Phnom Penh - Post Report Question and Answers
What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?
Lots of options, some don't have A/C. Small embassy gym. Some apartments have gyms. There's also lots of jiu jitsu and khun khmer boxing gyms, climbing gym, hotel gyms (Sofitel) that range from affordable to expensive. - May 2024
Pre-COVID, everything was available, but gyms have been closed for a long time now. Many gyms are available and vary in price if you want more basic or luxuries. There's something for everyone. - Jul 2021
Limited gyms and expensive, especially if you want western standards, but I live in an area with lots of expats and have several choices nearby. Diplomatic families join Sofitel for swimming and tennis. There’s a country club for horses. You can get passes for roller skating, trampoline, rock climbing. Most of the places don’t have A/C, so be mentally prepared to sweat. - Nov 2020
There are a few gyms around the city. The good ones are a little expensive but for some people it's worth it. I work out at home. There are also frequent classes happening everywhere, like yoga, dance and Pilates. - May 2017
New places open up all the time and there are numerous options including at the big hotels like Sofitel. Prices vary. - Oct 2016
I was a member of The Place gym. Membership was US$650 a year (with an embassy discount) and included full use of the facilities (including pool) and all exercise classes. The Place is in BKK and was a 10-minute walk from my house. I loved it, went 2-3 times a week, and left Phnom Penh in possibly the best shape of my life. - Feb 2015
Yes there are gyms around the city, though some may not be up to most U.S. standards. Most of the hotels have gyms that you can join and some of the bigger ones have tennis courts and a pool. There is also the Cambodian Country Club which is just outside of town (down the road from North Bridge) which has tennis courts, a swimming pool, horseback riding, a playground, basketball courts, a restaurant, a skate park, and is currently building some apartments. There is also a gym at the Embassy. - Aug 2013
Yes, they recently opened a nice new gym near most Embassy housing in the BKK area - Aug 2011
Yes, gyms are available. Very nice facilities and pools. Membership costs around $750 / year. - Aug 2011
There is at least one nice gym, but it will run you $70 a month or so.. - Oct 2010
