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

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

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

1. Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

Xuan Wu, 2.8 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

Oliver

SAR 414

SAR 482 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

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

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large green wall with plants.

2. Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

Xuan Wu, 0.8 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

Zhijie

SAR 186

SAR 217 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

Xuan Wu, 1.5 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

huey ren

SAR 151

SAR 176 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, outdoor seating, and a view of a lake.

A modern multi-story building with outdoor seating areas, surrounded by landscaped gardens and trees.

A modern kitchen with a chef preparing food, large windows, and a clean, organized layout.

A modern building with a spacious courtyard, well-lit pathways, and landscaped areas with trees and plants.

4. Blossom Hill Hotel Nanjing Bojin

Xuan Wu, 1.6 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

SAR 223

SAR 237 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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.

5. Hyatt Place Nanjing Xuanwu

Xuan Wu, 2.2 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

"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

SAR 192

SAR 224 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern living room with a large sofa, armchairs, and a city view through expansive windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a view of tall buildings, and a kitchenette area.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

A modern interior with a seating area, a large window, and a unique ceiling design.

6. YING'nFLO NANJING

Xuan Wu, 2.9 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

SAR 252

SAR 294 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a nightstand, a bed, and a TV.

A modern outdoor dining area with glass tables and blue chairs, surrounded by large umbrellas.

A modern interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a built-in clothing rack.

A modern bar with a marble counter, wooden flooring, and a view through large windows.

7. UrCove By Hyatt Nanjing Zhongshanling Resort

Xuan Wu, 3.2 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

SAR 309

SAR 360 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

A restaurant interior with multiple dining tables, chairs, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel corridor with doors on both sides, a patterned carpet, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

8. Hotel Unic

Xuan Wu, 2.8 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

SAR 274

SAR 274 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a reception counter.

Two black leather armchairs and a small round table with a potted plant in a room with a tiled floor.

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign with Chinese characters.

9. Qingmu Hotel (Nanjing Xinzhuang Metro Station)

Xuan Wu, 2.4 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

SAR 87

SAR 87 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, two chairs, a refrigerator with beverages, and a television screen.

A traditional building with a tiled roof and a signboard.

A hotel corridor with wooden paneling, a carpeted floor, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

10. Kaiwang Hotel (Nanjing Mingguo Subway Station Military General Hospital)

Xuan Wu, 2.4 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

SAR 89

SAR 89 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of city buildings.

11. Nanjing Central Hotel

Xinjiekou, 4.6 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

Amy

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

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

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

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

12. Jinling Hotel Nanjing

Xinjiekou, 5.1 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

LINING

SAR 342

SAR 394 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern facade, large glass entrance, and illuminated signage.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, a coffee station, and a wall with shelves displaying various items.

A modern gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

13. Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG

Qinhuai Qu, 3.5 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

Sameer

SAR 149

SAR 174 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 modern building with large windows overlooking a lake and cityscape.

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a view of the city at dusk, and a wooden ceiling.

14. Shangri-La Nanjing

Gulou, 4.6 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

Aidan

SAR 354

SAR 413 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A long, narrow indoor swimming pool with a blue tiled floor and walls, surrounded by wooden paneling and recessed lighting.

A tall, modern building with the name "ASCOTT" on the facade, surrounded by a dense urban area with various other buildings.

15. Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

Xuan Wu, 4.3 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

Kelvin

SAR 333

SAR 353 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling and a visible ceiling structure.

A modern lobby with a marble floor, seating area, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and large windows offering a city view.

16. Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

Gulou, 5.3 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

Wei

SAR 243

SAR 283 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Two high-rise buildings with illuminated signage, a river, and a mountainous backdrop.

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

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

A spacious lobby with a central water feature, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

17. The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

Xuan Wu, 4.4 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

Kadesh

SAR 361

SAR 421 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 window offering a city and mountain view, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and a seating area with a patterned rug.

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.

18. InterContinental Nanjing by IHG

Xuan Wu, 3.9 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

Jialin

SAR 379

SAR 442 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a city view.

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, a skylight ceiling, and a view of the cityscape.

A spacious living room with a city view, large windows, and modern furniture.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a television, and a city view.

19. The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing

Xinjiekou, 4.7 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

Zhenglong

SAR 1,237

SAR 1,443 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a city skyline.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a buffet with various food items.

