Budget Gyms
Popular Budget Gyms in Oslo 2026
Find Oslo's cheapest gyms with strong value for money. Budget gyms in Oslo start at 349 NOK/month (Fitness24Seven, no binding) - up to 350 NOK/month cheaper than SATS. This guide compares 4 popular budget gyms in Oslo: Fitness24Seven, Evo Fitness, Fresh Fitness and Treningshuset. No hidden costs, honest reviews, and exact price comparison.
349 kr
From/month
4
Budget Gyms
10+
Locations
4200 kr
Save/year
Popular Budget Gyms in Oslo (Detailed Comparison)
Fitness24Seven
8 in Oslo (Grünerløkka, Storo, Carl Berner, Stortorvet, Bjerke, Haugenstua, Mortensrud, Veitvet)
349 kr
NOK/month
Binding
No binding
Equipment
Free weights, machines, cardio. Dedicated women's section. True 24/7 access.
Crowding
Steady, rarely packed. True 24/7 spreads the traffic.
Startup Fee
Not published, check at signup
Best For
Joint cheapest with Fresh Basic, and the only true 24/7 option
Pros
- 349 NOK/month, no binding - cancel anytime
- True 24/7 keycard access, the only chain here that has it
- Dedicated women's section (screened)
- Flat price for everyone, students included
Cons
- No pool and no sauna (for sauna you need SATS)
- Simpler facilities, no group classes included
- Only 9 centres in Norway (8 in Oslo plus Drammen Sentrum), none in Bergen
Fresh Fitness
41 centres in Norway, several in Oslo (incl. Majorstuen, Carl Berner, Sandaker, St. Hanshaugen). None in Bergen or Stavanger
349 kr
NOK/month
Binding
Check the terms of the tier you pick
Equipment
Free weights, machines, cardio and functional zones. Group classes on Smart only. No sauna.
Crowding
Busy evenings, but more space than Evo (larger floor area)
Startup Fee
Enrollment 299 NOK
Best For
Joint cheapest with Fitness24Seven, and the only one here with group classes (Smart)
Pros
- Basic 349 NOK/month, as cheap as Fitness24Seven
- Flex 399 NOK/month and Smart 549 NOK/month if you want more
- Smart adds group classes (yoga, spinning, strength)
- 41 centres in Norway, several central in Oslo
Cons
- NO sauna at any location, on any tier
- No student discount. Fresh states the price is already low
- Not 24/7, and no pool
Evo Fitness
23 centres in Oslo
409-459 kr
NOK/month
Binding
12-mo binding = 409 NOK, rolling = 459 NOK
Equipment
Basic free weights, machines, cardio. No group classes, no sauna, no pool.
Crowding
Crowded 16:00-19:00 weekdays, quiet 10:00-15:00 & weekends
Startup Fee
Enrollment 399 NOK, waived with the 12-month binding
Best For
Most clubs in Oslo, if proximity matters more than 60 NOK a month
Pros
- 23 locations in Oslo, the most of any chain here
- The 399 NOK enrollment fee is waived if you take the 12-month binding
- Annual price 4,599 NOK if you pay for the full year
- Long hours, 05:00-24:00 every day
Cons
- The most expensive budget chain here: 409-459 NOK against 349 NOK
- Not 24/7. Closed between 24:00 and 05:00
- No group classes, no sauna and no pool at any location
- No published student price
Treningshuset
1 (City centre, St. Olavs gate 25)
399 kr
NOK/month
Binding
6-month binding
Equipment
All group classes + 1 PT session included. Wellness pool (32°C) for +100 NOK/month.
Crowding
Central, moderately busy at peak
Startup Fee
Startup fee 299 NOK
Best For
Those wanting group classes + PT included in central Oslo
Pros
- All group classes included in the price
- 1 PT session included in membership
- Wellness pool (32°C) available for +100 NOK/month
- Central Oslo location (St. Olavs gate)
Cons
- Only 1 location
- 6-month binding (not month-to-month)
Price Comparison (Including Hidden Costs)
Here's the EXACT total cost for each budget gym in Oslo - including startup fees, binding, and all hidden costs.
Cheapest: a tie at 349 NOK/month
Fitness24Seven
349 NOK/month (no binding, true 24/7)
4,188 NOK/year (stop anytime)
Fresh Fitness Basic
349 NOK/month
4,188 NOK/year + 299 NOK enrollment = 4,487 NOK
Fresh Fitness, other tiers
Fresh Fitness Flex
399 NOK/month
4,788 NOK/year + 299 NOK enrollment = 5,087 NOK
Fresh Fitness Smart
549 NOK/month (group classes included)
6,588 NOK/year + 299 NOK enrollment = 6,887 NOK
Evo Fitness (409-459 NOK/month)
Evo Fitness (12 mnd binding)
409 NOK/month, or 4,599 NOK paid annually
4,908 NOK/year, enrollment waived
Evo Fitness (ingen binding)
459 NOK/month
5,508 NOK/year + 399 NOK enrollment = 5,907 NOK
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest gym in Oslo?
