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Indonesia

Surabaya / Smiling streets and spicy eats

MeowScore 😼75/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😾
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

June

Experience the festive Islamic holiday of Eid-al-Fitr and witness the city's beautiful decorations.

🎉
january

Tourists visit Surabaya in January for the annual Surabaya Carnival Night Market, a festive night bazaar with food and entertainment.

🌳
february

February is the perfect month to visit Surabaya's beautiful national parks and botanical gardens when the weather is mild and pleasant.

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march

March is the start of the dry season and an ideal time to explore Surabaya's historic landmarks, including the Majapahit Hotel and Sampoerna Museum.

🍲
april

April is the month of the World Tourism Day celebration in Surabaya which highlights the city's unique culture and cuisine.

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The economical situation in Surabaya is somewhat expensive for visiting cats due to the higher cost of transportation and entrance fees to tourist attractions.

To save money, consider taking public transportation instead of taxis and visiting local markets instead of malls for shopping.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

to explore the city highlights

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

to explore the city highlights

Surabaya is usually a stopover city when traveling to nearby attractions such as Mount Bromo or Bali.

Tipping

0%

Tipping

0%

Cash is the preferred method of payment, splitting the bill is uncommon in traditional eateries.

internet situation

good Speed

Decent speed but inconsistent

great Availability

Most areas have good availability

great Cellular

Good coverage but not very fast

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

walking hostile

Heavy traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

As a cat, Surabaya is like a well-fed mouse, offering a range of tempting experiences.

But watch out for the pesky mopeds - they're like squirrels darting across the street!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Cheng Hoo Mosque
🚢
Submarine Monument
🐱
House of Sampoerna
🐾
Tugu Pahlawan
🌅
Suramadu Bridge

The mainstream

🐾
Cheng Hoo Mosque

One of the biggest mosques in Surabaya. Inspired by Chinese architecture, it welcomes both cats and humans to pray and admire the stunning details. 🕌

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🚢
Submarine Monument

A retired Russian submarine turned museum. Explore inside the sub and learn about its history during the Cold War. Just don't get lost in the torpedo room! 🌊

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🐱
House of Sampoerna

A historic Dutch-style cigarette factory turned museum. Cat-lovers can roll their paws on the traditional hand-rolling demonstration while humans enjoy free clove cigarettes! 🚬

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🐾
Tugu Pahlawan

A landmark in Surabaya dedicated to the cats who fought for Indonesian independence. Visit and pay respects to our cat heroes. 🇮🇩

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🌅
Suramadu Bridge

The longest bridge in Indonesia and a symbol of Surabaya connecting cats to Madura Island. The sunset view with paws on the bridge is stunning! 🌉

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Off the beaten path

🐈
Ciputra Waterpark
🏤
House of Sampoerna
🍲
Kampoeng Ketjil
🐾
Hutan Kota Suroboyo
🏝️
Madura Island

Off the beaten path

🐈
Ciputra Waterpark

A fun cat-friendly waterpark with great slides, pools and attractions that the whole family can enjoy.🌊

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🏤
House of Sampoerna

A museum in a historic building where visitors can learn about the local tobacco industry and try some cat-themed souvenirs.🐱

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🍲
Kampoeng Ketjil

A small traditional village with cute little houses, tasty street food and a friendly cat-loving community.🏡

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🐾
Hutan Kota Suroboyo

A peaceful oasis in the heart of Surabaya, where cats can enjoy nature walks and picnics.🌳

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🏝️
Madura Island

A hidden island to the north of Surabaya with beautiful beaches and unique traditions.🌴

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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

walking hostile

Heavy traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Experience the Clawsome Food Scene of Surabaya!

From savoring Rujak Cingur to Nasi Tumpang, Surabaya has a wide range of unique and delicious dishes that will make your paws tingle. Don't forget to try the famous Sate Klopo and Lontong Balap!

Visit the Iconic Monkasel Submarine Monument

This submarine turned museum is a unique landmark and a perfect spot for cat tourists to learn about naval history while enjoying the scenic view of Suramadu Bridge.

Explore the Rich History of Surabaya

As Indonesia's second-biggest city, Surabaya has an abundance of historical sites, including the House of Sampoerna, Heroes Monument, and Jembatan Merah, each with their unique story of Surabaya's past.

Useful external sites

surabaya.eater.com

surabaya.eater.com↗

Food and restaurant guide for Surabaya

surabayatravel.com

surabayatravel.com↗

Official tourism website of Surabaya

www.surabaya.go.id

surabaya.go.id↗

Official website of the Surabaya city government

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