Nanjing travel guide - where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Accommodation overview
Nanjing's hotels cluster in three areas. Xinjiekou is the central business and shopping hub with international five-star towers such as the Jinling Hotel and Sheraton, the Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River area suits sightseers with boutique and courtyard hotels within walking distance of the sights, and Xuanwu Lake offers lake-view properties including The Ritz-Carlton. Budget chains are spread around Nanjing Railway Station and Nanjing South Railway Station, both on the metro. Foreign guests must register their passport at check-in; some budget hotels cannot accept foreigners, so confirm before booking.
Hotels by budget
Find accommodation that fits your travel budget.
Budget-friendly
ibis Nanjing South Railway Station North Square
Accor budget hotel opposite the ticket office of the North Plaza of Nanjing South Railway Station. Typical rates ¥180-330/night (~$27-49); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Accor budget hotel next to a shopping mall and the Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao) area. Typical rates ¥180-330/night (~$27-49); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Chinese budget chain hotel within walking distance of the Confucius Temple, Laomendong and the 1912 district. Typical rates ¥180-330/night (~$27-49); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Hanting economy chain hotel on Changfu Street in the Xinjiekou area. Typical rates ¥180-330/night (~$27-49); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Hanting economy hotel near the Confucius Temple. Typical rates ¥180-330/night (~$27-49); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Jinjiang Inn economy chain hotel in the Xinjiekou district. Typical rates ¥180-330/night (~$27-49); rates vary by season and booking site.
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7 Days economy chain hotel close to Sanshan Street metro station and the Confucius Temple. Typical rates ¥180-330/night (~$27-49); rates vary by season and booking site.
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HI-affiliated hostel on the Qinhuai River, about a three-minute walk from the Confucius Temple. Typical rates ¥60-180/night (~$9-27); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Hostel in a Republican-era house, roughly a 10-minute walk from the Presidential Palace. Typical rates ¥60-180/night (~$9-27); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Women-only hostel with dorm beds near the Presidential Palace, useful for solo women travellers. Typical rates ¥60-180/night (~$9-27); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Budget hostel with dorm beds near the Presidential Palace. Typical rates ¥60-180/night (~$9-27); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Grand Metropark Hotel Nanjing
Upscale hotel on East Zhongshan Road toward Purple Mountain, near the Nanjing Museum and the Ming Palace ruins. Typical rates ¥700-1,200/night (~$104-179); rates vary by season and booking site.
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IHG upscale tower on Hanzhong Road, a short walk from the Xinjiekou shopping area and metro. Typical rates ¥700-1,200/night (~$104-179); rates vary by season and booking site.
Check rates on Booking.comLakeview Xuanwu Hotel
Five-star hotel facing Xuanwu Lake, part of the World Hotels group. Typical rates ¥700-1,200/night (~$104-179); rates vary by season and booking site.
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IHG hotel on Longpan Road close to Xuanwu Lake and the Nanjing City Wall. Typical rates ¥700-1,200/night (~$104-179); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Long-established hotel in the Xinjiekou commercial and financial core, within walking distance of the metro interchange and department stores. Typical rates ¥700-1,200/night (~$104-179); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Accor mid-range hotel on Guanjiaqiao in Gulou, reasonably central for Xinjiekou and Xuanwu Lake. Typical rates ¥450-800/night (~$67-119); rates vary by season and booking site.
Check rates on Booking.comAtour Nanjing Xuanwu Lake (Zhongyang Road)
Chinese mid-range chain hotel on Zhongyang Road, north of the city centre near the lake. Typical rates ¥450-800/night (~$67-119); rates vary by season and booking site.
Check rates on Booking.comAtour Nanjing Gulou Xuanwuhu South Road
Atour chain hotel on Xuanwu Lake South Road, close to the lake and the Gulou area. Typical rates ¥450-800/night (~$67-119); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Atour chain hotel in Qinhuai close to Xi'anmen metro station and the Presidential Palace. Typical rates ¥450-800/night (~$67-119); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Huazhu Ji Hotel near the Presidential Palace along Longpan Middle Road. Typical rates ¥450-800/night (~$67-119); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Established mid-range hotel on Taiping South Road, south of Xinjiekou and close to the Confucius Temple area. Typical rates ¥450-800/night (~$67-119); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Hotel near the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Confucius Temple, Presidential Palace and Nanjing Museum. Typical rates ¥450-800/night (~$67-119); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Huazhu Ji Hotel in the Xinjiekou shopping and metro hub. Typical rates ¥450-800/night (~$67-119); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Accor Novotel in Suning's central Nanjing development. Typical rates ¥450-800/night (~$67-119); rates vary by season and booking site.
