Relais International de la Jeunesse Thalassa

Monaco


Perched at the Mediterranean's edge, this hostel in Cap d'Ail, France (2km from Monaco, or five minutes by bus or train) has a fab beachside location, clean four- to 10-bed dorms, home-cooked meals (€12), takeaway picnics (€9) and a handy location 300m from the station. The one possible downside? Large school groups occasionally overrun the place.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Monaco attractions

1. Jardin Exotique

1.39 MILES

Home to the world’s largest succulent and cactus collection, from small echinocereus to 10m-tall African candelabras, the gardens tumble down the slopes…

3. Collection de Voitures Anciennes

1.44 MILES

Starting in the early 1950s, car-mad Prince Rainier amassed an impressive array of over 100 classic automobiles, which he opened to the public in 1993…

4. Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies

1.46 MILES

This one-room museum traces the history of stamps and coins minted in Monaco. The stamp collection, spanning many decades, is especially fun, with images…

5. Roseraie Princesse Grace

1.47 MILES

Thoroughly revamped in 2014, this exuberant collection of over 4000 rose bushes – along with the adjacent Parc Fontvieille – stands out in dramatic…

6. Parc Princesse Antoinette

1.48 MILES

Shaded by centenary olive trees, this park in the hills above La Condamine is popular with local families for its ample playground and minigolf course.

7. Jardin Exotique d’Èze

1.62 MILES

The best panorama in Èze village is from this cactus garden right at the top of the craggy hilltop village. Take time to relax in the ruins of Èze's…

8. Palais Princier de Monaco

1.64 MILES

Built as a fortress atop Le Rocher in the 13th century, this palace is the private residence of the Grimaldi family. It is protected by the blue-helmeted,…