Staying in Monte-Carlo: finding your way on foot
A short distance on the map can involve several changes of level here. Avenue des Beaux-Arts leads toward Casino Square, while Avenue d'Ostende drops toward the harbor. Before choosing accommodation, trace the route from its actual entrance to the station. A room facing an upper street can have a very different walk home from one reached through a lower entrance.
At a glance
- Best for
- The Casino, a splurge
- At night
- Busy until late
- Getting around
- On foot; lifts and buses
- Price level
- €€€€
Casino Square, the grand hotels and the shopping streets: the postcard Monaco, and the most expensive.
Good for
- The Casino and the grand hotels at the door
- Evenings out on foot
- A one-night splurge
Think twice if
- You are watching the budget: this is the dearest part of Monaco
- You are visiting in Grand Prix week and have not booked
- You want a normal neighborhood with ordinary cafes
What is near Monte-Carlo
Casino Square
From Avenue des Beaux-Arts, allow about five minutes on foot to reach the square and look across its planted central space.
Port Hercule
Allow about 15 minutes downhill from Casino Square via Avenue d'Ostende. The return walk takes longer because of the climb.
Larvotto beach
The beach is roughly 20 minutes on foot from Casino Square, heading east toward Avenue Princesse Grace.
Eating in Monte-Carlo
Brasserie du Café de Paris places you directly beside Casino Square, while Pavyllon Monte-Carlo suits a longer restaurant meal. Check menus and booking arrangements before settling on either. For a quick breakfast, look along the streets behind the square for a bakery or cafe, rather than assuming every hotel entrance leads to a casual dining room.
Getting around from Monte-Carlo
Monaco-Monte-Carlo station has exits at different levels, so follow signs toward Monte-Carlo before leaving the building. TER trains connect with Nice and Menton. Within Monaco, buses serve the Casino area; check the stop display for your direction. Public lifts help with sections of the climb from the harbor.
Hotels in Monte-Carlo
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Staying in Monte-Carlo: finding your way on foot
Can I walk to the harbor?
Yes. Avenue d'Ostende provides a direct downhill route from the Casino area toward Port Hercule. Allow extra time and effort for the return climb.
Which station exit should I use?
Follow the station signs toward Monte-Carlo, then compare the exit with your accommodation address. The station's different exits can produce quite different walking routes.
Is the walk to Larvotto level?
The route toward Avenue Princesse Grace changes level. Use public lifts where convenient, and allow more time if you are traveling with a pushchair.