Gubeng

Busy Gubeng is close to the train station of the same name, connecting Surabaya to Java's other major cities. Boutique hotels and backpacker lodgings dot the area, while dining ranges from chic European restaurants to late-night eateries serving homey Indonesian fare. Casual terraced cafes and cocktail bars offer river views. Airlangga University's Ethnographic Museum explores Indonesian funeral rituals.