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Top things to do in Surabaya

19 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Tunjungan Street
Neighborhood4.3

Tunjungan Street

1,340 reviews

Historic shopping street in Surabaya with colonial-era architecture and a lively atmosphere, perfect for a leisurely stroll.

Heroes Monument

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What is the most visited attraction in Surabaya?

Tunjungan Street draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Surabaya, with 1,340 of them, rated 4.3 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Surabaya do visitors rate highest?

Ampel Mosque holds the highest rating in Surabaya among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 4.1 out of 5 from 218 reviews. It is less busy than Tunjungan Street, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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Landmark
3.8

Heroes Monument

683 reviews

A towering obelisk in Surabaya commemorating the heroes of the pivotal Battle of Surabaya, a key event in Indonesia's independence struggle.

Landmark
Landmark3.8

Jalesveva Jayamahe Monument

683 reviews

Striking statue of a naval officer at Surabaya's port, symbolizing Indonesia's maritime strength and pride.

Ampel Mosque
Religious site4.1

Ampel Mosque

218 reviews

One of Surabaya's oldest mosques, built in 1421 by Sunan Ampel, a revered figure among the nine Wali Songo.

Cheng Ho Mosque (Surabaya)
Religious site4

Cheng Ho Mosque (Surabaya)

144 reviews

A striking Chinese-style mosque named after Admiral Zheng He, blending Islamic and Chinese architectural elements in Surabaya's multicultural landscape.

Sanggar Agung
Religious site4

Sanggar Agung

106 reviews

A Chinese Buddhist temple complex on Surabaya's coast, featuring a towering statue of Kwan Im overlooking the sea.

KRI Pasopati
Museum4

KRI Pasopati

106 reviews

A decommissioned Whiskey-class submarine from the Soviet era, now open for tours at Surabaya's harbor, offering a rare look inside a Cold War vessel.

Kembang Kuning War Cemetery
Sight4

Kembang Kuning War Cemetery

106 reviews

A serene Commonwealth war cemetery with over 1,000 WWII Allied graves, meticulously maintained by the CWGC.

Church of the Birth of Our Lady, Surabaya
Religious site4

Church of the Birth of Our Lady, Surabaya

106 reviews

A neo-Gothic Catholic church built in 1899, featuring twin spires and intricate stained glass windows.

Kenjeran Bridge
Landmark4

Kenjeran Bridge

106 reviews

A modern cable-stayed bridge providing direct access to Kenjeran Beach and its recreational zone in Surabaya.

Bank Indonesia Museum, Surabaya
Museum4

Bank Indonesia Museum, Surabaya

106 reviews

Housed in a former Dutch colonial bank, this museum traces Indonesia's monetary history through rare coins, banknotes, and interactive exhibits.

House of Sampoerna
Museum4

House of Sampoerna

106 reviews

A museum and historic cigarette factory in Surabaya offering guided tours on the history of kretek clove cigarettes.

Suramadu Bridge
Landmark4

Suramadu Bridge

106 reviews

Indonesia's longest bridge, a 5.4 km cable-stayed span linking Surabaya to Madura Island with sweeping coastal views.

Surabaya Zoo
Park & nature4

Surabaya Zoo

106 reviews

One of Southeast Asia's largest zoos, home to diverse animals and a favorite family destination in Surabaya.

Market
Market4

Wisata Rasa

31 reviews

Browse a vibrant traditional market in Surabaya offering local snacks, fresh produce, and daily essentials.

Market
Market3.5

BG Junction

28 reviews

A bustling market in Surabaya offering a wide range of goods from clothing to electronics, with a lively atmosphere.

Park & nature
Park & nature5

KidZania Surabaya

23 reviews

An interactive edutainment center in Surabaya where kids role-play real-world professions in a kid-sized city.

Landmark
Landmark3.5

Tomb of Dr. Soetomo

15 reviews

A historic tomb in Surabaya honoring Dr. Soetomo, a key figure in Indonesia's national awakening.

Hotel Majapahit
Landmark4.7

Hotel Majapahit

11 reviews

A colonial-era luxury hotel where Indonesia's independence flag was first raised in 1945, now part of the MGallery collection.