What to do in Surabaya when it rains
The weather needn't spoil Surabaya. Its galleries, museums and indoor markets are at their best on a grey day, with cafés on every corner.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Monumen Tugu Pahlawan dan Museum Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya Jl. Pahlawan, Alun-alun Contong, Kec. Bubutan, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60174, Indonesia
- Monumen Kapal Selam Surabaya Jl. Pemuda No.39, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60271, Indonesia
- Siola Surabaya Museum Jl. Tunjungan No.1, Genteng, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60275, Indonesia
- Museum Pusat TNI AL Jalesveva Jayamahe Koarmada II Jl. Raya Hangtuah, Ujung, Kec. Semampir, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60154, Indonesia
- Gedung Cak Durasim Jl. Genteng Kali No.85, Genteng, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60275, Indonesia
- Museum Pendidikan Surabaya Jl. Genteng Kali No.10, Genteng, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60275, Indonesia
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- UYCC Art Gallery Jl. Embong Tanjung No.46-48, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60271, Indonesia
- Wisata Kampung Batik Okra Surabaya Jl. Kranggan Gg. VII, Bubutan, Kec. Bubutan, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60174, Indonesia
- Trisensa Ceramics (PT. Sumbertaman Keramika Industri) Ruko Ambengan, Jl. Ambengan No.1 A, Ketabang, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60275, Indonesia
- Rumah Besar Pecinan Tambak Bayan Surabaya Blk Jl. Tambak Bayan Tengah No.39-41, Alun-alun Contong, Kec. Bubutan, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60174, Indonesia
- Inahalimmakeup Jl. Asem 2 No.9, Asem Rowo, Kec. Asem Rowo, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60182, Indonesia
- Unsur Site Jl. Untung Suropati No.85, DR. Soetomo, Kec. Tegalsari, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60264, Indonesia
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Kota Lama Surabaya Jl. Rajawali Jl. Jembatan Merah, Kota Lama, Kec. Krembangan, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60175, Indonesia
- Kota Tua Surabaya Jl. Gula No.14-A, Bongkaran, Kec. Pabean Cantian, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60161, Indonesia
- Monumen Tugu Pahlawan dan Museum Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya Jl. Pahlawan, Alun-alun Contong, Kec. Bubutan, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60174, Indonesia
- Monumen Bambu Runcing PPJV+VQJ, Jl. Panglima Sudirman, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60271, Indonesia
- Surabaya Chinatown QP7Q+7J5, Jl. Kembang Jepun, Bongkaran, Kec. Pabean Cantian, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60161, Indonesia
- Red Bridge South Krembangan, Krembangan, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Pasar Atom Jl. Bunguran No.45, Bongkaran, Kec. Pabean Cantian, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60161, Indonesia
- Pasar Kembang Jl. Pasar Kembang, Wonorejo, Kec. Tegalsari, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60263, Indonesia
- Pasar Kapasan Surabaya Jl. Kapasan Kidul No.86, RT.010/RW.10, Simokerto, Kec. Simokerto, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60143, Indonesia
- Pasar Gembong Tebasan QQ32+XGX, Jl. Gembong Tebasan, Kapasari, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60273, Indonesia
- Keputran Market Jl. Urip Sumoharjo, Keputran, Kec. Tegalsari, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60265, Indonesia
- Pasar Loak Gembong Kapasari, Genteng, Surabaya, East Java 60273, Indonesia
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- AREK Coffee & Eatery Jl. Ketandan Lor No.1, Genteng, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60272, Indonesia
- Toko Kopi TUKU - SPBU bp Gubeng Jl. Raya Gubeng No.39 A-41, Gubeng, Kec. Gubeng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60281, Indonesia
- Kopi Calf Signature Tunjungan Surabaya Jl. Embong Tanjung No.14, RT.001/RW.01, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60271, Indonesia
- Goldvitel Hotel Surabaya Jl. Basuki Rahmat No.147, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60271, Indonesia
- G Suites Hotel By Amithya Jl. Raya Gubeng No.43, Gubeng, Kec. Gubeng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60281, Indonesia
- Cold 'N Brew - Gubeng Jl. Bali No.11, Gubeng, Kec. Gubeng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60281, Indonesia
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Tunjungan Plaza Tunjungan plaza, Jl. Jenderal Basuki Rachmat No.8-12 lantai 5, Kedungdoro, Kec. Tegalsari, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60261, Indonesia
- Grand City Mall Surabaya Jl. Walikota Mustajab No.1, Ketabang, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60272, Indonesia
- BG Junction Mall Jl. Bubutan No.1-7, Bubutan, Kec. Bubutan, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60174, Indonesia
- Tunjungan Plaza 6 Jl. Embong Malang No.32-36, Kedungdoro, Kec. Tegalsari, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60261, Indonesia
- WTC Surabaya Jl. Plaza Boulevard No.27-31, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60263, Indonesia
- ITC Mega Grosir Surabaya Jl. Gembong No.20 - 30, Kapasan, Kec. Simokerto, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60141, Indonesia
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