym, set against the others here. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 4.9 from a few. Recency reflects how recently members are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What do Atlanta gyms charge? (2026)

Membership prices depend on the plan, the contract and add-ons such as training. Snap Fitness lists a free trial week and The Training Room ATL lists 7 days for $7; ask each gym for its current monthly rate, any enrollment fee and the cancellation terms.

JobTypical price
The Training Room ATL trial (7 days)$7

Trial price as listed on The Training Room ATL’s own website in October 2026. Snap Fitness lists a free trial week on its site, and LIV Fitness says it does not offer day passes or trials. No membership prices appear in its reviews or site text.

Gyms across Atlanta

These gyms sit in Glenwood Park, Kirkwood, Midtown, near Georgia Tech and in Virginia-Highland. Looking for a gym near me? Each card shows a phone number and map link so you can check hours and tour the closest option.

What to ask before you join a gym

  • What is the monthly price, and are there enrollment or annual fees?
  • How do I cancel, and is there a notice period?
  • What is the attendance or check-in policy?
  • Can I tour the locker rooms and try the equipment I will use?
  • Are classes and personal training included or extra?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these Atlanta gyms offer 24-hour access?

Snap Fitness Atlanta (Glenwood Park) says on its site that it is open 24 hours to members. The others list set hours: LIV Fitness is open 5 AM to 11 PM daily, and LA Fitness and Planet Fitness open at 5 AM on weekdays.

Can I try a gym before joining in Atlanta?

Snap Fitness lists a free trial week, and The Training Room ATL lists 7 days for $7. LIV Fitness says it does not offer day passes or trials, but members can visit during staffed hours.

Which Atlanta gym is best for small group classes?

The Training Room ATL builds its schedule around STRONG and ULTRA classes plus Pilates. Snap Fitness Atlanta includes unlimited small group training, and its reviewers mention yoga and strength classes.

Why is LA Fitness rated lower than the other gyms here?

Its reviews are more mixed than the others: some members praise cleanliness and staff while others describe worn locker rooms and broken equipment. Visit before joining and check the areas you will use.

The short version

Snap Fitness Atlanta is the safe default on review volume and 24-hour access, LIV Fitness suits a quieter strength-focused routine, and The Training Room ATL is the pick for coached classes. Take a trial or tour before you sign a contract.

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