Top Hotels Near Purple Mountain Observatory in Nanjing from NZ$90
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Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG4.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 0.8 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (60)
8.8/10
Excellent
(60)
"Staff were attentive, kind, and spoke a good amount of English. I would come back."
"Staff were attentive, kind, and spoke a good amount of English. I would come back."
Brian
The price is NZ$101
NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG3.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 1.5 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
7.6 out of 10, Good, (16)
7.6/10
Good
(16)
"The personnel were nice, friendly, and helpful."
"The personnel were nice, friendly, and helpful."huey ren
The price is NZ$90
NZ$90
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection
Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection3.5 star property
Xuan Wu, 2.8 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
10/10
Exceptional
(6)
"Great location, bigger than other hotel room. "
"Great location, bigger than other hotel room. "Jie
The price is NZ$213
NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Blossom Hill Hotel Nanjing Bojin
Blossom Hill Hotel Nanjing Bojin2.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 1.6 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
Qingmu Hotel (Nanjing Xinzhuang Metro Station)
Qingmu Hotel (Nanjing Xinzhuang Metro Station)Xuan Wu, 2.4 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG2.0 star property
Qinhuai Qu, 3.5 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(12)
"Incredible hotel!"
"Incredible hotel!"
Sameer
The price is NZ$104
NZ$104
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing
Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing4.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 3.6 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (26)
8.4/10
Very good
(26)
"This is a very nice hotel if you can "
"This is a very nice hotel if you can "Vivekanand
The price is NZ$111
NZ$111
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
InterContinental Nanjing by IHG
InterContinental Nanjing by IHG5.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 3.9 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (315)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(315)
"The location was excellent and the view from 45 floor was breath taking."
"The location was excellent and the view from 45 floor was breath taking."Ching
The price is NZ$222
NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Kempinski Hotel Nanjing
Kempinski Hotel Nanjing5.0 star property
Qinhuai Qu, 4 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (29)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(29)
"Definitely a repeat hotel when in Nanjing 👍👍"
"Definitely a repeat hotel when in Nanjing 👍👍"Garabit
The price is NZ$208
NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake5.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 4.4 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (162)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(162)
"Clean room, ease access to all transportations. "
"Clean room, ease access to all transportations. "
Jian Hua
The price is NZ$169
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (193)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(193)
"Overall satisfactory."
"Overall satisfactory."
How Yang
The price is NZ$181
NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Nanjing Central Hotel
Nanjing Central Hotel4.0 star property
Xinjiekou, 4.6 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (236)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(236)
"Lovely staff and good buffet breakfast. "
"Lovely staff and good buffet breakfast. "
Duan
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing4.5 star property
Xuan Wu, 4.3 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(5)
"The manager Sam was truly amazing. We were a party of 13 and he took care of us as if we were his only client. The property is also amazing. We will definitely be staying here again."
"The manager Sam was truly amazing. We were a party of 13 and he took care of us as if we were his only client. The property is also amazing. We will definitely be staying here again."Lien
The price is NZ$161
NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing
The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing5.0 star property
Xinjiekou, 4.7 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (34)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(34)
"Great hotel "
"Great hotel "Tsuyoshi
The price is NZ$573
NZ$573
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites4.0 star property
Gulou, 5 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(10)
"Nice hotel with good location. Even better when new metro station open just outside the entrance. Big and spacy rooms with good breakfast on the 28th floor with a marvelous view. Good for a weekend trip on the same metro line as the railway station."
"Nice hotel with good location. Even better when new metro station open just outside the entrance. Big and spacy rooms with good breakfast on the 28th floor with a marvelous view. Good for a weekend trip on the same metro line as the railway station."
Per
The price is NZ$123
NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Kaibin Apartment Nanjing University branch
Kaibin Apartment Nanjing University branch3.0 star property
Xuan Wu, 4.3 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
7.4 out of 10, Good, (39)
7.4/10
Good
(39)
"Good Value"
"Good Value"Charles
voco Nanjing Oriental Pearl by IHG
voco Nanjing Oriental Pearl by IHG3.5 star property
Xuan Wu, 3.4 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
6.6 out of 10, (4)
6.6/10
(4)
"The room is pretty clean and has technology(Virtual assistant). I saw the pic showing the room has a Dyson hair dyer, but in reality, it doesn't.
Overall, perfect location and cleanness. Note the highest level is 6. Don't expect too much.
Recommended. "
"The room is pretty clean and has technology(Virtual assistant). I saw the pic showing the room has a Dyson hair dyer, but in reality, it doesn't.
