Monaco accommodation from NZ$225

Travellers in the know often gravitate towards the area of Monte Carlo, as it has 9 hotels and accommodations from which to choose. Some good places to base yourself in Monte Carlo include the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo and Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. Cap d'Ail, another prominent Monaco hotel neighbourhood, is 2 kilometres from the middle of Monaco. Cap d'Ail has 8 hotels, including the Riviera Marriott La Porte de Monaco and Résidence Le Quai des Princes.

Beausoleil, Eze and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat are alternative Monaco areas that offer accommodation. If you intend to book accommodation in Beausoleil, you can choose between the Aparthotel Adagio Monaco Palais Josephine and Résidence Les Jardins d'Elisa. Alternatively, if you base yourself in Eze, you can take your pick from the Chateau De La Chevre D Or and Chateau Eza. In Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat you can choose from Hotel Royal Riviera and Hôtel Delcloy - Vacances Bleues.

If you plan to hang out at the Villa Kerylos or the Villa Ephrussi while you are visiting Monaco, why not stay nearby? The Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel and the Hôtel & Spa la Villa Cap Ferrat are closest to the Villa Kerylos, while the Hôtel Le Chaudron and Welcome Hôtel are nearer to the Villa Ephrussi.

Hotel options that are near the Alps Victory Monument include the Columbus Monte-Carlo and Hotel Forum. If you'd rather base yourself close to the Monte Carlo Golf Club, you should book a bed the Hotel Port Palace and Hotel Novotel Monte Carlo.

The Studiotel is located 25 kilometres away from the heart of Monaco. Another alternative is the Citotel Tierce Beach Hotel, which is located 25 kilometres away. Some other hotel options around Monaco are the Villa Montaleigne and the Grand Hotel del Mare Resort & Spa.

While you are in Monaco, ensure you allow time to discover French Riviera's other attractions. Visit the ruins and old towns in French Riviera, or enjoy the area's lovely beaches. Visitors in this fabulous part of France can enjoy cycling, shore fishing and sunbathing.

It is well known that Australians know how to relax, so consider extending your stay and check out the Castle Hill, Place Massena and Port of Nice, in Nice, 13 kilometres to the west of Monaco. Nice accommodation options include the Hotel Ambassador and Hotel de la Fontaine. Or, you could stay in Cannes, 40 kilometres to the southwest of Monaco, where you can pick from the Hotel Lutetia and Little Palace. The Palace of Festivals and Congress Hall, Cannes Harbour and Cannes City Hall are just some of the more popular places to experience while in Cannes.

Located 18 kilometres from Monaco is Cote d'Azur Airport. Stay nearby at the Novotel Nice Aeroport Cap 3000 or the Holiday Inn Nice-Port St Laurent.