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Our top choices for Gulou hotels

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1. Shangri-La Nanjing

Shangri-La Nanjing
5.0 star property
Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (216 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 €94
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Shangri-La Nanjing
Exterior

2. Hilton Nanjing Riverside

Hilton Nanjing Riverside
5.0 star property
Gulou
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (113 reviews)
"helpful staff, clean room, quiet, wonderful lake view"
United States
Maeva
The price is €53
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, desk

3. 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 €46
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
Reception

4. Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
4.0 star property
Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 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 €60
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
Exterior

5. Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
5.0 star property
Gulou
8.4 out of 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 !"
United States
Wei
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
Hallway

6. The Lalu Nanjing

The Lalu Nanjing
4.5 star property
Gulou
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is €254
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
The Lalu Nanjing
Indoor 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 €96
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar items, in-room safe

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, (337 reviews)
"Gym has a few threadmills, stairmasters, weights and there is a shopping mall accessible from the hotel lobby. Rooms kept clean especially frombthe cleaning crew of floor 61!🙂"
United States
Gregory
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
InterContinental Nanjing by IHG
Restaurant

9. Mercure Nanjing Downtown

Mercure Nanjing Downtown
3.0 star property
Xinjiekou, 5 km from Gulou
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"다운타운이긴한데 위치가 좀 애매했음. 직원들이 너무 친절함. 객실뷰는 비권장 객실뷰가 중요하면 여긴 좀 그래요"
South Korea
SANGYEON
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Mercure Nanjing Downtown
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 €76
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
Executive Suite | View from room

11. Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing

Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing
4.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 3.7 km from Gulou
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (28 reviews)
"This is a very nice hotel if you can "
United States
Vivekanand
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing
View from room

12. Nanjing Central Hotel

Nanjing Central Hotel
4.0 star property
Xinjiekou, 5 km from Gulou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (277 reviews)
"Good location and convenient"
Australia
Wei
The price is €44
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Nanjing Central Hotel
Exterior

13. Hyatt Place Nanjing Xuanwu

Hyatt Place Nanjing Xuanwu
2.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 5.3 km from Gulou
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"First of all, the check in process was very slow, I do under stand it’s the holiday in China, but I moved from another hotel to this one but the first hotel I was at, the check in process were much faster. Then the front desk could found my payment information and kept telling me that I didn’t pay when I was in a hurry to catch a flight 😑. Last was the breakfast buffet, very limited selection for the price. "
United States
Jia Xin
The price is €50
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Hyatt Place Nanjing Xuanwu
Exterior

14. 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, (65 reviews)
"Very nice hotel "
United States
Xiaobang
The price is €52
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
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, (11 reviews)
"Great location, bigger than other hotel room. "
United States
Jie
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection
Exterior

16. Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG
2.0 star property
Qinhuai Qu, 6.8 km from Gulou
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Incredible hotel!"
United Kingdom
Sameer
The price is €45
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG
Grand Room

17. Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel

Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel
4.5 star property
4.5 km from Gulou
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (169 reviews)
"Great location! Very nice hotel!"
United States
Bing
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel
6 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

18. 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 €90
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Jinling Hotel Nanjing
Exterior

19. Nanjing Suning Universal Hotel

Nanjing Suning Universal Hotel
2.5 star property
Pukou, 6 km from Gulou
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is €40
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Nanjing Suning Universal Hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Gulou

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, desk
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
16 reviews
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Executive lounge
Shangri-La Nanjing
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
216 reviews
View
Exterior
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
5.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
113 reviews
View
Reception
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
15 reviews
View
Exterior
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
5.0 star property
8.4
Very good
263 reviews
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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 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, Niushoushan Forest Park and Yangtze are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Mozhoudonglu Station or Zhengfang­zhonglu Station to get around.

An ornate entrance with traditional Chinese architecture, including a golden statue and intricate carvings.
Photo by Roger Knau
Open Photo by Roger Knau

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.

Top Gulou Hotel Reviews

Hilton Nanjing Riverside

Hilton Nanjing Riverside

10/10 Excellent
"还不错"
Zhiyu 2-night trip
Posted 2 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 Hilton Nanjing Riverside and Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Gulou?
Expedia has 50 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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