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A modern building with a large glass facade, a prominent "ASCOTT" sign, and a well-maintained outdoor area with planters and a pathway.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear lines and a central walkway.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living room. It features a large window with a city view, a flat-screen TV, and a built-in microwave.

A modern hotel room with a piano, a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a city view.

1. Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

Xuan Wu, 1.1 km from Xuanwu lake

Kelvin

AED 325

AED 344 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, reflective floor, and symmetrical design.

A grand atrium with a central chandelier, a grand piano, and a reflective water feature.

A hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

2. Nanjing Central Hotel

Xinjiekou, 2.9 km from Xuanwu lake

Amy

AED 172

AED 200 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern indoor swimming pool with a long, narrow design, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden floor.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign for 'MING HOTEL NANJING' and a gallery.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

3. Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

Xuan Wu, 1.7 km from Xuanwu lake

Oliver

AED 404

AED 471 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A high-rise hotel room with panoramic city views, multiple dining tables, and a modern lounge area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the cityscape.

A high-rise hotel with a modern design, surrounded by a busy urban street with traffic and other buildings.

A large indoor swimming pool with a skylight, lounge chairs, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

4. Jinling Hotel Nanjing

Xinjiekou, 3.2 km from Xuanwu lake

LINING

AED 334

AED 384 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A high-rise building with a modern glass facade, surrounded by a cityscape and busy roads.

A balcony with a city view, a seating area, and a table with items on it.

A large indoor swimming pool with a city view, surrounded by potted plants.

A modern building with large windows overlooking a lake and cityscape.

5. Shangri-La Nanjing

Gulou, 1.3 km from Xuanwu lake

Aidan

AED 346

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table with fruit, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, a separate bathroom, a city view, and a desk with a chair.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a sofa, and a view of the city at sunset.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city and mountain view, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and a seating area with a patterned rug.

6. InterContinental Nanjing by IHG

Xuan Wu, 1.2 km from Xuanwu lake

Jialin

AED 363

AED 423 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, large windows, and sun loungers.

A high-rise building with the name "Westin" prominently displayed at the top.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a city view, and a large window.

A room with a large window, a cushioned chair, and a view of a cityscape.

7. The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

Xuan Wu, 0.8 km from Xuanwu lake

Kadesh

AED 352

AED 411 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern living room with a curved ceiling, large windows offering a city view, a sofa, a chair, and a desk with a lamp.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, water bottles, and nameplates.

A hotel room with a large TV on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, and a sofa.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

8. Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

Xuan Wu, 2.8 km from Xuanwu lake

Zhijie

AED 182

AED 213 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel entrance with a curved glass facade and a prominent building in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, a reception area, and a ceiling with skylights.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and armchairs, a decorative water feature, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A woman relaxing in a bathtub with bubbles, a mirror, and a candle on a side table.

9. Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

Gulou, 1.7 km from Xuanwu lake

Wei

AED 237

AED 277 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a view of a cityscape at night.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and weight machines, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and a desk with a chair.

A dining room with a round table set for six, surrounded by chairs, with a cityscape view through large windows.

10. Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing

Xuan Wu, 1.9 km from Xuanwu lake

Vivekanand

AED 223

AED 260 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern restaurant with a central counter, seating area, and large windows.

A hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, and a long hallway leading to rooms.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, sink, and towel rack.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

11. Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

Xuan Wu, 3 km from Xuanwu lake

huey ren

AED 154

AED 180 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building entrance with a prominent "VOCO" sign, a well-lit pathway, and landscaped garden areas.

A lobby with a chandelier, two orange chairs, a reception desk, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a glass shower, and a city view.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the cityscape, and a glass barrier.

12. voco Nanjing Oriental Pearl by IHG

Xuan Wu, 2.6 km from Xuanwu lake

Yingrui

AED 266

AED 311 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, marble flooring, and a ceiling with a geometric light fixture.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, staff, and a modern chandelier.

13. Mercure Nanjing Downtown

Xinjiekou, 3 km from Xuanwu lake

SANGYEON

AED 188

AED 219 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a sink, and a washing machine. There is a dining area with two chairs and a table.

A modern building with a glass entrance, a signboard, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a minibar.

A yellow wall with Chinese characters and the name "ZHUIJANGLU" in English.

14. Kaibin Apartment Nanjing University branch

Xuan Wu, 2.6 km from Xuanwu lake

Gek Ney

AED 112

AED 131 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a potted plant, and a large mirror.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a built-in stove.

A modern building with a glass entrance canopy, a sign indicating the name and address, and a landscaped area with plants and a metal railing.

15. Nanjing Hotel Kaibin Apartment Xinjiekou

Xinjiekou, 2.8 km from Xuanwu lake

"I loved the free washing machine and detergent in my room. My clothes dried nicely overnight. Staff was friendly, though could not help call a taxi. Metro stop is quite close, and there are lots of fun eating places nearby. The only 2 downsides are that the wi-fi connection was not very good, and the hotel is really hard to find. I had to call the number yhey provided and a man came to find me and lead me there. It's cliae to big Zhongshan street, but not right on it, and office is up on 6th...

Kathryn

AED 128

AED 149 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lobby with a polished floor, wooden panel walls, and recessed lighting.

