City: Monaco-Ville
Top Things to do in Monaco-Ville
What to do and see in Monaco-Ville, Monaco: The Best Places and Tips
Monaco City (French: Monaco-Ville) is the southcentral Ward in the Principality of Monaco. Located on a headland that extends into the Mediterranean Sea, Monaco City is nicknamed The Rock (French: Le Rocher). The name "Monaco City" (French: Monaco-Ville) is misleading, Monaco City is a historical and statistical district, not a city.
Restaurants in Monaco-Ville
1. Princess Grace Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 410 reviews
Reviewed By Liz H
I always wanted to go to Monte Carlo and it is beyond my expectation. Beautiful place and outstanding panoramic. Stayed there for a night and it was amazing. People are very friendly and the city is super clean. Will go again if I have the chance
2. Saint-Martin Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By ComfortablyNumb133 - Newbridge, Ireland
We had a bad experience on our Monaco Tours, but we have to thank them for leaving us right beside these beautiful Gardens, as I am not sure we would have seen them otherwise. Truly amazing views over the harbour, and as it is also on the older side of the Ville, they added to the aura of the whole place.
A MUST see!
3. Vieux Monaco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 779 reviews
Reviewed By roaming_kiwi58 - Christchurch, New Zealand
This is a picturesque town. Some great buildings, like the Oceanographic Museum and the Cathedral. Though the palace was disappointing. Some quaint narrow streets and some good views over the harbour and the lower part of Monaco. Some good souvenir shops. Easy to walk up the hill from harbour in several places. If visiting Monaco spending some time here is a must.
4. Saint Nicholas Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 961 reviews
Magnificent Cathedral, built in 1875, is the final resting place of Princess Grace of Monaco, several important 16th-century paintings and a wooden altar dating from the Spanish Renaissance.
Reviewed By Swabado - Oro Valley, Arizona
This beautiful Cathedral is just a short walk from the Prince’s Palace. This present day Cathedral was constructed in 1875-1903 and consecrated in 1911. Many of the Grimaldi dynasty are entombed within the church to include Princess Grace and more recently Prince Rainier III.
Princess Grace passed away on September 14th 1982 at the age of 52 after suffering a stroke while driving her car. This caused an auto accident that she did not recover from.
Prince Rainier ruled the Principality of Monaco for approximately 56 years and passed away April 6th 2005 at the age of 81. He never remarried after Princess Grace’s death.
5. Place du Palais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By always_come_home - St. Barthelemy
Charming square with nice views. There are multiple side streets with your typical tourist shops to browse in and restaurants with outdoor Seating in overcrowded alleys. If you arrive at the right time, you can watch the changing of the guard.
6. Prince's Palace
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Bask in the unabashed opulence of this palace, decked out in colored marbles and gold plating.
Reviewed By Sam_Super - London, United Kingdom
The palace itself is nice with guards standing outside and I believe they have some sort of changing of the guards. However the views nearby overlooking the sea are absolutely breathtaking
7. Casino Cafe de Paris
Overall Ratings
4 based on 470 reviews
Reviewed By U1traviolet - Riga, Latvia
Never again! Disgusting food and cheap tea served at 8.5 euro. Service is poor and you’re asked to pay the bill when you’re not even half finished! Unless you’re a regular guest and they know you, not recommended. Pricey but this is not even an issue. You get nothing for what you pay!
8. The Palace Guards
Overall Ratings
4 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By NAIRDA55 - Bexleyheath, United Kingdom
We went to see the Changing of the Guards. It happens every day starting at 11.55am for about 20 mins. We were lucky with lovely weather in November. You see the guards in all their glory marching in and out playing music from the band. Very entertaining and no charge, which makes a pleasant change.
9. Les Grands Appartements du Palais
Overall Ratings
4 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By incahueca - Geneva, Switzerland
The audioguide tour with Albert de Monaco's voice guiding you is fun. But unfortunately, only a few rooms can be seen. And taking pictures is strongly forbitten : you will have for sure a "Mata Hari" spy lady observing you all the way to make you understand that you cannot take any pic!!!
Do not expect to spend more than 30 to 45 minutes. It is a bit short seen the high rate to get in. If you really intend to visit it, make sure to buy a combined ticket Palace + Oceanographic Museum : you do not get a big discount but already a few Euros...
10. Palais de justice de Monaco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By ITRT - Virginia
In their hurry to visit the final resting place of Prince Grace Kelly, the Palace of Justice, located directly across from the Cathedral, is often overlooked. It is the location of Monaco’s Supreme Court. Tourists are not allowed inside but are allowed to admire the architecture of the building that was stared in 1924 and finished in 1930. I stepped inside the open door and was quickly told my the guard on duty I was not allowed inside. The building is made of local sea stones that contain the remains of crustacean and mollusk shells embedded in stone. The bust of the Sovereign Honore II is on one of the facades of the Palais De Justice. Honore II was responsible for ending Spanish rule and put Monaco under French control. He is interred in St. Nicholas Cathedral.
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