2024 Surabaya Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)
Surabaya is the second largest city in Indonesia and is located on Java's northern shore. It is known as " the city of heroes " due to its role as the sight of many events leading up to Indonisian independence. The city is not popular with tourists, and is usually an entry point in the more popular locations of Bali and Mount Bromo. However, Surabaya has much to offer along the lines of culture and cuisine. Be sure to try popular Indonesian dishes like between and puri kali asam soup.
Today's Weather
Mostly clear 23-40℃
Popular Attractions
Surabaya Zoo
Heroes Monument
Al-Akbar Mosque
Surabaya Submarine Monument
Bungkul Park
Hotel Staycation? Why not?!❤️❤️
I stayed in this hotel last week when i went back to my hometown, it was so awesome!! Look at this beautiful bedroom😍😍 The interior is just so nice, the ambience is very comfy and the most important thing is its cleanliness. Gosh!
Don’t forget about the swimming pool here. I spent lovable times with my family gathering around in this hotel. One week spent in this hotel and never been so happy before. Gonna be back here when I visit my hometown later❤️🥰🥰
Address 🫶🏻🫶🏻
Jl. Raya Kedung Baruk No.26-28, Kedung Baruk, Kec. Rungkut, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60298, Indonesia
Rating
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#hotelstaycation
Indonesia Heritage Site: House of Sampoerna
#wheretogo
On a business visit to Surabaya a while back, I took a half day off to tour The House of Sampoerna in Surabaya, it is one of the top sights in Surabaya for its unique blend of culture, history, and craftsmanship.
This heritage site provides insight into Indonesia's rich clove industry, offering a fascinating journey through the art of hand-rolled clove products. Visitors can witness skilled artisans at work, explore a Dutch colonial-style building, and learn about the Sampoerna family's legacy.
Good experience and I can see why this cultural gem in Surabaya frequently ranks as one of the top attractions in this East Java city.
Local Alcohol
#wheretogo to experience local alcohol beverages. Double Tree Hilton Surabaya served local beverages. The staff can also personalised according to your order.
It's available during evening cocktail from 5 to 7pm. I ordered espresso martini and its quite good. First try they use baileys and coffee. 2nd try I asked for baileys, coffee and vodka. Nice, aromatic and creamy!
Beside the personalised request, they also serve local wine (Plaga) and beer (Bintang).
#wonderfulindonesia #eveningcocktail #wine #beer
Afternoon Tea
#wheretogo to experience quite and nice place to work at. Club lounge Double Tree Hilton Surabaya is super quite. Checked in 2pm, there are some snacks and drinks for you and whole place belong to you. The staffs also remember your name.
Afternoon tea is available from 3 to 5 pm with limited small bites, coffee and tea. Don't expect much as it's super mini and not so flavorful. After all, its free of charge, come as benefit from the executive room.
#lounge #clubbenefit #afternoontea
Affordable luxury stay in Surabaya
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Jw Marriot located in the central of Surabaya and hotel provide free shuttle services to nearer mall Tunjungan Plaza. if you wanna have some walk, you can walk to the mall too.
one of the affordable luxury 5 star hotel for under Marriot group. the average rate is not expensive you may book from trip.com too
the hotel has a nice swimming pool and gym allowed you to keep healthy everyday .
the hotel staff are friendly and I got free upgrade to the largest corner room. it’s spacious and comfortable with full amenities inside the room.
the hotel breakfast was really great location of the breakfast same floor as lobby. variety of selection with live store as well.
the sunset city view are stunning from the hotels too.
if you want to try the luxury hotel brand from Marriot Hotel, this could be the one for you. :) #surabaya #freehotelstay #indonesia #awesomepic #couplestrip
DoubleTree Hilton Surabaya
literally almost #freehotelstay while on business trip. I'm lucky enough to get an upgrade to executive room as hilton gold member.
Fast check in can be done at level 5 executive lounge and while waiting, you can enjoy some snacks & beverages.
It is so empty here at the lounge and service is so great! Very personal, staff also remember your name. Furniture & decoration look so grand. I love vibe here.
