5 Best Gyms in Madison WI

This is a short list of five gyms in Madison WI for anyone choosing a place to train, whether you want round-the-clock access, group classes or a pool. The ranking comes from Google ratings weighted by review count, and only gyms with at least 300 reviews were considered. Each entry sticks to listed hours, addresses and attributes, plus what reviewers mention about equipment, cleanliness and staff. Membership terms are worth checking directly, since several reviewers raise them.

The list at a glance

  1. 1Princeton Club - East★ 4.5 · 992 reviews
  2. 2Planet Fitness★ 4.5 · 880 reviews
  3. 3Planet Fitness★ 4.5 · 812 reviews
  4. 4Anytime Fitness★ 4.5 · 321 reviews
  5. 5Princeton Club - West★ 4.2 · 714 reviews
#1

Princeton Club - East

★ 4.5 (992 Google reviews)Spa and health club

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A spa and health club at 1726 Eagan Rd that is open 24 hours every day, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilets. Reviewers mention a clean facility, well-kept equipment with new additions each year, a pool area, trainers and a wide range of classes. Parents point to included childcare, and members say access extends to the other Princeton Club locations in the area. Several describe a welcoming community feel.

Best for: Classes, pool and childcare
Address
1726 Eagan Rd, Madison, WI 53704, United States
Hours
daily Open 24 hours
#2

Planet Fitness

★ 4.5 (880 Google reviews)Gym

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The Planet Fitness at 89 E Towne Way runs 24 hours from Monday to Thursday, closes at 10 pm on Fridays, and keeps shorter weekend hours of 7 am to 7 pm on Saturdays. Reviewers mention a consistently clean floor, well-maintained machines and management that listens to members. One regular would like more plate-loaded benches and a chest-supported row, but most point to friendly, encouraging staff.

Best for: Budget-friendly east side workouts
Address
89 E Towne Way, Madison, WI 53704, United States
Hours
Fri 12 am–10 pm; Mon Open 24 hours; Sat 7 am–7 pm; Sun 7 am–12 am; Thu Open 24 hours; Tue Open 24 hours; Wed Open 24 hours
#3

Planet Fitness

★ 4.5 (812 Google reviews)Gym

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This Planet Fitness sits inside West Towne Mall at 229 W Towne Mall #E16, with 24-hour access Monday to Thursday and a 7 pm close on Saturdays. It lists showers, Wi-Fi, restrooms and contactless payment, and requires membership. Reviewers describe a large, spacious floor with guided machines, free weights and cardio, and call it very clean. The Saturday closing time and a warm room are the main complaints.

Best for: Spacious west side gym floor
Address
229 W Towne Mall #E16, Madison, WI 53719, United States
Hours
Fri 12 am–10 pm; Mon Open 24 hours; Sat 7 am–7 pm; Sun 7 am–12 am; Thu Open 24 hours; Tue Open 24 hours; Wed Open 24 hours
#4

Anytime Fitness

★ 4.5 (321 Google reviews)Gym

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A gym at 1193 N Sherman Ave that is open 24 hours daily, with on-site parking, Wi-Fi, gender-neutral toilets and card or phone payment. Membership is required. Reviewers mention a thorough tour, a clean space and a patient, low-pressure sign-up. Others say some cardio equipment is dated, with only two stationary bikes, and one describes trouble getting billing stopped after cancelling.

Best for: Round-the-clock north side access
Address
1193 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, United States
Hours
daily Open 24 hours
#5

Princeton Club - West

★ 4.2 (714 Google reviews)Spa and health club

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A spa and health club at 8080 Watts Rd, open 24 hours, with a swimming pool, sauna, tennis court, child care, a playground and a free parking lot. Online scheduling is available. Reviewers mention a clean space with many machines, basketball courts, a strength area and group classes booked through the app. Some criticise the annual membership model and the guest pass process at the front desk.

Best for: Families wanting full club amenities
Address
8080 Watts Rd, Madison, WI 53719, United States
Hours
daily Open 24 hours

How we made this list

We looked at 5 gyms in Madison WI with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. 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 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the highest-rated gym on this list?

Princeton Club - East ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.5 from 992 reviews. Planet Fitness is second at 4.5 from 880 reviews.

Which gyms in Madison WI are open late?

Princeton Club - East, Planet Fitness, Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness and Princeton Club - West are listed as open 24 hours.

Which of these have free parking?

Google lists free parking for Princeton Club - West.

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