This is a tanning salon, not a gym
Let's fix the category in the first line: Solarium on Arenales in Buenos Aires is a tanning salon, not a fitness gym. Every review here is about tanning beds and a bronze, not barbells or cardio. If you landed here looking for a place to work out near Palermo, this isn't one. But the reviews are consistent and useful, so here's what they actually tell you.
What tanning customers report
The service gets steady, specific praise. A December 2025 visitor singled out a staff member by name: "Marcelo provides top-notch service, super professional and attentive. The vertical bed I'm using is truly excellent, very comfortable, and with visible results." A June 2026 review was just as happy: "Excellent tanning salon with excellent beds and wonderful staff... I left with a nice reddish tan. Exactly the way I wanted." So the equipment people mention is tanning beds - including a vertical one - and the results land as promised.
Two other threads repeat. Cleanliness and price. A February 2025 review called it "well priced and very clean." And location comes up for travelers - a May 2020 visitor pointed out it's a handy spot "to suntan near Palermo SOHO." I'd read that as the practical pitch: a clean, reasonably priced solarium in a walkable part of the city.
What that 4.6 measures
The 4.6 sits on 124 reviews. Decent sample, but here's the honest caveat: this is a selective crowd. People choose a tanning salon on purpose, and they're rating the tan, the beds, and the staff - not anything a gym-goer cares about. So the score is trustworthy for what it covers, and irrelevant to a fitness decision. Don't let the "solarium" label in a gym directory fool you into thinking there's a workout floor behind it. There isn't, going by the reviews.
What's missing
No prices in numbers - "well priced" is the closest anyone gets, and priced how, in pesos, for what session length? Nobody says. No website is listed in the record. The hours are posted though: roughly 10:00 to 21:00 on weekdays and Saturday, with a later 15:00 start on Sunday. If you want session lengths or package deals, you'll have to ask.
Who it's not for
Anyone looking to train. There's no gym equipment, no classes, no membership floor described anywhere. This is for people who want a tan in central Buenos Aires. If that's not you, keep scrolling.
FAQ
Is Solarium on Arenales a gym?
No. It's a tanning salon in Buenos Aires. Every review is about tanning beds and results, not fitness equipment or workouts.
What do customers like most?
Attentive staff (one names Marcelo), good tanning beds including a vertical bed, cleanliness, and fair pricing. The results are described as matching what customers wanted.
How much does a session cost?
No review gives a price - just "well priced." Contact the salon directly (phone +54 11 4832-4912) for session rates and packages.
What are the hours?
Roughly 10:00 to 21:00 Monday through Saturday, with a 15:00 opening on Sunday, per the listing. Confirm before visiting.