Located near Tunjungan Plaza so it is very convenient. Don't miss it when you visit Surabaya or on transit to Bromo!
#foodie #hotelreview
24 Hours Kopitiam in Surabaya - Kedai Ciamso
While visiting Surabaya, we stumbled upon this charming eatery. Kedai Ciamso, a coffee shop with a nostalgic Chinese ambiance, caught our attention. Their menu featured a delightful fusion of Malay and Chinese dishes. It wasn't overly fancy; instead, every dish exuded a comforting, home-cooked flavor.
One of the best aspects of this place is that it's open 24 hours a day! Situated in the heart of the city, it's conveniently located near Jalan Tunjungan. Moreover, the prices are quite reasonable. So, if you ever find yourself in the area and craving a delicious meal in the middle of the night, we highly recommend paying a visit to Kedai Ciamso.
#surabaya #kopitiam #24hour #coffeeshop #cafe
Where Tea and Ambiance Unite - LOFT
Loft Cafe in Surabaya beautifully marries zen and industrial vibes. Its serene ambiance instantly soothes the soul, while the industrial elements lend a modern edge. The tea selection is diverse, and the cozy decor enhances the overall experience. We could say the tea selections were among the best in town. My only take was: if only they have no sugar option for all the drinks, that'd be great. seems like they specialise in light bites for the food. We had sandos, while the Custard Pudding Sando was 'eggcellent', the custard was not too sweet with caramelised bread crust. The Loft Breakfast was particularly too salty for our liking.
They're located along Jalan Raya Darmo Permai in the west side of Surabaya. They open from 7am, so if you're planning for an early meeting with your loved ones or tea break after that jogging session, this place is perfect.
If you're happen to visit Surabaya, this place is a must-visit for those seeking tranquility with a touch of urban charm.
#surabaya #teahouse #cafe #industrial #sando #matchalatte #zen #urbanexplorer #indonesia
SEPASI
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Calm and comfortable for work.
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After being inactive for a while, now Sepasi is open again with more glow-up vibes. The location itself is in Gayungsari and is in a residential area. The design is minimalist with exposed concrete accents combined with some wooden furniture. In the back area there is a space that functions as an art gallery.
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The menu itself is complete, starting from snacks, heavy meals to various coffee / non-coffee drinks. There is another promo, which is free lunch for you every day from 11:00 - 13:00. The condition is enough to buy one medium sized drink. The lunch menu changes every day so you won't be bored.
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🔎@sepasi.cafe
📍Jln. Gayungsari IV no. 39 Surabaya
🍽 Start from IDR 13.000,-
🍪 Start from IDR 10.000,-
☕️ Start from IDR 8.000,-
🍵 Start from IDR 8.000,-
📅 Daily 10:00 - 22:00
#indonesianfoodshop #worldfood #worldfoodofficial #surabaya #surabayafoodshop #surabayahits #foodsurabaya #surabayafood #food #deserts #surabayafoodtour
SROBZ
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Coffee atmosphere in the garden
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I never thought that in the Jemursari area there would be a coffee shop with a garden concept like this. The location is a bit hidden gem, precisely on Jln. Jemursari Selatan IV. This place is in a big house whose courtyard/garden has been converted into a coffeeshop. The combination of garden chairs and leaves creates natural and very comfortable vibes.
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The menu itself turns out to be diverse ranging from various drinks, snacks to heavy meals. Because it's basically a coffeeshop, of course there are lots of coffee menus here that you can try. I tried their signature Midnight in Paris, a coffee mocktail with a citrus flavor and a touch of bitter which is super addictive. It's really suitable for hanging out in the afternoon with your friends here.
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📍Jln. Jemursari Selatan IV/16 Surabaya
🍽 Start from IDR 15.000,-
🍟 Start from IDR 15.000,-
☕️ Start from IDR 12.000,-
🍵 Start from IDR 14.000,-
📅 Everyday 12:00 - 22:00
#indonesianfoodshop #worldfood #worldfoodofficial #surabaya #surabayafoodshop #surabayahits #foodsurabaya #surabayafood #food #deserts #surabayafoodtour
GUSTO COFFE
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Hanging out while hunting dusk.
