The Best Hotels in Gulou, Nanjing - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Shangri-La Nanjing	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 216 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
Hilton Nanjing Riverside	5.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 111 reviews	View
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning	5.0 star property	8.4 Very good 263 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.

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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.

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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.

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A large indoor space with a reflective water surface, a rock-like structure, and a large white building with a geometric roof.

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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An ornate entrance with traditional Chinese architecture, including a golden statue and intricate carvings.

Yu Hua Tai

Appreciated for its mountain views and museums, you might consider exploring Yu Hua Tai. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Yangtze, and jump on the metro at Ruanjiandadao Station or Huashenmiao Station to get around the city.

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Top Gulou Hotel Reviews

Nanjing Central Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location and convenient"

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

8/10 Good

"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 so nice: -no appropriate cot for our 1 year old toddler even though we purposely booked the hotel because it offered a cot. The cot had dangerously low barriers that our toddler could easily climb out of. They offered an alternative of barriers to put next to our bed but this was very flimsy, easy for our toddler to climb over and push off. We could only cosleep as a result, where we needed to constantly had to cling on to our toddler from falling off the bed, which was challenging, since he resists restriction of movement -no lift to go down to the MRT. We had to carry our stroller down 5 flights of stairs each trip to the train station -super cold, no heating system"

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 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 Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning and Hilton Nanjing Riverside.

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

Expedia has 48 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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1. Shangri-La Nanjing

2. Hilton Nanjing Riverside

3. Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

4. Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

5. Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

6. The Lalu Nanjing

7. InterContinental Nanjing by IHG

8. The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

9. The Grand Mansion Hotel

10. Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

11. Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG

12. Kempinski Hotel Nanjing

13. Jinling Hotel Nanjing

14. Nanjing Central Hotel

15. Mercure Nanjing Downtown

16. Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing

17. UrCove Nanjing Confucius Temple Xinanli Resort

18. Yeboqinhuai SSAW BOUTIQUE Hotel(Jinling Calligraphy and Painting Academy)

19. The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing

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Where to stay in Gulou

Xinjiekou

Qinhuai Qu

Xuan Wu

Jiangning

Yu Hua Tai

Top Gulou Hotel Reviews

Nanjing Central Hotel

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