What is the best place to stay in Manali?

I would say the best place to stay in Manali would be Hamta/ Sethan Village from where you are going to get amazing view of whole Manali town.

Sethan Village is also known as Igloo Village in Himachal Pradesh. You can experience staying in a Igloo made up of pure white Snow and get an unforgettable lifetime experience.

The beautiful village is situated around 12 km from Manali town and is situated at an elevation of 2700 meters from sea level. From here, you can easily enjoy breath-taking, study-worthy views of the Dhauladhar range along with the stunning Beas river cascading through the valley – beautifully dividing the Dhauladhar and the Pir Panjal ranges.