Posts Tagged Budget
Hotel Valhalla in Fredrikstad
Posted by admin in Photos and videos, Travel and practical stuff on May 26, 2010
Budget hotels in Østfold
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on May 26, 2010
Norway may be expensive, but you don’t have to break the bank to stay in Østfold. Here are some budget options up and down the county.
- St Olav’s Hotel in Sarpsborg. Central location in downtown Sarpsborg. Glengsgate 21. Tel: 69 15 20 55, www.hotelstolav.no. Double rooms from 695Kr, breakfast extra.
- Tuneheimen: Sarpsborg’s youth hostel, located near Tunevannet (lake). Open year round. Tuneveien 44. Tel: 69 14 50 01, www.tuneheimen.no. Double rooms from 670Kr.
- American College in Moss. In Mollerbyen in central Moss. Verket 22. Tel: 69 24 20 40, www.americancollege.no. Rooms from 350Kr, houses from 750Kr, summer only (1 June til early August).
- Moss Youth Hostel: Located in Nesparken, by the shores of lake Vansjø, within easy reach of the town centre. 44 beds in 11 rooms. Tel: 69 25 53 34, www.hihostels.com. Double rooms from 700Kr, family rooms 900Kr. Open year round (booking necessary outside of the summer season).
- Hotel Valhalla in Fredrikstad. On a hill overlooking the town. Valhallsgate 3. Tel: 69 36 89 50, www.hotelvalhalla.no. Double rooms from 895Kr.
- Grand Hotel in Halden. Central location by the station. Jernbanetorget 1. Tel: 69 18 72 00, www.grandhotell.net. Double rooms from 750Kr.
- Kaserna in Halden. On the grounds of the fortress, a short walk from downtown. Generalveien 25-27. Tel: 92 86 47 97, www.kaserna.no. Double rooms from 800Kr.
- Solstrand Terrasse in Ørje (Indre-Østfold). 32 rooms including family rooms, right by Øymarksjøen (lake). Haldenveien. Tel: 69 81 21 37, www.solstrand-terrasse.no. Double rooms from 600Kr.
In a Norwegian supermarket
Posted by admin in Photos and videos, Shopping, Travel and practical stuff on January 17, 2010
Shopping: Prices in Norway
Posted by admin in Shopping, Travel and practical stuff on January 17, 2010
You know it – Norway is expensive. But how expensive exactly? Check out the price list below to get an idea. Once the initial shock over, start saving, and budgeting, for what will no doubt be the trip of your life!
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Main course in a budget restaurant (Chinese, or pizza for example): 120-150Kr
Main course in a more upmarket restaurant: 200-250Kr
Campsite plot for the night: 160Kr
Room for two in a mid-range hotel: 1,200Kr
1l of petrol: 12Kr
Car rental for a week: 4,000Kr
A bottle of beer in a bar: 55-60Kr
A bottle of red wine: (in Vinmonopolet) 100Kr, (in restaurant) 300Kr
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Cinema ticket: 90Kr
Bus ticket: 25Kr
1l of milk: 12Kr
A loaf of bread: 25Kr
Hot dog in a kiosk: 25Kr
Newspaper: 20Kr
Stamp (postcard to Europe): 11Kr
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Prices vary from place to place (from shop to shop, town to town, etc), but the list above is a good indicator of how much you can expect to pay for things here in Norway. You can convert these prices into your own currency using www.xe.com. Check out the following link www.elusivemoose.eu/2009/11/travelling-on-a-budget-in-norway for tips on how to save money during your trip.
Travelling on a budget in Norway
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on November 15, 2009
Is it possible to travel on a budget in Norway? Well… Can one lose 5kg in a fortnight? Find a man who doesn’t snore when drunk? Avoid paying tax on inheritance? I’m afraid the answer is: No – but you can try. Here are a few tips to help you save some money. Thing of it as a damage limitation exercise. And remember – it ain’t cheap, but who’s counting when you’re having the trip of a lifetime?
- Avoid alcohol, or bring your own. Wine and spirits are outrageously expensive in Norway, so it pays to stock up on duty-free. Otherwise make your beer last (at around 70kr a pint, you don’t want to be buying too many rounds).
- Do lunch instead of dinner. Most restaurants have good offers on for lunch, with a special, shorter menu or at least a dagensrett (plat du jour) for about 100kr. You’ll pay at least double for the same dish in the evening.
- Fill up the tank at the weekend. Petrol prices go up and down during the week, but are always cheaper at the weekend.
- Make the most of discounts for OAPs, students etc. These are available in many places, including museums, cinemas, public transport (30% off a standard rail ticket for students for example) etc. Make a habit of showing your card whenever you book a tour, a trip, whatever.
- Rema 1000, Rimi and Kiwi are the cheapest chains for grocery shopping. ICA and Coop are middle of the range, while Meny and Ultra have a much better selection, but are also a lot more costly.
Oh, and of course all that gorgeous nature is absolutely free!! That’ll save you a bunch too!