Surabaya is a large city on the north coast of East Java. Surabaya Travel Guide covers a city which was once the major port of colonial Indonesia. The city was a centre of fighting during the struggle for independence. If you are planning to visit Sulawesi, Kalimantan or any of the islands between Java and New Guinea, check at the Pelni Shipping Company office for scheduled departures. There are many other ships plying these routes and it is possible to arrange a berth or deck-space on these at Tanjung Perak harbour.
The staff of the Government tourist office at Jalan Gubenur Suryo 15, are very helpful and glad to show you how to occupy your time, should you be waiting for a boat.
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Check the program at THR Peoples’ Amusement Park. There may be an interesting evening performance, such as traditional dance or a local rock group.
While the most picturesque route to Java from Bali is via Malang, if a daytime stop-over in Surabaya is necessary, you can visit one of the biggest zoos in Indonesia. Conveniently situated opposite the Joyoboyo Bus Station at the southern end of town, the zoo has a seemingly endless array of birds, an island community of monkeys and other apes, and an old Komodo Dragon.
PUBLIC SERVICES IN SURABAYA
Post Office Jln Pemuda
Immigration Jln Kayun 50
Railway Station Jln Gubeng Raya
Bus Terminal Jln Darmokali
Internat. Telephone Jln Embong Malang
Tanjung Perak Harbour Jln Tanjung Perak Timur
Tourist Office Jln Pemuda 118
HOTELS IN SURABAYA
Up-Market
Hotel Majapahit Jalan Tunjungan 65
Bumi Hyatt Jln Basuki Rakmat
Garden Jln Pernuda
Mirama Jln Raya Darmo
Tunjungan Plaza Jln Tunjungan
Medium Priced
Damai Jln Keputran
Olympic Jln Keputran
Simpang Jln Pemuda
Budget Priced
Bamboo Den Jln Pemuda 19
Hotel Brantas Jln Kayun 76
Hotel Carmen Jln Pemunda 112
Wisma Ganesa Jln Sumatra
Hotel Sentosa Jln Embong Kenongo
RESTAURANTS IN SURABAYA
Ayam Goreng Pemuda Jln Pemuda (opp cinema)
Boncafe Jln Raya Gubeng 44 (opp Station)
Depot 3 Jln Sudirman 4
Handayani Restaurant Jln Kertajaya
Seafood Restaurant Jln Pemuda (next to Cinema)
There are many clean warung in front of the Gubeng Railway Station (17), that specialise in dishes such as soto Madura and nasi campur etc., that stay open until 2.00am.
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TRANSPORTATION IN SURABAYA
Bus Routes Around Surabaya
North-South bus routes –
- a) Tanjung Perak – Joyoboyo bus terminal
- b) Jembatan Merah – Joyoboyo bus terminal
NOTE:
- Buses operate via Jalan Undaan, Jalan Kayan and Jalan Darmokali.
- To the Bamboo Den Youth Hostel from Joyoboyo bus terminal, catch a bus bound for Tanjung Perak or Jembatan Merah, and when you buy your ticket tell the conductor “Jalan Pemuda”.
- For the Railway Station Gubeng alight at the corner of Jalan Kayun and Jalan Pemuda.
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Leaving Surabaya by Train
To Jakarta
KA 41 Kereta Api Bima (Eksekutif) leaves 5 pm, arrives Gambir 6 am
KA 153 Kereta Api Gayabaru Malam (Ekonomi AC) leaves 12 Noon, arrives Senen and Kota 1.30 am
KA 55 Kereta Api Bangunkarta (Eksekutif) leaves 4 pm, arrives 5 am
To Bandung
KA 5 Kereta Api Argo Wilis (Eksekutif) leaves 7 am, arrives 7 pm
KA 49 Kereta Api Turangga (Eksekutif leaves 4.30 pm, arrives 5 am
KA 111/114 Kereta Api Mutiara Selatan (Bisnis) leaves 7 pm, arrives 8.30 am
To Yogyakarta
KA 83 Kereta Api Sancaka (Eksekutif & Bisnis leaves 7.30 am, arrives 1 pm
KA 85 Kereta Api Sancaka (Eksekutif & Bisnis leaves 5.30 pm, arrives 10.30 pm