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.

Stay near popular Gulou attractions

Nanjing Drum Tower

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Nanjing when you take a trip to Nanjing Drum Tower. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
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Things to do

Zhongshan Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Zhongshan Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

฿368
per adult
Zhongshan Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Shanghai to Nanjing Bullet Train Trip | Explore Must-See Sights

Shanghai to Nanjing Bullet Train Trip | Explore Must-See Sights

฿16,844
per adult
Shanghai to Nanjing Bullet Train Trip | Explore Must-See Sights
Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service

Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service

฿4,887
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service
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Top hotels in Gulou

Shangri-La Nanjing

Shangri-La Nanjing

5 out of 5
329 Zhongyang Road Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is ฿3,077 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,077
฿3,587 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Xuanwu Lake Park and Xuanwu lake are located ...
Shangri-La Nanjing
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 ฿1,960 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿1,960
฿2,285 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Nanjing Drum Tower and Nanjing Library are located ...
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
Hilton Nanjing Riverside

Hilton Nanjing Riverside

5 out of 5
No. 1 Huaibin Road, Gulou District Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is ฿1,743 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿1,743
฿2,033 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower and Tianfei Palace ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (113 reviews)
"还不错"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Hilton Nanjing Riverside
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

5 out of 5
9 Shanxi Road Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is ฿2,534 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,534
฿2,955 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Nanjing Drum Tower and Xuanwu lake are located ...
8.4/10 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 !"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
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 ฿1,582 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿1,582
฿1,845 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tianfei Palace and Yuejiang Tower are ...
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
The Lalu Nanjing

The Lalu Nanjing

4.5 out of 5
No. 208, Yangtzijiang Avenue Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is ฿8,293 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿8,293
฿9,669 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Jiangsu Grand Theatre and Nanjing Olympic Sports ...
8/10 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…"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

The Lalu Nanjing
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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 Xu Garden 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 Qinhuai River, and jump on the metro at Fuzimiao Station to get around the city.

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