Accommodation in New York, one of the world's busiest and most popular cities, is expensive. There is not, for example, a whole host of cheap hotels in Manhattan just waiting to be filled. Finding affordable lodging, and, more importantly, finding it vacant, is a difficult task and first time vacationers will need some guidance from the experts.

Research is key. Get online and dig through as much available content as possible. When you have an idea of how much rooms cost and what amenities are available on a budget, work out your minimum hotel requirements.

From here you'll be ready to make an informed decision. Narrow down the options to just a few hotels. Get yourself back online and this time browse the net for accommodation coupons and discounts which are, surprisingly, available from a variety of websites.

With a few hotels in mind, a calculated budget and a handful of complementaries, begin calling around to check vacancies and ask if your discount coupons are accepted. In the end you should find something with suitable facilities that comes in under budget.

Finding cheap accommodation in New York is not easy but, as you can see, with a little ingenuity, it is possible. Remember that while you are working on a budget and looking for the most affordable rooms you can find, you should not sacrifice all in the name of economy. Make sure you are not tempted to compromise on your personal minimum requirements as this will simply lead to a vacation that is not enjoyable, which is surely a far greater waste of money than a few extra dollars shelled out in the interest of basic comfort?