Gulou
Nanjing
Popular places to visit
Nanjing Drum Tower
Learn about the local history of Nanjing with a stop at Nanjing Drum Tower. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Hohai University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Hohai University, during your trip to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Nanjing University of Technology
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Nanjing University of Technology, during your trip to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower
You can learn about the history of Nanjing with a stop at Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Yuejiang Tower
You can find out about the history of Nanjing with a visit to Yuejiang Tower. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in the area.
Nanjing Normal University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Nanjing Normal University during your visit to Nanjing. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
Things to do
Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour
Half-Day Private Customized Nanjing City Tour
Nanjing City Private Customized Day Tour with Lunch
Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service
Nanjing By Night: Qinghuai River Cruise with Authentic Dining Experience
Top hotels in Gulou
Shangri-La Nanjing
Cynthia Zheng was a lovely doorman. Club Lounge is amazing. Would stay at Shangri-La again.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
Room WiFi was really bad. Guaranteed non smoking floor but cigarettes smell was very strong. Noisy floor with music students. Won’t recommend to friends nor stay again.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
Staff are great
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
The Lalu Nanjing
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
Well the hotel was nice but uncontrolled people who smoke in the buyeven there’s no smoking everywhere. Elevator not enough to handle the crowd. I was there when there was a party at the restaurant elevator too small and couldn’t accommodate so many people. And people were smoking everywhere. Not ...
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gulou
Xuan Wu
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Xuan Wu. Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Presidential Palace are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Mount Jiuhua Station or Jimingsi Station to get around the larger area.
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.
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.
Jian Ye
The bars and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Jian Ye. Nanjing Olympic Sports Center and Yangtze are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Xinglongdajie Station or Mengdu Street East Station to get around the larger area.
Qinhuai Qu
Qinhuai Qu is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Wudingmen Station or Yuhuamen Station to explore sights like Temple of Confucius.
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.
