Guidebook for Surabaya

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Guidebook for Surabaya

Food Scene

This restaurant offers visitors top-quality Indonesian food within a nice environment. The architecture of the restaurant merging of the Java & Chinese cultures. You can dine inside surrounded by the restaurant’s collection of antique objects, or outdoors on the scenic patio. Specialities include traditional Indonesian fare such as Nasi Goreng, fried "kangkung" (spinach), grilled beef ribs with sweet chili sauce & fishes...
Dream Of Kahyangan Art Resto
Jalan Puri Widya Kencana
This restaurant offers visitors top-quality Indonesian food within a nice environment. The architecture of the restaurant merging of the Java & Chinese cultures. You can dine inside surrounded by the restaurant’s collection of antique objects, or outdoors on the scenic patio. Specialities include traditional Indonesian fare such as Nasi Goreng, fried "kangkung" (spinach), grilled beef ribs with sweet chili sauce & fishes...
Just a few steps away from the Trillum apartment, I have been here several times and it never disappoints me. The ambience, the international menu, wine, decoration, atmosphere and especially the out door patio. Domicile Kitchen & Lounge in Surabaya offers a sophisticated dining experience, where guests can savor eclectic international cuisine in a chic, contemporary setting, perfect for a relaxing evening or a special occasion with friends and family.
14 locals recommend
Domicile Kitchen Lounge
35 Jl. Sumatera
14 locals recommend
Just a few steps away from the Trillum apartment, I have been here several times and it never disappoints me. The ambience, the international menu, wine, decoration, atmosphere and especially the out door patio. Domicile Kitchen & Lounge in Surabaya offers a sophisticated dining experience, where guests can savor eclectic international cuisine in a chic, contemporary setting, perfect for a relaxing evening or a special occasion with friends and family.
Many choices of pastry and bakery items. They have good selection of sugar free and gluten free products.
Igor's Pastry
No.55 Jl. Biliton
Many choices of pastry and bakery items. They have good selection of sugar free and gluten free products.
Rooftop bar & dining serving western foods. Located on the roof top of a condominium building “Sumatra”. City view! Preferably Reservation and budget around IDR 400K per person for dinner.
Sky 36 Restaurant
No.36 Jl. Sumatera
Rooftop bar & dining serving western foods. Located on the roof top of a condominium building “Sumatra”. City view! Preferably Reservation and budget around IDR 400K per person for dinner.

Arts & Culture

Beautiful & most famous kretek cigarette manufacturers museum with live exhibits, art gallery, café and shops...
23 locals recommend
Sampoerna Museum
23 locals recommend
Beautiful & most famous kretek cigarette manufacturers museum with live exhibits, art gallery, café and shops...
Museum situated in former old Dutch building. Quite well maintaind. Spectacular stained glass ceiling. No entrance fee.
Ex. De Javasche Bank Soerabaia
1 Jl. Garuda
Museum situated in former old Dutch building. Quite well maintaind. Spectacular stained glass ceiling. No entrance fee.
Located in the beautiful old Dutch colonial style building. It's very small & just part of the waiting area of the women's cancer clinic. But they are looking for funding and help to expand their museum.
Indonesian Cancer Museum
16-18 Jl. Kayoon
Located in the beautiful old Dutch colonial style building. It's very small & just part of the waiting area of the women's cancer clinic. But they are looking for funding and help to expand their museum.
Kalimas Traditional Harbour For a strong whiff of the sea and a taste of what remains of old Surabaya visit the Kalimas Harbour, the city’s original port. This is where broad-beamed pinisi schooners unload produce along a 2 km stretch of quayside. The best time to visit is early in the morning when the boats are setting sail.
Kalimas Utara
Kalimas Utara
Kalimas Traditional Harbour For a strong whiff of the sea and a taste of what remains of old Surabaya visit the Kalimas Harbour, the city’s original port. This is where broad-beamed pinisi schooners unload produce along a 2 km stretch of quayside. The best time to visit is early in the morning when the boats are setting sail.
Arab Quarter One of the centerpieces in Surabaya's eclectic mosaic of a cityscape, the Arab Quarter (also called Ampel) is a must-visit area of the city that much resembles the mazy old Arabic town centers. While here, take time to see the expansive, marble-floored Ampel Mosque. A warren of narrow lanes, Surabaya’s Arab Quarter has the atmosphere and appearance of a Middle Eastern medina, with stalls selling prayer beads, peci (black Muslim felt hats) and other religious paraphernalia. All alleys lead to the Mesjid Ampel, the most sacred mosque in Surabaya. Behind the mosque pilgrims chant and present rose-petal offerings at the grave of Sunan Ampel (1401–81 AD), one of the nine saints credited with introducing Islam to Java. Useful Information Address: 53 Jl Ampel Masjid, Surabaya
Jl. Ampel Masjid No.53
53 Jalan Ampel Masjid
Arab Quarter One of the centerpieces in Surabaya's eclectic mosaic of a cityscape, the Arab Quarter (also called Ampel) is a must-visit area of the city that much resembles the mazy old Arabic town centers. While here, take time to see the expansive, marble-floored Ampel Mosque. A warren of narrow lanes, Surabaya’s Arab Quarter has the atmosphere and appearance of a Middle Eastern medina, with stalls selling prayer beads, peci (black Muslim felt hats) and other religious paraphernalia. All alleys lead to the Mesjid Ampel, the most sacred mosque in Surabaya. Behind the mosque pilgrims chant and present rose-petal offerings at the grave of Sunan Ampel (1401–81 AD), one of the nine saints credited with introducing Islam to Java. Useful Information Address: 53 Jl Ampel Masjid, Surabaya

