Are you renting a car or using taxis/public transportation? Best access to midtown is probably from LaGuardia, although Newark is not a bad choice either. There aren't any cheap hotels in Manhattan, at least none that you would want to stay at. Most are also older with relatively small rooms as well. Like most large cities, NYC is expensive. Bring your credit card and plenty of cash for tips. Beware taxi drivers that prey on tourists---you might end up traveling 20 miles to go 10 blocks away. Like most native New Yorkers, I've never been to the "sights", but Rockefeller Center at Christmas, the show at Radio City, the displays at FAO Schwartz are worth seeing. And you can get any food you want at some of the best restaurants in the world. Just be aware of your surroundings and you'll be fine. Good luck and have a great trip!
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