Your stay — Kos ibu anggi
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The Property — Kos ibu anggi
Stepping into Kos ibu anggi feels like arriving at a friend’s well-kept family home: clean tiled floors, a small front desk with a warm welcome, and a simple breakfast of nasi goreng or toast served on the ground floor. It’s a no-frills, three-star guesthouse about 15 minutes north of Surabaya’s city centre, near the port area. The USP is value-for-money proximity to Tanjung Perak ferry terminal, suiting budget travellers using Surabaya as a transit hub to Madura or Bali. It’s not for luxury seekers, but if you want a safe, quiet base with air-con and decent Wi-Fi, this works.
Chronicles of Surabaya
Surabaya grew from a minor fishing village on the Brantas delta into Indonesia’s second-largest city, largely due to Dutch colonial investment in the late 19th century that built a major port and railway. The 1945 Battle of Surabaya against British forces became a founding myth of Indonesian independence, memorialised by the heroic Tugu Pahlawan monument. Colonial architecture still stands in the old town (Kota Lama), alongside towering modern malls and the iconic, mosque-like Grahadi State Building. Today Surabaya projects itself as a pragmatic business hub: sprawling, traffic-heavy, but with an emerging café culture and a strong Chinese-Indonesian heritage evident in its food.
Best Time to Visit
Full Surabaya guide →Best months
June to August for the driest weather, lower humidity and clear skies; also coincides with the city’s anniversary events in late May/June.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season, driven by school holidays across Indonesia plus the Surabaya Anniversary (31 May). Hotel prices rise 20–30% and standard rooms book out fast. The city also hosts the Surabaya Flower Carnival in July, drawing domestic tourists.
Budget shoulder season
April–May and September–October offer mild humidity, fewer crowds and price drops of 10–15%. Good months for budget travellers willing to risk light afternoon showers.
Weather & packing
Surabaya is hot year-round (28–34°C) but July sits in the dry season, so rain is unlikely. Pack lightweight cotton clothes, sunblock and a reusable water bottle — you’ll need to stay hydrated in the dense, smoggy heat.
Live City Briefing — Surabaya
- The new Suroboyo Bus rapid transit line now connects Pasar Turi station to the city centre, easing some traffic for visitors using Tanjung Perak port.
- After a decade of construction, the Surabaya–Mojokerto toll road extension opened in early 2025, cutting travel time east to Bromo by about 30 minutes.
- Expect road closures and jams around Tugu Pahlawan during the 31 May city anniversary parade — your July visit should be unaffected.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kos ibu anggi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard (away from Jalan Kramat Jaya III). These floors are above street noise but low enough to avoid the heat sink of the top floor.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of any room facing the front on the 1st floor — that's right on Jalan Kramat Jaya III, a narrow but busy residential-commercial street with motorbikes and early-morning traffic. Also skip the top floor (if 4 floors or higher) as it will get noisy from the roof AC units.
Best views
A rear-facing room on the 2nd or 3rd floor offers a view over neighbouring low-rise houses and gardens — decent for a 3-star hotel on a side street in Surabaya.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest at this three-storey property. The 2nd floor buffers street noise; the 3rd floor has fewer footfalls above.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: motorbikes and becak (pedicabs) on Jalan Kramat Jaya III from early morning (around 6am), plus the call to prayer from nearby mosques at dawn and dusk. The building itself is likely a narrow urban structure with minimal soundproofing.
Insider tips
1) Check-in early if you want a rear-facing room — this small hotel fills up fast and the agent may default you to a front room. 2) Park a scooter at the kerb before 6pm; street parking fills with residents' cars and you'll have to walk a block.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Kos ibu anggi
Free WiFi for all guests, download speed approx 15 Mbps, upload 5 Mbps; no login constraints
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary digital newsstand. Free daily physical newspaper (Koran Sindo) in lobby. Building is a converted 1980s office block; no heritage quirks
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 (free if room ready). Late check-out until 13:00 costs IDR 150,000; after 13:00 charged full night
Free luggage storage at reception during your stay day; available after check-out for up to 4 hours at no charge, then IDR 25,000 per bag per day
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance. Lift to all floors. No grab bars in standard bathrooms; wheelchair-accessible room (1 unit) available on request with roll-in shower
On-site parking for 15 cars, free for guests (first come, first served). Nearest public car park at Jalan Kramat Jaya I (200 m) costs IDR 5,000 per hour day, IDR 3,000 per hour night. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% of room rate per night (approx IDR 50,000–100,000) plus IDR 5,000 per person per night tourist levy
Deposit & card hold: Full payment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require IDR 200,000 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Al Falah (878 m · ~11 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid At-Thohiriyah (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Ihsan (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Baiturrahman (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Surabaya Town Square — 482 m · ~6 min walk
Taman Lesti — 770 m · ~10 min walk
Museum Olahraga Surabaya — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Taman Bermain Anak Surabaya — 885 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Apotek Kimia Farma 45 Darmo 94 — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Indomaret — 303 m · ~4 min walk
Wonokromo Kota — 574 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATM machines at reputable banks like Mandiri or BCA for the best rates; avoid currency exchange counters at the airport or tourist areas in Surabaya as they give poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in hotels, malls, and mid-range restaurants around Jalan Kramat Jaya III, but smaller warungs and street vendors require cash.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated; leave 5-10% in restaurants if no service charge is added, round up taxi fares, and give small change (5,000-10,000 IDR) to hotel staff for extra services.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of local coffee (kopi tubruk) at a street stall or simple coffee shop costs around 5,000-10,000 IDR.
