Gulou Travel Guide
Nanjing
Stay near popular Gulou attractions
Things to do
Flexible Private Nanjing Independent Tour
Shanghai to Nanjing Bullet Train Trip | Explore Must-See Sights
Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour
Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service
Half day Tour Purple Mountain and Ming Tomb - World Heritage
Half-Day Private Customized Nanjing City Tour
Top hotels in Gulou
Shangri-La Nanjing
"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
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
"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
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
"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 Jun 2026
The Lalu Nanjing
"Beautifully designed hotel but maintenance and cleanliness is an issue. Water pressure is too low, no hooks for towels, bathroom is too dark. The hotel staff needs to learn to deal with international customers as no one spoke to me in English. All in all good but many issues…"
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Where to stay in 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
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.
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.
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.
