Why go
- Capital and largest city of East Java, Indonesia.
- Served by Juanda International Airport (SUB).
History
Surabaya is the capital and largest city of East Java province and the second-largest city in Indonesia, after Jakarta. Located on the northeastern corner of Java island, on the Madura Strait, it is one of the earliest port cities in Southeast Asia. According to the National Development Planning Agency, Surabaya is one of the four main central cities of Indonesia, alongside Jakarta, Medan, and Makassar. The city covers a land area of 334.50 km2, and had a population of 2,874,314 within its city limits at the 2020 census. With 3,003,860 people living in the city as of mid 2025 and over 10 million in the extended Surabaya metropolitan area, according to the latest official estimate, Surabaya is the second-largest metropolitan area in Indonesia. Surabaya metropolitan area also has ASEAN's 6th largest economy, ahead of Hanoi. In 2023, the city's GRP PPP was estimated at US$150.294 billion.
Where to stay
Jl. Embong Malang No.85-89, Kedungdoro, Kec. Tegalsari, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60261, Indonesia · marriott.com
Jl. Panglima Sudirman No.101 - 103, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60271, Indonesia · grandwhiz.intiwhiz.com
Jl. Tunjungan No.11 - 21, Genteng, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60275, Indonesia · platinumhotelindonesia.com
Jl. Jenderal Basuki Rachmat No.106 - 128, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60271, Indonesia · bumisurabaya.com
Jl. Basuki Rahmat No.94 96, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60271, Indonesia · all.accor.com
Jl. Mayjen HR. Muhammad No.31, Putat Gede, Kec. Sukomanunggal, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60189, Indonesia · vasahotelsurabaya.com
Jl. Rajawali No.9-11, Krembangan Sel., Kec. Krembangan, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60175, Indonesia · myhorison.com
Jl. Raya Gubeng No.54, Gubeng, Kec. Gubeng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60281, Indonesia · mysantika.com
Jl. Slompretan No.26, Bongkaran, Kec. Pabean Cantian, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60161, Indonesia · kokoonhotelsvillas.com
Jl. Ronggolawe No.27 - 29, Wonorejo, Kec. Tegalsari, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60264, Indonesia · questhotels.com
Jl. Tunjungan No.101, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60271, Indonesia · swiss-belhotel.com
Jl. Basuki Rahmat No.123-127, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60271, Indonesia · crownprinceindonesia.com
Jl. Gubernur Suryo No.1 - 3, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60271, Indonesia · grandinnatunjungan.com
Jl. Kedung Doro No.54-58, Sawahan, Kec. Sawahan, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60251, Indonesia · ihg.com
Jl. Taman AIS Nasution No.37, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60271, Indonesia · ariahtl.com
Jl. Pandegiling No.45, DR. Soetomo, Kec. Tegalsari, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60264, Indonesia · mysantika.com
Jl. Kapas Krampung No.45, Tambakrejo, Kec. Simokerto, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60142, Indonesia · palmpark-surabaya.co.id
Jl. Plaza Boulevard Jl. Pemuda No.33 - 37, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60271, Indonesia · surabayasuites.com
Jl. Manyar Kertoarjo No.100, Manyar Sabrangan, Kec. Mulyorejo, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60116, Indonesia · swiss-belhotel.com
Jl. Basuki Rahmat No.67–73, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60271, Indonesia · wyndhamsurabaya.com
Jl. Raya Kupang Indah No.37, Putat Gede, Kec. Sukomanunggal, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60189, Indonesia · verwoodhotel.com
Jl. Tunjungan No.12, Genteng, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60275, Indonesia · hilton.com
Jl. Embong Malang No.25-31, Kedungdoro, Kec. Tegalsari, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60261, Indonesia · marriott.com
Jl. Mayjen HR. Muhammad No.2A, Putat Gede, Kec. Sukomanunggal, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60189, Indonesia · discoverasr.com
Jl. Embong Malang No.25-31, Kedungdoro, Kec. Tegalsari, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60261, Indonesia · marriott.com
