Staying fit while abroad is a great way to remain healthy so you can make the most of your time in Dublin! Dublin is a very active city with many sports facilities, classes, and trails for cycling and hiking. Check out some of our tips and recommendations for keeping up your exercise routine below.
CLASSES & CLUBS
There are lots of great sports club options at DBS. Contact the Student Experience Team at
Dance ‘til your heart’s content!
Search for groups who play the sport you love in the local area
Yoga & Pilates
The Elbowroom, The Yoga Hub, and Samadhi (link: https://samadhi.ie/) are all close by, and specialize in yoga classes and workshops.
Live and Breath Pilates (link -https://www.liveandbreathepilates.com/), are located on Camden Street and have lots of classes on offer.
GYMS
Free, on-site gym open from 6 am to 12 midnight – you’ve no excuse!
A popular low-cost, 24-hour gym, with multiple locations around the city, including George’s Street, Macken Street, and Baggot Street.
Fully accessible and inclusive classes, fitness, health, and wellness programs.
Gyms with Swimming pools
St James Gate Health and Fitness Club
Originally built for Guinness employees, it has been opened to the public, and is also just across the road from Binary Hub!
Conveniently located in the heart of Dublin City with great facilities, such as a swimming pool, gym, fitness classes and a relaxation suite!
Markievicz Sports and Fitness Centre
Located on Townsend Street, Markievicz is in the heart of the city, and open to the public, with a wide range of sports and fitness facilities.
ROCK CLIMBING/BOULDERING
One of the largest indoor climbing centres in Europe, with lots of options for first timer rock-climbers, improvers and groups.
Lots of bouldering challenges, for beginners to elite climbers.
Climbing courses for all abilities, located Tallaght, just a short trip on the close by Luas.
RUNNING
Useful for information on running events around the country
Running routes around Dublin
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The Ski Club of Ireland based in Kilternan, provides classes and training facilities for all standards, on some of the best dry slopes in Europe.
Taking Flight will have you living your Cirque du Soleil dreams! They have beginner classes on Tuesdays, and you can choose to book multiple-session bundles, or you can try the class on a one-session basis.
Dublin has lots of lovely city parks, to relax and escape from the busy streets! Check out a Time Out list of the best parks to visit while you’re here.
There are many places to go walking inside the city of Dublin. There is also a lot of great walking and hiking outside the center.
Rent a bike and enjoy a day in the park
