Surabaya Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panoramic of Mt.Bromo in Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java, Indonesia
Panoramic of Mt.Bromo in Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java, Indonesia
Panoramic of Mt.Bromo in Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java, Indonesia
Bromo volcano at sunrise, East Java, Indonesia
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Where to stay in Surabaya

Golden hour city skyline with reflection of building after sunset in west Surabaya, Surabaya city, Indonesia

Surabaya Center

While you're in Surabaya Center, take in top sights like Tunjungan Plaza and jump on the metro at Ngagel Station to see more of the city.

Surabaya Center
The Suramadu Bridge at Twilight,Surabaya,Indonesia.Is the longes

Embong Kaliasin

While visiting Embong Kaliasin, you might make a stop by sights like Surabaya Plaza Shopping Mall and Submarine Monument.

Embong Kaliasin
スラバヤの中心地にある潜水艦モニュメント

Gubeng

You might enjoy the bars while you're in Gubeng, and if you want to see some more of the larger Surabaya area, you can take a ride on the metro at Ngagel Station.

Gubeng
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Kedungdoro

While Kedungdoro isn't home to many top sights, Tunjungan Plaza and Surabaya Plaza Shopping Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kedungdoro
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Waru

Even though there aren't top sights in Waru, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Royal Plaza Surabaya. Jump on the metro at Waru Station to see more of the city.

Waru
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Genteng

When in Genteng, you can plan a visit to Tunjungan Plaza and Surabaya Plaza Shopping Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Genteng
Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Pakuwon Indah

Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Pakuwon Indah

4 out of 5
Pakuwon Mall Surabaya
The price is 1.903.475 ₫ per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
1.903.475 ₫
2.303.205 ₫ total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Surabaya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (204 reviews)
Everything is good. Especially the Peranakan breakfast served. Will definitely come back again.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Pakuwon Indah
Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City

Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City

4 out of 5
Jalan Kejawan Putih Mutiara No 8 Surabaya East Java
The price is 1.092.158 ₫ per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
1.092.158 ₫
1.321.512 ₫ total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Surabaya. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tunjungan Plaza and Galaxy ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Good locations

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City
Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Tunjungan Plaza

Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Tunjungan Plaza

4 out of 5
Jl Embong Malang 25 - 31 Surabaya East Java
The price is 1.825.463 ₫ per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
1.825.463 ₫
2.208.810 ₫ total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Surabaya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tunjungan Plaza and Joko Dolog ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (294 reviews)
The front staff Suara and Amy help us a lot. Excellent service

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Tunjungan Plaza
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ascott Waterplace Surabaya

Ascott Waterplace Surabaya

4.5 out of 5
Tower D1 Jalan Pakuwon Indah Surabaya East Java
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Surabaya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Tunjungan Plaza and Pakuwon Trade Center ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (97 reviews)
SURABAYA OCTOBER 2024
Nice hotel in a great location next to a shopping mall so lots of choice for dining. Staff were friendly and very helpful. The suite was very nice. My only suggestion having stayed at lots of similar places is that there were a few simples things missing in the room that would have helped. No moisturising ...

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2024

Ascott Waterplace Surabaya
Cosmy Orchard Apartment

Cosmy Orchard Apartment

3 out of 5
Pakuwon Mansion Surabaya Jawa Tengah
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Surabaya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Tunjungan Plaza and Pakuwon Mall ...
Cozy well functioned appartment with wifi, netflix, warn shower and small kitchen. The host was very responsive and allowed late check out. We will come back next time We

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2019

Cosmy Orchard Apartment
Comfort 2Br Direct Access To Mall At Benson Supermall Mansion Apartment

Comfort 2Br Direct Access To Mall At Benson Supermall Mansion Apartment

2.5 out of 5
Tower Benson FL6 #18, Jl. Pakuwon Indah Surabaya Jawa Timur
Stay at this apartment in Surabaya. Enjoy air conditioning and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Tunjungan Plaza and Pakuwon Mall are located nearby.
Comfort 2Br Direct Access To Mall At Benson Supermall Mansion Apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Surabaya

4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
3
5 - Excellent 21%
4 - Good
10
4 - Good 71%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 0%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 7%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Local food was good

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

I will not visit there again

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I was attending the church conference so I didn't have much time to visit anywhere..maybe next time.

5/5 - Excellent

Masao

It’s heaven on earth for culinary visit. No doubt about it because i was born and grew up in Surabaya until I finished university, and lived in Bogor ever since.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Cleaner than Jakarta

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Good variety of foods and very cheap

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