Top places to visit in Malang

• Jodipan Rainbow Village (Kampung Warna-Warni)

  urban art · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A hillside riverside kampung that in 2016 was transformed by art-student volunteers into a kaleidoscope of hand-painted walls, staircases, and rooftops. Now one of Indonesia's most-photographed urban art installations. Connected by…

• Malang Night Market (Pasar Malam Senaputra)

  night market · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A beloved open-air night market inside Senaputra Park, running Tuesday to Sunday evenings. Hundreds of stalls sell local East Javanese street food — rawon (black beef soup), bakso Malang, fried tofu, mie goreng, sate. Live music most…

• Coban Rondo Waterfall

  forest waterfall · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  A majestic 84-metre single-drop waterfall plunging into a clear pool amid lush montane forest at 1,100m elevation, 11km north of Malang city. Legend says a jilted bride (rondo = widow) wept here. Forest trails, canopy bridges, and a…

• Alun-Alun Malang (City Square)

  city square · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Malang's tree-shaded central square flanked by the Grand Mosque, the colonial Balai Kota (City Hall), and heritage shophouses. Restored in 2018 with underground parking, new lighting, and fountain. Lively from dusk when street-food vendors…

• Selecta Recreation Park

  botanical garden · 4.2 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A Dutch colonial-era hilltop botanical and recreation garden dating from 1928, at 1,200m altitude in Batu sub-district. Features formal flower gardens, a large swimming pool fed by mountain spring water, playgrounds, and strawberry stalls.…

• Jalan Ijen Boulevard

  colonial boulevard · 4.7 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The most beautiful colonial street in Java outside of Bandung — a 1.3km palm-tree and flamboyant-tree-lined boulevard of Dutch-era villas, consular residences, and luxury B&Bs. Sunday mornings host one of Indonesia's best street…

• Kusuma Agrowisata Apple Farm

  agro-tourism · 4.3 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Indonesia's most famous apple orchard experience on the cool slopes of Gunung Arjuno. Visitors can pick their own apples, tour the processing plant, stay in the hilltop resort, and take a horse-drawn carriage through the orchards. Also…

• Coban Pelangi (Rainbow Waterfall)

  highland waterfall · 4.6 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 110-metre multi-tier waterfall near Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park entrance, named for the rainbows visible in its mist on sunny mornings. A 1.5km jungle trek from the car park makes it rewarding without being overly difficult. One…

• Ijen Botanical Garden (Kebun Raya Purwodadi)

  botanical garden · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  A sprawling 85-hectare lowland research garden established by the Dutch in 1941, the second-largest botanical garden in Indonesia after Bogor. Houses 10,000+ plant species, a fern garden, cactus house, orchid collection, and shady walking…

• Singosari Temple (Candi Singosari)

  ancient temple · 4.5 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 13th-century East Javanese Shiva-Hindu mortuary temple built by the Singosari Kingdom for King Kertanegara. Carved in dark andesite, the 14.2m cella is flanked by rare guardian statues (Dwarapala) of exceptional size. One of Java's…

• Museum Brawijaya

  military museum · 4.3 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  East Java's pre-eminent military history museum, documenting the struggle for Indonesian independence with artefacts, weapons, dioramas, and vehicles from the Dutch and Japanese colonial eras. Named after the Brawijaya division that fought…

• Taman Krida Budaya (Javanese Arts Centre)

  arts centre · 4.3 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  East Java's premier traditional performing-arts venue and cultural park, staging wayang (shadow puppet), ludruk (comedic theatre), reog, and gamelan performances. The complex hosts art exhibitions and a craft market. An essential stop to…

Things to do

• Museum Angkut Visit Cultural · 3 h · from IDR 152,000 per person
• Jatim Park Theme-Park Day Sightseeing · 6 h · from IDR 228,000 per person
• Tumpak Sewu Waterfall Trek Adventure · 10 h · from IDR 475,000 per person
• Batu Apple-Picking Agrotourism Food · 2 h · from IDR 133,000 per person
• Bromo & Tumpak Sewu 2-Day Tour Nature · 48 h · from IDR 1,140,000 per person
• Malang Jalan Ijen Colonial Cycling Tour Cycling · 3 h · from IDR 200,000 per person
• Mount Bromo Sunrise Day Tour from Malang Hiking · 12 h · from IDR 850,000 per person
• Coban Rondo Waterfall Hiking & Swimming Hiking · 3 h · from IDR 150,000 per person

Day trips and tours

• Bromo Sunrise + Malang Colonial Cycling 13 h · from IDR 700,000
• Batu City Apple Farms + Waterfalls + Coban Rondo 9 h · from IDR 400,000

Where to stay in Malang

• Klojen and Kayutangan

  The central old-town area around Alun-Alun and the Tugu monument, with colonial buildings converted into cafes and shops that are lively in the evening.

• Ijen Boulevard

  A calm, tree-lined colonial avenue with well-preserved Dutch-era houses, a car-free Sunday and a morning market.

