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Top 10 Hotels in Gulou

Shangri-La Nanjing

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (178)
"Comfort hotel, bright room, the brekfast is poor."
The price is S$136
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Shangri-La Nanjing

Hilton Nanjing Riverside

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (100)
"I liked this hotel very much"
The price is S$76
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hilton Nanjing Riverside

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Good place. "
The price is S$70
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
"Nice hotel with good location. Even better when new metro station open just outside the entrance. Big and spacy rooms with good breakfast on the 28th floor with a marvelous view. Good for a weekend trip on the same metro line as the railway station."
The price is S$85
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

The Lalu Nanjing

4.5 star property
The price is S$266
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
The Lalu Nanjing

Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (258)
"Do not imagine yourself staying in a five stars hotel. This is a very old property. The furniture and amenities are old and beat up. The staff is friendly and competent. The cleaning crew is very friendly and did a good job. The issues arise from the property showing its age that’s all. If you want a true luxury experience I suggest looking for another place:)"
The price is S$115
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (31)
"Want a nice place. "
The price is S$397
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing

Jinling Hotel Nanjing

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (764)
"Brand new family suite, perfect for a big family."
The price is S$110
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Jinling Hotel Nanjing

Marriott Nanjing South Hotel

4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (92)
"Very nice hotel. Excellent location. "
The price is S$136
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Marriott Nanjing South Hotel

Nanjing Central Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (221)
"Excellent hotel!! Friendly staff, great location, comfortable rooms."
Nanjing Central Hotel

Kempinski Hotel Nanjing

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (22)
"We only spent one night but the hotel was stunning. We wish we had more time to stay another day to enjoy the spa and the pool"
The price is S$169
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Kempinski Hotel Nanjing

Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"The location is very good and close to Xuanwu lake and shopping malls. The room is very clean and spacious. The service and breakfast buffet are great."
The price is S$179
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

ANDAZ NANJING HEXI, BY HYATT

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (18)
"Best Hotel in Nanjing 2023"
The price is S$188
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
ANDAZ NANJING HEXI, BY HYATT

Grand WUJI Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"The hotel staff were extremely friendly. Front Desk personnel (Eva) went out of her way to help me with every concern i had."
The price is S$152
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Grand WUJI Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (14)
"Comfortable to stay. Good facilities, nice services, but bugs were found in the room."
The price is S$61
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3)
"Very nice and spacious. Convenient location and friendly staff members. "
The price is S$123
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Jiangbei Wonhall Mall by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8)
"Wonderful hotel in Nanjing"
The price is S$59
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Jiangbei Wonhall Mall by IHG

Crowne Plaza Nanjing Jiangning by IHG

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (112)
"Great service and polite. Clean and easy access"
The price is S$90
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Crowne Plaza Nanjing Jiangning by IHG

The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (153)
"The location is decent and staff are good but rooms are small, breakfast offerings are standard and boring and the lifts are a bit of a nightmare."
The price is S$132
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (21)
"駅の近くで交通の便は良い。高層フロアからの景色も良い。しかしシャワーのお湯がぬるかったり、圧が弱かったりした。またお風呂の排水溝が壊れていた。"
The price is S$72
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing
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Where to stay in Gulou

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

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.

Fuzimiao Area map

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.

Xuan Wu map

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.

Qinhuai Qu map

Qinhuai Qu

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Jiangning map

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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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, Tianfei Palace and Yuejiang Tower. 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.