Surabaya Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Surabaya, East Java

A trip to the historical places in Surabaya is probably on top of your travel itinerary. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the coffee shops?

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Majapahit Surabaya - MGallery is a top historic hotel bookable on Expedia and it features a full-service spa. Old City is a short 3-minute drive away.

In Surabaya, you’ll find 978 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Surabaya is notable for landmarks like Old City, Red Bridge and Surabaya Youth Center. Cultural venues include House of Sampoerna, House of Sampoerna and Mpu Tantular Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Grand City Surabaya and Surabaya Plaza Shopping Mall.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Surabaya, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of historic hotels are generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Surabaya, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.