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

Activities


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 AU$160 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$160
2 Aug - 3 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (214 reviews)
"For a five star hotel, the price is very reasonable. I enjoyed stay there for 3 nights."

Reviewed on 14 June 2026

Shangri-La Nanjing
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

5 out of 5
9 Shanxi Road Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is AU$114 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$114
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Temple of Confucius and Nanjing Drum Tower 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 AU$90 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$90
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Temple of Confucius and Jiangsu Nanjing TV ...
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 AU$98 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$98
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Temple of Confucius and Nanjing Drum Tower 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 AU$74 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$74
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Temple of Confucius and Tianfei Palace ...
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$299 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
AU$299
15 Aug - 16 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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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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