Where to stay in Gulou
Find the best Gulou areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Gulou
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
6 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
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
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
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.
Top hotels in Gulou
Shangri-La Nanjing
329 Zhongyang Road Nanjing Jiangsu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
2.440.733 ₫
2.845.895 ₫ total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (219 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."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
NO.188 Guangzhou Rd. Gulou District Nanjing Jiangsu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
1.422.074 ₫
1.658.139 ₫ total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
No. 1 Huaibin Road, Gulou District Nanjing Jiangsu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
1.383.082 ₫
1.612.673 ₫ total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (114 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."
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026
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.
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Where should I stay in Gulou?
With lots to discover in Gulou, we recommend you secure a room in a hotel close to its attractions. Xuanwu Lake Park, Nanjing University and Southeast University are some interesting ones to add to your to-do list.
What are the top hotels in Gulou?
Jinjiang Inn Nanjing Train Station and Hilton Nanjing Riverside are a couple of the most sought-after properties in Gulou. Why not look up the amenities and rates at each and then decide?
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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.
Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower
8.0/10 (1 review)
You can learn about the history of Nanjing with a trip to Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Yuejiang Tower
10.0/10 (3 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Nanjing with a trip to Yuejiang Tower. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in the area.
Qingliangshan Park
Explore the great outdoors at Qingliangshan Park, a lovely green space in Nanjing. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Tianfei Palace
You can find out about the history of Nanjing with a visit to Tianfei Palace. Stroll along the marina or visit the monuments while you're in the area.