Parks & Nature

A fairly small park with a statute & fountain commemorating a national hero and the first governor of east Java. It is right in the city centre. You can walk through on the way to or from the Surabaya Tourist Information Centre. A meeting point for local families especially over the weekend. Don't forget a bottle of water on a warm day.
Monumen Patung Gubernur Suryo
Jalan Gubernur Suryo
A fairly small park with a statute & fountain commemorating a national hero and the first governor of east Java. It is right in the city centre. You can walk through on the way to or from the Surabaya Tourist Information Centre. A meeting point for local families especially over the weekend. Don't forget a bottle of water on a warm day.

Shopping

Just 10 minutes by car from the condominium. You can find almost everything in this shopping mall. Such as: cafés, ATM machines, retails, supermarket, cinemas and many more... Bring time, as navigating the endless maze of stores might prove difficult to first-time visitors. The mall houses an IMAX cinema and a food court.
30 locals recommend
Tunjungan Plaza
8-12 Jl. Jenderal Basuki Rachmat
30 locals recommend
Just 10 minutes by car from the condominium. You can find almost everything in this shopping mall. Such as: cafés, ATM machines, retails, supermarket, cinemas and many more... Bring time, as navigating the endless maze of stores might prove difficult to first-time visitors. The mall houses an IMAX cinema and a food court.
Surabaya plaza or familiar with delta plaza is the one of my favorite mall, complete with many attraction like food court, cinemas, and department store, This place very clean and location in the center of Surabaya city, just the opposite of Trillium Apartment. You can find: ATM machines, cafés, retails, cinemas, supermarket and many more... It is near tourist spots like the Submarine.
7 locals recommend
Plaza Surabaya
7 locals recommend
Surabaya plaza or familiar with delta plaza is the one of my favorite mall, complete with many attraction like food court, cinemas, and department store, This place very clean and location in the center of Surabaya city, just the opposite of Trillium Apartment. You can find: ATM machines, cafés, retails, cinemas, supermarket and many more... It is near tourist spots like the Submarine.
Ciputra World mall, adjacent to its namesake hotel, is currently one of city's favorite destinations for brand-name shopping. Well-known international brands of the upmarket sector can be found here in abundance. The top-floor food court offers a variety of dining options.
8 locals recommend
Ciputra World Surabaya
No. 89 Jl. Mayjen Sungkono
8 locals recommend
Ciputra World mall, adjacent to its namesake hotel, is currently one of city's favorite destinations for brand-name shopping. Well-known international brands of the upmarket sector can be found here in abundance. The top-floor food court offers a variety of dining options.
Pakuwon Mall, located in West Surabaya, stands as a sprawling shopping paradise, boasting an extensive array of stores, dining options, and entertainment facilities, making it an ideal destination for families, fashion enthusiasts, and anyone looking to indulge in a day of retail therapy and fun.
28 locals recommend
Pakuwon Mall
2 Jl. Mayjen Yono Suwoyo
28 locals recommend
Pakuwon Mall, located in West Surabaya, stands as a sprawling shopping paradise, boasting an extensive array of stores, dining options, and entertainment facilities, making it an ideal destination for families, fashion enthusiasts, and anyone looking to indulge in a day of retail therapy and fun.

Essentials

Plaza Surabaya (previously Delta Plaza), located just across the apartment. This mall is a great place to meet with friends and take a break from the heat outside. You can find: ATM machines, cafés, retails, cinemas, supermarket and many more... It is near tourist spots like the Submarine. The stores inside offer cheap prices and great variety of fashion products.
7 locals recommend
Plaza Surabaya
7 locals recommend
Plaza Surabaya (previously Delta Plaza), located just across the apartment. This mall is a great place to meet with friends and take a break from the heat outside. You can find: ATM machines, cafés, retails, cinemas, supermarket and many more... It is near tourist spots like the Submarine. The stores inside offer cheap prices and great variety of fashion products.

