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Reviews of ArkaBarka Floating Hostel

Bulevar Nikole Tesle bb, Novi Beograd, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

#114 of 210 hotels in Belgrade

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 346 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Charged 220 for a mint tea, no tea or coffee facilities in room

    This place is so cool, love the boathouse, sauna, room, breakfast unreal. Highly recommend get bus 15 or 84.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    pleasant atmosphere, cozy room, helpful staff. Special thanks to Alexander

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Bird Nest
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Good breakfast, staff were very nice. 24/7 bar!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    8.0
    Cosy atmosphere, beautiful river view and amazing park in front of thehostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Bird Nest
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very cosy and beautiful river view

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A very helpful staff! Absolutely on top!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    9.0
    So cute, calm, and cosy place to stay. I usually never spend time at my hostel as much as I did.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Bird Nest
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing that has anything to do with the hostel.

    Staff are so lovely and it’s such a cosy place. We loved Leo the bonus holiday pet.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom- La Familia
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn’t like much the Birch room. I stayed here several times and all the other rooms were more to my taste

    My favourite place in Belgrade. Love it for atmosphere and terrace at the river

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2023

    10
    :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Bird Nest
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All great :)

    Osoba sa kojom sam dosao :)

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Definitely recommending this place, is quite unique and comfortable!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    10
    super friendy staff, cozy room and living area and the nicest view having breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Bird Nest
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was nothing to complain about :)

    Although we arrived very late, the host was super nice receiving us and additionally had a really nice music choice :) the breakfast together with the view on the terrace were really enjoyable and the whole living room area is very comfy as well as our room which was the smallest, but very cozy!. We could even store our luggage until the evening at the day of our departure.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    9.0
    It's a charming beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There were a few harmless to humans tree bugs in the room. Not critical, but for someone may cause discomfort.

    It's a charming beautiful place. Very responsive staff. We stayed one night in a private room. The room and common areas were clean and warm. The wifi worked well. Simple but delicious breakfast with a great view. Close to a large park, shopping center, bus stops. We walked to the center via the promenade and bridge (about 3 km). The room and services fully correspond to the description and photos.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2023

    10
    One night on the river
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Bird Nest
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We couldn't get the heating function to work well on the A/C. A communal kettle in the lounge would be good too. Lights could be brighter and having a personal lamp in the nook. Having access to a communal mini cooking station or a microwave would be a bonus.

    We liked the view. The room was small but cosy. Access to the sauna was appreciated. Appreciate that we can leave our luggage for when we return.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2023

    10
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great location exceptional staff lovely rooms

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    10
    Quirky and Fab
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a bit of hand rail missing from the jetty walkway - it was quite steep and not very well lit at night.

    It was a quirky place, just what we like.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small bathroom

    Tasty breakfast, beautiful river view and very comfortable room with a balcony. Staff is amazingly friendly and supportive. Good connection with city centre by bus.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    9.0
    A lovely, comfortable little hostel in a beautiful place by the river
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No problems at all with Arka Barka but useful info is that it's easy to find the hostel but don't rely on Google map's directions (a problem with all Google maps in Belgrade it seems). It's not easy to get taxis to pick up there using taxi apps but a nice guy from the hostel (sorry I forgot his name) saved me by booking a Pink Taxi to the airport and giving me super clear instructions how to get picked up!!

    A very nice, varied breakfast with sweet and savoury options. The setting by the river is beautiful and the decor and comfort were both great! I felt relaxed and welcomed as soon as I stepped through the door.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    9.0
    Chill Vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Bird Nest
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is many insect but this is about nature of river.

    It was awesome place. If you wanna be relax you should come here. Workers were helpful, friendly and positive people. I came alone but I was’t feeling alone. They were supporting for everything. I met wonderful people. I am recommending.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2023

    10
    Great experience overall.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    N/a

    I have travelled quite a few times this year to different countries for work and I can say that this hotel has been the most enjoyable experience of all! Taking breakfast literally perched on the river, watching the mallards and swans, set my mood for the day, and I attended my conference energised. I also had a free day at the end during which I took a sauna (included with the price) that further boosted my good feel. The staff were very helpful and accommodating and they have a 24 hours front desk. The hostel is some half an hour's walking distance to the centre, mostly a pleasant walk through the park. You can of course take a bus just outside the hostel if walking is not for you. Just a 5-minute walk away there is bus no. 72 that takes you to the airport for 1 Euro! My room was basic and overlooks the park, but there are different combinations, including a balcony facing the river. By the way, the coffee in the lobby is pretty good :)!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2023

    10
    Really nice. Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom - Floating Friends
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great vibes, awesome staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom - Floating Friends
    • Stayed 1 night

    Didn`t quite understand the situation when we asked the receptionist if they have fried eggs for breakfast (while she was making some kind of omelet), she answered no, and after a while she served it to the men next to us. Were they vip-guests?

    I have no words to describe that beautiful view we had. Hostel is located in park zone, so it is calm and quiet. 1 km away it is a public parking, good chance to have a walk.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2023

    10
    Great fun for openminded people
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Bird Nest
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had an absolutely amazing time! The breakfast was yummy, the whole place has a super cool, ladiback ang overall good vibe energy. If you want a place that is not strickt in the city center and that is filled With cool people and peace plus nature just at the Dunaj - then its a place for you. During our stay a wedding was thrown here which just made the whole experience even more fun. The stuff is cool, helpful and social, we had a Great time with Milos and Aleksandar talking about Serbian history and culture. I'd love to Come back here. Absolutely superb backpacking vibe and stay!🧜‍♀️☀️thank you guys 🎉❤️

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2023

    10
    Happy stay at nature and quick into the vibrant city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom - Floating Friends
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very lively place, gorgeous at the river Danube, view of sunset in the morning and on the right towards the castle, especially friendly personal, great bed, nice balcony towards the island, breakfast made me happy sitting on the terrace with curious ducks passing by

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The wooden floor is noisy.

    Although not so close to city center nor the main points of interest, the location by the river makes it very special if you like this kind of atmosphere. Park and shopping mall at walking distance. Simple but good breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Best value for money in Belgrade

    Stayed in September 2023

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