Where is the best area in Kolkata for a visitor to stay?

We are planning to come to Kolkata in late Spring time..
where is the best area in Kolkata for a visitor to stay..
is there budget long stay places and extended stay guest houses..?
any information or links would be appreciated..
Thank you.

This must be a hard question ... ?

Hello Allaround,

Well, yes hard question as there are mainly members who wish to relocate to Kolkata on the forum but have a look at the Accommodation in Kolkata. If it is for a visit maybe you will want to stay not far from your hotel or good infrastructure(transport).

We have a Tourism in Kolkata section on the directory, maybe you could have a look and inquire from the professionals.

Some infos here : http://wikitravel.org/en/Kolkata

All the best
Bhavna

Thank you very much Bhavna .. this is great information!
Happy Republic Day!

you come to south  kokatta  ask them next  to stop of  kaalighat  .  and come to rash behari avenue . it is a safe place mostly s indean tamils krlites etc the  lodges are cheaperin this area metro rail connectivity to esplanade area   any other doubt pl 
                                           thanks  rajesh

Thank you very much.. I will visit the south also..