”too expensive for me”. ”where would i stay if its £400 a night everywhere”. ”Im not the type of person that should be there”.
Everyone has the right to visit Monaco.
We all know that Monaco is famous for its hotels, yachts, and extremely high standards of living. Do not let this discourage you from visiting.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
Where should i stay?
Monaco, on its own, is not some super entity inaccessible to the average visitor.
Stay in Nice, the south of France. We stayed there for 3 nights at £100 per night between 2. The Old Town is gorgeous, and the French food is abundant as you wind through the Mediterranean streets.
If you really want to stay in Monaco, be my guest. but..
Nice has tons to offer, that’s a conversation for another post. Back to Monaco.
Getting To Monaco
Step 1: Stop at the local cafe and get yourself an essential pack for the train ride.
All you need to do is get the train from Nice Ville to Monte Carlo. The train is €10.. £8.. $9… You’re under budget, and you’ve set yourself up to visit one of the most sought-after places on earth.
That’s £20 spent..
What do i do in 24 hours?
If you’re a solo traveler or/and on a budget. Don’t panic. Don’t be put off by the towering Balenciaga shops or endless Lamborghini lining the streets.
You get off the train at Monte Carlo. You have Monte Carlo town to your left up the hill. Monaco town is to your right.
Turn left and head up the hill into Monte Carlo.
First, we went for lunch. It was extremely affordable, and the food was top-notch. The salmon/pasta was €15, and the wine was €4.
You’re €45 in and have already had lunch and seen half of Monaco.
The Sights
While you’re up in Monte Carlo. Check out the Hotel De Paris. One of the most famous in the world and for good reason. To your left, if you have your passport and you fancy it. The world famous casino.
You need your passport for this. Unfortunately i didn’t have mine. Who knows, I may have ended up joining all the high-end folks on their multi-million dollar yachts.
Back to reality..
On the way down the hill from Monte Carlo. You’ll snake down the dock where all the yachts are, and the views are incredible. There are bars all across the dock. It’s all pedestrian-friendly. There’s no need for a car in Monaco whatsoever.
You’ll pass the train station and head up the hill to Monaco city (aka old town). You’ll walk through the old town gardens. We stumbled across these public toilets. Only in Monaco would public toilets look better than my house at home.
The walk to the Old Town
As you approach the old town, you’ll come across another dock. The views are spectacular. It will cost you $0 to sit down, have a chat, and drink some water. Monaco is no joke and really lives up to its reputation.
The old town is situated next to the castle on the hill. Be sure to look down every winding street at the cafes and restaurants. The place is teeming with life and Easter eggs. It’s really like those car adverts.
The Gallery
Here’s the rest of the photos from Monaco, there’s nothing left to say but let the photos do the talking.
Solo. Together. Anywhere. 