East Java · Indonesia
Where to stay in Probolinggo
Probolinggo is a city in East Java, Indonesia, home to about 223,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- MLG59 km · Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
- Currency
- IDRrupiah
- Time zone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Language
- Indonesian
About
About Probolinggo
Probolinggo (Indonesian: Kota Probolinggo, Madurese: Kottha Prabâlingghâ, Javanese: Kuthå Pråbålinggå) is a city on the north coast of East Java province, Indonesia. It covers an area of 55.197 sq. km, and had a population of 217,062 at the 2010 census and 239,649 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as at mid 2025 was 244,849 (comprising 121,678 males and 123,171 females).
This port city has an extensive fishing industry and is the nearest town of any size to Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park. Since the National Park can be visited as a day trip from here, this tends to be the main draw for visitors since there is little else of interest.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Probolinggo
See
- Candi Jabung
- Museum Probolinggo
- Bentar Beach
- Beejay Bakau Resort
Do
The location is about one hour drive from Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park where the Pekalen river cuts the town. Up to grade 3+, you will encounter many bat caves along its cliff and some small waterfalls. Most operators ask you to choose one of the 2 sections that take 1.5-2.5 hours but you can have both if you ask. Each section has its own unique scenery and challenge that will make your white water rafting experience in any case unforgettable. All fares include safety equipment, transport to the start and from the finish line, as well as food and beverages.
- Noars rafting
- Songa adventure
- Gili Ketapang
- Lapangan Kerapan Sapi Brujul
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Where to stay
Which part of Probolinggo to stay in
For people to see sunrise at Mount Bromo, it is better to sleep at nearest Bromo area, although you have to spend more money or you will late of sunrise moment.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Probolinggo
25 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Bromo 22 Homestay Syariah RedDoorz | 4.5 km | |
| Collection O 90783 Hotel Ayeng Mandiri OYO Rooms | 6.0 km | |
| Griya Juanda Syariah Probolinggo RedPartner RedDoorz | 1.0 km | |
| Hotel Suroyo RedPartner RedDoorz | 0.2 km | |
| Hotel Tentrem Syariah Probolinggo RedPartner RedDoorz | 0.6 km | |
| Kartini Guest House RedDoorz | 0.7 km | |
| Kopian Homestay Syariah RedDoorz | 4.8 km | |
| OYO 1316 Mentari Family Homestay OYO Rooms | 1.8 km | |
| OYO 1430 Hotel Ratna Syariah OYO Rooms | 0.6 km | |
| OYO 1482 Brak Guest House OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| OYO 1639 Penginapan Anggrek Syariah 1 OYO Rooms | 2.4 km | |
| OYO 1642 Penginapan Anggrek Syariah 2 OYO Rooms | 2.9 km | |
| OYO 1652 Hotel Tampiarto OYO Rooms | 0.3 km | |
| OYO 1909 Edelweiss Residence Syariah OYO Rooms | 4.1 km | |
| OYO 1999 Hotel Tentrem Syariah OYO Rooms | 0.6 km | |
| OYO 2003 Female Guest House OYO Rooms | 0.7 km | |
| OYO 2004 Penginapan Bidara Syariah OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| OYO 2492 Nindy Homestay OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| OYO 2937 Nindy Homestay 2 OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| RedDoorz Syariah near Balai Kota Probolinggo 2 RedDoorz | 1.6 km | |
| Rumah Anggrek Syariah 1 RedPartner RedDoorz | 1.3 km | |
| Rumah Anggrek Syariah 2 RedPartner RedDoorz | 2.9 km | |
| SPOT ON 2090 Ratna Backpacker Syariah OYO Rooms | 0.5 km | |
| Vegas Homestay RedPartner RedDoorz | 1.2 km | |
| YS Homestay RedDoorz | 4.9 km |
All 25 hotels in Probolinggo, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Probolinggo
Probolinggo has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 408 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Probolinggo: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG), about 59 km from the city centre in a straight line; Juanda International Airport (SUB, 63 km) and Dhoho International Airport (DHX, 140 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
To get to Probolinggo from Surabaya, take a Damri shuttle bus from the Juanda International Airport in Surabaya to the Bungurasih bus terminal (also called Purabaya) in the city. Then take an express Patas air-conditioned bus for the 2- to 3-hr journey from Surabaya to Probolinggo (about Rp30,000). Alternatively, you can get a train to Probolinggo station from Surabaya Gubeng. This is a comfortable air conditioned ride, taking around 2 hours. Buses from Malang take around 2 hours.
Getting around
You may get public transport from Bayuangga Bus Terminal. But this option is quite unreliable, you might wait for too long. Serving the city of Probolinggo.
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MLG · Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
SUB · Juanda International Airport
DHX · Dhoho International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Probolinggo
Eat
Probolinggo is famous for sweet, green mangoes, known as mangga manalagi. Some people also call them mangga arumanis. Because these types of mango still have green skin even when mature, you need to press them softly and smell them to determine their ripeness. You might want to only eat half of these mangoes because they're large with high fibre content.
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Questions
Probolinggo: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Probolinggo?
Probolinggo has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 408 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Probolinggo?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG), about 59 km from the city centre in a straight line; Juanda International Airport (SUB, 63 km) and Dhoho International Airport (DHX, 140 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Probolinggo?
rupiah (IDR).
Nearby
Destinations near Probolinggo
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.