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IHG hotel in the south square of Nanjing South Railway Station, about 380 m from the station. Typical rates ¥450-800/night (~$67-119); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Accor Mercure convenient for the high-speed rail hub, with an early train to Shanghai or Beijing. Typical rates ¥450-800/night (~$67-119); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Hilton-brand limited-service hotel near Nanjing South Railway Station. Typical rates ¥450-800/night (~$67-119); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Hyatt's UrCove select-service brand hotel next to Nanjing South Railway Station. Typical rates ¥450-800/night (~$67-119); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Boutique hotel brand in the historic Laomendong lanes, blending classical aesthetics with modern rooms. Typical rates ¥400-900/night (~$60-134); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Small four-star boutique property with about nine rooms near Laomendong. Typical rates ¥400-900/night (~$60-134); rates vary by season and booking site.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing
Luxury tower hotel near Xuanwu Lake and the Presidential Palace area, with lake-view rooms; the Xinjiekou shopping district is a short taxi ride away. Typical rates ¥1,500-2,600/night (~$224-388); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Landmark five-star hotel on Xinjiekou Square in the middle of the city, connected to the Xinjiekou metro interchange (Lines 1 and 2). Typical rates ¥900-1,600/night (~$134-239); rates vary by season and booking site.
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High-rise five-star hotel in the Gulou district in the Greenland Zifeng Tower complex with skyline views. Typical rates ¥1,300-2,400/night (~$194-358); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Five-star hotel on Zhongyang Road in the north of the old city, close to the Xuanwu Lake park and the Nanjing City Wall. Typical rates ¥1,300-2,400/night (~$194-358); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Five-star hotel on Middle Longpan Road, in the eastern old city between the Ming Palace ruins and the Presidential Palace area. Typical rates ¥1,300-2,400/night (~$194-358); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Large Sheraton tower on Hanzhong Road with executive tower floors, roughly one metro stop west of Xinjiekou. Typical rates ¥1,300-2,400/night (~$194-358); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Five-star hotel on the Yangtze riverfront in the north of the city, the Xiaguan district, near the Yangtze River Bridge area. Typical rates ¥1,300-2,400/night (~$194-358); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Resort hotel in the Purple Mountain (Zhongshan) scenic area, near the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Ming Xiaoling, with an attached golf course. Typical rates ¥1,300-2,400/night (~$194-358); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Hyatt lifestyle hotel in the Hexi business district next to the Nanjing International Finance Centre, on the west side of the city. Typical rates ¥1,300-2,400/night (~$194-358); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Marriott-run Westin with a wellness focus beside Xuanwu Lake, walking distance to the lake promenade and the City Wall. Typical rates ¥1,300-2,400/night (~$194-358); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Sofitel five-star hotel in the Suning Galaxy complex, noted by guests for city views and a lobby bar. Typical rates ¥1,300-2,400/night (~$194-358); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
City Center
The heart of Nanjing with easy access to main attractions, restaurants, and transportation.
Best for: First-time visitors, short stays
Old Town
Traditional architecture and local character. Walking distance to historical sites and authentic dining.
Best for: Culture enthusiasts, photographers
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing
Luxury tower hotel near Xuanwu Lake and the Presidential Palace area, with lake-view rooms; the Xinjiekou shopping district is a short taxi ride away. Typical rates ¥1,500-2,600/night (~$224-388); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Landmark five-star hotel on Xinjiekou Square in the middle of the city, connected to the Xinjiekou metro interchange (Lines 1 and 2). Typical rates ¥900-1,600/night (~$134-239); rates vary by season and booking site.
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High-rise five-star hotel in the Gulou district in the Greenland Zifeng Tower complex with skyline views. Typical rates ¥1,300-2,400/night (~$194-358); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Five-star hotel on Zhongyang Road in the north of the old city, close to the Xuanwu Lake park and the Nanjing City Wall. Typical rates ¥1,300-2,400/night (~$194-358); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Five-star hotel on Middle Longpan Road, in the eastern old city between the Ming Palace ruins and the Presidential Palace area. Typical rates ¥1,300-2,400/night (~$194-358); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Large Sheraton tower on Hanzhong Road with executive tower floors, roughly one metro stop west of Xinjiekou. Typical rates ¥1,300-2,400/night (~$194-358); rates vary by season and booking site.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Confirm the hotel accepts foreign passports before booking; some budget properties on Chinese platforms cannot register foreign guests.
Confucius Temple and Xinjiekou put guests within reach of the Qinhuai River, Laomendong and Metro Lines 1 and 3.
Hotels near Nanjing South Railway Station suit early high-speed rail departures to Shanghai (about 1 hour 10 minutes) or Hangzhou.
Book several weeks ahead for March plum-blossom season, Golden Week and Chinese New Year.
Keep the hotel name and address in Chinese to show taxi and Didi drivers.
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.