Hotel Majapahit
A luxury colonial-era hotel opened in 1910. It is the site of the 1945 Flag Incident, when young Indonesians tore the blue stripe off the Dutch flag raised atop the building.
Hotel Majapahit was opened in 1910 by the Sarkies brothers, who also built Raffles Hotel in Singapore. It was originally named Oranje Hotel and has an Art Deco façade and a quiet courtyard. On September 19, 1945, the Dutch raised their flag on the roof. Young Surabaya men climbed the tower and tore off the blue stripe at the bottom, leaving the red and white of the Indonesian flag. This is the famous Flag Incident, one of the triggers of the Battle of Surabaya. The hotel is still operating. Non-guests can sit in the restaurant or café and visit the lobby and courtyard.
Opening hours
Open all day (hotel)
Nearby sights
- Jalan Tunjungan
- Museum Surabaya (Siola)
- Gedung Negara Grahadi
- Surabaya City Hall
- Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque
- Submarine Monument (Monkasel)
- Kampung Lawas Maspati
- Heroes Monument Surabaya