Surabaya travel guide
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You're Going to Love Surabaya
With a population of 2.37 million, Surabaya is the largest city in East Java, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Surabaya has to offer.
Where to Eat in Surabaya
If you’re looking for affordable options, Soiree Rooftop Bar (No 2 Jl. Raya Lontar) and Djaman Doeloe Resto & Bar (Jalan Puncak Indah Lontar No. 2) are great picks.
When to visit Surabaya
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Surabaya in October, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 25 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 280 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Surabaya, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Surabaya
Plane
When flying to Surabaya, you’ll arrive at Surabaya Juanda (SUB), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Surabaya from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 29h 05m.
Train
Located 1.8 km from the city centre, Surabaya Surabaya Gubeng is the busiest station in Surabaya. Another popular train station is Surabaya Pasar Turi, located 2.2 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Surabaya is to pick up a car hire from Denpasar, which is about 315 km from Surabaya. You’ll find branches of TRAC Astra and Eazyrent, among others, in Denpasar.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Surabaya Hotel Madaeng, located 12 km from the city centre of Surabaya. Surabaya Sidotopo is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Surabaya
Where to stay in Surabaya
From 5-star hotels such as the DoubleTree by Hilton Surabaya to great affordable options like the Ibis Styles Surabaya Jemursari, Surabaya offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £16 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £52 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Surabaya, with prices from £6 to £114 per night. Wiyung is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Surabaya are about 8% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Surabaya
Most booked hotels in Surabaya
Hiring a car in Surabaya
Expect to pay £0.73 per litre in Surabaya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £8.65 and £11.53. The most frequently booked car type in Surabaya is Intermediate (Toyota Avanza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.