Athens is an easy city to keep up your Pilates routine, with some of the best studios clustered in central neighborhoods like Kolonaki and Monastiraki, within walking distance of the main sights. We picked four studios with different strengths, from bright boutique Reformer spaces to studios with aerial Pilates and yoga.
Staying for a few days? Many gyms and studios around Athens offer discounted day passes through Fitual, so you can train without signing up for a membership.
Here's who we'd choose depending on how you like to train.
Manta Ray – Bright Boutique Studio in Kolonaki
Manta Ray is a modern Pilates studio in the heart of Kolonaki, one of Athens' most elegant neighborhoods. It offers Reformer and Mat Pilates, functional training, aerial classes and personal training, with small groups and instructors who pay close attention to each person's level and needs.
The studio is a partner of the Oysho wellness community, a global network of movement studios. Reviewers praise the spotless, light-filled space, and visitors mention that instructors are happy to explain exercises in English.
Best for: Reformer Pilates, aerial classes, small groups, and travelers staying in central Athens.
InBalance Pilates Kolonaki – Personal Reformer Sessions
InBalance is a Reformer Pilates studio in Kolonaki designed to feel like a calm, private space, where clients can train without distractions. The focus is on understanding each person's needs, whether you join a small group class or book a one-on-one session.
Alongside Pilates, the studio offers massage, facial treatments and physiotherapy. It's open from 8:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and on Saturday mornings, and reviewers, including visitors from abroad, highlight the attentive instructors and strength-focused classes.
Best for: Reformer Pilates, private sessions, strength-focused classes, and travelers who want a quiet, personal studio.
ZEN ME – Pilates, Aerial & Yoga Near Kolonaki Square
ZEN ME is a long-running Pilates and yoga center on Skoufa Street, a short walk from Kolonaki Square, with more than 20,000 hours of teaching behind it. Its Pilates program is one of the most varied in the city, from equipment Pilates and aerial Pilates to Pilates with TRX, ballet-inspired classes and functional training.
The studio also offers Hatha, Vinyasa, aerial and prenatal yoga, plus massage treatments. Classes are kept small, and visiting reviewers praise its classical approach, calling it “real Pilates” rather than a fitness fusion.
Best for: Classical Pilates, equipment and aerial Pilates, yoga, and travelers who want small, focused classes.
NYSY Studios – Pilates & Yoga in the Historic Center
NYSY Studios is one of central Athens' best-known Pilates and yoga centers, founded in 2013 as a non-profit learning center. Its name comes from the ancient Greek saying “a healthy mind in a healthy body,” and it offers Pilates Mat and Reformer classes alongside a wide range of yoga, from Hatha and Vinyasa to aerial yoga.
The studio also runs BASI Pilates teacher training programs and retreats, so the instructors are highly trained. Classes are English-friendly and held in small groups, which makes it a great option if you're staying near Monastiraki or Syntagma.
Best for: Pilates Mat and Reformer, yoga, English-friendly classes, and travelers staying in the historic center.
Which Pilates Studio in Athens Should You Choose?
If you want a bright, modern studio with Reformer and aerial classes, Manta Ray is the strongest pick. For a calm, personal Reformer experience with one-on-one options, InBalance stands out. ZEN ME is ideal if you prefer classical Pilates and the widest variety of equipment classes, while NYSY Studios is a great choice for English-friendly Pilates and yoga in the historic center.
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