# Coliving in Surabaya, Indonesia > Source: https://colivingscout.com/destinations/surabaya/ (updated 25 September 2026). Published by ColivingScout. Cite the page URL and its update date. A major East Java city for people building a practical, work-focused urban routine. ## Quick answer Surabaya makes sense when work, family or study connects you to East Java. A useful coliving search starts with commute and room comfort, then compares the social experience offered by each house. ## Key facts | Fact | Detail | | --- | --- | | Country | Indonesia (Asia) | | Best for | City energy, Study & career | | Areas to compare | West Surabaya, City centre | | Named coliving spaces | 1 | | Currency | Indonesian rupiah (IDR) | | Time zone | Western Indonesia Time (WIB), UTC+7 | | Main airport | Juanda International (SUB) | ## Is it right for you? - Best for: People with work, study or family reasons to build an East Java city base. - Watch out for: An attractive room that makes a frequent cross-city journey tiring. - Work setup: Request details of air conditioning, desk space and network reliability, especially for long workdays. - Before you decide: Map the address against regular journeys and check whether advertised monthly prices include utilities. ## Where to stay in Surabaya for coliving ### West Surabaya Compare for your access to offices and everyday services on the west side. ### City centre Compare if central meetings and transport links are part of your week. ## Coliving spaces in Surabaya to compare Source-linked research options, not live ColivingScout inventory. Confirm the room, price and availability on each source. | Space | Area | Format | Advertised price | Check before booking | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Rukita Sanova Living Putri Keputih](https://colivingscout.com/properties/rukita-sanova-surabaya/) | Keputih / Sukolilo | Women-only shared home | From IDR 2,068,000 per month (checked 2026-09-25) | This property is marketed for women; confirm eligibility and the route to your work or campus. | ## Living in Surabaya, beyond the listing ### Who does Surabaya suit? Surabaya is a practical long-stay choice when your commitments connect you to East Java. Start with the location you must reach regularly, then compare homes within a workable route. That decision usually matters more than a generic “central” label. A managed shared home can simplify furnishing and settling in, while a good community may help you meet people. Confirm what is actually organised by the operator and how much control you have over quiet time and guests. ### How should you compare areas? West Surabaya may be useful when your work or regular services are on that side of the city. Check the precise address and journey at the times you will travel; the area label is too broad to stand in for a commute. The city centre may suit frequent central meetings or services. Compare it with a home closer to your daily destination, and ask about room noise, building access and transport when you return later in the day. ### What does an ordinary working week look like? Map the recurring journeys to work, groceries and social activities. Test real routes before deciding that a home is convenient. If a house offers coworking space, ask whether it is quiet, available when needed and included in the price. Confirm air conditioning, ventilation, a suitable desk and internet performance in the specific room. Ask how utility charges work during long workdays and what happens if equipment or connectivity fails. ### What should you confirm before paying? Get a written full-stay quote with rent, utilities, cleaning, deposit and any parking or service charge. Confirm the exact room, shared-facility occupancy, guest rules and notice period. If you cannot visit before arrival, request a current video and check that the operator name, address, payment recipient and written terms are consistent. Treat older property research as a lead, not a current offer. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Surabaya a good place for coliving? Surabaya makes sense when work, family or study connects you to East Java. A useful coliving search starts with commute and room comfort, then compares the social experience offered by each house. ### Which areas of Surabaya are best for coliving? Start by comparing West Surabaya and City centre. West Surabaya: compare for your access to offices and everyday services on the west side. City centre: compare if central meetings and transport links are part of your week. Choose the area around the places you will visit every week, then compare exact homes. ### What should remote workers check in Surabaya? Request details of air conditioning, desk space and network reliability, especially for long workdays. ### How many coliving spaces are listed in Surabaya? ColivingScout lists one named option in Surabaya: Rukita Sanova Living Putri Keputih in Keputih / Sukolilo, from the operator’s own page. It links to its original source; confirm the current room, price and availability there. ### How much does coliving cost in Surabaya? Advertised starting prices for named Surabaya spaces were IDR 2,068,000 per month when we checked their own pages on 25 September 2026 (1 space publishes a monthly price). The rate depends on the room, dates and length of stay, and deposits, utilities and fees can add to it, so ask each operator for an itemised quote. ### What should I check before booking coliving in Surabaya? Map the address against regular journeys and check whether advertised monthly prices include utilities. Ask for an itemised quote covering rent, deposit, utilities, cleaning and any platform fees, and get the minimum stay, notice period and cancellation terms in writing before paying. ### What currency and time zone does Surabaya use? Surabaya uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Local time is Western Indonesia Time (WIB), UTC+7. The main arrival airport is Juanda International (SUB). ### Do I need a visa to stay in Surabaya for a month or more? It depends on your nationality, passport and length of stay, and the rules change. Check the official immigration or embassy website for Indonesia before you book a long stay, and make sure the coliving agreement fits the visa you will hold. TravelShifu summarises the main entry routes in “Indonesia visa on arrival and e-VOA”. ### Where should I begin a Surabaya coliving search? Begin with the work, study or family destination you visit most, then compare exact addresses and routes. West and central Surabaya fit different routines. ### Which Surabaya stay costs need checking? Ask about cooling and other utility charges, deposit, cleaning, parking, service fees and the total for your actual stay length. ## Sources - [TravelShifu Indonesia planning guide](https://travelshifu.com/guides/indonesia-travel-planning/)