It is a tie at the top: Fitness24Seven and Fresh Fitness Basic are both 349 NOK/month. Fitness24Seven has no binding and genuine 24/7 access, while Fresh charges a 299 NOK enrollment fee and is not open around the clock. Evo Fitness comes third at 409 NOK/month with a 12-month binding (4,908 NOK a year, enrollment waived) or 459 NOK/month rolling. Treningshuset: 399 NOK/month with all group classes included. NOTE: none of Evo, Fresh or Fitness24Seven has a sauna at any location.
Which budget gym has strong value for money?
Treningshuset offers strong value: 399 NOK/month includes all group classes plus 1 PT session. If you want group classes from a chain, Fresh Fitness Smart (549 NOK/month) is the only option among the budget chains here. For solo training, Fitness24Seven (349 NOK/month, no binding, true 24/7) and Fresh Fitness Basic (349 NOK/month) are priced identically, and both undercut Evo at 409-459 NOK/month.
What are hidden costs at budget gyms in Oslo?
HIDDEN COSTS: (1) Startup fee 199-299 NOK (most budget gyms). (2) Binding penalty: if you quit early with binding, pay remaining months (Evo/Fresh/Treningshuset). (3) Group classes not included at Evo/Fitness24Seven/Fresh Basic (100-150 NOK/class extra). (4) Towels/lockers not included (20-50 NOK/month extra or bring own). (5) Personal training VERY expensive (800-1200 NOK/hour vs 500-700 NOK/hour premium gyms). Total hidden costs year 1: 199-600 NOK one-time + 0-600 NOK/month depending on usage.
Are budget gyms worth it or should I choose premium?
It depends on what you need. Choose a budget gym (Fitness24Seven, Evo or Fresh) if you train on your own, stick to strength and cardio, live or work near one of the centres, and can live with rush-hour crowding. Choose SATS if you want group classes or a sauna after training. The price gap is real: Fitness24Seven and Fresh Basic are 349 NOK/month, Evo is 409 NOK on a 12-month binding or 459 NOK rolling, while SATS in Oslo is 839 NOK for Basic, 849 for Flexible and 999 for Premium. That is 490 to 650 NOK a month between cheapest and dearest. Note that no SATS gym in Norway has a pool, so a pool is not a reason to pay more.
When is the ideal time to train at budget gyms to avoid crowds?
QUIETEST TIMES (least crowded): (1) Morning 06:00-09:00 (before work), (2) Midday 10:00-15:00 (students/shift workers), (3) Evening 20:00-22:00 (after rush hour), (4) Weekends 08:00-12:00 (Sunday quietest). BUSIEST TIMES (VERY busy): (1) Monday-Thursday 16:00-19:00 (peak rush hour - wait 5-10 min for equipment), (2) January-February (new year resolutions), (3) Friday 15:00-17:00 (people train before weekend). Pro tip: if you MUST train rush hour, go to larger location (Evo Colosseum > Evo Bislett) or choose less popular exercises (dumbbells vs squat rack).
Can I freeze my membership at budget gyms?
Yes, but with limitations, and rules vary. None of the chains publishes its freeze terms in detail on its own site, so any figures here would be guesswork. Ask the club before you sign, and get the term in writing. Fitness24Seven: no binding, so you can simply cancel and rejoin later. Treningshuset: check the terms directly. NOTE: freezing extends binding period (freeze 2 months on a 6-month binding and you pay 8 months total).
Which budget gyms have sauna or pool in Oslo?
None of the budget gyms on this page have sauna. Fresh Fitness has NO sauna - not in Plus or any other plan. Evo Fitness has no sauna. For sauna you need SATS (from 839 NOK/month) or standalone saunas: KOK Oslo (from ~270 NOK/session, varies) or municipal saunas (100-250 NOK/visit).
How to choose between Fitness24Seven, Evo, Fresh and Treningshuset?
CHOOSE FITNESS24SEVEN (349 NOK/month, no binding) if: cheapest option without commitment, true 24/7, women's section. CHOOSE TRENINGSHUSET (399 NOK/month) if: you want all group classes + 1 PT session included, central Oslo. CHOOSE EVO (409 NOK/month on a 12-month binding, 459 without) if: many locations matter, self-directed training, 05:00-24:00. CHOOSE FRESH FITNESS BASIC (349 NOK/month) if: you want the lowest monthly price at a chain with many centres. CHOOSE FRESH FITNESS SMART (549 NOK/month) if: you want group classes at a lower cost than SATS (note: no sauna - for sauna choose SATS).