What is the nicest cheep hotel to stay in New York?

I am going to New York for about then to Washington DC. I will need a nice fairly cheep hotel that sleeps at least 3 people.

Any ideas?

Also I have never been there so what are the best things to do and see?

Cheapest hotel prices in New York starts from around $20 now. There are many cheap hotels and hostels in New York. Check this

New York Hotels http://hotels.americacheaphotels.com/City.aspx?fileName=New_York&pageIndex=0&sort=MinRate-asc&tabId=Details

Go to priceline.com