Fitness First Berlin - Prenzlauer Berg
A well-equipped Berlin gym with strong staff but notable weaknesses in climate control and cleanliness.
What customers love
- Modern, well-maintained equipment with quick repair turnaround
- Friendly and attentive staff, notably welcoming to new visitors
- Clean changing rooms and a notably large sauna
Worth noting
- Poor air conditioning makes training uncomfortable during warmer months
- Toilet cleanliness is a recurring issue, partly due to member behaviour
Best for
Gym-goers seeking well-equipped facilities with flexible short-term membership options in Berlin.
Attribute scores
Recent reviews
I’ve been a member at Fitness First Prenzlauer Berg for many years, and overall it’s a solid gym with very good equipment. Broken machines are usually repaired within a reasonable timeframe, which I really appreciate. The staff is consistently friendly and helpful. That said, there are a few areas with room for improvement. The toilets are often not very clean, and it’s quite clear that this is largely due to how some members treat the facilities. At times, the condition goes beyond what can reasonably be managed through regular cleaning alone, which is unfortunate and does affect the overall experience. The main issue, however, is the indoor climate. Especially during warmer months, it can become very warm and noticeably stuffy inside the gym. At times, it feels as if the air conditioning is not running at all, and improvements often only occur after it has been pointed out. This makes training significantly less comfortable than it should be. In many international gyms, consistent climate control is standard, which makes this stand out even more. The changing rooms are generally clean, which is a plus. Overall: very good equipment and friendly staff, but clear weaknesses in cleanliness and especially climate management. For me, that results in about 3.5 out of 5 stars.
I came on a busy hour and during a friday ( bring a friend ) day, still didn't have to wait for a machine. The coaches and fitnessfirst team were superb 💪🏿🖤. Thank you Koutaiba for being warm and kind gent. He took time to show me the gym and even offered me a small towell because I forgot to bring one. I had a good pump and the gym ( at full capacity) was still pleasant. Thank you.
The gym has great equipment and machines. They are very modern. It is usually crowded and some employees are not the most friendly, so to say. I don’t like that it is full at all times.
Excellent gym! The facilities are great, and the staff is amazing. Special shoutout to Robert — he’s incredibly attentive and really welcoming. Makes every visit a pleasure!
Love the Gym. I am in Berlin for a few weeks and loved the weekly option. All the equipment you could hope for, clean changing rooms and the sauna is big and hot! Will be back!