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 Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites and Hilton Nanjing Riverside .

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

Expedia has 52 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.

The Best Hotels in Gulou, Nanjing - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Gulou hotels

1. Hilton Nanjing Riverside

Gulou

Yuxuan

₹5,954 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

2. Shangri-La Nanjing

Gulou

Aidan

₹10,510 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, desk

3. Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

Gulou

DANIEL

₹5,137 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

4. Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

Gulou

Wei

₹7,180 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

5. Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

Gulou

Haotian

₹6,122 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

6. The Lalu Nanjing

Gulou

Mark Oliver

₹26,904 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar items, in-room safe

7. InterContinental Nanjing by IHG

Xuan Wu, 3.6 km from Gulou

PRAMOD

₹11,407 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, lifeguards on site

8. The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

Gulou

Kai

₹10,699 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

9. Atour Hotel Nanjing Jianye

Xuan Wu, 2.8 km from Gulou

₹14,259 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

10. Mercure Nanjing Downtown

Xinjiekou, 5 km from Gulou

SANGYEON

₹6,119 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

11. YING'nFLO NANJING

Xuan Wu, 5.6 km from Gulou

₹8,239 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

6 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

12. Jinling Hotel Nanjing

Xinjiekou, 4.9 km from Gulou

Alvin

₹9,929 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

13. Nanjing Central Hotel

Xinjiekou, 5 km from Gulou

Wei

₹5,514 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

14. Novotel Nanjing Central Suning

Xinjiekou, 5.5 km from Gulou

Lui

₹5,197 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

15. Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

Xuan Wu, 6.2 km from Gulou

huey ren

₹4,653 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

1 Bedroom Suite City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

16. Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

Xuan Wu, 6 km from Gulou

Zhijie

₹5,155 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

17. The Grand Mansion Hotel

6.1 km from Gulou

Xiaolin

₹16,205 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Grand Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

18. Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel

4.5 km from Gulou

Bing

₹8,401 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

19. Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing

Xuan Wu, 3.7 km from Gulou

Vivekanand

₹6,458 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Gulou

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Shangri-La Nanjing	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 219 reviews	View
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews	View
Hilton Nanjing Riverside	5.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 114 reviews	View
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning	5.0 star property	8.4 Very good 264 reviews	View

Where to stay in Gulou

Find the best Gulou areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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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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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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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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.

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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 Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum, and jump on the metro at Fuzimiao Station to get around the city.

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