Monaco is a fascinating little place that is definitely worth a trip if you are in the area. At only 2 square kilometers and with only 35,000 residents, it’s no surprise that there are very few hotels and no hostels at all.
| Population | 35,000 |
| Area | 35,000 |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Currency | Euro |
If you do want to stay in a hotel in Monaco it’s going to cost you, though a few of them do have rooms that are only a bit higher than similar rooms in nearby France. Food and drinks are also on the pricey side, but not unreasonably so considering everything else.
The city-state is only 2 kilometers square and there are only a handful of hotels in Monaco at all. None of them are cheap, and their prices are highest in summer and lowest from January through March. Unless you have a lot of money and a good reason to stay here, you are better off in Nice, which is only 30 minutes away by train.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 100.00 - 110.53 |
| 134.74 - 197.89 |
| 231.58 - 301.05 |
| 326.32 - 552.63 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | - |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casino de Monte-Carlo | There are some free-to-enter casinos in Monaco, but the famous one has a dress code and admission price. | adults | 18.95 |
| Oceanographic Museum/Aquarium | This aquarium on the hill is probably the second most famous attraction. | adults students children (8-12) | 20.00 12.63 12.63 |
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | All the hotels here are expensive, so if you are on a budget it's better to eat elsewhere and come for the day. | 5.26 - 9.47 |
| Budget lunch | There are some casual and cheaper restaurants in Monaco, often with good daily specials. | 6.32 - 12.63 |
| Budget dinner | Most dining options in Monaco will cost more than this, but those on a budget can make it work. | 10.53 - 18.95 |
| Beer (.33l bottle) | Beer, as in France, tends to be unusually expensive in Monaco. | 5.26 - 8.42 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Taxi from Nice Airport to Monaco | 47.37 - 55.79 |
| Helicopter from Nice Airport to Monaco | 147.37 |
| Train from Nice to Monaco | 4.21 |
| 3km taxi ride in Monaco | 11.58 - 14.74 |
| Bus ride in Monaco | 1.05 - 2.11 |
| All-day pass for Monaco buses | 5.26 |
| Month | High F | Low F | Precip (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55 | 41 | 3.3 |
| February | 56 | 42 | 3.0 |
| March | 58 | 45 | 2.8 |
| April | 62 | 50 | 2.4 |
| May | 68 | 55 | 1.9 |
| June | 74 | 62 | 1.5 |
| July | 80 | 67 | 0.6 |
| August | 80 | 67 | 1.2 |
| September | 76 | 62 | 2.1 |
| October | 69 | 56 | 4.3 |
| November | 61 | 48 | 4.1 |
| December | 56 | 42 | 3.0 |
Monaco, being completely surrounded by France’s Côte d’Azur, is definitely a summer destination, with warm and dry months from June through September. Being on the Mediterranean prevents it from getting too cold in the winter, and springs are usually pleasant as well, though autumn can get a bit rainy.
| 21 Mar | 6:32am | 6:34pm |
| 21 Jun | 5:49am | 9:15pm |
| 21 Sep | 7:16am | 7:30pm |
| 21 Dec | 8:01am | 4:56pm |