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Our top choices for Gulou hotels

A high-rise building with a modern glass facade, surrounded by a cityscape and busy roads.

1. Shangri-La Nanjing

Shangri-La Nanjing
5.0 star property
Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (229 reviews)
"The restaurant is very nice and it has some Michelin status. However, the rice I ordered with my food did not arrive until much later and all my food was cold. I don’t mean to be critical but this is basic. Thanks. Love your hotel."
United States
Aidan
The price is ₹8,990
₹10,482 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Shangri-La Nanjing
A large, modern hotel with a prominent glass facade, surrounded by a landscaped area and a body of water.

2. Hilton Nanjing Riverside

Hilton Nanjing Riverside
5.0 star property
Gulou
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (116 reviews)
"the hotel river view room price was not right on the website hotel should correct it. But they still gave me river view room since it’s not my mistake."
Canada
Yuxuan
The price is ₹5,094
₹5,940 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
A hotel room with a large window, two sofas with patterned cushions, a round table, and a vase with flowers.

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 ₹4,252
₹4,958 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, parking area, and a well-lit entrance.

4. GRAND DAQIAO HOTEL

GRAND DAQIAO HOTEL
3.0 star property
Gulou
The price is ₹2,985
₹3,480 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
GRAND DAQIAO HOTEL
A modern lobby with a central black water feature, seating area, and a large glass partition.

5. The Lalu Nanjing

The Lalu Nanjing
4.5 star property
Gulou
8.0 out of 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…"
Singapore
Mark Oliver
The price is ₹23,747
₹27,689 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Lalu Nanjing
A modern breakfast buffet with a central island, multiple serving stations, and a patterned floor.

6. Four Points by Sheraton Nanjing, Gulou District

Four Points by Sheraton Nanjing, Gulou District
2.0 star property
Gulou
The price is ₹5,642
₹6,579 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Four Points by Sheraton Nanjing, Gulou District
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

7. Nanjing Central Hotel

Nanjing Central Hotel
4.0 star property
Xinjiekou, 5 km from Gulou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (290 reviews)
"Location is great!"
United States
Amy
The price is ₹4,785
₹5,580 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Nanjing Central Hotel
A modern building with a large glass facade, a prominent "ASCOTT" sign, and a well-maintained outdoor area with planters and a pathway.

8. 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, (21 reviews)
"overall, the hotel is very good."
Singapore
Kelvin
The price is ₹8,441
₹8,948 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, a wooden staircase, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

9. Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel

Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel
4.5 star property
4.5 km from Gulou
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (174 reviews)
"A really nice hotel with very good breakfast and excellent location. I will come back again next time when I am in Nanjing."
United States
Chen
The price is ₹7,188
₹8,381 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a desk, and a view of the city.

10. 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, (345 reviews)
"Excellent location, best in every aspect with great rate."
United States
Jialin
The price is ₹9,598
₹11,191 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
InterContinental Nanjing by IHG
A high-rise hotel room with panoramic city views, multiple dining tables, and a modern lounge area.

11. Jinling Hotel Nanjing

Jinling Hotel Nanjing
5.0 star property
Xinjiekou, 4.9 km from Gulou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (840 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, comfortable bed. Good food"
United States
Hai Ying
The price is ₹8,884
₹10,217 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Jinling Hotel Nanjing
A bakery display with various baked goods, including pastries and bread, arranged on wooden stands and trays.

12. Mercure Nanjing Downtown

Mercure Nanjing Downtown
3.0 star property
Xinjiekou, 5 km from Gulou
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"breakfast here is. really really good. wide selection and tasty rooms were slightly dated looking, but still pretty good staff was mostly good but not so interactive (maybe didnt want to engage in english too much). cleaning staff was a bit aggressive though, kept wanting to take my towels and replace stuff etc even thogugh I had the DND sign on and generally do not really want my room entered during my stay. I think they at least waited until i was in my room before trying to see if they...
United States
James
The price is ₹5,235
₹6,104 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Mercure Nanjing Downtown
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Novotel' sign, large glass windows, and a well-lit entrance.

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, (505 reviews)
"Close to transport,& shopping district"
Australia
Ting
The price is ₹4,949
₹5,770 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Novotel Nanjing Central Suning
A modern indoor swimming pool with a long, narrow design, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden floor.

14. Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection
4.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 4.8 km from Gulou
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Good place to stay, especially for small group."
Canada
Yue
The price is ₹10,492
₹12,233 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, large windows, and sun loungers.

15. The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
5.0 star property
Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (176 reviews)
"Amazing experience if you’re going to Nanjing you should stay here."
United States
Kadesh
The price is ₹9,154
₹10,674 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a view of a cityscape at night.

16. Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing

Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing
4.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 3.7 km from Gulou
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (31 reviews)
"This is a very nice hotel if you can "
United States
Vivekanand
The price is ₹5,792
₹6,753 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, lounge chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

17. 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 ₹15,930
₹18,574 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Grand Mansion Hotel
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a staircase, and a large tree.

18. 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, (67 reviews)
"The location is great, and the stuff are excellent."
Canada
Zhijie
The price is ₹4,966
₹5,790 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
A modern restaurant with a central counter, seating area, and large windows.

19. Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
3.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 6.2 km from Gulou
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (20 reviews)
"The personnel were nice, friendly, and helpful."
United States
huey ren
The price is ₹3,767
₹4,393 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
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Compare popular hotels in Gulou

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel room with a large window, two sofas with patterned cushions, a round table, and a vase with flowers.
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
16 reviews
View
A high-rise building with a modern glass facade, surrounded by a cityscape and busy roads.
Shangri-La Nanjing
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
229 reviews
View
A large, modern hotel with a prominent glass facade, surrounded by a landscaped area and a body of water.
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
5.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
116 reviews
View
A modern hotel entrance with a curved glass facade and a prominent building in the background.
5.0 star property
8.4
Very good
266 reviews
View
A modern lobby with a central black water feature, seating area, and a large glass partition.
The Lalu Nanjing
4.5 star property
8.0
Very good
2 reviews
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Where to stay in Gulou

Find the best Gulou areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Chinese gate with intricate carvings and a sign in Chinese characters.

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.

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 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.

A traditional Chinese building with a tiled roof and red lanterns.

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 courtyard with tiled roofs, a stone bridge, and a river.

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.

Top Gulou Hotel Reviews

Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel room is modern, spacious, and spotlessly clean. It features a well-equipped kitchen with a good-sized fridge, basic dining and cooking utensils, and, best of all, an in-room washing machine, which made the stay especially convenient and comfortable. The staff are professional, friendly, and welcoming. I would definitely consider staying here again!"
joy 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

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 51 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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