Discover Surabaya

A trip to Surabaya can be shaped around a range of interests: a mangrove collection, historical connections to a former residence, museums or a boat ride on the Kalimas. If you are looking for a hotel, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay. Are you most interested in nature, the history of people and discussions, a museum or an activity on the river? The following places offer concrete starting points for exploring Surabaya through your interests and shaping your trip around them.

Mangroves as a nature theme

The Kebun Raya Mangrove Surabaya collection includes around 57 mangrove species, giving it a clear botanical focus. If mangroves are your main interest, you can include this place as a nature-themed stop in your trip plans. This differs from the history of Tjokroaminoto, the museums and the boat ride: it draws attention to plant species and offers a different perspective for planning your trip.

History in the former residence

Semaoen, Alimin, Darsono and Tan Malaka met and held discussions in the former home of H. O. S. Tjokroaminoto. The people named had different ideological backgrounds. This historical perspective therefore connects the place with an exchange of different ideas, rather than with just one individual. For travelers who like to explore history through specific encounters, this offers a different focus from the botanical collection.

Museums as distinct travel interests

The Sepuluh Nopember Museum is located within the grounds of the Monumen Tugu Pahlawan; the Surabaya Education Museum is a thematic museum. These give you two different points to consider when choosing: the first museum’s location within the monument grounds and the second museum’s subject matter. If you would like to include a museum in your trip plans, you can focus on whichever aspect better matches your interests.

Kalimas boat ride: routes and time of day

The Kalimas boat ride adds another focus: an activity on the river. Lanterns hang along the Kalimas River, and the ride is offered in the afternoon or at night. Two routes run from Monumen Kapal Selam to SIOLA and from Taman Prestasi to the Museum Pendidikan. The routes can be distinguished by their respective starting and ending points. When deciding, you can consider the listed endpoints and your preferred time of day as separate criteria. If you plan to take the ride, check in advance whether it is offered on your travel dates.

Find a hotel in Surabaya based on your travel interests

First, consider whether nature, historical connections, a museum or a ride on the Kalimas is the deciding factor for your trip. Then compare the details of specific hotel offers with your own requirements. Choosing a destination and choosing a particular hotel are two separate steps: the interests described here can help you decide what to explore in Surabaya; the details of each offer provide the basis for comparing hotels. This way, you can tailor your search to your personal travel plans.

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