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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 NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
17 July - 18 July
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

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 NZ$109
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Hilton Nanjing Riverside

Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
4.0 star property
Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (14 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 NZ$117
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

Shangri-La Nanjing

Shangri-La Nanjing
5.0 star property
Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (212 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 NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
Shangri-La Nanjing

Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
5.0 star property
Gulou
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (263 reviews)
The price is NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

The Lalu Nanjing

The Lalu Nanjing
4.5 star property
Gulou
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is NZ$364
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
The Lalu Nanjing

Holiday Inn Nanjing South Station by IHG

Holiday Inn Nanjing South Station by IHG
3.5 star property
Jiangning, 14 km from Gulou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (51 reviews)
"Hotel is in a great location, close to Nanjing South Station. (It's a five-minute walk.) Grat street-food nearby. Staff - excellent Room - spotless Facilities - excellent!"
United Kingdom
Samuel
The price is NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
4 July - 5 July
Holiday Inn Nanjing South Station by IHG

Jumeirah Nanjing Hotel

Jumeirah Nanjing Hotel
5.0 star property
Jian Ye, 13 km from Gulou
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"It was great"
Turkey
Ismail Can
The price is NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Jumeirah Nanjing Hotel

Novotel Nanjing South Railway Station

Novotel Nanjing South Railway Station
Qinhuai Qu, 11.5 km from Gulou
The price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
Novotel Nanjing South Railway Station

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, (14 reviews)
"Incredible hotel!"
United Kingdom
Sameer
The price is NZ$96
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG

Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel

Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel
5.0 star property
Jian Ye, 9.5 km from Gulou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (28 reviews)
"Nice breakfast, staff wonderful"
United States
tad
The price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel

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, (13 reviews)
"overall, the hotel is very good."
Singapore
Kelvin
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

Hilton Nanjing Niushoushan

Hilton Nanjing Niushoushan
3.5 star property
Jiangning, 18.5 km from Gulou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (12 reviews)
"Nice hotel, walkable to Niushoushan tourist attraction, delicious restaurant "
United States
Geng-Xian
The price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
10 July - 11 July
Hilton Nanjing Niushoushan

Hampton by Hilton Nanjing North Railway Station

Hampton by Hilton Nanjing North Railway Station
3.0 star property
Pukou, 9.9 km from Gulou
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"設備も新しく快適"
Japan
Atsushi
The price is NZ$105
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
Hampton by Hilton Nanjing North Railway Station

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 NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
3 July - 4 July
Nanjing Suning Universal Hotel

Marriott Nanjing South Hotel

Marriott Nanjing South Hotel
4.5 star property
Jiangning, 17.4 km from Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (120 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Excellent location. "
Canada
Judy
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Marriott Nanjing South Hotel

Holiday Inn Nanjing Harbour by IHG

Holiday Inn Nanjing Harbour by IHG
4.0 star property
Qixia District, 13.8 km from Gulou
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (41 reviews)
"Super friendly "
United States
josephhang
The price is NZ$111
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Holiday Inn Nanjing Harbour by IHG

Grand WUJI Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Grand WUJI Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.5 star property
Yu Hua Tai, 12 km from Gulou
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"The hotel staff were extremely friendly. Front Desk personnel (Eva) went out of her way to help me with every concern i had."
United States
William
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Grand WUJI Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Hilton Nanjing

Hilton Nanjing
5.0 star property
Jian Ye, 6.2 km from Gulou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (131 reviews)
"Good location with a big mall next door and walking distance to the nanjing massacre memorial. Nice hotel and value for money."
Singapore
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Hilton Nanjing

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Jiangbei Wonhall Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Jiangbei Wonhall Mall by IHG
2.5 star property
Pukou, 9.6 km from Gulou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel in Nanjing"
United States
Ganzo
The price is NZ$83
includes taxes & fees
3 July - 4 July
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Jiangbei Wonhall Mall by IHG
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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
9.2
Wonderful
15 reviews
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Reception
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
14 reviews
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Exterior
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
5.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
111 reviews
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Executive lounge
Shangri-La Nanjing
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
212 reviews
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Exterior
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
5.0 star property
8.4
Very good
263 reviews
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Our guide on where to stay in Gulou

Find the best Gulou areas 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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 Tianfei Palace 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 5 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 48 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 Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower or Yangtze 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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