This 40 bed hostel near Gulou subway station is one of the least expensive options in Gulou with beds starting at CNY30. Basic facilities include laundry, Internet access, an outdoor barbecue area and communal kitchen, common room with books and games, a cafe and more. The friendly couple who run the hostel make up for the language barrier by inviting guests to dine with them occasionally.
This three-star hotel in Jianye is steps away from the Olympic Sports Center. It is a bit removed from the sights of the city but offers complete business and conference facilities. The comfortable and spacious 146 guest rooms are outfitted with modern amenities and new furnishings. Signs in the lobby, restaurant and bar are in English.
The Celebrity Hotel is one of the top business and family-friendly hotels in Nanjing. While the hotel is not centrally located, it is just a few minutes away from Gulou Metro Station, as well as Hunan Road, Nanjing University and the Drum Tower, so seeing the sights will not be a problem. The entire building has WiFi, allowing people to surf the net from the comfort of their rooms. Or, travelers can use the business center during the day and evening to send faxes, copy papers and work on reports. Four multipurpose conference rooms are available, capable of holding between 20 and 300 guests. -Daniel Clarke