Gulou Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, likely the Shanghai Tower, surrounded by other high-rise buildings and a hazy sky.
Dried fish hanging from a rack in a market.

Stay near popular Gulou attractions

Nanjing Drum Tower

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Nanjing when you take a trip to Nanjing Drum Tower. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
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Activities

Flexible Private Nanjing Independent Tour

Flexible Private Nanjing Independent Tour

NZ$230
per adult
Flexible Private Nanjing Independent Tour
Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service

Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service

NZ$260
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service
Nanjing Qinhuai River

Nanjing By Night: Qinghuai River Cruise with Authentic Dining Experience

NZ$349
per adult
Nanjing By Night: Qinghuai River Cruise with Authentic Dining Experience
Sun Yatsen Mausoleum

Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour

NZ$477
per adult
Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour
Shanghai to Nanjing Bullet Train Trip | Explore Must-See Sights

Shanghai to Nanjing Bullet Train Trip | Explore Must-See Sights

NZ$897
per adult
Shanghai to Nanjing Bullet Train Trip | Explore Must-See Sights
Nanjing Zhongshan Gate

Half-Day Private Customized Nanjing City Tour

NZ$374
per adult
Half-Day Private Customized Nanjing City Tour
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Our pick of the best Gulou Hotel Deals

Shangri-La Nanjing

Shangri-La Nanjing

5 out of 5
329 Zhongyang Road Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is NZ$190 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$190
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Xuanwu Lake Park and Xuanwu lake are located ...
Shangri-La Nanjing
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

5 out of 5
9 Shanxi Road Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is NZ$134 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$134
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Nanjing Drum Tower and Xuanwu lake are located ...
8.4/10 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 !"

Reviewed on 7 June 2026

Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
Hilton Nanjing Riverside

Hilton Nanjing Riverside

5 out of 5
No. 1 Huaibin Road, Gulou District Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is NZ$108 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$108
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower and Tianfei Palace ...
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

4 out of 5
NO.188 Guangzhou Rd. Gulou District Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is NZ$117 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$117
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Nanjing Drum Tower and Nanjing Library are located ...
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

3 out of 5
West of Jiangbian Road, Gulou District Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is NZ$89 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$89
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tianfei Palace and Yuejiang Tower are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
"Loved these: -autoflush toilet -tidy well -interesting robot service to bring over items to us, very efficient -effective hair dryer, convenient toothpaste, disposable shavers, ample shampoo and body soap -quick water dispenser in the lobby -spacious, beautiful view -spare blankets available Not ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
The Lalu Nanjing

The Lalu Nanjing

4.5 out of 5
No. 208, Yangtzijiang Avenue Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is NZ$362 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$362
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Jiangsu Grand Theatre and Nanjing Olympic Sports ...
The Lalu Nanjing
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Our guide on where to stay in Gulou

Find the best Gulou areas 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.

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 Xu Garden are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Mount Jiuhua Station or Jimingsi Station to get around.

A large indoor space with a reflective water surface, a rock-like structure, and a large white building with a geometric roof.
Photo by Poh Huay Suen
Open Photo by Poh Huay Suen

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.

An ornate entrance with traditional Chinese architecture, including a golden statue and intricate carvings.
Photo by Roger Knau
Open Photo by Roger Knau

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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