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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 10 reviews	View
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 11 reviews	View
Shangri-La Nanjing	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 197 reviews	View
Hilton Nanjing Riverside	5.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 108 reviews	View
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning	5.0 star property	8.4 Very good 260 reviews	View

Where to stay in Gulou

Find the best Gulou areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Temple of Confucius which includes a sunset, a temple or place of worship and a city

Xinjiekou

The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Xinjiekou. Check out Nanjing Library while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Daxinggong Station or Xinjiekou Station to get around town.

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Nanjing Presidential Palace featuring a river or creek and a bridge

Xuan Wu

Xuan Wu is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Presidential Palace are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Mount Jiuhua Station or Jimingsi Station to get around.

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Jiangning

Jiangning is well liked for its mountain views and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Niushoushan Forest Park and Yangtze are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Mozhoudonglu Station or Zhengfangzhonglu Station to get around.

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Temple of Confucius showing heritage architecture

Qinhuai Qu

You might enjoy the shopping while in Qinhuai Qu. Temple of Confucius is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Wudingmen Station or Yuhuamen Station to see more of the city.

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Temple of Confucius showing heritage architecture, a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Fuzimiao Area

Well liked for its museums and monuments, Fuzimiao Area is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Temple of Confucius and Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum, and jump on the metro at Fuzimiao Station to get around the city.

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Top Gulou Hotel Reviews

Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

10/10 Excellent

"Great location with direct access to subway. Clean room with friendly service"

Nanjing Central Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room is very clean and spotless,. The housekeeper cleans room and changes the sheets every day. Front desk staff and the manager are very friendly. they offer help anytime I ask. I like the breakfast buffet.There is a lot of variety food that is very fresh. There is the staff who cooks on side as well . The location of the hotel is perfect. I can access public transportation at short walking distance. I can find a lot of different restaurants, shopping center at a few minutes walk. I enjoyed my stay. Silly."

HUALUXE Nanjing Yangtze River by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"My wife and I recently enjoyed a wonderful three-night stay at the HUALUXE Nanjing Yangtze River, and we were thoroughly impressed by the hotel’s exceptional quality and meticulous attention to detail. The staff were outstanding—every team member we encountered was professional, courteous, and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. Our room was impeccably clean and marvelously designed with high-quality furnishings, maintained to a pristine standard daily. The buffet breakfast was also top-tier, offering a superb variety of impressive and delicious options, from pastries to local dishes. Overall, our experience was truly luxurious and comfortable, and we would not hesitate to stay here again."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Gulou?

Gulou is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its museums, temples and monuments. Are you looking for Gulou travel tips? Make sure that you visit Nanjing Drum Tower and Yangtze while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's the best accommodation in Gulou?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake is the highest ranked property in Gulou. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and an indoor pool. Other favourite options in the area include Shangri-La Nanjing and Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Gulou?

Expedia has 44 hotels and other accommodation options in Gulou to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Nanjing area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gulou, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Gulou.

What are the top things to see and do in Gulou?

Some landmarks in Gulou that you won't want to miss include Nanjing Drum Tower, Yuejiang Tower and Tianfei Palace. You could also plan a visit to Yangtze or Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Gulou include Xuanwu Lake Park, Xuanwu lake and Qingliangshan Park. While you're out sightseeing, ZNC Land and Nanjing City Wall are a couple of additional sights to visit in Nanjing.

How can I get around Gulou and the greater Nanjing area?

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Xinmofanmalu Station, Caochangmen Nanyi Second Division Station or Xiaoshi Station. If you want to venture out of town, Nanjing Nankin Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Nanjing West Station.

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Shangri-La Nanjing

Hilton Nanjing Riverside

Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

The Lalu Nanjing

Novotel Nanjing Central Suning

Kempinski Hotel Nanjing

InterContinental Nanjing by IHG

Jinling Hotel Nanjing

Holiday Inn Nanjing Aqua City by IHG

The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

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Crowne Plaza Nanjing Jiangning by IHG

Marriott Nanjing South Hotel

Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel & Towers

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Where to stay in Gulou

Xinjiekou

Xuan Wu

Jiangning

Qinhuai Qu

Fuzimiao Area

Top Gulou Hotel Reviews

Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

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