If the idea of a hotel "fitness room" brings to mind a small, dark space with minimal equipment that falls short of a satisfying workout, these Minneaplis hotels offer a refreshing counterpoint with more than just a treadmill and a few dumbbells.

The Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis

The Hyatt's hotel fitness center that feels more like a dedicated health club, boasting an impressive 6,000-square-foot of wellness amenities accessible 24 hours a day (hotel guests only). The size allows for a comprehensive array of weights, modern cardio machines like Peloton bikes, punching bags, squat racks, an indoor jogging track, and even a racquetball court—earning praise from guests who find it rivals standalone gyms.

Hotel Ivy Minneapolis

Hotel Ivy is a holistic hotel haven where high-performance fitness seamlessly integrates with luxurious spa wellness. It’s home to Anda Spa & Fitness, featuring a 5,000 square foot gym available 24/7. The fitness center is outfitted with cutting-edge equipment like Peloton bikes, Concept2 rowers, and ski ergs, plus free weights, battle ropes, and group yoga classes. After a workout, guests can relax at the tranquil Anda Spa with custom facials, massages, plus a heated whirlpool, dry sauna, rainfall showers, Eucalyptus steam rooms, and two spa lounges. Anda Fitness is available to all hotel guests, and monthly fitness and personal training memberships are available to the public.

The Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis

The Four Seasons has an exceptional fitness and wellness environment with a distinct "urban resort" ambiance. The 24-hour Fitness Centre features machines from LifeFitness, functional training tools from TRX, Peloton bikes, and the Tonal smart home gym system with digitally guided strength training. There’s also both an indoor and outdoor pool, two heated whirlpools, plus a full-service Spa featuring six treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge, saunas, and steam rooms. If you’re not staying at the Four Seasons, spa guests are able to use the fitness center during their spa visit.

The Hewing Hotel

The Hewing offers a boutique experience in the North Loop, blending chic accommodations with unique wellness amenities, crowned by its signature rooftop dry sauna and spa pool with skyline views. The 24/7 Fitness Center provides treadmills, rowing machines, a Peloton bike, free weights, and a yoga room featuring a calendar of wellness classes hosted by local gyms. The fitness center is available to hotel guests only, but they offer $65 day passes available for public access to the Rooftop spa pool and sauna, Thursdays through Sundays. You can also check out the Hewing event calendar for access to the sauna and spa for special events like Thermaculture Thursdays.

If the energy of a group class motivates you to move, Minneapolis's boutique fitness scene has plenty to offer. These studios specialize in particular workout styles and often feature expert coaching, motivating music, and a buzzing atmosphere that makes working out feel like fun.

Near Lake Nokomis in South Minneapolis, you’ll find Noko Strength. This gym often emphasizes strength and conditioning classes—think ​​strength training, functional cardio (rowing and stair running), kettlebells, yoga, and outdoor boot camps at Minnehaha Falls—within an inclusive and supportive community environment. Most classes are suitable for all fitness levels, as trainers adapt movements to be challenging, whatever your skills and abilities. You can also book open gym sessions for an hour of unstructured time with the equipment. Single classes are $25, with discounts available for class packs.

For a high-intensity full-body blast, consider ALTR. With locations in North Loop and Edina, ALTR delivers 50-minute HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) workouts that alternate between cardio intervals and strength training on the floor—think battle ropes, kettlebells, and assault bikes. Expect stylish decor, driving beats, and an energizing coaching style that will keep you motivated. Visitors can book a single class online, often with first-timer specials available.

Similarly structured is North Loop’s Basecamp Fitness Minneapolis. Their signature 35-minute HIIT format involves quick, intense bursts of cardio on assault bikes alternating with strength exercises and core work designed for maximum efficiency. It’s fast-paced and challenging, and no two workouts are the same. Visitors can book drop-in spots online, and introductory week-long specials are often available.

Indoor rock climbing and bouldering are fantastic options for engaging your body and mind, offering a fun challenge for all fitness levels. Minneapolis has some excellent facilities where you can test your Spidey senses.

A standout is Vertical Endeavors, with a large facility south of Downtown Minneapolis on Nicollet Avenue and several other locations throughout the Twin Cities area. These gyms boast extensive climbing terrain, including top rope, lead routes, auto-belays, and bouldering areas suitable for all levels. A day pass costs $22, giving you access for the whole day, and gear rental packages are available for $13 (or $5-$6 for individual items like shoes or harnesses).

