Monaco-Ville Travel Guide
Monaco
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Popular places to visit
Prince's Palace of Monaco
Explore the gilded rooms at the official residence of Monaco's monarchs, a stately, grand building in the principality's old town.
Oceanographic Museum
Get a close look at a vast array of marine life at this striking museum, which seems to have been carved out of the cliff face.
Saint Nicholas Cathedral
Discover the ecclesiastical center of the principality at this grand white-stone basilica where royals are married and locals worship.
Palace Square
Stroll around this picturesque and historic square, which borders the official royal residence of Monaco.
Saint-Martin Gardens
From above the harbor, this undulating park on the Rock of Monaco offers some of the best views of Monaco, moored yachts and the sea.
Circuit de Monaco
Every year, these winding city streets host the annual Monaco Grand Prix, said to be one of the toughest races in the Formula One calendar.
Things to do
The best of French Riviera Full-Day from Nice Small-Group Tour
From Nice: Eze, Monaco, & Monte-Carlo Half-Day Trip
from Nice , Italian Market & Menton (T11)
Monaco & Eze Small-Group Day Trip with Perfumery Visit from Nice
From Nice : Monaco, Monte Carlo & Èze Tour (T2)
Top hotels in Monaco-Ville
Albert 1'er Hotel Nice, France
Lovely hotel good location
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Royal
We had city room so no view of the sea. Shops close by
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Le Meridien Nice
The location was good, we had the beach view but most of the fifth floor was under construction with terrible non stop noise. For a high end hotel with high prices it was extremely disappointing.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
All lovely, I had asked for a sea view and hoped for a balcony but think I Had one of the rooms with sea view and no balcony. The hotel was lovely, breakfast good, bed comfy, receptionists were friendly.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Busby
I had a really nice stay at Hotel Busby. The location is excellent — about a 7–10 minute walk to the Promenade and the beach, and roughly 10–15 minutes to the train station, which made getting around very easy. The rooms were clean and spacious, and the staff was friendly and very helpful throughout ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice
Great hotel l,very big room with great sea view. Lots of nice products supplied in bathroom. Staff very helpful and friendly. Very good location with good transport nearby
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monaco-Ville
La Condamine
Waterfront views, casinos and shopping are some highlights of La Condamine. Make a stop by Circuit de Monaco or Monaco Harbour while you're exploring.
Quartier du Port
If you're spending some time in Quartier du Port, Circuit de Monaco and Condamine Market are top sights worth seeing.
Fontvieille
Gardens, seaside views and restaurants are some highlights of Fontvieille. Make a stop by Louis II Stadium or Princess Grace Rose Garden while you're exploring.
Les Agaves
While there might not be top attractions in Les Agaves, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Circuit de Monaco and Monaco Harbour.
L'Hermitage
While L'Hermitage isn't home to many top sights, Circuit de Monaco and Casino Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Carrières - Malbousquet
While Carrières - Malbousquet may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Circuit de Monaco and Monaco Harbour.
