ArkaBarka Floating Hostel and Apartments
Hostel in Belgrade
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hostel
Belgrade hostel in Novi Beograd with spa services and a coffee shop
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, spa services, a meeting room, and laundry facilities are onsite.
ArkaBarka Floating Hostel and Apartments offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This Belgrade hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, spa services, a meeting room, and laundry facilities are onsite.
ArkaBarka Floating Hostel and Apartments offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This Belgrade hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Garden
Map of Belgrade
Available Rooms
Standard Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, River View (Danube Spirit)
Beds not specified • 129 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Family Quadruple Room
Beds not specified • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, River View (Queen Studio)
Beds not specified • 291 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, River View (King Studio )
Beds not specified • 291 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds, Balcony, River View
Beds not specified • 377 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
1.0 / 10.0
We had two rooms. The one on the lower deck was very humid, Air con hardly working, door lock not working properly, morning buffet with cheese and ham standing in 30 degrees C for hours but worst thing was the smell of the river in the room. There was an Air freshener in the room that was frequently used to cover up for the smell.
Low price, low standard - never coming back
1.0 / 10.0
We had two rooms. The one on the lower deck was very humid, Air con hardly working, door lock not working properly, morning buffet with cheese and ham standing in 30 degrees C for hours but worst thing was the smell of the river in the room. There was an Air freshener in the room that was frequently used to cover up for the smell.
Low price, low standard - never coming back
4.0 / 10.0
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Very chilled vibe. Good breakfast selection each morning, food was freshly prepared. Good value for money. Comfortable bed and clean.
4.0 / 10.0
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Very chilled vibe. Good breakfast selection each morning, food was freshly prepared. Good value for money. Comfortable bed and clean.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing ! Alex is the guvna
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing ! Alex is the guvna
2.0 / 10.0
Full of bugs. I can't pass the night and ran away from the bugs.
2.0 / 10.0
Full of bugs. I can't pass the night and ran away from the bugs.
10.0 / 10.0
We like the position of the hostel directly on the river, the view toward Kalemegdan and the green view toward the big war island, the breakfast, the staff, the hostel architecture, everything was nice, the apartment on the ground floor in glass and the lock. I would like to come back again.
10.0 / 10.0
We like the position of the hostel directly on the river, the view toward Kalemegdan and the green view toward the big war island, the breakfast, the staff, the hostel architecture, everything was nice, the apartment on the ground floor in glass and the lock. I would like to come back again.
10.0 / 10.0
Very friendly, kind and helpful stuff!! Whatever you want the guys are there for you!!
10.0 / 10.0
Very friendly, kind and helpful stuff!! Whatever you want the guys are there for you!!
2.0 / 10.0
Not worth the money …cramped rooms, washroom filthy, NO sanitizer
2.0 / 10.0
Not worth the money …cramped rooms, washroom filthy, NO sanitizer
2.0 / 10.0
We were landing in Belgrade at 5am so I made the reservation the night before so we can check in when we arrived at our hotel around 6am and sleep until checkout at 11am. I messaged the hotel that night to let them know we’d be arriving at the hotel around 6am to sleep only a few hours after a night flight. We get to the hotel at 6:30am but reception didn’t open until 8am. We were so tired and sleep deprived we walked over next door and their reception was open and they had rooms Available so we ended up staying there a few hours instead. I paid ArkaBarka $65 for nothing and then still paid $55 next door to sleep only 3 hours if that! Ugh
2.0 / 10.0
We were landing in Belgrade at 5am so I made the reservation the night before so we can check in when we arrived at our hotel around 6am and sleep until checkout at 11am. I messaged the hotel that night to let them know we’d be arriving at the hotel around 6am to sleep only a few hours after a night flight. We get to the hotel at 6:30am but reception didn’t open until 8am. We were so tired and sleep deprived we walked over next door and their reception was open and they had rooms Available so we ended up staying there a few hours instead. I paid ArkaBarka $65 for nothing and then still paid $55 next door to sleep only 3 hours if that! Ugh
8.0 / 10.0
It was absolutely beautiful, true to pictures.
Only thing I would say is that staff were not very helpful/friendly and the place is not clean,
8.0 / 10.0
It was absolutely beautiful, true to pictures.
Only thing I would say is that staff were not very helpful/friendly and the place is not clean,
5.0 / 10.0
Awesome place, clean, relaxing and kind staff
5.0 / 10.0
Amazing staff and nice design, breakfast included and super cheap, nice to be near the water and comfy
5.0 / 10.0
Amazing staff and nice design, breakfast included and super cheap, nice to be near the water and comfy
5.0 / 10.0
Helping staff, healthy breakfast, nice view of river danube
5.0 / 10.0
Helping staff, healthy breakfast, nice view of river danube
4.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed it and the hostel was cozy. The hosts were nice. We had shared bathrooms, this was small and in poor condition.