Another major player is the Minneapolis Bouldering Project, which focuses primarily on bouldering (climbing shorter walls without ropes or harnesses) and offers a dedicated fitness area with weights and cardio equipment. You can easily purchase a day pass for $24; shoe rentals are available if you didn’t pack yours. They often have introductory packages that bundle a pass and rentals, making it easy for first-timers to try. (They also are located alongside Pryes Brewing, meaning you can follow up a bouldering session with a local beer and new friends.)

Are you heading to the western suburbs? Big Island Bouldering in Plymouth is a large, modern facility focused on bouldering. Opened in early 2025, it offers extensive bouldering terrain, a dedicated youth climbing area, and fitness equipment. Day passes are available for $26 (adults 21+), with discounts for students and kids.

Yoga, Pilates, and barre practices are perfect for balancing more intense activities or finding calm during your travels.

Named for the Norse goddess of the sun, Sunna offers classes focused on core strength, alignment, and control, with a blend of yoga, mat, and reformer Pilates, Gyrokinesis, cardio dance, and barre classes. New students can get two weeks of unlimited classes for $69 or purchase drop-in classes for $29-39 each.

HUM Yoga and Barre offers a wide variety of yoga and movement practices, including vinyasa yoga, barre, yin yoga, hatha yoga, and candlelit restorative yoga (sometimes paired with sound meditation from crystal and brass singing bowls). Single drop-in classes are $25, and a 5-class pack is $100.

YogaFit has locations in Northeast Minneapolis, Uptown, and Linden Hills. It offers a blend of yoga styles, along with barre and higher-intensity “YogaBurn” classes. Drop-in classes are $29, and class packs provide discounted rates.

In North Minneapolis, The Yoga Room provides a supportive community space with various yoga styles, such as Vinyasa and Slow Flow, focusing on accessibility for all bodies. It also offers special workshops featuring sound healing and massage. Visitors can take five yoga classes for $70.

Minneapolis also has wonderful non-profit studios focused on community and accessibility. Yoga Sanctuary in South Minneapolis offers various styles in a holistic setting, and the standard drop-in is just $16. One Yoga in the Seward neighborhood is another non-profit focused on health equity. Drop-in classes are $20, and discounts may be available for new students and BIPOC visitors.

Get ready to clip in and sweat it out—indoor cycling studios offer high-energy, music-driven cardio workouts on spin bikes, and Minneapolis has several studios where you can join the pack for an exhilarating ride.

The Grind MPLS in North Loop and Edina (opening June 2025) fosters a tight-knit atmosphere while delivering challenging cycling, strength, and core-and-restore classes. Expect a focus on functional movements, teamwork, and pushing your limits in a supportive setting. Drop-in classes are $25 each, and they offer a special for visitors to Minneapolis—$75 for up to 14 classes within a week.

National studio CycleBar has a Minneapolis location in Uptown. It is known for its rhythm-based rides, where you pedal to the beat in a darkened room with motivating instructors leading the way. Cycling shoes are available to rent, and classes are available for $25 each, $39 for a three-pack to be used within two weeks, and $109 for a five-pack.

Sometimes, you need a straightforward gym experience—weights, cardio machines, and the freedom to do your own thing. One fantastic option, especially if you’re staying downtown, is the Dayton YMCA at Gaviidae Common. This community wellness hub offers extensive facilities like a fitness floor packed with cardio and strength equipment, a pool for laps or relaxation, and group fitness classes from Pilates and warm yoga to water aerobics and dance classes. They offer guest passes for visitors for $20 per day, just be sure to bring a photo ID.

If you’re staying near Minneapolis’s North Loop neighborhood, check out North Loop Fitness. This spot often caters to those serious about strength training and functional fitness, offering a well-equipped space popular with locals. Day passes are offered for $20 a day, allowing access to the gym’s free weights, strength, cardio machines, and cross-training tools, from agility ladders and plyo boxes to sled pushing across a 10-yard stretch of turf.

If you currently have a membership to large national fitness chains and prefer the familiarity they offer, Minneapolis is home to locations for several major gym brands. Throughout the city and surrounding areas you’ll find Lifetime Fitness (known for extensive facilities, pools, courts, and cafes), LA Fitness, Snap Fitness, Crunch Fitness, and Anytime Fitness. However, access isn’t always guaranteed just because you’re a member elsewhere. Some memberships include nationwide travel privileges, while others are location-specific. The best advice? Identify the location you want to visit and call them directly.