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laundry room, kitchen, cafeteria, free parking, on-site swimming; T-bana:
Hornstull, walk 10 minutes down and cross small bridge to Långholmen is-
land, follow hotel signs 5 minutes farther; tel. [phone], fax [phone],
www.langholmen.com , [e-mail] ).

Rooms in Private Homes
Stockholm's private rooms can be a deal in high season if you want to have
an at-home experience. During hotels' weekend/summer discount periods,
private rooms don't save you much over a hotel. Be sure to get the front-
door security code when you call, in case there's no intercom. Contact Ho-
telltjänst, a private-room booking agency (S-600 kr, D-750 kr, cash only,
no breakfast, 2-night minimum; fully furnished apartments also available:
Sb-800 kr, Db-1,200 kr; rates vary based on demand, Nybrogatan 44, tel.
08/104-437,

fax [phone], www.hotelltjanst.com , care-

[e-mail] ).

Eating in Stockholm
To save money, eat your main meal at lunch, when cafés and restaurants have
95-kr daily special plates called dagens rätt (generally Mon-Fri only). Most
museums have handy cafés (with lots of turnover and therefore fresh food,
100-kr lunch deals, and often with fine views). Convenience stores serve gas
station-style food (and often have seats). As anywhere, department stores and
malls are eager to feed shoppers and can be a good, efficient choice. If you
want culturally appropriate fast food, stop by a local hot dog stand. Picnics
are a great option—especially for dinner, when restaurant prices are highest.
There are plenty ofpark-like, harborside spotstogive yourcheap picnic some
class.

In Gamla Stan
(See “Gamla Stan Hotels & Restaurants” map, here .)
Most restaurants in Gamla Stan serve the 95-kr weekday lunch special men-
tioned above, which comes with a main dish, small salad, bread, and free tap
water. Choose from Swedish, Asian, or Italian cuisine. Several popular places