5 Best Gyms in Downtown, Charleston SC
Updated 11 October 2026 · 23 gyms in Downtown, Charleston SC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers gyms and fitness studios in Downtown Charleston SC for people looking for open training floors, group classes or a supportive place to start a routine. Places are ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a review. Twenty-three qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry draws only on the listed address, hours, accessibility details and what reviewers mention about equipment, classes and staff, so readers can compare what each gym offers before signing up for a trial.
#1
O2 Fitness
★ 4.9 (1,264 Google reviews)Fitness center
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O2 Fitness is at 848 Folly Rd in Charleston and holds a 4.9 Google rating from 1,264 reviews. It opens at 5 am on weekdays and runs until 9 or 10 pm, with 7 am to 7 pm hours on weekends. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed. Reviewers mention clean, well-maintained facilities, quality equipment and skilled trainers. The front desk team is often singled out for greeting members warmly, and one reviewer says the environment suits calisthenics training.
Best for: Clean facilities and a welcoming front desk
- Address
- 848 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 am–9 pm; Mon 5 am–10 pm; Sat 7 am–7 pm; Sun 7 am–7 pm; Thu 5 am–10 pm; Tue 5 am–10 pm; Wed 5 am–10 pm
#2
HYLO Fitness Charleston
★ 4.9 (285 Google reviews)Gym
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HYLO Fitness Charleston is at 466 Savannah Hwy in Charleston and has a 4.9 Google rating from 285 reviews. It is open on weekdays from 5 am to 7 or 8 pm and on weekends from 7 am to 2 pm. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed. Reviewers mention a LO/CORE class, instructors who make newer members feel welcome and staff who learn members' names. A visitor passing through says the front desk stored bags and that mat and towel rental was easy.
Best for: Group classes and drop-in visits
- Address
- 466 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 am–7 pm; Mon 5 am–8 pm; Sat 7 am–2 pm; Sun 7 am–2 pm; Thu 5 am–8 pm; Tue 5 am–8 pm; Wed 5 am–8 pm
#3
Holy City CrossFit
★ 5 (179 Google reviews)Physical fitness program
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Holy City CrossFit is at 80 1/2 Society St in Charleston and has a 5 Google rating from 179 reviews. It is open on weekdays from 5 am to 6:30 pm and on Saturday from 9 am to noon, and it is closed on Sundays. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed. Reviewers mention an open gym option, coaches who walk through warmups and scale the workout to each person, and a clean, well-equipped facility.
Best for: Coached workouts and open gym time
- Address
- 80 1/2 Society St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 am–6:30 pm; Mon 5 am–6:30 pm; Sat 9 am–12 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5 am–6:30 pm; Tue 5 am–6:30 pm; Wed 5 am–6:30 pm
#4
Pure Barre Charleston
★ 4.9 (204 Google reviews)Physical fitness program
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Pure Barre Charleston is at 164 Market St in Charleston and has a 4.9 Google rating from 204 reviews. Its schedule is split across each day, with morning classes on weekdays and sessions on Saturday and Sunday. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed. Reviewers mention instructors who explain each exercise and point out small form fixes, a range of class times, and a welcoming group of clients. Visitors on vacation say they felt at home on drop-in visits.
Best for: Barre classes at varied times
- Address
- 164 Market St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–1:15 pm; Mon 6 am–1:30 pm, 4–7:45 pm; Sat 8:30 am–12 pm; Sun 8:30 am–12 pm, 3:30–5 pm; Thu 6 am–1:30 pm, 3–7:45 pm; Tue 6 am–1:30 pm, 3–7:45 pm; Wed 6 am–1:30 pm, 4–7:45 pm
#5
Ethos Athletic Club
★ 4.9 (188 Google reviews)Fitness center
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Ethos Athletic Club is at 311 Huger St in Charleston and holds a 4.9 Google rating from 188 reviews. It opens at 5 am on weekdays, closes between 5 and 9 pm, and keeps Saturday and Sunday hours. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed. Reviewers mention cardio, weight and training areas laid out with care, and locker rooms and a café they describe as spotless. Several say the trainers are friendly and helpful, and one says they get ready for work at the gym.
Best for: Training areas and clean locker rooms
- Address
- 311 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 am–7 pm; Mon 5 am–9 pm; Sat 6 am–5 pm; Sun 7 am–5 pm; Thu 5 am–9 pm; Tue 5 am–9 pm; Wed 5 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 23 gyms in Downtown, Charleston SC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Pure Barre Charleston opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated gym on this list?
O2 Fitness ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 1,264 reviews. HYLO Fitness Charleston is second at 4.9 from 285 reviews.
Which gyms in Downtown, Charleston SC are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is O2 Fitness, at 10 pm.
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