Travel guide

Surabaya

Java's bold "City of Heroes"

🗓️ Best time: May–September💰 Budget · ~$45/day📍 Indonesia

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About Surabaya

Indonesia's gritty, energetic second city — colonial and Arab quarters, a landmark bridge, strong local flavours, and the main gateway to Mount Bromo and Ijen.

⭐ Things to do in Surabaya

House of SampoernaArab Quarter & Ampel MosqueSuramadu BridgeSubmarine MonumentGateway to Bromo & IjenKampung Pelangi rainbow villageChinatown Kya-Kya night marketCheng Ho Mosque

🍽️ What to eat in Surabaya

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Rawon black beef soupRujak cingurLontong balapSate klopo

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Ride-hailing and the Suroboyo bus; car for the volcanoes.

💡 Local tip

Use Surabaya as a base to reach the sunrise at Mount Bromo and the blue fire of Ijen.