Monaco city breaks - TravelSavvy guide to Monaco

Monaco has a wide range of hotels and, though many are in the luxury class there are still some in the medium and budget range if you are prepared to hunt around and stay a little way outside the centre. Whatever your pocket you are advised to book early.

Luxury Monaco hotels

You could splash out and book in to one of the world’s great hotels – the Hotel de Paris on the place Casino. As well as its superb position, the public areas and accommodation are sumptuous. It houses two of the finest restaurants in the area – Le Louis XV, one of the world's best dining experiences, and the Grill de l’Hotel de Paris. Prices are as steep as you’d expect, €600 and upwards. Tel: 00-377 92 16 30 00.

Hermitage - in Belle Epoque style, with 211 rooms. Its fine position looks down on the Port and it’s just a short distance from the casino. Tel: 00-377 92 16 27 72.

The Balmoral is one of our Monaco favourites, well positioned above the Port and nearby parking, the prices are from €160. Call 00-377 93 50 62 37.

Near to the beaches at the northern end of Monaco is the Méridien Beach Plaza. It’s pricey (€350 upwards) but has great views. Call 00-377 93 50 23 14.

The largest of all in Monaco is the Monte-Carlo Grand Hotel with 600 rooms and 20 apartments, and prices from €300 upwards. It has a stunning position overlooking the sea and is close to the casino. Telephone 00-377 93 30 01 57.

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Monaco budget hotels and hostels

There is little on offer in Monaco for youth hostel backbackers or in the way of budget accommodation but good deals are around. The Hotel le Versailles is popular, with rooms from €70, situated near the stadium and the rail station a few minute from the beach. You could try the Alexandra - prices are from around €120 or there's the Hotel de France, near to the train station and decorated in Provencal style. Expect to pay around €80.

Many on a budget break stay in nearby Nice or Menton. Any of the resorts along the coast offer rapid transfers to Monaco by train. Nice, with a massive selection of hotels and apartments, is only 15 minutes away, while Menton to the east, on the Italian border, is even closer and offers a good range of accommodation. Alternatively stay over the border inland in France where there is an even wider choice.

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