Arka Barka floating hostel on the Danube

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Arka Barka

Belgrade


Bobbing off Ušće Park, a mere stagger from the Danube barges, this 'floating house' offers ageing rooms, sex-separated dorms in 'wake-up!' colours, plus party nights, free bike use and fresh river breezes. It's a moderate walk, or a short ride on bus 15 or 84 from Zeleni Venac. Cash only.


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