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A coffee shop in the rooftop area which is located in the middle of the city, on Jalan Indragiri te precise and very close to Sutos. To get here, you have to climb 3 stairs to the rooftop area. You will get a view of Thor's field and the city of Surabaya from above.
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The place is really spacious and well organized. The design itself combines wooden ornaments, exposed concrete and lots of plants in every corner. There are semi-outdoor and indoor spaces too, so don't worry if it rains. The original place is perfect for those of you who like to hang out in the afternoon.
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They prepare a lot of menus from snacks, various drinks to heavy meals. It's really cool to enjoy a rooftop atmosphere like this while hunting for dusk. During the fasting month they prepare an iftar menu, so you can do ngabuburit or bukber here.
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📍Jln. Indragiri no. 5
🍽 Start from IDR 20.000,-
🍩 Start from IDR 8.000,-
🥤 Start from IDR 8.000,-
📅 Daily 15:00 - 22:00
#indonesianfoodshop #worldfood #worldfoodofficial #surabaya #surabayafoodshop #surabayahits #foodsurabaya #surabayafood #food #deserts #surabayafoodtour
Swiss-Belinn Manyar Surabaya
Address - Jalan Manyar Kertoarjo 100, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Ambiance/Facilities - Restaurant, Swimming pool, Spa, free parking.
Highlights - The location is good, surrounding by many restaurant and close to Galaxy Mall. The staff are very helpful. The hotel is clean.
Avg. Price per Person - IDR 380,000 - 780,000 per night
Rating - 9 of 10
#hotel #surabaya
Harris Hotel & Convention Bundaran Satelit
Address - Jalan HR Munammad 2A, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Ambiance/Facilities - Swimming Pool, Meeting Room, Restaurant.
Highlights - Strategic location, near toll gate. Clean Hotel. Nice Staff. I recommend this hotel.
Avg. Price per Person - IDR 575,000 - 900,000
Rating - 9 of 10
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Beautiful worship place
Al Akbar Mosque, Surabaya is the second largest mosque in Indonesia after the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta. It has a beautiful minaret at 99 meters of height which clearly visible from distance. You can visit the minaret at small cost of Rp7000. Well maintained surrounding. Also equipped with several small parks in its perimeter. You should visit this place if you on the way from Malang to downtown Surabaya
historic accomondation!!
Hotel Majapahit by MGallery, Tunjungan, Surabaya. Operate since 1910 initially as Hotel Oranje. Located in the heart of Surabaya in Tunjungan area. Favourite spot for pre wedding photo due to it lush greenery in between of an historic beautiful building. The staff was really friendly and attentive. Just ask them, they will help you. This hotel just 5 minutes walking distance from Tunjungan plaza.
Rustic Market. An awesome hang out spot!!
Rustic Market, Jl Golf 1, Dukuhpakis, Surabaya. This place basically is a restaurant which serve western and local food. It have complete facilities.
The food was fantastic and the ambient was awesome. Suitable to hang out with family or friends. The price per Person can be consider as reasonable which is about Rp70000. Should be one of your to visit place while you're in Surabaya. My rate is 5/5. Awesome hang out spot in Surabaya!!Awesome hang out spot in Surabaya!!
Fun Times at Funimal Park Surabaya!!
Funimal Park is a mini zoo from Jatimpark Group, it was just opened on June 15 at the parking space of Pakuwon City Mall Surabaya. This event will be going for a month, until July 16.
The entry fee was 50K per person, but if you spent minimum of 100K for F&B from the mall (Pakuwon City Mall), you will get a 50% discount on the entry fee.
The animal area was not that big, but the variety of the animals was pretty good. From goat, sheep, cow, llama, pony, chicken, peacock, birds, snake, lizard, rabbits, etc. The spaces for the animals were pretty wide, so they could still walk around and go to the corner to sleep if they felt tired of people. You can buy them food like greens and carrots for 35K.