A swimming pool with a skylight ceiling, lounge chairs, and a modern design.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, seating, and large windows.

16. Hyatt Place Nanjing Xuanwu

Xuan Wu, 2.7 km from Xuanwu lake

"First of all, the check in process was very slow, I do under stand it’s the holiday in China, but I moved from another hotel to this one but the first hotel I was at, the check in process were much faster. Then the front desk could found my payment information and kept telling me that I didn’t pay when I was in a hurry to catch a flight 😑. Last was the breakfast buffet, very limited selection for the price. "

Jia Xin

AED 187

AED 218 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lobby with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table with flowers, and a large window offering a view of parked cars and buildings.

A hallway with marble flooring, a glass door on the left, and a door with a sign on the right.

17. Nanjing Kaibin Apartment Zhujianglu Muma

Xinjiekou, 2.9 km from Xuanwu lake

Duan

AED 112

AED 128 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a plant.

18. Nanjing Kaibin Apartment - Kairun No. 5

Xinjiekou, 2.8 km from Xuanwu lake

Keiri

AED 114

AED 133 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a painting of a cloudy sky.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass elevator, and a poster on the wall.

A hotel corridor with a carpeted floor, a red mailbox, and doors leading to rooms.

19. Qingmu Hotel (Nanjing Wutaishan Guangzhou Road Suiyuan Building)

Gulou, 2.5 km from Xuanwu lake

AED 89

AED 89 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Xuanwu lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Nanjing Central Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 290 reviews	View
Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Jinling Hotel Nanjing	9.0 Wonderful 836 reviews	View
Shangri-La Nanjing	9.2 Wonderful 226 reviews	View

Top Xuanwu lake Hotel Reviews

Nanjing Central Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Location is great!"

Shangri-La Nanjing

10/10 Excellent

"This was an outstanding hotel and an amazing value. The staff was first rate, the hotel was well maintained and the details all attended to. The fitness room is fully equipped and the location was convenient for us."

Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Ming is the first choice of hotel for us, anytime and every time we visit Nanjing. I hope the staff can continue the excellence services they provide and maintain Ming’s high quality. Thanks."

Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The location is great, and the stuff are excellent."

Kempinski Hotel Nanjing

10/10 Excellent

"Came for one night and extended for another four Will definitely go again once back in Nanjing"

Other attractions near Xuanwu lake

A serene lakeside with a wooden dock, rowboats, and a small pavilion.

Xuanwu Lake Park

8.8/10 (54 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Xuanwu Lake Park, a lovely green space in Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

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A traditional pagoda surrounded by lush greenery, with a modern skyscraper in the background.

Jiming Temple

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Nanjing with a stop at Jiming Temple. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

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ZNC Land

Have a fun-filled day with the family at ZNC Land as part of your trip to Nanjing. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

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Zhifeng Tower

After visiting Zhifeng Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanjing. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Nanjing City Wall

8.8/10 (64 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nanjing with a trip to Nanjing City Wall. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

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Nanjing Drum Tower

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

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.

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Nanjing University

9.2/10 (20 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Nanjing University, during your trip to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

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Southeast University

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Southeast University, during your trip to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Xuanwu lake?

Xuanwu lake is located in an area of Nanjing that travelers like for its temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 17 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Xuanwu lake?

Shangri-La Nanjing is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Xuanwu lake. Other good choices within a short distance include Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing and InterContinental Nanjing by IHG.

How many hotels are there near Xuanwu lake?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Xuanwu lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Xuanwu lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Xuanwu lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Xuanwu lake?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Xuanwu lake, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Xuanwu lake?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Nanjing Museum and Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum. Nanjing City Wall, Nanjing Drum Tower, and Nanjing Presidential Palace are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Xuanwu lake. Local parks like Xuanwu Lake Park, Xu Garden, and Zhongshan Mountain National Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

How can I get to Xuanwu lake?

With so many transportation options, seeing all of the area near Xuanwu lake is a breeze. Take advantage of metro transit at Mount Jiuhua Station, Jimingsi Station, and Gangzicun Station. If you're taking a train into town, Nanjing (NKJ-Nanjing Rail Station) and Nanjing Station are the closest stations to Xuan Wu.

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Our top choices for Xuanwu lake hotels

1. Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

2. Nanjing Central Hotel

3. Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

4. Jinling Hotel Nanjing

5. Shangri-La Nanjing

6. InterContinental Nanjing by IHG

7. The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

8. Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

9. Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

10. Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing

11. Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

12. voco Nanjing Oriental Pearl by IHG

13. Mercure Nanjing Downtown

14. Kaibin Apartment Nanjing University branch

15. Nanjing Hotel Kaibin Apartment Xinjiekou

16. Hyatt Place Nanjing Xuanwu

17. Nanjing Kaibin Apartment Zhujianglu Muma

18. Nanjing Kaibin Apartment - Kairun No. 5

19. Qingmu Hotel (Nanjing Wutaishan Guangzhou Road Suiyuan Building)

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Top Xuanwu lake Hotel Reviews

Nanjing Central Hotel

Shangri-La Nanjing

Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

Kempinski Hotel Nanjing

Other attractions near Xuanwu lake

Xuanwu Lake Park

Jiming Temple

ZNC Land

Zhifeng Tower

Nanjing City Wall

Nanjing Drum Tower

Nanjing University

Southeast University

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