Darmo Travel Guide
Surabaya
Popular places to visit
Pakuwon Mall
During your visit to Surabaya, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pakuwon Mall. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Suramadu Bridge
You can learn about the history of Surabaya with a trip to Suramadu Bridge. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Surabaya Zoo
Meet the animals who call Surabaya Zoo home during your travels in Surabaya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Lapangan Thor Stadium
Catch an event at Lapangan Thor Stadium during your trip to Surabaya.
House of Sampoerna
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at House of Sampoerna during your travels in Surabaya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Taman Bungkul
Explore the great outdoors at Taman Bungkul, a lovely green space in Surabaya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
The two most beautiful volcanoes are Bromo and Ijen crater.
Surabaya or Malang: Tumpak Sewu Bromo & Ijen 3-Day Trip
Surabaya City Tour Old Town Jeep Ride and Iconic Sites
Top hotels in Darmo
Hotel Oval Surabaya
"Great value for the price. The restaurant next door offers a nice variety of tasty food."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
ibis budget Surabaya Diponegoro
"Poor value for money. No kettle, cups or drink sachets in the extremely small room.no soap"
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2023
Batiqa Hotel Darmo - Surabaya
"Terrible worse"
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Tunjungan Plaza
"You won’t go wrong if you choose this hotel. The main shopping mall is just few steps away. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. The breakfast buffet is spectacular."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Pakuwon Indah
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
JW Marriott Surabaya
Where to stay in Darmo
Surabaya Center
While you're in Surabaya Center, take in top sights like Tunjungan Plaza and jump on the metro at Ngagel Station to see more of the city.
Wonokromo
Get to know Wonokromo and its many features like its museums and cafes. You might want to explore sights like Royal Plaza Surabaya and Surabaya Town Square, and you can jump on the metro at Wonokromo Station or Ngagel Station to get around the city.
Embong Kaliasin
While visiting Embong Kaliasin, you might make a stop by sights like Surabaya Plaza Shopping Mall and Submarine Monument.
Gubeng
You might enjoy the bars while you're in Gubeng, and if you want to see some more of the larger Surabaya area, you can take a ride on the metro at Ngagel Station.
Ketintang
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Ketintang. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Royal Plaza Surabaya and Surabaya Town Square are a few top places to visit.
