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Located on the shores of one of Belgrade’s many fine parks, ArkaBarka Floating Hostel is just a 2-minute walk from the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Palace of Serbia. The hostel floats on the Danube River and offers simply furnished rooms. Most have large windows that flood rooms with a lot of natural light and many have colourful walls that contrast nicely with natural wood floors. All have either a shared or private bathroom and Wi-Fi is available free of charge. ArkaBarka Floating Hostel has a snack bar, terrace and barbecue facilities. Bicycles can be borrowed from the property free of charge. Shops, restaurants, bars and cafes can be visited just a 10-minute walk away. Boat tours can be organized by the hostel upon request.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

FREE parking!


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
3 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lawrence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet location, warm and great view. Milos was a great host.
  • Claire
    France France
    Chill place under the river, good vibes and super friendly staff ! Bus to go in the city center just near by, and takes less then ten minutes to go. Every 5 minutes.. Easy. Good breakfast with view on the river, perfect when you just wake up and...
  • Dragana
    Serbia Serbia
    We had wonderful stay at Arka Barka. The room was good, with comfortable bed. The stuff was also very helpful and the best thing is waking up on the river and having breakfast with the best view ever!
  • Anna
    Hungary Hungary
    Very clean and cozy hostel by the Danube. Breakfast was tasty. Very friendly and helpful staff! Will come back for sure , thank you!
  • Niklas
    Sweden Sweden
    Sandwiched between a beautiful park and river (with views of the very impressive Belgrade Fortress) is this little gem. I loved the cozy lounge, river terrace, and sauna, but what made Arkabarka and my stay in Belgrade truly special was the staff....
  • Heiko
    Malta Malta
    watching river Danube covered by November fog whilst enjoying Arka Barka's breakfast and very friendly, helpful and entertaining staff
  • Björn
    Germany Germany
    Very nice and quiet spot on the river. A very nice alternative for people who do not need to be in the very center. Extremely friendly staff.
  • Ana
    North Macedonia North Macedonia
    My brother and I stayed here for a couple of days and we absolutely loved this place! The hostel was cosy and the staff were very welcoming. From the moment we stepped in up to the moment we left, we felt like we were at home. The reception/common...
  • Ella
    Latvia Latvia
    The place is perfect, my favourite (chill) hostel on Earth! Tara, Filip and especially Aleks were super friendly and helpful! Breakfast was decent. Lounge and music were incredibly relaxing and tasteful! Same goes for the little sauna (more like a...
  • Христина
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    The view was amazing in the evening, in the morning. The stuff was Kind, helpful, positive, energizing. And the fried bread slices were so delicious nom nom nom. The room was colorful, cozy and feels like in a fairy tale. And the boss of the...

Property surroundings

Facilities of ArkaBarka Floating Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area

Cleaning services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Croatian
  • Serbian

House rules
ArkaBarka Floating Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform ArkaBarka Floating Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about ArkaBarka Floating Hostel

  • Check-in at ArkaBarka Floating Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • ArkaBarka Floating Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Canoeing
    • Full body massage
    • Walking tours
    • Spa facilities
    • Pub crawls
    • Yoga classes
    • Bike tours

  • ArkaBarka Floating Hostel is 1.5 miles from the centre of Belgrade. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at ArkaBarka Floating Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at ArkaBarka Floating Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet