Tunjungan / Genteng
expensiveIconic art deco hotels, malls, and cowork-friendly cafes in the city core.
Best for business trips, shopping
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Tropical wet-dry climate with a pronounced rainy season November-March, high humidity, and hot temperatures year-round.
Jan
32° / 25° 340 mmFeb
32° / 25° 300 mmMar
33° / 25° 250 mmApr
33° / 25° 150 mmMay
33° / 25° 90 mmJun
32° / 24° 60 mmJul
32° / 24° 40 mmAug
33° / 24° 30 mmSep
34° / 24° 40 mmOct
35° / 25° 90 mmNov
34° / 25° 190 mmDec
33° / 25° 280 mmSurabaya International Airport (N/A) · Typically 20-60 minutes from the city center depending on traffic.
Official airport taxi / rideshare (25-45 min, Varies by distance) · Hotel / shuttle coach (30-60 min, Check with accommodation) · Local transit (40-70 min, Local fare)
Bus, Taxi / rideshare, Metro or tram (where available)
Use contactless fare cards or exact change on buses when possible. · Ride-hailing apps are the safest option after dark. · Peak-hour traffic can double travel times—plan airport trips with buffer.
moderate
Indonesia official language; English is common in tourism zones.
Indonesia currency
Offer a friendly greeting when entering shops or meeting hosts. · Use your right hand when giving or receiving money or small gifts. · Dress modestly when visiting religious or government sites.
Ask before photographing people or private spaces. · Tipping 5-10% is appreciated in sit-down restaurants unless service is included. · Queues are respected—wait your turn even if lines feel informal.
Confirm visa requirements with official consulates; proof of onward travel and sufficient funds are commonly requested.
110-240V (varies) · Universal adapter recommended
Seek care at private hospitals or internationally accredited clinics; travel insurance and emergency evacuation coverage are recommended.
MODERATE · Use licensed taxis or rideshare apps after dark. · Keep valuables zipped inside bags and be mindful in busy markets. · Monitor your embassy’s travel advisories for demonstrations or weather alerts.
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Iconic art deco hotels, malls, and cowork-friendly cafes in the city core.
Best for business trips, shopping
Student-friendly boulevard packed with food stalls, karaoke, and late-night desserts.
Best for nightlife, budget travelers
Residential townships, golf clubs, and international schools favoured by expats.
Best for long stays, families
Heritage warehouses, Masjid Ampel, and spice markets near the port.
Best for history lovers, foodies
Beachfront park, seafood shacks, and sunrise boardwalks east of downtown.
Best for sunrises, families
Tree-lined residential avenues, cowork lofts, and indie boutiques near the river.
Best for remote work, coffee lovers
Retro Dutch-Indo steakhouse beloved for oxtail soup and sizzling plates.
Must-try: Oxtail soup, Tenderloin steak
Legendary sambal store serving rawon, nasi campur, and krupuk.
Must-try: Sambal bawang, Nasi campur
Industrial cafe with fiber internet, outlets, and beans roasted onsite.
Must-try: Flat white, Croissant
Pick-your-catch seafood hall grilling prawns, grouper, and crab with spicy sauces.
Must-try: Grilled crab, Butter prawns
Charcoal-grilled chicken served with sambal matah and coconut rice.
Must-try: Ayam bakar
Casual chain famous for sambal penyet over chicken, tempeh, and ribs.
Must-try: Ayam penyet
Blend heritage architecture, harbor mosques, and a G-Walk food crawl.
Walk Tunjungan heritage strip and Hotel Majapahit for history tour · Visit House of Sampoerna museum and climb the observation tower
Cowork in chic cafes, day trip to Mt. Bromo, and unwind at urban spas.
Remote work block at Historica with 100 Mbps fiber · Massage and spa session at Pakuwon Mall wellness floor
Depart via jeep to Bromo sunrise viewpoint and crater rim
Cowork catch-up at SUB Co Lab or Spazio office suites · Ampel Mosque and Arab Quarter food walk
Use Surabaya as a home base for remote work, Madura islands, and coastal escapes.
Arrive at Juanda Airport, buy Telkomsel eSIM, and Grab into town · Sunset stroll along Taman Bungkul and nearby cafes
Full workday at CoHive Spazio with private booths and meeting rooms
Cross Suramadu Bridge to Bangkalan batik villages and salt farms
Morning calls from apartment, afternoon spa at JW Marriott
Pick up sambal jars, batik, and handicrafts at Pasar Atom · Head to airport via toll road
120 km east · Full day (12 hours)
Jeep ride to Penanjakan viewpoint, crater trek, and savanna stops.
100 km east · 8 hours
Tall curtain waterfall inside a narrow gorge.
40 km north · 7 hours
Cross Suramadu Bridge to visit batik ateliers, salt farms, and coastal eateries.
80 km southwest · 8 hours
Archaeological parks and museums from the Majapahit Empire.
300 km southeast · Overnight (16 hours)
Blue fire crater trek, turquoise acidic lake, and sulfur miners.