20. Novotel Nanjing Central Suning

Xinjiekou, 5.1 km from Purple Mountain Observatory

Ting

SAR 195

SAR 228 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Purple Mountain Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG	8.8 Excellent 66 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG	8.0 Very good 20 reviews	View
Blossom Hill Hotel Nanjing Bojin	10.0 Exceptional 1 review	View
Hyatt Place Nanjing Xuanwu	8.0 Very good 2 reviews	View

Top Purple Mountain Observatory Hotel Reviews

Jinling Hotel Nanjing

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are all very nice to help🍷"

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."

Novotel Nanjing Central Suning

10/10 Excellent

"Close to transport,& shopping district"

The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing

10/10 Excellent

"It was great and pleasant stay! Everything perfect."

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."

Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing

10/10 Excellent

"This is my third time staying at this hotel. Shuguang Hotel is situated next to Xuanwu Lake, offering views of Nanjing's towering skyline through the windows; the night view is quite beautiful. The hotel boasts an excellent location, just a short walk from the subway station and Nanjing Railway Station. Although the architectural style feels a bit dated, the guest rooms are spacious, bright, and comfortable, featuring clean, fresh bedding. Soundproofing is excellent, ensuring a quiet environment, though the sound of street traffic can occasionally be heard in the early morning. The buffet breakfast is delicious, offering a wide variety of dishes with a menu that changes daily. I particularly appreciate the complimentary self-service laundry facilities, which are clean and well-equipped. The lobby reception staff are well-trained, and the housekeeping team is professional and courteous; the breakfast staff and chefs are also enthusiastic, proactive, and friendly."

Kempinski Hotel Nanjing

10/10 Excellent

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

Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Very nice hotel!"

Other attractions near Purple Mountain Observatory

A large stone staircase leading to a traditional building with a blue roof.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum

8.4/10 (53 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nanjing with a visit to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

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Zhongshan Mountain National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Zhongshan Mountain National Park, a lovely green space in Nanjing. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

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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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Nanjing Botanical Garden

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

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Nanjing International Expo Center

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Nanjing International Expo Center during your trip to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

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Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum

8.8/10 (18 reviews)

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is just one of the places to see in Nanjing, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

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Nanjing Underwater World

10.0/10 (1 review)

Bring your family to Nanjing Underwater World and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Purple Mountain Observatory?

Purple Mountain Observatory 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 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Purple Mountain Observatory?

Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free valet parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Purple Mountain Observatory. Another good choice is Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Purple Mountain Observatory?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Purple Mountain Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Purple Mountain Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Purple Mountain Observatory.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Purple Mountain Observatory?

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What can I see and do near Purple Mountain Observatory?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Nanjing Museum and Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Nanjing City Wall, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum, and Nanjing Presidential Palace to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time wandering around Xuanwu Lake Park, Zhongshan Mountain National Park, and Xu Garden.

How can I get to Purple Mountain Observatory?

With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around Purple Mountain Observatory is easy. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Mount Jiuhua Station, Jimingsi Station, and Gangzicun Station. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Nanjing (NKJ-Nanjing Rail Station) or Nanjing Station.

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Our top choices for Purple Mountain Observatory hotels

1. Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

2. Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

3. Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

4. Blossom Hill Hotel Nanjing Bojin

5. Hyatt Place Nanjing Xuanwu

6. YING'nFLO NANJING

7. UrCove By Hyatt Nanjing Zhongshanling Resort

8. Hotel Unic

9. Qingmu Hotel (Nanjing Xinzhuang Metro Station)

10. Kaiwang Hotel (Nanjing Mingguo Subway Station Military General Hospital)

11. Nanjing Central Hotel

12. Jinling Hotel Nanjing

13. Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG

14. Shangri-La Nanjing

15. Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

16. Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

17. The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

18. InterContinental Nanjing by IHG

19. The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing

20. Novotel Nanjing Central Suning

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Top Purple Mountain Observatory Hotel Reviews

Jinling Hotel Nanjing

Nanjing Central Hotel

Shangri-La Nanjing

Novotel Nanjing Central Suning

The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing

Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing

Kempinski Hotel Nanjing

Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel

Other attractions near Purple Mountain Observatory

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum

Zhongshan Mountain National Park

Jiming Temple

Nanjing Botanical Garden

Nanjing International Expo Center

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum

Nanjing Underwater World

Nanjing City Wall

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