Sawahan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Tunjungan Plaza
During your visit to Surabaya, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Tunjungan Plaza. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Airlangga University
Explore the campus of Airlangga University during your trip to Surabaya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Galaxy Mall
During your visit to Surabaya, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Galaxy Mall. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Surabaya Plaza Shopping Mall
During your trip to Surabaya, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Surabaya Plaza Shopping Mall. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Activities
From Malang/Surabaya: Mount Bromo Sunrise Ultimate (Shared)
Surabaya: Bromo & Tumpak Sewu Shared Transfer & Tour
Tumpak Sewu: 1 Day Private Trip from Malang or Surabaya
Private Shore Tour: Sparkling Surabaya City Walk & Highlights
From Surabaya/Malang 3D2N Tumpak Sewu, Bromo, Ijen Drop Bali
Our pick of the best Sawahan Hotel Deals
ibis Surabaya Tidar
Holiday Inn Express Surabaya CenterPoint by IHG
"Floor still had hair, but the place was overall nice and conveniently close to street food, mall etc and pretty good location"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Pakuwon Indah
"Everything is up to standard. Breakfast is great. Will definitely come back again."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Tunjungan Plaza
"The room was clean, modern and a good size. The room was quiet, which is not the case everywhere in the city. The hotel is adjacent a modern mall (you do have to exit the hotel but the mall entrance is very close) with many dining options and the hotel room service is good (although they did call ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
JW Marriott Surabaya
Sheraton Surabaya Hotel and Towers
"Good location"
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Sawahan
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.
Bungurasih
Even though there aren't top sights in Bungurasih, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like City of Tomorrow. Jump on the metro at Waru Station to see more of 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.
Kedungdoro
While Kedungdoro isn't home to many top sights, Tunjungan Plaza and Surabaya Plaza Shopping Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
