Gusu District Travel Guide

Suzhou

A traditional Chinese pavilion over a calm pond with a red bridge.
A traditional Chinese building with red doors and columns, a stone bridge, and a pond.
A traditional Chinese courtyard with a pond, buildings, and a pavilion.
A cobblestone path leading to a traditional Chinese pavilion surrounded by lush greenery.
A modern building with glass railings and multiple staircases.

Stay near popular Gusu District attractions

A traditional Chinese pavilion in a garden with a small pond and rocky terrain.

Humble Administrator's Garden

8.6/10 (55 reviews)
Considered to be Suzhou’s most impressive garden, this beautifully landscaped space is best known for its interesting water features.
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Things to do

Suzhou Private Highlights Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by High-speed Train

£15
per adult
Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by High-speed Train
Suzhou Brunch Guided Walking Tour

Suzhou Brunch Guided Walking Tour

£44
per adult
Suzhou Brunch Guided Walking Tour
Shanghai to Suzhou Tai Lake and Moli Peak Private Hiking Tour

Shanghai to Suzhou Tai Lake and Moli Peak Private Hiking Tour

£166
per adult
Shanghai to Suzhou Tai Lake and Moli Peak Private Hiking Tour
Shanghai-Suzhou private day tour with private transfer and Lunch

Shanghai-Suzhou private day tour with private transfer and Lunch

£154
per adult
Shanghai-Suzhou private day tour with private transfer and Lunch
Suzhou Classical Garden and Food Trip by Private Car and Lunch

Suzhou Classical Garden and Food Trip by Private Car and Lunch

£136
per adult
Suzhou Classical Garden and Food Trip by Private Car and Lunch
Bridge canal at the Zhujiajiao Water Village in Shanghai

Seven Treasure Town & Zhujiajiao Village Tour

£120
per adult
Seven Treasure Town & Zhujiajiao Village Tour
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Top hotels in Gusu District

Pan Pacific Suzhou

Pan Pacific Suzhou

4.5 out of 5
259 Xin Shi Road Suzhou Jiangsu
The price is £54 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£54
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Panmen Scenic Area and Pan Gate are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (546 reviews)
"Really helpful and kind staff. Free breakfast buffet that had a gorgeous spread with food from Asian and Western cuisines. The property is magnificent, really embodying the hallmarks of Jiangnan architecture."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Pan Pacific Suzhou
The Ritz-Carlton, Suzhou

The Ritz-Carlton, Suzhou

5 out of 5
369 Guangji South Road Suzhou Jiangsu
The price is £188 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
£188
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pingjiang Road and Suzhou Canal Park are located ...
The Ritz-Carlton, Suzhou
Wyndham Garden Suzhou

Wyndham Garden Suzhou

4.5 out of 5
818 East Ganjiang Road Suzhou Jiangsu
The price is £47 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
£47
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Guanqian Street and Metro Shopping Mall are located ...
Wyndham Garden Suzhou
Suzhou Marriott Hotel

Suzhou Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
1296 Ganjiang Road West Suzhou Jiangsu
The price is £69 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£69
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (224 reviews)
"The hotel is close to the MRT station, so getting around was very convenient. We arrived a little early, and the front desk kindly checked and let us check in right away. We really appreciated this, especially since we were traveling with elderly family members."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Suzhou Marriott Hotel
AC Hotel by Marriott Suzhou China

AC Hotel by Marriott Suzhou China

4 out of 5
1585 Renmin Road, Gusu District Suzhou Jiangsu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £51 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£51
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Metro Shopping Mall and Guanqian Street are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
"Room was pretty good. Breakfast buffet was good yet quite affordable. Convenient and walkable"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Suzhou China
Kimpton Suzhou Bamboo Grove by IHG

Kimpton Suzhou Bamboo Grove by IHG

5 out of 5
168 Zhuhui Road Suzhou Jiangsu
The price is £121 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
£121
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Suzhou City Moat and Master of the Nets Garden are ...
Kimpton Suzhou Bamboo Grove by IHG
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Where to stay in Gusu District

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A traditional Chinese garden with a clear pond, ornate buildings, and a large tree.

Suzhou Old Town

Noted for its gardens and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Suzhou Old Town. Top attractions like Guanqian Street and Metro Shopping Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lindun Lu Station or Leqiao Station to see more of the city.

A river with a cityscape on the opposite bank, featuring modern skyscrapers and a distinctive curved building.

Suzhou Industrial Park

If you're spending time in Suzhou Industrial Park, check out sights like Yuanrong Times Square or Suzhou Culture and Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Zhongnan Jie Station or Dongshahu Station.

A park with golden statues of musicians, a stone bridge, and a river.

Wuzhong

Wuzhong is a destination travellers like for its lake views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yingchunlu Station or Baodai Lu Station to explore sights like Qionglongshan Dongwu National Forest Park.

A calm river with traditional wooden houses on stilts along the banks.
Photo by Amy Liu
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Wujiang

Get to know Wujiang and its many features like its gardens and parks. You might want to explore sights like Retreat & Reflection Garden and Lake Tai, and you can jump on the metro at Wujiang Renmin Guangchang Station or Wujiang Coach Station to get around the city.

Yunandang

While Yunandang may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tinglin Park and Yongxin Square.

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