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Where should I stay in Nanjing?
Updated 2026-09-19 · Conditions and policies can change
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Travelers choosing a practical hotel location, room setup and check-in plan.
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Editorial planning guidance
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Last checked 2026-09-19; corrections are applied without unpublishing useful guidance.
Direct answer
Choose a base in Nanjing that minimizes travel to your priority sights: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Ming City Wall, Nanjing Massacre Memorial. Location and transport access usually matter more than choosing by hotel brand alone.
Before you act on this answer
- ✓Confirm the property address and late-arrival procedure.
- ✓Check current foreign-guest registration and room policies directly with the property.
What to know
- ●Map each planned day before comparing hotel prices.
- ●Confirm foreign-guest check-in, late-arrival handling and the address in Chinese.
- ●For a stay of 2 days, avoid changing hotels unless it clearly improves the route.
Evidence note
This page is editorial planning guidance, not a statement of live policy, availability or price. Confirm schedules, opening conditions and booking rules with the relevant operator before travel.
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