Compared to Jakarta, it still feels laid-back and unsophisticated. The streets are rather clean, you can walk on the sidewalks and the traffic is not horrible. There are several modern malls, but none of them as chic as Plaza Indonesia or even Grand Indonesia.
Few expats live in Surabaya and even fewer tourists visit it. As a result, you may get more attention than usual from the people. If you are a single guy, it is nice to see girls smiling at you in the streets or in the malls. Meeting a normal girl is fairly easy in certain clubs and bars like Desperados, Jimmy's, Eclectic or Colors Pub.
In other venues, you may have either a lot of "lady companions" or just younger girls who are partying in groups.
Hotels Near Surabaya Nightlife. Surabaya is a huge city without an obvious city center. I created a map of all venues that you can see here: Surabaya Nightlife Map also visible at the bottom of this article. Shangri La is the most expensive and nicest one. The location is not as central but you have a few bars and clubs around like Capital Lounge and M1.
It is near Tunjungan Plaza and it is perfect for a romantic weekend. It is the best 4-star hotel in the city. They offer the best compromise between comfort and price. Subscribe to: Post Comments Atom.
