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Our top choices for Gulou hotels

Executive lounge

1. Shangri-La Nanjing

Shangri-La Nanjing
5.0 star property
Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (217 reviews)
"For a five star hotel, the price is very reasonable. I enjoyed stay there for 3 nights."
United States
Li-Tzong
The price is RM380
RM443 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Shangri-La Nanjing
Room

2. Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
3.0 star property
Gulou
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Breakfast was plentiful and had options for those still getting used to the local foods. Room was clean, and staff was very helpful."
United States
DANIEL
The price is RM186
RM216 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
Exterior

3. Hilton Nanjing Riverside

Hilton Nanjing Riverside
5.0 star property
Gulou
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (114 reviews)
"the hotel river view room price was not right on the website hotel should correct it. But they still gave me river view room since it’s not my mistake."
Canada
Yuxuan
The price is RM215
RM251 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
Exterior

4. Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
5.0 star property
Gulou
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (264 reviews)
"I booked a luxury room and the room and the washroom was very out dated and every thing was very dirty. I regret booking this hotel !"
United States
Wei
The price is RM265
RM309 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
Reception

5. Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
4.0 star property
Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"The staff are extremely welcoming and helpful. The manager himself even hleped me with museum bookings and event bookings "
Canada
Haotian
The price is RM221
RM258 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
Hallway

6. The Lalu Nanjing

The Lalu Nanjing
4.5 star property
Gulou
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"Beautifully designed hotel but maintenance and cleanliness is an issue. Water pressure is too low, no hooks for towels, bathroom is too dark. The hotel staff needs to learn to deal with international customers as no one spoke to me in English. All in all good but many issues…"
Singapore
Mark Oliver
The price is RM1,024
RM1,193 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
The Lalu Nanjing
Pool

7. The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
5.0 star property
Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (175 reviews)
"Wonderful"
United States
Kai
The price is RM387
RM451 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
Room

8. InterContinental Nanjing by IHG

InterContinental Nanjing by IHG
5.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 3.6 km from Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (338 reviews)
"AMAZING BAR. GOOD BREAKFAST SPREAD. UNIQUE DOUBLE LIFT CONCEPT TO GO TO THE ROOMS AND BAR."
India
PRAMOD
The price is RM412
RM481 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
InterContinental Nanjing by IHG
Exterior detail

9. Atour Hotel Nanjing Jianye

Atour Hotel Nanjing Jianye
3.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 2.8 km from Gulou
The price is RM542
RM633 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Atour Hotel Nanjing Jianye
Exterior

10. Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
4.5 star property
Xuan Wu, 2.5 km from Gulou
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"overall, the hotel is very good."
Singapore
Kelvin
The price is RM324
RM344 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
Restaurant

11. Jinling Hotel Nanjing

Jinling Hotel Nanjing
5.0 star property
Xinjiekou, 4.9 km from Gulou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (825 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Central location and great food."
United States
Alvin
The price is RM367
RM422 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Jinling Hotel Nanjing
Restaurant

12. Mercure Nanjing Downtown

Mercure Nanjing Downtown
3.0 star property
Xinjiekou, 5 km from Gulou
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"다운타운이긴한데 위치가 좀 애매했음. 직원들이 너무 친절함. 객실뷰는 비권장 객실뷰가 중요하면 여긴 좀 그래요"
South Korea
SANGYEON
The price is RM221
RM258 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Mercure Nanjing Downtown
View from room

13. Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing

Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing
4.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 3.7 km from Gulou
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (30 reviews)
"This is a very nice hotel if you can "
United States
Vivekanand
The price is RM233
RM272 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing
Room

14. Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel

Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel
4.5 star property
4.5 km from Gulou
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (171 reviews)
"Great location! Very nice hotel!"
United States
Bing
The price is RM304
RM354 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel
Indoor pool

15. Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection
4.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 4.8 km from Gulou
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Ming is the first choice of hotel for us, anytime and every time we visit Nanjing. I hope the staff can continue the excellence services they provide and maintain Ming’s high quality. Thanks."
Australia
Oliver
The price is RM443
RM517 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection
Room

16. Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
4.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 6 km from Gulou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (66 reviews)
"The location is great, and the stuff are excellent."
Canada
Zhijie
The price is RM196
RM228 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
Exterior

17. HUALUXE Nanjing Yangtze River by IHG

HUALUXE Nanjing Yangtze River by IHG
4.5 star property
Pukou, 9.5 km from Gulou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. Staff are very friendly and helpful. We will come back again."
United States
LiiShin
The price is RM336
RM391 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
HUALUXE Nanjing Yangtze River by IHG
Terrace/patio

18. ANDAZ NANJING HEXI, BY HYATT

ANDAZ NANJING HEXI, BY HYATT
4.0 star property
Jian Ye, 9.8 km from Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (22 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. "
United States
Alexander
The price is RM568
RM663 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
ANDAZ NANJING HEXI, BY HYATT
Pool

19. Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel

Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel
5.0 star property
Jian Ye, 9.5 km from Gulou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (29 reviews)
"Nice breakfast, staff wonderful"
United States
tad
The price is RM413
RM481 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Gulou

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Room
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
16 reviews
View
Executive lounge
Shangri-La Nanjing
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
217 reviews
View
Exterior
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
5.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
114 reviews
View
Reception
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
16 reviews
View
Exterior
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
5.0 star property
8.4
Very good
264 reviews
View

Where to stay in Gulou

Find the best Gulou areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Chinese courtyard with tiled roofs, a stone bridge, and a river.

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.

A traditional pagoda surrounded by lush greenery, with a modern skyscraper in the background.

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.

Traditional Chinese architecture with a large building featuring a prominent golden inscription.

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.

A large indoor space with a reflective water surface, a rock-like structure, and a large white building with a geometric roof.
Photo by Poh Huay Suen
Open Photo by Poh Huay Suen

Jiangning

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

A traditional Chinese pavilion with a curved roof and red lanterns.

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.

Top Gulou Hotel Reviews

Hilton Nanjing Riverside

Hilton Nanjing Riverside

10/10 Excellent
"the hotel river view room price was not right on the website hotel should correct it. But they still gave me river view room since it’s not my mistake."
Yuxuan 3-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Hilton Nanjing Riverside

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 our traveller data, Shangri-La Nanjing is one of the top choices for your stay in Gulou. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Other good options for your stay in the area include Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites and Hilton Nanjing Riverside.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Gulou?
Expedia has 52 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.

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