Best Areas to Stay for Viewing Mount Bromo: Top Travel Guide Tips
For those planning to visit the Bromo volcano in Indonesia 🌋, you must save this post!!
👉 Because accommodation can easily be a pitfall. Apart from the major cities, the lodging conditions in most of Indonesia are quite limited. So, if you have certain requirements for your stay, it’s essential to do thorough research.

Accommodation is roughly divided into four areas: Surabaya, Malang, Probolinggo, and near the volcano scenic area.
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📍Surabaya
🏨: Hotel Majapahit Surabaya MGallery
A century-old hotel in Surabaya, renovated from an old colonial building, with a simple yet retro style. It is located in the center of the old town, and right outside is a bustling commercial and food street.

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📍Malang
🏨: Grand Mercure Malang Mirama
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📍Near the volcano scenic area
🏨: Plataran Bromo
🏨: Artotel Cabin Bromo
🏨: Jiwa Jawa Resort Bromo
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🔥Bromo Volcano Day Tour:
To meet different needs, there are mainly two types of tours (sunset and sunrise). You can choose a car rental tour or a package that includes the hotels mentioned above.

PS: The sunrise tour requires an early departure, suitable for those who are energetic and don’t mind staying up late. If you prefer more sleep, you can start at noon and catch the sunset at Bromo.
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🌅Sunrise Tour:
23:00-00:00 Depart from Surabaya
02:00 Arrive at the jeep assembly point and take a jeep to the volcano to watch the sunrise
03:30 Arrive at the parking lot, take a short walk to the viewing platform to watch the sunrise, then head down to Bromo
06:00 Head down to Bromo, visit the sand sea, Bromo crater, and climb the Bromo volcano
08:00 End of the tour, return
13:00 Arrive at the hotel/airport/train station in Surabaya
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🌇Sunset Tour:
11:00-13:00 Depart from Surabaya
15:00 Arrive at the Bromo scenic area parking lot, transfer to a jeep to the sand sea
16:00-17:00 Visit and play at the sand sea and Bromo crater
18:00 Walk to the viewing platform to watch the sunset
19:00 End of the tour, return
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I’ve been researching stays for Bromo trips, and this breakdown of Surabaya, Malang, Probolinggo, and the nearby area is super helpful! I didn’t realize how much difference location makes for sunrise views and accessibility. It’ll definitely save me time narrowing down options.