[ramonesfreak]

depends on what you think are "good sites" and what you think is "expensive". My idea of good sites is getting to McSorleys promptly at 11am and sitting there until about 2pm and then wandering down to Katz' deli for a pastrami sandwich.

As I would tell anyone that used to visit me when I lived there, pretty much anywhere in Manhattan is fine to stay since you can get anywhere by cab or subway. Dont stay in queens, brooklyn, bronx, harlem or new jersey and youll be happy - nothing wrong with those places but if your coming all the way from Europe, you might as well stay in Manhattan (in my opinion).

if it is important for you to be able to walk out of the hotel and be in the middle of it all, then stay in the middle of it all...depending on what that means to you. For some, it means Times Square, for others it means in the Village, etc.

A quick look at current prices tells me your looking at over $300 per night most anywhere in Manhattan - however, in march it may be a bit cheaper since Thanksgiving (now) is a very popular time to visit