4.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed it and the hostel was cozy. The hosts were nice. We had shared bathrooms, this was small and in poor condition.
8.0 / 10.0
It's by the river, really like the concept. Its cool. Unfortunately a lot of mosqitoes at night. The ceiling was leaking water, but we let them know and the next day they gave us the apartment of the boss. That was much better so we were really happy with that.
8.0 / 10.0
It's by the river, really like the concept. Its cool. Unfortunately a lot of mosqitoes at night. The ceiling was leaking water, but we let them know and the next day they gave us the apartment of the boss. That was much better so we were really happy with that.
5.0 / 10.0
Staff very well mannered and prepared for an exclusive service. Congratulations for the great service. Very Thanks, great time.
5.0 / 10.0
Staff very well mannered and prepared for an exclusive service. Congratulations for the great service. Very Thanks, great time.
5.0 / 10.0
It is an amazing place with incredible views and great team working there. The shortcommings are: it is a 10 minutes walking distance from the parking area and there is no service to assist with luggage - should improve because we were walking with kids in the pooring rain. The surprise was at the check out - I booked pay at the hotel option - they accept only cash - no credit card (still cannot believe) and Hotel.com was useless in assisting. The problem is there is no ATM close by.....and I had to pay for two rooms and four days...that event turned me off and therefore would not recommend the stay at Arka. Also, I would recommend staying in downtown considering transportation to/from. Again, candy box on the Danube with cash based business model.
5.0 / 10.0
It is an amazing place with incredible views and great team working there. The shortcommings are: it is a 10 minutes walking distance from the parking area and there is no service to assist with luggage - should improve because we were walking with kids in the pooring rain. The surprise was at the check out - I booked pay at the hotel option - they accept only cash - no credit card (still cannot believe) and Hotel.com was useless in assisting. The problem is there is no ATM close by.....and I had to pay for two rooms and four days...that event turned me off and therefore would not recommend the stay at Arka. Also, I would recommend staying in downtown considering transportation to/from. Again, candy box on the Danube with cash based business model.
8.0 / 10.0
nice hostel, clean rooms, excellent breakfast. Just wish the rooms had soap or shampoo but that is minor.
8.0 / 10.0
nice hostel, clean rooms, excellent breakfast. Just wish the rooms had soap or shampoo but that is minor.
3.0 / 10.0
Your cab will drop you off on the other side of a park that you have to cross to get to the hotel. The views at the hotel are amazing and the staff is so friendly. The part I didn’t like was the wooden floorboards in the shower were wobbly and could also be heard throughout the hotel. I liked the hotel for the overall experience though
3.0 / 10.0
Your cab will drop you off on the other side of a park that you have to cross to get to the hotel. The views at the hotel are amazing and the staff is so friendly. The part I didn’t like was the wooden floorboards in the shower were wobbly and could also be heard throughout the hotel. I liked the hotel for the overall experience though
6.0 / 10.0
The location right on the Danube is incredibly charming and the staff were very pleasant, however the accommodations for a family were cramped in comparison to a typical hotel room and the room was damp, to the point of the bedding being moist all night long and my book pages wrinkled. Probably fine for the hostel it is meant to be, but for the price of an "apartment room" a family would be much more comfortable and less damp in a hotel room or apartment on land.
6.0 / 10.0
The location right on the Danube is incredibly charming and the staff were very pleasant, however the accommodations for a family were cramped in comparison to a typical hotel room and the room was damp, to the point of the bedding being moist all night long and my book pages wrinkled. Probably fine for the hostel it is meant to be, but for the price of an "apartment room" a family would be much more comfortable and less damp in a hotel room or apartment on land.
5.0 / 10.0
Unique and wonderful hostel! Only issue is that parking is far away.
4.0 / 10.0
Kindly staff, attractive and interesting object. The only problem we had was access with a vehicle so we had to park about 700 met further ( reason - due to BeerFest), nobody has informed us.
8.0 / 10.0
The barge is on the water which was lovely to have breakfast by, but there are mosquitos at night.
My room was upgraded for free which was kind of them, but the AC only worked as a fan, not a cooler, and overlooked the entrance walkway, which was noisy when people arrive at 5am, and many people not respecting normal sleep times by being quiet when returning from a night out.
The common room was large and comfortable and overlooked the water. Bikes available for use, but I didn't partake as I was happy walking everywhere. Close to newly opened Museum of Contemporary Arts. The New Belgrade area has a very relaxed, open feel compared to Belgrade proper and was a great start to my visit in Serbia.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Belgrade?
The average price for a rental in Belgrade is $66 per night. This rental is $41 above the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at ArkaBarka Floating Hostel and Apartments. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is ArkaBarka Floating Hostel and Apartments pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at ArkaBarka Floating Hostel and Apartments?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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