Beside the animals, there were some food stalls with free entry.
They're open from 3PM until 10PM. It's a nice place to go with kids!
THE GOTHIC-STYLE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN SBY
KELAHIRAN SANTA PERAWAN MARIA CHURCH
Address📍
Kepanjen St. No. 4-6, Surabaya, Indonesia
Ambiance ☁️
Also known as Kepanjen Church is a Catholic church in Surabaya. The oldest gothic-style church in town with the stained glass inside the church makes us awe for its well-maintaned architecture.
Highlights ✨
Tourists can take pictures here, but need to be noted that there are some procedures that must be carried out since this is a place of worship.
Rating ⭐️
4/5
Making Another Core Memory in Playtopia
This is Playtopia, but in Pakuwon Mall branch. I have been to their Ciputra World branch, but I think this one is more fun!
They had these very tall slides, and it went fast like a roller coaster. My son was scared at first, but turned out to like it. There were soo many other things to do, like climbing, trampoline, artificial sand, huge ball pit, building blocks, etc. And I think this place fits 5-12 yo kids, not younger kids. Even some adults will like it!
They also used bright colors, with great design, too. So this place was bright enough and gave the "fun" looks.
I suggest you come on weekdays, because it could be very crowded at the weekend.
Legendary Steakhouse in Surabaya, Boncafe!
This is Boncafe in Graha Family branch. They have lots of other branches, since they're an old brand, everybody in Surabaya knows Boncafe.
All of their restaurants are so comfy and have a calm ambience, with a bit of colonial style touch. But this one has a very nice backyard. Feels like you were in Italy or something 😆
About the food, you don't even question it. They're a leading brand since 1977. The price might be a bit expensive, but worth everything. My favorite would be Medallion Steak with mashed potato.
Alongside Boncafe, there's also a well-known cafe and Ice Cream shop, Le Cafe Gourmand.
So if you haven't heard about this or haven't tried Boncafe yet, just go now!
Discover Nature in Metropolitan City!!
This is Rustic Market at Gunung Sari Surabaya. Actually Rustic Market have other branches, one in Trawas and one in Graha Natura Surabaya. But I went here because this one was the closest from my home.
From the main road, you can't see the inside of this place. It was quite surprising when you entered there and saw all of the greens, the field, the trees, wooden barn and everything rustic themed. The area was huge, too!
I felt like I may have taken too many photos there, but hey, there were too many good spots! My son really loved walking around the place, looking at plants, the small woods, just exploring things.
I gotta say that the food and drinks were pricey here. And the parking fee was 10K for a car. But you can get the views, photos, nature, live music, and relaxing time? And there was no minimum purchase either. So what are you waiting for!!
Demandailing, the OG of Cafe Culture!
Demandailing was the *cafe hype* before cafe hype was even a thing. It has been there since I was at uni, and this place here in Klampis, is their first before any other branch. It wasn't as big as their other branches, but still nice, stylish, and comfy.
The food and drinks, you don't even have to worry about. Demandailing is still here (and even multiplies) for a reason, because their F&Bs actually taste good! Not like those new overpriced, aesthetic and instagrammable cafe but got no taste in food and drinks.
Too bad the garden at the back and the added room, although very pretty, they were smelly. Smelled kind of like sewer? Hope they fix that problem soon.
Chilling in the town 😎
THE PIT CAFE
Address📍
Putat Indah Tengah I/20, Surabaya, Indonesia
Ambiance ☁️
A hidden gem in town, beautiful hangout spot you might want to check out! The interior reminds me of Santorini! Clean monochromatic style never fails.
Highlights ✨
The swimming pool catches out people’s attention which is a perfect spot to take pictures and enjoy your ice coffee and have a chitchat with your friends.
Avg. Price/Person 💵
>100k rupiahs
Rating ⭐️
4/5
Botanika, a Green House Restaurant!
Based on the name, Botanika is an Indonesian Restaurant with many botanical plants, very green, with lots of wood and brick textures, inside a building that looks like a green house! It was bright inside because they used a lot of natural lighting. And also almost all of the plants were natural, real plants!
