Nanjing's Artistic Haven of Homestays

As the ancient capital of six dynasties, Nanjing blends profound historical heritage with modern artistic vibes. During my trip, I stayed at two incredibly chill homestays—"Journey Healing Lodge" that completely redefined my perception of urban accommodations! With butler-style service and an artsy atmosphere, even my picky bestie exclaimed "This is the only place I'm staying at for future Nanjing trips!" 🤩 🛏️ Shanghai Road Branch (Xinjiekou) 📍Address: Near Shanghai Road Metro Station, Qinhuai District (detailed instructions provided by butler) • Prime location! 10-minute walk to Xinjiekou shopping district, adjacent to Shanghai Road's trendy café cluster. Just a short taxi ride to Pioneer Bookstore/Nanjing Museum • Common areas resemble art galleries! Living walls + vintage chandeliers + affectionate cats. Enjoying freshly brewed coffee from the butler while petting cats made my social media explode with location inquiries • Room amenities wow: Soundproof windows, pressure-relieving mattresses for instant sleep, memory foam pillows for neck support, and complimentary sodas in the mini-fridge 🏮 Confucius Temple Branch 📍Address: Inside Confucius Temple Scenic Area (near Wuyi Alley) • Perfect for night explorations! After Qinhuai River light shows, just 5-minute walk back avoiding taxi queues • Uniquely designed rooms! Each features different artist themes. Our "Ink Charm" room had entire ink-painting walls - photo ops galore • Butler service shines: Provides travel tips + "locals-only duck blood vermicelli spots" marked on maps, even delivers takeout to your bedside ✨ Hidden perks (both locations): ① Free luggage storage until 8pm on checkout day ② Hair curlers/steamers available ③ Daily soft drink replenishment ④ Optional photography service (extra charge) ⚠️ Tips: • Request "metro shortcut guide" from butlers - Xinjiekou Station's 24 exits are maze-like • Book window-view rooms 7-14 days ahead for Confucius Temple weekend stays 💡 Nearby recommendations: Xinjiekou: Morning Fangpu rice cakes at Mingwalang → Deji Art Museum → Afternoon tea at Yihe Road Confucius Temple: Night Qinhuai cruise → Hanfu photos at Laomendong → Late-night Lan Laoda's sweet lotus root congee Journey Healing Lodge has utterly spoiled me! My hotel standards have suddenly skyrocketed~