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.
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.
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.
Lapangan Thor Stadium
Catch an event at Lapangan Thor Stadium during your trip to Surabaya.
Things to do
Epic Mount Bromo Sunrise Tour from Surabaya & Malang
Tumpak Sewu: 1 Day Private Trip from Malang or Surabaya
From Malang: Ultimate Mount Bromo National Park Sunrise Tour
Amazing Surabaya Bromo Ijen Surabaya 3 Days 2 Nights Tour
Mount Bromo Private Sunrise Day Tour - From Surabaya or Malang
4-Day Tour: Mt Bromo & Ijen, Tumpak Sewu & Madakaripura falls
Top hotels in Darmo
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
Excellent
Reviewed on 27 May 2025
Hotel Oval Surabaya
Great value for the price. The restaurant next door offers a nice variety of tasty food.
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Pakuwon Indah
Everything is good. Especially the Peranakan breakfast served. Will definitely come back again.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Tunjungan Plaza
The front staff Suara and Amy help us a lot. Excellent service
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Sheraton Surabaya Hotel and Towers
Clean & Great Friendly Staffs
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Darmo
Ngagel
If you're passing through Ngagel, you may want to check out its restaurants. From there, jump on the metro at Ngagel Station to see more of the area.
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.
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.
Gunung Sari
While there might not be top attractions in Gunung Sari, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ciputra World Mall and Surabaya Town Square.
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.
Embong Kaliasin
While visiting Embong Kaliasin, you might make a stop by sights like Surabaya Plaza Shopping Mall and Submarine Monument.