Overall, perfect location and cleanness. Note the highest level is 6. Don't expect too much.
Recommended. "Yingrui
The price is NZ$154
NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Novotel Nanjing Central Suning
Novotel Nanjing Central Suning4.0 star property
Xinjiekou, 5.1 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (495)
8.8/10
Excellent
(495)
"excellent location in Nanjing city, close to metro stations"
"excellent location in Nanjing city, close to metro stations"I O
The price is NZ$106
NZ$106
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Nanjing Hotel Kaibin Apartment Xinjiekou
Nanjing Hotel Kaibin Apartment Xinjiekou3.0 star property
Xinjiekou, 4.4 km from Purple Mountain Observatory
6.0 out of 10, (7)
6.0/10
(7)
"I loved the free washing machine and detergent in my room. My clothes dried nicely overnight. Staff was friendly, though could not help call a taxi. Metro stop is quite close, and there are lots of fun eating places nearby. The only 2 downsides are that the wi-fi connection was not very good, and the hotel is really hard to find. I had to call the number yhey provided and a man came to find me and lead me there. It's cliae to big Zhongshan street, but not right on it, and office is up on 6th...
"I loved the free washing machine and detergent in my room. My clothes dried nicely overnight. Staff was friendly, though could not help call a taxi. Metro stop is quite close, and there are lots of fun eating places nearby. The only 2 downsides are that the wi-fi connection was not very good, and the hotel is really hard to find. I had to call the number yhey provided and a man came to find me and lead me there. It's cliae to big Zhongshan street, but not right on it, and office is up on 6th...Kathryn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Top Purple Mountain Observatory Hotel Reviews
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
10/10 Excellent
"Our 4-night stay at the Ascott service apartment was pleasant and smooth. The bed was comfortable with just the right level of firmness, and the four supportive pillows helped ease our tired necks after long days of travelling. The TV was easy to operate, with many local channels and content available, although it was difficult to link to our phone for screen casting.
Breakfast at the Level 2 café was a little disappointing. The variety did not change much across the four mornings we were there. Interestingly, the bread toaster was placed under the counter, which made it slightly inconvenient to use. An egg station would have been a nice addition, but unfortunately it was not offered. Since Ascott is a Singapore-owned brand, it would have been a pleasant surprise to see some Nanyang-style items in the buffet. Many of the boiled eggs were also left sitting in the basket for too long, becoming cold and hardened.
On a positive note, the reception staff were warm and friendly, and the concierge service was excellent throughout our stay. Our room was consistently well made and clean, thanks to the attentive room chambermaid, whose attention to detail we appreciated very much.
Nearby, a McDonald’s is scheduled to open soon, and the large adjacent mega mall is expected to open around 2026–2027, which will make the area even more convenient for future guests.
Overall, Ascott Nanjing offered a comfortable stay with strong service."
Nanjing Central Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Parking was a problem "
The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing
10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel "
Jinling Hotel Nanjing
10/10 Excellent
"It’s was an awesome hotel! "
Shangri-La Nanjing
10/10 Excellent
"Great place, close to a lake and temple. Was a great experience and I will enjoy Shangri-La properties. "
InterContinental Nanjing by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"Great room. Great views. Great location. Great service. Great housekeeping. With 400+ rooms, nothing was too hard for the team here. Every need was met instantly with a smile. Loved our 5 days stay here. Thank you Intercontinental Nanjing Team for a memorable stay. We will definitely be back. "
Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"Staff were attentive, kind, and spoke a good amount of English. I would come back."
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, ease access to all transportations. "
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"Close to metro. Friendly staff. Neat, spacious room. "
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Frequently asked questions
What's the area like around Purple Mountain Observatory?
Purple Mountain Observatory is located in an area of Nanjing that travellers like for its temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Purple Mountain Observatory?
Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Purple Mountain Observatory. Other good choices within 5 miles include The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing and Jinling Hotel Nanjing.
How many hotels will I find close to Purple Mountain Observatory?
Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Purple Mountain Observatory.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Purple Mountain Observatory, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Purple Mountain Observatory.
What can I see and do near Purple Mountain Observatory?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Nanjing Museum and Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum, Xu Garden and Nanjing Presidential Palace to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time wandering around Zhongshan Mountain National Park, Xuanwu Lake Park and Ming Palace Ruins.
How can I get to Purple Mountain Observatory?
With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near Purple Mountain Observatory is simple. Nearby metro stations include Mount Jiuhua Station, Jimingsi Station and Gangzicun Station. To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Nanjing (NKJ-Nanjing Rail Station) or Nanjing Station.