The taste of the food itself was delicious, too! The taste was not too strong on the mouth, so it was more like a tasty but soft on the palate.
If you are a foreigner or anybody that wants to try Indonesian food in Surabaya, you have to go to this place. Botanika Restaurant is on Manyar Kertoarjo Street, Surabaya, and opens early at 7.30 AM!
This is a Toy's HEAVEN! Multi @Ciputra World Surabaya
Multi used to be smaller shops in several malls in Surabaya. But the other stores were closed, and they made the biggest Toys and Hobbies store in the city instead!
They also put big Avengers statues at the storefront, like Hulk, and a full size showcase of Ironman armor suits from the first movie until the latest.
If you're a fan of Gundam and model kit building, miniatures, figurines, this is the place. Tamiya? Star Wars? Or even usual childrens toys like Hot Wheels and Barbie? You'll find them all here!
If you're tired and need a place to chill, there is also a good cafe called Nordic in this store.
GION Market, Newest Hangout Spot in Surabaya!
This is a new spot in South of Surabaya, Gion Market. It reminded me so much of Diorama Food Theater in Malang, which shares a similar concept, like a food court but each store in a different little building.
This Gion Market is Japanese-themed, and I think they had more choices of F&Bs. But the only thing I have to complain about is, this place is so hot if you come at day. And if you come here around dinner time, it will be so crowded, so full.
Anyway, I tried a new matcha cafe there called Iucha, their Genmaicha was nice, but their matcha soft serve was just.. okay. It was creamy, but for me, I could barely taste the matcha.
You should visit this place around 4PM, when the air is colder and the sun isn't that bright, preferably on weekdays.
Locaāhands at Tunjungan Surabaya
This is another branch of Locaāhands restaurant in Surabaya. It takes place in the heart of Surabaya, center of the crowd, at Tunjungan Street. Since Tunjungan is a heritage destination, so this restaurant is in a colonial building. It was built when the Dutch were still in Indonesia.
I've tried their food on another branch, it was really expensive but was in a big portion and tasted good. So it was kind of worth the price.
In this Tunjungan branch I tried their Peach Mint tea, so refreshing and not overly sweet. The capuccino coffee was very smooth, but good.
Aesthetic Colonial Building, Balai Pemuda Surabaya
This is one of Surabaya heritage, Balai Pemuda (youth center). This place actually has an underground skate park, but when I went there it was closed. Instead, there were a lot of small local business opening stands, and sold various things from food, beverages, health products, etc.
I think this place will be much prettier at night, and not sweltering like when I was there. For parking, they now have an underground parking space, not very big but it might be enough.
REAL Aircraft Monument at Taman Prestasi
My husband took my son to see a close look of a real aircraft, B-26 (used to be called A-26). As a war history nerd, my husband was excited to show and explained every part of the plane to my son. He was like a tour guide 🤣. And if you want to see this monument, you can just go to Taman Prestasi. It was located in the city center. No need to pay for anything, though. Just for the parking if you bring a car or motorcycle.
This Classic Hotel is a Time Capsule!
I stayed in this hotel several times as a kid with my family. It's located conveniently at the heart of the city and behind the first mall in Surabaya, Surabaya Plaza (Delta Plaza). This hotel was at first a Radisson Hotel, before the management changed twice until now, it's called Surabaya Suites Hotel.
When I stepped foot at the lobby, I could definitely feel the classic touch, even the mesmerizing statue and the architecture wasn't changed a bit. I waited a little for my room (business type) to be prepared. And when I entered the room, I felt like I was in a time capsule. The room was exactly how I remembered it, after around 20 years ago. They still use their initial furniture, but surprisingly they were still in good shape. I felt nostalgic.
One of the things that I think should be changed was the shower head, because it was too old, too many minerals build up, and didn't look nice at all. And they need to work harder on the cleanliness, because the carpets felt dusty under my feet.
But me and my family had a great night sleep as the room was calm and quiet, and we sure had a moment to remember!
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