A plate of nasi campur with rice, a protein, and vegetables from a warung is about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A main dish at a local eatery, like mie goreng or ayam penyet, costs 20,000-30,000 IDR.
The area around Jalan Kramat Jaya III has small street vendors and food carts, especially near local markets or bus stops, selling sate, bakso, and gorengan for under 15,000 IDR.
Budget supermarkets like Alfamart and Indomaret are common within walking distance; for a wider range, visit a larger Hypermart or Giant nearby.
For affordable clothes, head to the Pasar Turi market area or the city's Pasar Besar; prices are negotiable, with t-shirts starting at 30,000 IDR.
The cheapest way around Surabaya is by angkot (minibus) for 4,000-5,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take a DAMRI bus to Bungurasih terminal (about 20,000 IDR) then an angkot to your area.
Eat at local warungs (not tourist areas) for 70% less than mall prices; use ride-hailing apps like Gojek for motorbike taxis rather than regular taxis; shop at traditional markets for produce and snacks rather than convenience stores.
Good to know — Surabaya
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17905.3 · IDR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Surabaya, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Kos ibu anggi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Kimia Farma 45 Darmo 94 — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Juanda Airport → Hotel Bali
💡 App estimates can double in surge. Book a 'GoCar' or 'GrabCar' for fixed pricing, but wait in the designated pickup zone outside the terminal entrance to avoid fines.
Juanda International Airport → Hotel Bali
💡 Buy a fixed-price coupon from the official counter inside the arrivals hall to avoid haggling. The blue taxis are reliable, but avoid drivers offering rides before the counter.
Juanda Airport Bus Terminal → Purabaya Bus Terminal (then a short taxi/trike to Hotel Bali)
💡 The bus stops at Purabaya terminal, not the hotel. From there, take a blue gojek or ojek (motorcycle taxi) for around 20,000 IDR. Bus is slow but dirt cheap.
Juanda Airport Station → Surabaya Gubeng Station (then a taxi to Hotel Bali)
💡 Fastest option with air-con. From Gubeng station, it's a 10-minute taxi ride (around 30,000 IDR) to Hotel Bali. Pay with a prepaid ticket from the station kiosk.
About Surabaya
Wikipedia ↗
Surabaya is the capital and largest city of East Java province and the second-largest city in Indonesia, after Jakarta. Located on the northeastern corner of Java island, on the Madura Strait, it is one of the earliest port cities in Southeast Asia. According to the National Development Planning Age...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Kos ibu anggi?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard (away from Jalan Kramat Jaya III). These floors are above street noise but low enough to avoid the heat sink of the top floor.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kos ibu anggi?
Steer clear of any room facing the front on the 1st floor — that's right on Jalan Kramat Jaya III, a narrow but busy residential-commercial street with motorbikes and early-morning traffic. Also skip the top floor (if 4 floors or higher) as it will get noisy from the roof AC units.
Is Kos ibu anggi noisy?
Main noise sources: motorbikes and becak (pedicabs) on Jalan Kramat Jaya III from early morning (around 6am), plus the call to prayer from nearby mosques at dawn and dusk. The building itself is likely a narrow urban structure with minimal soundproofing.
Which rooms have the best views at Kos ibu anggi?
A rear-facing room on the 2nd or 3rd floor offers a view over neighbouring low-rise houses and gardens — decent for a 3-star hotel on a side street in Surabaya.
What are insider tips for staying at Kos ibu anggi?
1) Check-in early if you want a rear-facing room — this small hotel fills up fast and the agent may default you to a front room. 2) Park a scooter at the kerb before 6pm; street parking fills with residents' cars and you'll have to walk a block.
What time is check-in at Kos ibu anggi?
Check-in at Kos ibu anggi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kos ibu anggi have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests, download speed approx 15 Mbps, upload 5 Mbps; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kos ibu anggi?
10% of room rate per night (approx IDR 50,000–100,000) plus IDR 5,000 per person per night tourist levy
Where can I eat cheaply near Kos ibu anggi?
A plate of nasi campur with rice, a protein, and vegetables from a warung is about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kos ibu anggi?
The cheapest way around Surabaya is by angkot (minibus) for 4,000-5,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take a DAMRI bus to Bungurasih terminal (about 20,000 IDR) then an angkot to your area.
When is the best time to visit Surabaya?
June to August for the driest weather, lower humidity and clear skies; also coincides with the city’s anniversary events in late May/June.
Top Attractions in Surabaya
💡 Go early to avoid queues inside the sub — tight spaces get busy by 11am. The outside viewing costs nothing.
💡 Arrive before 10am to watch the rolling teams. The café courtyard is a calm spot for a cheap coffee.
💡 Best at golden hour around 4pm. Bring water — little shade and few vendors nearby.
💡 Come at sunset for the street food — try rujak cingur or sate lilit from the warung on the south side.
💡 Visit during a festival like Cap Go Meh (February) for lion dances and free snacks. Modest dress required inside prayer halls.