Surabaya City Hall
Balai Kota Surabaya
A white city hall in Dutch colonial style completed in the 1920s, fronted by an open plaza and gardens, with beautiful lighting at night.
Surabaya City Hall was built between 1923 and 1927 to designs by Dutch architects. Its white walls and symmetrical facade blend modernist and colonial styles. The plaza and gardens in front are neat and open, serving as a venue for civic events and festival celebrations. On Ramadan evenings, people often gather here to wait for the breaking of the fast. Some parts of the building are occasionally open for visits (ask the guard), and the exterior can be photographed freely. It is about a 20-minute walk from Heroes Monument.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Gedung Negara Grahadi
- Submarine Monument (Monkasel)
- Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque
- Hotel Majapahit
- Jalan Tunjungan
- Museum Surabaya (Siola)
- Kampung Lawas Maspati
- Heroes Monument Surabaya