Jl. Bangka No.08-18, Gubeng, Kec. Gubeng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60281, Indonesia · discoverasr.com
Jl. Mayjen Sungkono No.178, Dukuh Kupang, Kec. Dukuhpakis, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60225, Indonesia · marriott.com
Jl. Dharmahusada No.188 A-3, Mojo, Gubeng, Surabaya, East Java 60285, Indonesia · zoomsmarthotels.com
Tunjungan Plaza, Jl. Tunjungan No.102-104, Kedungdoro, Kec. Tegalsari, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60261, Indonesia · hoteltunjungan.com
Blauran St No.57-75, Genteng, Surabaya, East Java 60262, Indonesia
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · chargrilled burger Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · carlsjr.co.id
Crab, Indonesian, Restaurant · Alfresco dining and grill Opening hours: Tu-Su 18:00-23:00 · ciputragolf.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:30 · tunerestaurant.com
Pizza, Steak, Fish, Restaurant · Club house Dian istana, Dine and lounge. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 · jalan raya Dian… · the-ambrosia.com
Corean, Restaurant · Korean BBQ and Suki Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-22:00 · 16 · m.facebook.com
European, Steak, Grill, Restaurant · Restaurant with a terrace with a view to the golf course. Opening hours: Tu-Su 18:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · theplatinumgrill.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · starbucks.co.id
Restaurant · café and restaurant Opening hours: Tu-Su 05:00-22:00 · ciputragolf.com
Bistro, Bakery, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa, Su 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 11 Taman puspa raya · gatherinc-bistro.com
Bakery, Cafe · pâtisserie et bistrot
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday , Lunch and Dinner Features: step-free access, air conditioning · 85-89 Jalan Embong Malang,… · uppercutsteakhouse.com
Indonesian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · dokar-group.com
Chinese, Dim Sum, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 08:00-22:00 · maystarsurabaya.com
Cafe · coffee bar · supresso.com
Club Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 09:00-21:00
Korean, Gyoza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 36 · instagram.com
Asian, American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 71 Jalan Raya Jemursari, Surabaya, 60237 · instagram.com
Japanese, Sushi, Bento, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · housakusushi.com
Seafood, Crab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · dcostseafood.com
Salad, Burger, Pizza, Crab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · instagram.com
Traditional, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:30 Thu 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, halal, step-free access, air conditioning · 1… · linktr.ee
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · facebook.com
International, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00 · instagram.com
Savory Pancakes, Tea, Cake, Pasta, Pancake, Sandwich, Breakfast, International, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:30…
Pork, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · instagram.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Jl. Stasiun Gubeng, Pacar Keling, Tambaksari, Surabaya, East Java, 60131
Wings, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:30 · instagram.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-23:00 · instagram.com
Sandwich, Breakfast, Ice Cream, Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · 2 Jalan Pregolan, Tegalsari, Kota SBY, Jawa Timur, 60262
Noodles, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 07:00-17:00 · 1 Jalan Dapuan Bendungan III
Roti Lapissandwich, Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 16:00-23:00 · Jl. Karang Menjangan, Surabaya
American, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-00:00 Features: takeaway
Friture, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · Jalan Dokter Sutomo
Cake, Coffee Shop, Friture, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-00:00 · Jalan Keputran
Tea, Friture, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-16:00 · Jalan Kebalen Timur
Kopi, Teh, Juice, Coklat, Roti Bakar, Dll, Cafe · Opening hours: 16:00-02:00 · surabaya, 60198