Getting Around

Pasar Genteng One of Surabaya's many markets, Pasar Genteng is, perhaps, less hectic than its many cousins sprawling around the city. The main attraction here are the exotic local snacks - many come pre-packaged and make for perfect souvenirs and gifts to bring home.
Pasar Genteng
Jalan Genteng Besar
Pasar Genteng One of Surabaya's many markets, Pasar Genteng is, perhaps, less hectic than its many cousins sprawling around the city. The main attraction here are the exotic local snacks - many come pre-packaged and make for perfect souvenirs and gifts to bring home.
Pasar Pabean An indoor market linking the Arab Quarter and Chinatown, Pasar Pabean is a bustling mix of vendor's stalls enveloped in the scent of fresh seafood. Fish, crabs, clams and other marine creatures are in abundance, along with various kinds of produce and knick-knacks.
Pasar Pabean
Jalan Songoyudan
Pasar Pabean An indoor market linking the Arab Quarter and Chinatown, Pasar Pabean is a bustling mix of vendor's stalls enveloped in the scent of fresh seafood. Fish, crabs, clams and other marine creatures are in abundance, along with various kinds of produce and knick-knacks.

Drinks & Nightlife

Society Complex on Jalan Sumatra (walking distance from Colors Pub) & 10 minutes drive from the apartment. This is the hipster bar of Surabaya. It is the kind of bar you wouldn't be surprised to find in SCBD or Senopati in Jakarta.
Society Complex
40 Jalan Sumatera
Society Complex on Jalan Sumatra (walking distance from Colors Pub) & 10 minutes drive from the apartment. This is the hipster bar of Surabaya. It is the kind of bar you wouldn't be surprised to find in SCBD or Senopati in Jakarta.
Our Bar Currently one of the few places to be when it comes to nightlife in Surabaya, Our Bar is a relaxed evening venue with two seating areas - inside, where live music plays on a nightly basis (guitar/piano) and outdoors, in a quieter, green area. Serves an array of bar food. Useful Information Address: 17 Embong Cerme, Surabaya
Our Bar
No.17 Jl. Embong Cerme
Our Bar Currently one of the few places to be when it comes to nightlife in Surabaya, Our Bar is a relaxed evening venue with two seating areas - inside, where live music plays on a nightly basis (guitar/piano) and outdoors, in a quieter, green area. Serves an array of bar food. Useful Information Address: 17 Embong Cerme, Surabaya
Colors Pub & Restaurant Colors Pub & Restaurant is a little bit rough and ready, but attracts a lively young local audience. This place has regular live bands and plays popular hits. Come in the evening for a solid pre-party (the drink list is extensive), or stay until late and dance the night away. Useful Information Address: 81 Jalan Sumatera, Surabaya
COLORS Pub and Restaurant
No.81 Jl. Sumatera
Colors Pub & Restaurant Colors Pub & Restaurant is a little bit rough and ready, but attracts a lively young local audience. This place has regular live bands and plays popular hits. Come in the evening for a solid pre-party (the drink list is extensive), or stay until late and dance the night away. Useful Information Address: 81 Jalan Sumatera, Surabaya
Jimmy’s The Marriott Hotel’s lively bar regularly re-invents itself, and was recently re-opened as a high-tech, led-light lit premium lounge and club occupying the entire basement of Surabaya's JW Marriott hotel. Food served here is premium, too - delicacies like foie gras and caviar feature on the menu. Useful Information Address: 85-89 Jalan Embong Malang, Surabaya More Info: JW Marriott Surabaya
Jimmy's Club and Lounge
No.85-89 Jl. Embong Malang
Jimmy’s The Marriott Hotel’s lively bar regularly re-invents itself, and was recently re-opened as a high-tech, led-light lit premium lounge and club occupying the entire basement of Surabaya's JW Marriott hotel. Food served here is premium, too - delicacies like foie gras and caviar feature on the menu. Useful Information Address: 85-89 Jalan Embong Malang, Surabaya More Info: JW Marriott Surabaya
Foreplay Club If you're looking to explore Surabaya's clubbing scene, try Foreplay - a longstanding nightlife establishment smack in Surabaya Town Square. Music played varies depending on the night and the guest DJ (check the web site for more info), but gravitates towards house and rave. Useful Information Address: 55 Jl. Adityawarman, Surabaya
Foreplay Club
6 Jalan Hayam Wuruk
Foreplay Club If you're looking to explore Surabaya's clubbing scene, try Foreplay - a longstanding nightlife establishment smack in Surabaya Town Square. Music played varies depending on the night and the guest DJ (check the web site for more info), but gravitates towards house and rave. Useful Information Address: 55 Jl. Adityawarman, Surabaya
The Maj Pub & Dine is inside the Majapahit Hotel (a heritage hotel). It's a bit formal, so no short pants please :) The hotel was built in 1910 by the son of a gentlemen who built the Raffles in Singapore. Originally it was called the Oranje Hotel in honor of Dutch Royalty. It has a long and storied history and is now a World Heritage Site.
The Maj Pub & Dine
The Maj Pub & Dine is inside the Majapahit Hotel (a heritage hotel). It's a bit formal, so no short pants please :) The hotel was built in 1910 by the son of a gentlemen who built the Raffles in Singapore. Originally it was called the Oranje Hotel in honor of Dutch Royalty. It has a long and storied history and is now a World Heritage Site.