Hotels in Monaco

Hotels in Monaco: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Monaco cost?

Prices are among the highest in Europe. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. They are highest in May, during the Grand Prix, and at the height of summer. Winter is cheaper, but even then rates stay high.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Monaco: most popular districts

Monaco is so small that you can see all of it on foot. The choice of where to stay comes down to the district. These are the areas travellers choose most often:

• Monte Carlo. The most prestigious part, with the casino, the trendiest hotels, restaurants and bars. Home to the most famous palace-grade properties.
• La Condamine. The Port Hercule area, close to the centre, with a marina and good access to the rest of the principality.
• Larvotto. The district with Monaco's only public beach, within walking distance of Monte Carlo.
• Fontvieille. A newer, quieter district on reclaimed land, with a park and the Princess Grace Rose Garden.

Nightly rates vary between districts. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Monaco

Despite its small size, Monaco offers plenty of sights within walking distance.

• The Monte Carlo Casino. The heart of the most elegant part of the principality, with the trendiest hotels, restaurants and bars.
• Monaco Cathedral. Built around the turn of the 20th century, the resting place of the Grimaldi family and of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III.
• Larvotto Beach. The only public, free beach in the principality, with calm shallow water, good for families.
• The Formula 1 Grand Prix. The famous street circuit draws fans from all over the world in May, when the whole city lives for the race.
• The Princess Grace Rose Garden. In Fontvieille Park, with around 6,000 rose bushes, commemorating Princess Grace.

How much does a trip to Monaco cost

Beyond the room, the cost of living is high. A meal in a cheaper restaurant is about 25 € per person. The currency is the euro, and cards are accepted almost everywhere. ATMs are common and take most cards. It is worth having some cash for small expenses.

When is the best time to visit Monaco

Most happens from late spring to early autumn, when the weather is nicest. May brings the Formula 1 Grand Prix, with the highest prices and full occupancy. Summer draws visitors to Larvotto beach. Winter is quieter and a little cheaper, though prices still stay high.

Getting to and around Monaco

The nearest international airport is Nice Cote d'Azur, about 22 km away, from where you reach Monaco by bus, train or helicopter. Around the principality the easiest way to get about is on foot or via the city bus network (CAM), which runs several lines linking all the key points. Renting a car makes little sense, as the streets are crowded and parking is scarce.

Example hotels in Monaco

A few recognisable properties for reference:

• Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo and Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo (5-star, palace grade, from approx. 1,000 €).
• Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo and Fairmont Monte Carlo (from approx. 540 €).
• Port Palace by Port Hercule (from approx. 320 €).