Originally Posted by
circusboy
This will be my first visit to Surabaya, somewhere I’ve always wanted to visit since I had a friend who went to Uni there, but never quite made it that far.
I’ve got 3 days at the end of an Asia trip and while the Westin seems a better option my thoughts are it might be too far out of the centre, I imagine Surabaya traffic is like every other Indonesian city I’ve visited. I love busy cities and how they operate, I just don’t want to be stuck in traffic for hours every day. What’s your thoughts on this please?
Traffic in Surabaya can be heavy but it's still not as bad as Jakarta. From the Westin to the city centre should take around half an hour. The area around the Sheraton/JW is surprisingly walkable for an Indonesian city, but apart from a few heritage buildings, there is nothing much to see. If you're planning to do trips to see the volcanoes or explore neighbouring towns, the Westin may actually be better located as it's closer to the expressway.