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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 and neighborhoods 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

Qinhuai Qu is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Wudingmen Station or Yuhuamen Station to explore sights like Temple of Confucius.

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

Xuan Wu

The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Xuan Wu. Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Presidential Palace are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Mount Jiuhua Station or Jimingsi Station to get around the larger area.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Gulou?

Gulou is a neighborhood that travelers like for its museums, temples, and monuments. Are you looking for Gulou travel tips? Be sure to check out Nanjing Drum Tower and Yangtze while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Gulou?

Based on our traveler 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 find in Gulou?

Expedia has 48 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. 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 your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Gulou.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Gulou?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Gulou, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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 neighborhood. 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. Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

3. Hilton Nanjing Riverside

4. Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

5. Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

6. The Lalu Nanjing

7. The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

8. Nanjing Central Hotel

9. InterContinental Nanjing by IHG

10. Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel

11. Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

12. Jinling Hotel Nanjing

13. Novotel Nanjing Central Suning

14. Mercure Nanjing Downtown

15. Holiday Inn Nanjing Aqua City by IHG

16. Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing

17. Kempinski Hotel Nanjing

18. Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG

19. Kaibin Apartment Nanjing University branch

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