What are the best things to do in Monaco?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Monaco, Monaco. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
Photo: Celette · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Monaco
Travel guide for Monaco, Monaco — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Monaco is a stop in Monaco, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 250–500 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Budget
Monaco trip cost
Budget
USD 115–190
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 250–500
per person / day
Luxury
USD 575–950+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Monaco, Monaco. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Monaco
Estimated total (USD)
$5,190
≈ $2,595 per person · $741 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $380/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Monaco mid-range ground costs (budget 115–190 · mid 250–500 · luxury 575–950+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Chez Roger
Try the typical food of the region. Socca (chickpea pancakes) for €3 and Pissaladière (caramelized onion and anchovy tart) for €2 (Aug 2020)
Mickey’s Pizza
Good quality pizza. Topped pizzas from €11, pizza lunch menu for €11.50 (August 2019).
Cooks Monaco
Brilliant Italian pizzas and great service. They also have a rotisserie corner with a wide choice. For real honest good food in Monaco here
Lo Sfizio Street
Yummy pizzas. The dough and the filling is quite exceptional. The service is with a smile and you can even eat quietly on the tables on the
Maison des pâtes Saint-Charles
Good fresh made pasta with best Service. The pasta, gnocchi and ravioli are very good, the sauces varied and well cooked. You will only find
Café de Paris
The nerve centre of Monte Carlo, where people go to see and be seen, buzzing with the feel of old time Monte Carlo, circa early 1900s. Menu
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Columbus Hotel
Hotel Ambassador
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
Port Palace Hôtel
- $
Hôtel de France
Simple and modern hotel that is well-priced given the hotel's location.
Shopping
- Le Métropole Shopping Center
- Fred Boutique
- Boutique du Rocher
- Davidoff
- Galerie Moghadam
Nightlife
- Jimmy’z Monte-Carlo
- Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo
- Gerhard's Café
- Twiga
- The Bar @ Columbus Hotel
- La Rascasse
In pictures
Monaco gallery
Photos: Celette, Benoît Prieur, CAPTAIN RAJU, Steve Gregory from Bradley Stoke, UK — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Monaco travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Monaco?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Monaco?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Monaco, depending on how many day trips you want in Monaco.
Where should I stay in Monaco?
Popular stays in Monaco include Columbus Hotel, Hotel Ambassador, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Monaco cost?
On the ground in Monaco (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 115–190 per person per day, mid-range about 250–500, and luxury about 575–950+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Monaco, Monaco. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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