Where to Stay in Monaco Monte Carlo?

The 6 Best Areas in Monte Carlo Monaco for Tourists

1. La Condamine & Port Hercule

The district of La Condamine is located north of Port Hercules and offers luxurious hotels and apartment accommodation. It is Monaco’s bustling shopping haunt. Once you are through with your shopping spree in its high-end classic boutiques, fill your shopping basket at the daily market in place d’Armes. La Condamine is where Formula 1 races of the famous Monaco Grand Prix takes place in May and Monaco Yacht Show, which takes place in September.

The Port of Hercule is significant too. The port has a string of bars and restaurants, creating a vibrant atmosphere. The Michelin-starred restaurants, casinos, and boutiques of Monte Carlo are only a short walk away. The eye-catching Yacht Club de Monaco that was designed by a British architect, Lord Norman Foster, resembling a boat’s shape, is also worth a look. Port Hercule is very famous.

Due to its fame, Monaco’s very wealthy residents park their yachts there all year round, which makes it very difficult to get a berth at the port. Indeed, finding a berth becomes a phenomenal task during the Monaco Yacht Show and Grand Prix. The other top tourist attractions to visit in La Condamine are Le Nouveau Musee National, L’Orangerie, Marché de la Condamine, Jardin Exotique de Monaco, and Zoological Gardens.

• Best Hotels (Great Value): Port Palace
• Best Cheap / Affordable Hotels: Hôtel de France • Ambassador-Monaco

2. Monte Carlo City Centre

The middle of Monaco encompasses Monte Carlo, the home of Café de Paris and Casino, and this is where the majority of fine restaurants, designer boutiques, luxury hotels, and exclusive bars and nightclubs are.

Whether you are looking for a beach and spa holiday, a luxury city break, the casino experience, you will find that Monte Carlo caters to all this with its beachfront resorts, historic quarters and vibrant centers. The district of Monte Carlo is very central and is situated between the port of Condamine and the beaches, stretching its arms towards the sea.

At the central of Monte Carlo lay the prestigious casino, an entertainment and gambling complex opened by Charles Garnier in 1879. With its gilded pillars and frescoed ceilings, the casino has been the Principality’s great source of income. One of the most famous casino clients is James Bond, as often associated with the casino in movies and novels. Dress code is stringent, sneakers are not allowed, and children under 18 years are forbidden. Adjacent the Place du Casino, are luxurious hotels and cafes, and this is where the Hotel de Paris is. Established in 1864, the hotel is a favorite place where the elite meet. This district offers the best places to stay in Monaco.

• Best Hotels (Luxury): Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo • Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo
• Best Cheap / Affordable Hotels: Novotel Monte-Carlo • Monte Carlo View (Apartment)

3. Larvotto (eastern area of Monaco)

Tourists to Monaco come to enjoy the country’s pleasant weather at the Larvotto most beloved Beaches. Just like the natives, pass the time unwinding on the banks of the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean. The beaches are between the Grimaldi Forum Convection Center and the Grand Casino.

Larvotto Beach is artificial, and you will enjoy strolling on fine pebble sand. All the sand comes from abroad, brought for your relaxation. The beach holds both exclusive and cost-free regions. In the event you are contended to pay for access to the exclusive beach clubs, you will enjoy provisions such as drinks, snacks, towels, sun loungers, and umbrellas. There are several cafes and eateries along the road behind and at the eastern tip of the beach. There is also a well managed shadowy playfield for kids. There are several top Monaco hotels located nearby.

• Best Hotels (Luxury): Le Méridien Beach Plaza • Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort

4. Cap d’Ail (nearby Monaco)

The translation of Cap d’Ail is Garlic cape, although the luxuriant Mediterranean vegetation of palms, cactus, pines and flowering plants is far more abundant than garlic. Because of its proximity, those who work in Monaco have made Cap d’Ail, a sort of bedroom community. It is spectacular during the day but very quiet at night.

Mala Plage is one of the best Cote d’Azur’s beaches, and its seaside walk stretches to Monaco. Along the way, you will come across the Belle-Empire villas built in the 19th century to house royalty, financiers, and prosperous artists. Some of the famous names that wintered at Cap d’Ail include Edouard Herriot, Sacha Guitry, Greta Garbo, and Winston Churchill. There are a total of six gardens and parks, the best being Sacha Guitry Park. The park has spectacular views over the sea.

It is easy to find the Plage Marquet beach, which is a small public beach by the port. By descending steep steps from Combattants-Afrique-Nord, you find the best beach in town center known as Plage Mala beach. The beach is fringed by pines, with cliffs on either side, and the setting is stunning. A combination of tiny smooth pebbles and sand slopes down on the water where waves are rare.

• Best Hotels (Great Value): Le Quai Des Princes (with Pool) • Riviera Marriott Hotel La Porte De Monaco (with Pool)
• Best Cheap / Affordable Hotels: Hotel Miramar • Hotel Restaurant Edmond’s

5. Beausoleil (nearby Monaco)

Overlooking the coast, Beausoleil stands at the doorway of Monaco. The town is known for its major attractions, such as the little Montmartre staircase, the remarkable Belle Epoque architectural heritage, the famous Riviera palace, the Exotic garden, the unmissable Changing of Guard, and the Oceanographic Museum.

As you stroll along the streets, Beausoleil thrives with a variety of attractive and pleasant places to discover during your stay. One of the striking examples of things to admire is the beautiful Rivira palace and the magnificent Bella Epoque. The daily market in the town center will provide you with a wide variety of fresh produce. The Saint Joseph Sanctuary will fill you with wonder with its stained glass windows. A rich culture is exhibited by monthly exhibitions at the municipal art gallery, with a rich and varied program at the Michel Daner.

For nature lovers, you can explore the Devens sports complex or take the path up to Mont des Mules. Just 10 minutes from the beach, Beausoleil provides a whole range of tourist services from local transport, shops, accommodation, cultural and sporting events, and other leisure activities. It’s the perfect town for budget travellers whishing cheap places to stay in Monaco.

• Best Hotels (Great Value): Odalys City Beausoleil les Hauts de la Principauté (Aparthotel) • Aparthotel Adagio Monaco Monte Cristo

6. Menton (nearby Monaco)

Menton is a coastal town close to the French border with Italy on the Cote d’Azur. It has a fine climate compared to the rest of the French Riviera. The mountains behind the town protect it from the cold northern weather and make the town attractive to visitors in summer as well as in winter.

As you explore, you will see many attractive gardens perfect for a promenade. Most tourists will start on the coast, which has a traditional harbor, a pleasure port, and a beach. Along the narrow streets of the old town, you will find historical monuments like the Chapel of the White Penitents and the Basilica Saint-Michel.

Menton has won prices for its beautifully maintained gardens, parks and streets lined up with orange trees. In the Jean Cocteau Museum, you can see a good collection of ceramics, mosaics, and artworks. Attractions in the neighbourhood include the medieval villages in the inland such as Eze and Gorbio and the Roya valley to the north.

• Best Hotels (Great Value): Princess Et Richmond (Beachfront) • Best Western Plus Hotel Prince De Galles (Private Beach)
• Best Cheap / Affordable Hotels: Hotel Pavillon Imperial • Ibis Styles Menton Centre