Kapitein Anna Hotel - Amsterdam
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Historic 1911 paddle steamer hotel on Amsterdam's IJ river
The Ship & Experience
Kapitein Anna is housed in a paddle steamer built in 1911, accommodating only around 20 overnight guests. The ship maintains original features throughout its three decks, including a polished wood dining room and a bar area. Guests have access to the sun terrace and the atmospheric lounge, with tea and coffee available at all hours.
Cabins & Amenities
Each cabin at Kapitein Anna Hotel Amsterdam comes with a private bathroom, air conditioning, and free toiletries. Beds are fitted with linen, and rooms include a bar and tea/coffee maker. The cabins are compact but provide all necessary comforts for a city stay.
Location & Access
The boat is reachable by a free ferry from Amsterdam Central Station, running every 15 minutes with a 10-minute crossing. The Scheepvaartmuseum is 5 km away and Dam square is 4 km from the hotel. The surrounding NDSM wharf area offers local bakeries, a supermarket, and creative arts venues.
Dining & Breakfast
A buffet breakfast is served each morning in the ship's dining room, with cooked eggs available upon request from the chef. The bar on board is open until 10 pm, offering wine, champagne, and other drinks. Guests can also enjoy free coffee and fruit throughout the day in the lounge.
Services & Facilities
Kapitein Anna provides meeting and banquet facilities, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping. The hotel offers fax/photocopying services and private check-in/check-out. Street parking is available nearby at approximately €10 per day.
- Ship history: Paddle steamer operational since 1911, now a floating hotel
- Rooms: 20 compact cabins with private bathroom, air conditioning, bar
- Location: Free 10-minute ferry from Amsterdam Central Station
- Dining: Buffet breakfast with cooked eggs on request, bar open till 10 pm
- Services: Meeting rooms, luggage storage, daily housekeeping
- Access: Direct ferry, street parking at €10/day
Licence number: OLO1404473/Z14-62373/57840
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 King-size bed
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Lake view
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Shower
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Sauna

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
-
Lake view
-
Shower
-
Sauna
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
Bar/ Lounge area
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Sauna
Flat-screen TV
VIP check-in/ -out
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
Room view
- Sea view
- Lake view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Kapitein Anna Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 130 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 3.1 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 24.0 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Schiphol, AMS |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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