Gulou Travel Guide

Nanjing

A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, likely the Shanghai Tower, surrounded by other high-rise buildings and a hazy sky.
Dried fish hanging from a rack in a market.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Gulou

Shangri-La Nanjing

Shangri-La Nanjing

5 out of 5
329 Zhongyang Road Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is ฿3,190 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,190
฿3,720 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Temple of Confucius and Xuanwu Lake Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (212 reviews)
"For a five star hotel, the price is very reasonable. I enjoyed stay there for 3 nights."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Shangri-La Nanjing
Hilton Nanjing Riverside

Hilton Nanjing Riverside

5 out of 5
No. 1 Huaibin Road, Gulou District Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is ฿1,806 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
฿1,806
฿2,106 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Temple of Confucius and Jiangsu Nanjing TV ...
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

4 out of 5
NO.188 Guangzhou Rd. Gulou District Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is ฿1,886 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿1,886
฿2,199 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Temple of Confucius and Nanjing Drum Tower are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
"Everything nice. However the carpet was a bit old."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

3 out of 5
West of Jiangbian Road, Gulou District Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is ฿1,512 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿1,512
฿1,762 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Temple of Confucius and Tianfei Palace ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
"Loved these: -autoflush toilet -tidy well -interesting robot service to bring over items to us, very efficient -effective hair dryer, convenient toothpaste, disposable shavers, ample shampoo and body soap -quick water dispenser in the lobby -spacious, beautiful view -spare blankets available Not ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

5 out of 5
9 Shanxi Road Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is ฿2,336 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿2,336
฿2,724 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Temple of Confucius and Nanjing Drum Tower are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (263 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 !"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
The Lalu Nanjing

The Lalu Nanjing

4.5 out of 5
No. 208, Yangtzijiang Avenue Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is ฿6,128 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿6,128
฿7,146 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Temple of Confucius and Jiangsu Grand Theatre are ...
The Lalu Nanjing
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Where to stay in Gulou

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

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.

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

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

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.

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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