With some great road trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up everything that Malang, 40 miles away, has to offer. Alun-Alun Kota ought to be high up on your list here. GOR Ken Arok and Sempu Island are terrific attractions too. The locals will also likely point you in the direction of Batu, 45 miles away. If you can only see one attraction here, make sure it’s Batu Secret Zoo. (But we’re also huge fans of Jawa Timur Park 2 and Air Panas Cangar.)