Surabaya — City map

A proud port city of heroes, heritage lanes and mangrove shores

26 places

Toll road
Main road
River
City boundary

On the map

Surabaya Pusat (Central)

The compact historic and civic heart, where Tugu Pahlawan, the colonial shopfronts of Jalan Tunjungan, Balai Kota and the Kalimas riverside parks are all within walking distance.

Surabaya Utara (North)

The old port city. Kota Lama's trading houses, the Chinese and Arab quarters around Ampel and the Tanjung Perak harbour give way to fishing kampung and the Kenjeran coast, with views of Suramadu Bridge.

Surabaya Timur (East)

Fast-growing and spacious, with big university campuses, newer housing estates and revamped parks, ending at the mangrove coastline of Wonorejo and Gunung Anyar.

Surabaya Selatan (South)

Leafy and residential, following the Raya Darmo boulevard past old villas, Taman Bungkul and the zoo before stretching south to the great Al-Akbar mosque.

Quick guide

Quick facts

Capital of East Java and home to about 3.0 million people (BPS, mid-2025)
334.50 km² split into 31 kecamatan and 153 kelurahan
Official birthday: 31 May 1293, Raden Wijaya's victory over the Mongol army
Nicknamed Kota Pahlawan for the Battle of Surabaya; 10 November is national Heroes' Day
Low-lying and hot: monthly averages of about 28–30°C, with most rain from November to March

Getting around

KAI Commuter Line (Surabaya region) — Distance-based, from Rp3,000 per trip
Suroboyo Bus — Rp5,000 flat; students Rp2,500 (in uniform or with a valid student card); free for seniors, veterans, young children and people with disabilities
Wira Wiri Suroboyo — Rp5,000; students Rp2,500 (uniform, campus jacket or student card); free for seniors over 60, veterans, children under 5 and people with disabilities
Trans Semanggi Suroboyo (R2) — Rp5,000; students Rp2,500 (same as Suroboyo Bus); free for seniors, veterans, children under 5 and people with disabilities

All transport options

Top experiences

Best time to visit

June–September (dry season): The driest, sunniest months, with only a few rainy days. Best for walking Kota Lama and the coast, but still hot, so start early.
May (Hari Jadi Kota Surabaya, 31 May): A month of birthday events, including the Surabaya Vaganza parade, Festival Rujak Uleg and promo tickets at city-run attractions.
Mid-September to 10 November (Hari Pahlawan season): The flag-tearing reenactment at Hotel Majapahit around 19 September, the Parade Surabaya Juang from Tugu Pahlawan, then Heroes' Day ceremonies.
November–March (wet season): Heavy downpours, with January the wettest month. Plan museum days and keep a light rain jacket handy.

Travel tips

Midday highs often reach 35–37°C. Sightsee before 10:00 or after 15:00, and carry water, a hat and sunscreen.
QRIS payments are everywhere. City attractions take cash or QRIS and some, like the Kalimas boats, accept QRIS only. Keep small notes for parking and street stalls.
Most city-run museums open about 08:00–15:00 and close on Mondays. Check times and book on tiketwisata.surabaya.go.id.
Suroboyo Bus and Wira Wiri feeder vans cover the main corridors, and ride-hailing apps fill the gaps. The SSCT sightseeing bus leaves from Balai Pemuda.
At mosques and the Sunan Ampel tomb, cover your shoulders and knees, take off your shoes where asked and avoid prayer times, especially Friday midday.
The Surabaya Tourism Information Center is at Jl. Gubernur Suryo 15, in the Alun-alun Surabaya complex at Balai Pemuda.