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onthepushlist.Withtheuncertaineconomyand“dynamicpricing,”it'stough
to get a hotel to give a firm rate. If booking on your own and on a budget,
check hotel websites far in advance to see who's willing to offer the most ag-
gressive discount.
The most predictable special is the TI's Oslo Package, which offers
business-class rooms plus an Oslo Pass for 500-800 kr per person (based on
double occupancy); prices vary depending on the hotel you choose. The Oslo
Package is offered daily year-round. It's a good deal for couples and ideal for
families with young children. Two kids under 16 sleep free, breakfast is in-
cluded, and up to four family members get free Oslo Passes, covering admis-
sion to sights and all public transportation (see here ) . These passes are val-
id for four days, even if you only stay one night at the hotel (allowing you
to squeeze two days of sightseeing out of a one-night stay—for example, if
you take an overnight train or boat out of town on your second evening). Buy
the Oslo Package through your travel agent at home, ScanAm World Tours
in the US (US tel. [phone]), or upon arrival in Oslo at the TI. Even if
you show up late in the day when prices may be deeply discounted, you still
get the Oslo Pass along with your room. For details on the Oslo Package, see
www.visitoslo.com .