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Our top choices for Gulou hotels

1. Shangri-La Nanjing

Shangri-La Nanjing
5.0 star property
Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (215 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 ₩157,231
₩183,331 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Shangri-La Nanjing

2. 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 ₩98,488
₩114,838 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

3. Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
3.0 star property
Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 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 ₩63,111
₩73,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

4. Hilton Nanjing Riverside

Hilton Nanjing Riverside
5.0 star property
Gulou
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (111 reviews)
"helpful staff, clean room, quiet, wonderful lake view"
United States
Maeva
The price is ₩76,432
₩89,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Hilton Nanjing Riverside

5. Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
4.0 star property
Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Central hotel next to Nanjing’s exceptionally easy to use metro Good size rooms , friendly staff and useful (do your own) laundry facilities. Plentiful breakfast available (though few “western “ Items Handy convenience store on ground floor Happy to recommend"
United Kingdom
Gareth
The price is ₩86,461
₩100,815 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

6. The Lalu Nanjing

The Lalu Nanjing
4.5 star property
Gulou
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is ₩272,690
₩317,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
The Lalu Nanjing

7. The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
5.0 star property
Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (174 reviews)
"Wonderful"
United States
Kai
The price is ₩140,091
₩163,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

8. Jinling Hotel Nanjing

Jinling Hotel Nanjing
5.0 star property
Xinjiekou, 4.9 km from Gulou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (823 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Central location and great food."
United States
Alvin
The price is ₩132,913
₩152,862 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Jinling Hotel Nanjing

9. 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 ₩145,426
₩169,568 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
InterContinental Nanjing by IHG

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, (14 reviews)
"overall, the hotel is very good."
Singapore
Kelvin
The price is ₩129,178
₩136,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

11. Nanjing Central Hotel

Nanjing Central Hotel
4.0 star property
Xinjiekou, 5 km from Gulou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (275 reviews)
"Excellent location. Staff are friendly. Breakfast is good."
United States
Xin
The price is ₩72,878
₩84,975 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Nanjing Central Hotel

12. Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel & Towers

Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel & Towers
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 ₩113,665
₩132,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel & Towers

13. Novotel Nanjing Central Suning

Novotel Nanjing Central Suning
4.0 star property
Xinjiekou, 5.5 km from Gulou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (499 reviews)
"Good location and convenient for sightseeing "
Hong Kong SAR China
Lui
The price is ₩97,396
₩113,564 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Novotel Nanjing Central Suning

14. Holiday Inn Nanjing Aqua City by IHG

Holiday Inn Nanjing Aqua City by IHG
4.0 star property
Fuzimiao Area, 7.2 km from Gulou
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (200 reviews)
"It was a great experience to stay at this hotel. "
United States
Ding
The price is ₩80,799
₩94,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Holiday Inn Nanjing Aqua City by IHG

15. Kaibin Apartment Nanjing University branch

Kaibin Apartment Nanjing University branch
3.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 4.8 km from Gulou
7.2 out of 10, Good, (42 reviews)
"Great location. Courteous owners"
Singapore
Gek Ney
The price is ₩62,498
₩72,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Kaibin Apartment Nanjing University branch

16. 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 ₩84,356
₩98,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing

17. Kempinski Hotel Nanjing

Kempinski Hotel Nanjing
5.0 star property
Qinhuai Qu, 7.1 km from Gulou
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Fairly new, beautiful hotel in a central location, however, quiet at night. Large, clean room. Excellent staff. Will stay again"
United States
Jie
The price is ₩160,987
₩187,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Kempinski Hotel Nanjing

18. 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 ₩61,262
₩71,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG

19. The Grand Mansion Hotel

The Grand Mansion Hotel
4.0 star property
6.1 km from Gulou
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The Grand Mansion is very conveniently located next to the President’s Palace and Six Dynasties Museum. We even got free museum admissions from the hotel. Our room was clean and spacious. Hotel stuff was very accommodating and helpful. We did not get to use the amenities due to our tight schedule. But the services we used were excellent. Highly recommended."
United States
Xiaolin
The price is ₩270,873
₩315,838 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
The Grand Mansion Hotel

20. 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 ₩59,601
₩69,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
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
Executive lounge
Shangri-La Nanjing
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
215 reviews
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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, desk
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
15 reviews
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Exterior
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
5.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
111 reviews
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Reception
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
15 reviews
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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 and neighborhoods 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.

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.

Xuan Wu

The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Xuan Wu. Nanjing City Wall and Xu Garden 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.

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.

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 Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower 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 Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower or Qinhuai River 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.