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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Lamongan
Spend a half‑day in Lamongan for the town square, market snacks and a quick meal; add a night if you want a relaxed stay at a budget hotel.
Lamongan is a flat coastal town in East Java, 49 km west of Surabaya. Its main draw is the Alun‑Alun town square with a park, Ferris wheel and local food stalls. A few hours cover the sights; an overnight lets you sample more street food and rest before heading to nearby Gresik or Bojonegoro.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (rainy season, check local forecasts)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp80,000–120,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp120,000–200,000 excl. bed · High Rp200,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · General 112 · Ambulance 118/119
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Nasi Boran (street bowl) | Rp10,000–15,000 |
| Pecel Lele (catfish) | Rp12,000–18,000 |
| Soto Lamongan (chicken soup) | Rp15,000–20,000 |
| Es dawet siwalan (iced drink) | Rp8,000–12,000 |
| MPU minibus ride | Rp5,000–10,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SUB · Juanda International Airport (Surabaya)
- About 45 min by bus or car to Lamongan
Typical fares
- Terminal Lamongan → Surabaya (bus)
- about Rp15,000–20,000 (check)
- Gojek ride within town
- about Rp20,000 for 5 km (3.1 mi) (check)about Rp20,000 for 3.1 mi (5 km) (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Public minibus (MPU) from Terminal Lamongan, ride‑hailing Gojek (available since 2022), or rent a motorbike for flexibility.
See and do
Known for
- Alun‑Alun Lamongan town square
- Soto Lamongan chicken soup
- Es dawet siwalan drink
- Local snacks like wingko babat
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Alun‑Alun Lamongan | Walk from most hotels; central town square | 5 min |
| Gresik | MPU minibus from Terminal Lamongan via Gresik route | 45 min |
Sleep
- Hotel Boegenviel
- Budget hotel near Muhammadiyah Hospital; rooms from Rp150,000 per night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Maafma-fah |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-see |
| How much is it? | Berapa harganya?buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah |
| Where is the toilet? | Di mana toilet?dee mah-nah twah-let |
| Can I pay by card? | Bisa pakai kartu?bee-sah pah-kai kar-too |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus schedules may change; verify times at Terminal Lamongan (check).
- Gojek coverage can be spotty in remote outskirts; keep cash handy.
Lamongan is generally safe; watch belongings in crowded markets and use registered ride‑hailing services.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Lamongan yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Alun‑Alun Lamongan town square
- Soto Lamongan chicken soup
- Es dawet siwalan drink
- Local snacks like wingko babat
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Lamongan coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Lamongan, revision 5175362 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5175362
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/lamongan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.