nyc people and also

[jetblackbivouac]

hey for those of you who live or have lived in newyork, what would you recommend to someone (like me) who is thinking of going there for a week as far as accomadations? are there hostels that are decent or should i go for a hotel?

flight and food etc. i can afford, i cant however, affford 6 nights of $150 hotels
what should i do?