Gym in the Jordaan Amsterdam: Your Options Compared

The Jordaan is one of Amsterdam's most popular neighbourhoods to live and work. But if you're looking for a gym here, you'll quickly notice the options are different from areas like Zuid or Oost. The neighbourhood is compact, buildings are small, and big fitness chains simply don't fit. That makes the Jordaan interesting for anyone looking for a more personal training experience.

What types of gyms are in the Jordaan?

In the Jordaan, you'll mainly find three types of places to train:

• Big chains nearby: Basic-Fit and TrainMore have locations within walking distance (Haarlemmerstraat, Rozengracht). Advantage: low entry price. Disadvantage: crowded, impersonal, waiting for equipment.
• Yoga and pilates studios: The Jordaan has several yoga and pilates studios. Great for flexibility and relaxation, but not an option if you want serious strength training.
• Private and boutique studios: Small, fully equipped training spaces where you train alone or in a small group. More expensive per session, but you share the space with nobody.

Why are more people choosing a private studio?

The trend is clear: people don't want to stand in a crowded gym anymore. They want to train at their own pace, without waiting, without busy changing rooms and without the social pressure that many beginners feel. A private studio offers exactly that. You book a time slot, receive a door code and train in peace.

Strength training in the Jordaan

For serious strength training you need more than a treadmill and a few dumbbells. You need a power rack, cable machine, adjustable benches and enough free weights. Most big gyms have this equipment, but you share it with dozens of others. In a boutique studio you have all the equipment to yourself — or share with at most two other people.

Comparing costs

A membership at a big chain costs between €20 and €40 per month. A boutique studio like SculptClub works differently: you pay per session or via a flexible membership. Open Gym sessions start at €5.75 per visit with the Intensive plan (12 sessions per 4 weeks for €69). The Starter plan offers 4 sessions for €29 per 4 weeks. No contract, no annual membership — stop whenever you want.

Personal training in the Jordaan

If you're looking for guidance, several trainers in the Jordaan offer personal training. At SculptClub, five independent trainers work with rates from €45 per session. The first intro is always free with no obligation. Each trainer sets their own rate — we charge 0% commission, so what you pay goes entirely to your trainer.

SculptClub: private studio on the canal

SculptClub is located at Egelantiersgracht 424, in the heart of the Jordaan. A fully equipped private studio at ground level, directly from the street. Professional equipment from Rogue and Concept2, open daily from 06:30 to 22:00. You can train independently via Open Gym, choose a personal trainer or rent the studio as a freelance trainer.

Try it yourself

Curious if a private studio is right for you? Book a free trial at Open Gym or schedule a free intro with a personal trainer. No obligations, no membership — just come and see if it's for you.