C2O Library & Collabtive

an independent library in surabaya that stays open until night. it’s my favorite and most comfortable place to spend some me time, especially reading books with the library’s cat around. there’s a wide and varied collection of books, and they also host events like book discussions and art gatherings. there’s even a small canteen that sells food and drinks, so you can stay for hours without worrying about getting hungry.

A quaint library offering classics and modern lit alike. The staff was friendly and helpful. It has a sizable collection of books, some even for sale. The atmosphere was second to none. However, seating was rather limited, so keep that in mind. Easily accessible by Suroboyo Bus, only a few-minute walk from RS Darmo bus stop. There's also a small café at the rear, good for a quick sip of coffee/tea or two, but it was nothing to write home about.

A comfy place to go for you who’s really into books! The place is quite comfy, homey-like, great atmosphere for reading books (but can get quite humid and hot) There is a co-working space available on the 2nd floor, 35k/day (around 2 USD). Pretty good actually, free drink and tea for the CWS. Had quite loads of book, ranging from philosophy to art. English and Indonesia. You might like the options, well done 👏🏽 Quite amazed that they managed to keep this on without official funding and stuff. Need more of this, keep it up!

A very cozy library and co-working space , suitable for studying or working or just hanging with friends. They also sell some books as well as stickers and bookmarks. You can borrow the book to be read on site for free but you have to be a member if you want to bring the book home. The genre of the books are quite various, some of them are rare collection.

A good good place to escape from the city crowd. The place offers you quiteness to do stuff. It has its own library to accompany your 'me time'. The books are so variant and there's some offered to buy. The books are open to borrow with 10K for 3 weeks but you have to be member first. If you need wifi, you must purchase 35K and work on upper floor which you can make your own tea while working. The upper floor is its working space. So, make sure to spend your time here. This place is really worth your time!

A true hidden gem in the middle of this hustle bustle of the city for sure. They have amazing collections and I loved the vibe here. But at night there are so many mosquitos, i wonder if it’s possible for a person to bring their own electric mosquitos repellent here? Because last time I was there my legs got bitten by so many of them 😭

Really nice and cozy library space with some of local book collection. Also there is a recommendation maps, called Pertigaan Maps for tourists who want explore Surabaya on foot in Arab District, Europe District, and China District. Only 50k IDR/rupiah. Must buy and use it to explore Surabaya!

Nice cozy place ( a little bit hot in there but the fan are available and many window) the book range are amazing you can get what you want to read, also if you need some quiet place to do some work go upstairs (35k whole day) for the coworking space, free wifi, free coffee, and cats ( yeah they are lovely)... much love for this place