Found between the green calm of Hyde Park and the buzzing energy of Soho, Mayfair offers more than just high-end boutiques, Michelin-starred restaurants and private members’ clubs. Today, it’s also firmly on the map as one of the capital’s most coveted neighbourhoods for health, fitness and wellbeing.
From 24/7 hotel gyms to private members-only sanctuaries, Mayfair provides options tailored towards every fitness preference and goal. In this affluent London quarter, bounded by Oxford Street, Piccadilly, Park Lane and Regent Street, both residents and visitors can enjoy a fitness scene that rivals some of the capital's best health clubs.
Below, we uncover the top fitness hotspots in the area.
Lanserhof
Lanserhof at The Arts Club brings an entirely new level of wellness to Mayfair, offering advanced medical diagnostics with high-performance fitness in an ultra-private, six-storey space on Dover Street.
The gym is spread across six meticulously designed floors by Ingenhoven Architects and combines sleek, contemporary interiors with some of the city’s most elegant wellness facilities, including its vaulted and all-white changing rooms.
Open to both members and non-members, the gym hosts a wide range of services, from 3D body scans and cardiovascular assessments to personalised training with some of London’s leading fitness professionals. The boutique yoga studio hosts small, focused classes, including reformer Pilates, while the spa delivers everything from restorative massages to treatments like cryotherapy and vitamin therapy. Memberships require an initial joining fee of £1,500, followed by an annual membership starting from £6,500 per year.
Third Space Mayfair
Just around the corner from Soho’s original location, on Clarges Street, Third Space Mayfair is the epitome of luxury athleticism. The branch of the acclaimed chain boasts a sleek, high-performance gym alongside wellness amenities tailored for both athletes and exercisers.
Facilities include a 12 m sled track, Eleiko free‑weight area, wattbikes and the latest Woodway & Technogym treadmills. A dedicated Reformer Pilates studio, a program of group classes, Himalayan salt-walled sauna and waterfall showers make it the perfect spot for some recovery and relaxation. It even features a recovery zone with Hyperice boots and foam rollers. Membership is around £305/month and grants access to all of Third Space’s exclusive facilities.
V London
Located at Berkeley Square House, V is redefining the wellness experience in Mayfair. The luxury health club is more than just a place to train, it is a space where health, performance and lifestyle come together.
Members can benefit from tailored personal training sessions, advanced recovery tools and access to classes in yoga, Pilates and strength. With exclusive use of cutting-edge equipment and personalised support, every visit is designed to support long-term wellbeing.
V London also partners with award-winning healthcare provider SOLICE to offer health services, making it a perfect choice for those who value quality, results and a more refined approach to fitness. Membership is £225 per month with a 1-month rolling contract and all memberships are subject to a £200 joining fee.
Virgin Active Mayfair
At the edge of Mayfair near Marble Arch, Virgin Active Mayfair provides a comprehensive fitness and wellness experience under one roof. The club houses a full gym floor equipped with state-of-the-art Eleiko and Technogym kit, alongside a 20 m pool, sauna, steam, hydrotherapy beds and a co-working lounge with a café.
There's a robust class schedule that features Reformer Pilates, sound baths, boxing, cycle, Lift Club and yoga alongside nutrition coaching. PT sessions and recovery zones are also available, with perks and rewards that are woven into the membership. Virgin Active’s 12-month membership begins at £189.99 per month with no joining fee or a rolling option at £256 per month with a one-time £50 joining fee.
Danceworks
However, not every workout has to be about lifting heavier or running faster. For those who see movement as a form of expression, Danceworks allows a creative and refreshing alternative to the traditional gym.
Located across from Selfridges, the beloved studio has been a go-to for dancers and fitness lovers for over 40 years. The studio’s appeal largely lies in its diversity of classes, ranging from ballet, tap and contemporary to street, salsa and barre. It’s also not uncommon to find professional dancers warming up alongside first-timers and the class instructors include some of the most experienced names in the business. In addition to an extensive dance timetable, Danceworks also hosts yoga, Pilates and wellbeing workshops, plus access to massage therapy and osteopathy treatments. Danceworks offers a uniquely flexible approach to fitness, with a one-time joining fee of just £10, members are then invited to book on a per-session basis.
The May Fair Gym
Housed within the May Fair Hotel, The May Fair Gym provides guests and exclusive members access to top-level facilities, open around the clock.
The gym features an array of high-end equipment such as power‑plate treadmills, cross trainers, multi-power weights, wellness balls and free weights. The gym also features a spa extension complete with sauna and steam room, 24-hour availability and bespoke personal training from SB Wellness covering fat loss, injury prevention and sports-specific goals. The May Fair Gym requires no joining fee, with memberships beginning from £90 per month.
The Connaught’s Aman Spa Fitness Centre
The Aman Spa, located inside the exclusive Connaught Hotel, features a comprehensive wellness experience through its thoughtfully designed facilities. The fitness centre caters to cardiovascular and core training needs, featuring Technogym equipment, free weights and designated core training zones. The spa features five low-lit treatment rooms, each equipped with a private dressing area, treatment space and individual music systems. Guests can choose from a wide array of holistic massages, body treatments and healing therapies, with specialist services such as acupuncture, osteopathy and nutritional consultations also available.
Additional wellness facilities include a 60-square metre swimming pool and a steam room infused with essential oils, ideal for relaxation both before and after treatments. Access to the fitness centre is exclusive to hotel guests and Aman Spa members, with personal training sessions and sports massage available by appointment. Wellness memberships begin at £650 for one month, £1,900 for three months and £6,500 for 12 months, each including full use of the fitness studio and spa facilities.
Ultimate Performance
For those committed to transformation, Ultimate Performance (UP) on Park Street is widely regarded as the most results-driven personal training gym in London. The model is simple but uncompromising, members train one-on-one with coaches who tailor highly personalised nutrition and workout plans and is designed to deliver visible results in as little as 12 weeks.
With progress tracked weekly and regular physical assessments included in the fitness plan, Ultimate Performance is ideal for those who want maximum return on their time and effort. Testimonials speak volumes, with clients frequently citing dramatic changes in body composition, improved energy and confidence. Prices vary based on session frequency and timing, with a typical 12-week plan of 36 sessions priced at £5,650.
Mayfair’s fitness spaces go beyond just exercise. They represent a part of living well in one of London’s most vibrant corners. From plush private gyms to lively dance studios, there’s something for every kind of workout or wellness routine, all encouraging members to find balance and carve out time for themselves amid the city’s fast pace.