• Train Station and Jl Patimura

  A practical, busy area by the station with hostels popular with backpackers, handy for early or late trains and short rides to the centre.

Hotels

• Tugu Malang 5-star · IDR 2,500,000 to IDR 7,000,000 per night
• Treehouse Coban Rondo Glamping 3-star · IDR 800,000 to IDR 2,000,000 per night
• The Singhasari Resort 5-star · IDR 2,000,000 to IDR 6,000,000 per night
• Hotel Trifolia Malang 4-star · IDR 750,000 to IDR 1,800,000 per night
• The Alana Malang 4-star · IDR 600,000 to IDR 1,500,000 per night
• Ijen Suites Resort & Convention 5-star · IDR 800,000 to IDR 2,000,000 per night

Where to eat

• Bakso President Malang Indonesian, East Javanese · about IDR 30,000 per person
• Oen Restaurant Dutch-Indonesian, European, Ice Cream · about IDR 85,000 per person
• Inggil Museum Restaurant Indonesian, Javanese · about IDR 75,000 per person
• Warung Pagi Soto Cak Kar Indonesian, East Javanese · about IDR 22,000 per person
• Sego Resek Mak Nyak Indonesian, East Javanese · about IDR 20,000 per person
• Nasi Campur Bu Wid Indonesian, Javanese · about IDR 25,000 per person
• Rawon Nguling Indonesian, Javanese · about IDR 45,000 per person
• Bakso Bakar Pahlawan Trip Indonesian · about IDR 35,000 per person

Getting to Malang

Airport: Malang (MLG)

How visitors arrive in Malang

• Train from Surabaya By train from Surabaya · common

  Many trains run from Surabaya, and overnight trains link Malang with Jakarta and Bandung; the station is central. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus or car from Surabaya By road from Surabaya · common

  Buses run from Surabaya's Bungurasih terminal to Arjosari station; Malang is about 95 km south of Surabaya by highway. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Fly into Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport By air from Jakarta · common

  A small airport with a few flights, mainly from Jakarta, plus Bali and Bandung; Surabaya's Juanda Airport is the larger alternative. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Prepaid taxi from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport

  Prepaid taxis are available at Malang's small airport for the ride into the city centre. Ride-hail apps cannot pick up directly at the airport terminal. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Shuttle or DAMRI bus from Surabaya Juanda (SUB)

  Many visitors fly into Surabaya instead. Take a private shuttle or taxi to Malang, or the DAMRI airport bus to Bungurasih terminal and an intercity bus on to Malang. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Ride-hail pickups are not allowed directly at the airport, so plan on a prepaid taxi for the first leg. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the railway station to the centre

• Train to Malang station

  Trains from Surabaya, Jakarta and Bandung arrive at Stasiun Malang, which sits much closer to the centre than the long-distance bus terminals. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Ride Hail useful for some trips

  Online ride-hailing services such as Gojek and Grab are plentiful in Malang, though Gojek cannot be booked directly from the airport.

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• Scooter Rental

  Motorbikes can be rented in the Malang area for riding out toward Mount Bromo.

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Fake Bromo Tour Agents at Malang Station

  Malang Kota (main) and Malang Kota Lama train stations

  Touts approach arrivals claiming to be "official Bromo tour operators." They quote low prices (IDR 100,000) then add hidden fees (jeep surcharge, entrance fee, "national park permit") that double the cost at Cemoro Lawang checkpoint.

  How to avoid it: Book Bromo day tours only through your hotel or verified operators on Klook/GetYourGuide. Actual government-run jeep prices from Cemoro Lawang are fixed and posted at the jeep cooperative office.

Best time to visit Malang

• Jan 27°C
• Feb 27°C
• Mar 28°C
• Apr 28°C
• May 28°C
• Jun 28°C
• Jul 27°C
• Aug 28°C
• Sep 29°C
• Oct 30°C
• Nov 28°C
• Dec 27°C

More in Indonesia

• Jakarta
• Bali
• Yogyakarta
• Bandung
• Surabaya
• Labuan Bajo

Frequently asked questions about Malang

How many days do you need in Malang?

A typical trip to Malang is 1-2 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Malang?

The highest-rated places in our Malang guide are Jalan Ijen Boulevard, Coban Pelangi (Rainbow Waterfall), Coban Rondo Waterfall, Alun-Alun Malang (City Square), Singosari Temple (Candi Singosari).

Where should I stay in Malang?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Malang: Klojen and Kayutangan, Ijen Boulevard, Train Station and Jl Patimura.

How do I get around Malang?

Ways to get around Malang covered in our guide: Ride-hailing app, Scooter rental, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Malang?

Scams reported to us for Malang include Fake Bromo Tour Agents at Malang Station. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Malang?

Average daytime highs in Malang run from 27°C in Jan to 30°C in Oct.

Which airport is nearest to Malang?

The nearest airport to Malang has the code MLG.