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Top 10 Hotels in Gulou, Nanjing

Our top choices for Gulou hotels

Shangri-La Nanjing
Executive lounge

Shangri-La Nanjing

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (180)
"Comfort hotel, bright room, the brekfast is poor."
The price is RM372
RM433 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Shangri-La Nanjing
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
Lounge

Hilton Nanjing Riverside

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (102)
"I liked this hotel very much"
The price is RM251
RM292 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
Local and international cuisine

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Good place. "
The price is RM193
RM225 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
Exterior

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 RM267
RM311 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
The Lalu Nanjing
3 restaurants, breakfast served

The Lalu Nanjing

4.5 star property
The price is RM737
RM859 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
The Lalu Nanjing
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
Exterior

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 RM263
RM306 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing
55-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, books

The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32)
"Want a nice place. "
The price is RM1,121
RM1,307 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing
Marriott Nanjing South Hotel
1 bedroom, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Marriott Nanjing South Hotel

4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (96)
"Very nice hotel. Excellent location. "
The price is RM363
RM423 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Marriott Nanjing South Hotel
Jinling Hotel Nanjing
Lobby

Jinling Hotel Nanjing

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (768)
"Overall good experience"
The price is RM359
RM412 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Jinling Hotel Nanjing
Kempinski Hotel Nanjing
Lobby

Kempinski Hotel Nanjing

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (25)
"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 RM454
RM530 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Kempinski Hotel Nanjing
Nanjing Central Hotel
Exterior

Nanjing Central Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (224)
"Excellent hotel!! Friendly staff, great location, comfortable rooms."
Nanjing Central Hotel
Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection
Restaurant

Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"Great location, bigger than other hotel room. "
The price is RM439
RM512 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
Interior

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 RM181
RM210 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
Hilton Nanjing Niushoushan
Lobby

Hilton Nanjing Niushoushan

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4)
"Love this hotel so much. I wish I can stay longer! Very yummy vegetarian restaurant and amazing breakfast buffet."
The price is RM409
RM477 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Hilton Nanjing Niushoushan
ANDAZ NANJING HEXI, BY HYATT
Terrace/patio

ANDAZ NANJING HEXI, BY HYATT

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (18)
"Best Hotel in Nanjing 2023"
The price is RM531
RM619 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
ANDAZ NANJING HEXI, BY HYATT
Holiday Inn Nanjing Qinhuai South Suites by IHG
Exterior

Holiday Inn Nanjing Qinhuai South Suites by IHG

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (82)
"Clean and big room, kind managers"
The price is RM225
RM262 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Holiday Inn Nanjing Qinhuai South Suites by IHG
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
Exterior

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 RM353
RM374 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
The Hotel V Confucius Temple
Property grounds

The Hotel V Confucius Temple

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (21)
"Best location at the confusions Temple Area. Friendly staff. "
The price is RM200
RM234 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
The Hotel V Confucius Temple
Grand WUJI Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Exterior

Grand WUJI Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"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 RM531
RM619 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Grand WUJI Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG
Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG

2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10)
"Incredible hotel!"
The price is RM190
RM221 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG
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Where to stay in Gulou

Find the best Gulou areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Temple of Confucius featuring religious elements and a temple or place of worship

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.

Nanjing which includes a river or creek, night scenes and a sunset

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.

Jiangning

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

Temple of Confucius featuring religious elements, signage and a temple or place of worship

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.

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.

Top Gulou Hotel Reviews

Nanjing Central Hotel

Nanjing Central Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Stunning rooms .. great value .. excellent Chinese restaurant .. but some staff somewhat clueless .. front desk didn't know if hotel had room service when asked after our late arrival "
Geoffrey 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Nanjing Central Hotel

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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 Hilton Nanjing Riverside.

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.