About Surabaya
Surabaya is one of Indonesia's major cities, home to around 3,018,022 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Surabaya
1
The Suramadu Bridge
2
Tugu Pahlawan & Museum Sepuluh November
3
Museum Kesehatan dr. Adhyatma, MPH
4
Museum Rudi Isbandi
5
Ciputra Waterpark
Budget travel
Free things to do in Surabaya
The Suramadu Bridge
Ciputra Waterpark
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit The Suramadu Bridge
- Visit Tugu Pahlawan & Museum Sepuluh November
- Visit Museum Kesehatan dr. Adhyatma, MPH
- Eat at Ibu Hasan
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Museum Rudi Isbandi
- Visit Ciputra Waterpark
- Eat at Jasmine Ice Cream and Pastries
Where to eat
Local favourites
Ibu Hasan
Local bakery chain.
Jasmine Ice Cream and Pastries
Pecel Bu Kus
Serves Pecel (traditional Javanese salad with peanut sauce).
Rujak Cingur Genteng Durasim
Notable rujak cingur.
Lontong Balap Pak Gendut
Lontong balap is made of lontong (compressed rice cake wrapped in a banana leaf), tauge (bean sprouts), fried tofu, lentho (fried mashed bea
Sate Klopo Ondomohen Bu Asih
Serves Sate Klopo (beef satay with grated coconut). Small dining area, filled with smoke from the satay grill.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Pavillijoen Hotel
A classic old Dutch colonial era hotel. Mostly for backpackers and family stays. Single, double, or triple spacious rooms. Only fan, but not
TS Suites
126 rooms of 2 CEO Suites, 5 family suites of 2 bedrooms and 119 Executive Suites.
Merdeka
Family Guest House
Clean room and familiar service. Serves good coffee, hot chocolatte, and tea all day long. Free 24-hr internet connection through wifi.
Green House Homestay
Air-con, cable TV, free WiFi, bath, breakfast.
Shopping
- Tunjungan Plaza (TP)
- Galaxy Mall (GM)
- Pakuwon Mall, Supermal Pakuwon Indah (SPI) and Pakuwon Trade Center (PTC)
- Surabaya Town Square
- Grand City Mall
- Lenmarc Mall
Nightlife
- Citilites Skyclub & Bistro
- The D Club
- Ice Club
- Lava Lounge
- Zangrandi Ice Cream
Museums & culture
- Tugu Pahlawan & Museum Sepuluh November
- Museum Kesehatan dr. Adhyatma, MPH
- Museum Rudi Isbandi
In pictures
Surabaya gallery
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