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Donut, Friture, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00 Features: vegetarian options · 41 Jalan Kedung Baruk
Diner, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: vegetarian options · 1 Jalan Girilaya
Fish, Coffee Shop, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:00 · Jalan Tambak Segaran Wetan
Western, Coffee Shop, Restaurant, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · PM Home Pro Ground Floor, Surabaya, 60213
353 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Juanda International Airport (SUB) 16 km to the centre
Surabaya, JI, ID — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 17 airlines (Lion Mentari Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Citilink Indonesia, Indonesia AirAsia…) · direct flights to 25 destinations incl. Singapore, Jakarta, Balikpapan, Denpasar, Ujung Pandang… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 17 airlines, 25 direct destinations
- Lion Mentari Airlines JT (737-900, 737-800, ATR) · 15 routes: Ambon, Balikpapan, Bandung, Banjarmasin, Batam, Denpasar*, Jakarta, Kupang, Manado, Palangkaraya, Praya, Semarang*, Taraken, Ujung Pandang, Yogyakarta*
- Garuda Indonesia GA (CRK, 737-800, A319, A320, A330-200, 747-400) · 12 routes: Ambon, Balikpapan, Bandar Seri Begawan*, Bandung, Banjarmasin, Denpasar, Jakarta, Jeddah, Praya, Semarang, Singapore, Ujung Pandang
- Citilink Indonesia QG (A320) · 10 routes: Balikpapan, Banjarmasin, Batam, Denpasar, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Kupang, Manado, Praya
- Indonesia AirAsia QZ (A320) · 9 routes: Bandung, Bangkok, Denpasar, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore, Ujung Pandang
- Sriwijaya Air SJ (735, 737-300, 734) · 7 routes: Balikpapan, Jakarta, Kupang, Manado, Semarang, Ujung Pandang, Yogyakarta
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Cathay Pacific CX (A330-300, 777-200) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- China Airlines CI (A330-300) · 1 route: Singapore
- EVA Air BR (A330-200) · 1 route: Taipei
- Illinois Airways IL (737) · 1 route: Pangkalan Bun
- Interlink Airlines ID (737-900) · 1 route: Jakarta
- Qantas QF (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Royal Brunei Airlines BI (A320) · 1 route: Bandar Seri Begawan
- SilkAir MI (A319, A320, A330-300) · 1 route: Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A330-300) · 1 route: Singapore
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Valuair VF (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) 75 km to the centre
Malang, JI, ID — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Garuda Indonesia, Lion Mentari Airlines, Sriwijaya Air) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Jakarta, Denpasar (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Garuda Indonesia GA (737-800) · 1 route: Jakarta
- Lion Mentari Airlines JT (ATR) · 1 route: Denpasar*
- Sriwijaya Air SJ (737-300) · 1 route: Jakarta
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Grati Airport 58 km to the centre
Lekok, Pasuruan, JI, ID
Getting there by ferry
Taman Ekspresi
Ferry terminal · 2.1 km from the centre · Pemerintah Kota Surabaya
Taman Prestasi
Ferry terminal · 2.3 km from the centre · Pemerintah Kota Surabaya
Surabaya D3
Ferry terminal · 6.2 km from the centre
Surabaya D2
Ferry terminal · 6.3 km from the centre
Terminal Penumpang Pelabuhan Tanjung Perak
Ferry terminal · 6.3 km from the centre
Surabaya D1
Ferry terminal · 6.4 km from the centre
Kalimas Boat Ride
Ferry route · Pemerintah Kota Surabaya
Pontianak-Surabaya
Ferry route
Surabaya - Pontianak
Ferry route
Ujung - Kamal
Ferry route
Perahu Tambangan
Ferry route
Surabaya - Karang Jamuang
Ferry route
Surabaya - Masalembo
Ferry route
Surabaya - Benoa/Denpasar
Ferry route
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Juanda International Airport (SUB); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SUB has direct flights to 25 destinations on 17 airlines (incl. Singapore, Jakarta, Balikpapan, Denpasar, Ujung Pandang…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Taman Ekspresi, 2.1 km); routes include Kalimas Boat Ride, Pontianak-Surabaya, Surabaya - Pontianak.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Surabaya (East Java). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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