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Reviews of ArkaBarka Floating Hostel

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

#104 of 222 hotels in Belgrade

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Review score

Based on 331 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were so helpful and friendly. They helped me find a large cab to take my bike box to the airport. And even helped me carry it all the way to the street!

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    9.0
    Cheap but comfortable short-time stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room - Danube Spirit
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing lacking was the shower, it’s right in the bathroom in the middle of the and it’s kind of impossible to not make a mess (no shower courtship, just shower head and wooden planks in the floor between toilet and sink)

    Nice location right next to the river. Food was tasty (all you can eat) and nice rooms with a terrace.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room - Danube Spirit
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cigarette smoke on the terrace at breakfast.

    The vibe

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great people and great location. They are very friendly at the floating hostel. Thanks for the great hospitality. Greetings Roberto with the motorbike from Holland. Long live Serbia!! A great nation

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    10
    Amazing nature hostel in the middle of a big European city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a touristic destination on its own. The view of the Danube river and the Veliko ratno ostrvo in a sunny summer day is just delightful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Bird Nest
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location on the Danube and the super friendly helpful staff. Thank you

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Bird Nest
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect! I will come back for sure

    The location, the mood here, superfriendly staff and breakfasts

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Bird Nest
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, nice breakfast adorable stuff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit far from everything

    Very nice surroundings by the river, very quiet

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Great staff, cool place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Bird Nest
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cool property, nice facilities. Sauna is lovely. Staff were genuinely fantastic. We will be staying again

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hostel's page lists a free airport transfer but this turned out to be false and it actually costs 30-35 euro one way.

    A lovely spot on the river with an amazing breakfast. The rooms are basic but functional.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    10
    The best place to stay in Belgrade!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Aleksander and the staff at Arka Barka Floating Hostel were amazing! They understand the meaning of hospitality and I was made to feel welcome the moment I stepped through the door. 85 000 stars! I have stayed in hostels in 47 countries on 5 different continents, and this was by far the warmest, most genuine reception I have received in many years of travel. The place has an excellent chill vibe away from the chaos of downtown Belgrade. Don’t bother looking elsewhere if you want a fabulous, unique and alternative accommodation to the usual when visiting Belgrade. Also worth mentioning that the room rate includes a free breakfast buffet that is both filling and absolutely delicious! Try the burek and ajvar, you will not be disappointed.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    10
    cool hostel cool place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Bird Nest
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very cool hostel, not the first time here. Day one was very hot, nearly 40 degrees, but at night the temperature was OK. All rooms got brand new air conditioning! The location is nice, at the river. To walk into the old down it will take maybe 20 minutes? Near the hostel I found multiple pizza places, google for pizza with maps in that area (I was Di Napoli and Pizza Bar). The hostel offers different IPA - I tried them all.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    10
    Best place in Belgrade to relax with the downtown so close.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Bird Nest
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s not very close to downtown (relative to the size of the city but taxi wasn’t expensive), but honestly was so relaxing. We were exhausted but loved staying up til 4 am just enjoying the river and seeing the fortress lit up.

    Beautiful dock to sit and enjoy. Breakfast was good. Was a very enjoyable, but unfortunately short, stay. Hope to back soon.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Bird Nest
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent experience of stay. Barka is located at a quiet park, that is just 20-25 minutes from the old town. So you have benefits of living in the nature and at city center at the same time. The hosts are very welcoming and pleasant. Thus, I have no regrets in choosing a floating hostel over a regular one.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

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

    Amazing view and breakfast!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    8.0
    All good. Best location, staff and price/quality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom - Floating Friends
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old pumping, water dropped whole night.

    Creativity, simple and so cozy places. Feeling that all make with love and friendly.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom - Floating Friends
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super nice place! The staff was more than friendly! If you're looking for a good place to spend your time in Belgrade this is definitely it.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    8.0
    Amazing location but tired room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom- La Familia
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is tired, it would be nice to freshen it up. The room is very small for 4 people. The bathroom is small, there is no storage space, hooks.

    The staff is very friendly. Unusual hotel concept. Amazing location on the Danube river in big green park, close to shopping mall and Old City, Fortress(we go there on foot with kids, approximately 25-30 min).

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No transport takes you directly there, you must walk a bit through a park.

    It's a nice hostel, nice to park if you like walking, or running for instance. Close to the bus stop, restaurants.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet didn't had shower curtain

    The location was pretty good, staff was also really kind Breakfast was also good. The view from the terrace is beautiful

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    10
    Great quiet place in a peaceful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Bird Nest
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A cool quiet hostel with extremely nice and friendly staff (and a cat who sometimes sits in the common area <3 ). They will help with any doubts or questions regarding the place or visiting Belgrade. Good breakfast with a few options in a form of buffet. Wifi works well. The location, apart from being in a peaceful park at the water, is close to the old city center - there are 2 frequent public buses with a nearby bus stop (closer than the parking) or 30mins walking across Brankov bridge - which is worth do to at least once for the views.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    10
    A good experience I must say.
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It really floats I really liked it.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    10
    Arka Barka it's "a kind of magic", the best accomodation you can get in Belgrade.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Arka Barka is my spot in Belgrade. The most picturesque and incredible place. Breakfast on the terrace watching the sunrise on the Danube. Magic. Fabulous vibe, wonderful friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

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