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| Address: | Pl. du Casino, 98000 Monaco |
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| Phone: | +377 98 06 21 21 |
| Website: | www.montecarlosbm.com/fr/casino-monaco/casino-monte-carlo |
Built in 1863 and designed by Charles Garnier — the same architect behind the Paris Opera — Casino de Monte-Carlo is the most recognizable building in Monaco. It sits on Place du Casino in the Monte-Carlo district, surrounded by luxury hotels, supercars parked at all hours, and what is probably the most photographed fountain in the principality.
Two things draw people here: the architecture and the gambling. You can do one without the other. A morning visit lets you walk the marble atrium and gaming rooms as a tourist. After 2pm, those same rooms open for actual play.
This guide covers everything practical: tickets, hours, dress code, what's inside, and a few things most visitor guides skip.
Opening hours
The casino runs on two separate schedules — one for tourists, one for players.
Morning visits (cultural tour)
Open daily from 10:00am, last entry at 12:15pm. These are guided or self-guided audio tours of the historic rooms. Children are allowed during morning hours.
Gaming rooms
Open from 2:00pm until 4:00am. Guests must be 18 or older. Children are not permitted after 2pm, except in the Atrium.
The Atrium
Open all day with no time limit. Free to enter, no age restriction, no ID required.
One exception: during the Monaco Grand Prix, the morning tourist schedule is cancelled. If your trip overlaps with the race weekend, check the official casino website before planning your visit.
Entry fee and tickets
Morning cultural visit: €19 per adult, includes an audio guide. Children aged 6–18 pay a reduced rate.
Gaming rooms (afternoon/evening): €18 per person (€15 for groups of 10+). The ticket includes a €10 voucher redeemable on certain slot machines or at the bar — not at table games, and not during morning visits.
A few things visitors get wrong about the voucher: it is only valid if you enter after 2pm. If you buy a morning ticket and come back later, the €10 is applied to an audio guide, not gambling credit. The casino staff will explain this at the desk, but reading it here first saves the frustration.
Group discounts apply from 10 people. Monaco residents (Monégasques) are legally prohibited from entering the gaming rooms — a rule that has been in place since the 1860s.
Dress code
The casino enforces a dress code at the entrance, with stricter requirements in the evening.
Daytime (before 8pm)
Smart casual is fine. Jeans without holes are acceptable. The following are not allowed at any time: shorts, bermudas, sports shoes, running shoes, flip-flops, sandals for men, sleeveless shirts, beachwear, sportswear.
Evening (after 8pm)
Men are expected to wear a jacket and closed-toe shoes. A tie is not required. Women can wear evening dresses, cocktail dress, or tailored trousers.
The dress code is checked at the door. Staff have discretion to refuse entry. If you're dressed like you might go to a decent restaurant, you'll get in. The grey area is daytime casual — cleaner is safer.
What to bring
One item is non-negotiable: a valid passport or national ID card (EU residents). Driver's licences are not accepted. No passport, no entry to the gaming rooms.
Bags larger than a standard handbag are sometimes refused at the entrance. Large backpacks in particular have been turned away. There is a cloakroom for oversized items and outerwear — hats must be removed before entering.
Cash is useful. Chips for table games can be bought by card, but the minimum card purchase is €500. Smaller amounts must be paid in cash, and ATMs are available inside the casino.
What's inside
The Atrium
Free and open to everyone. The floor is the one James Bond danced on in Never Say Never Again (1983). Temporary exhibitions run here year-round. Worth seeing even if you're not going further.
Salle Renaissance
The slot machine room, accessible with a gaming ticket. The first thing you encounter after the Atrium. Less formal than the table rooms.
Salle Europe
The main gaming room. Eight Bohemian crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and the glass roof lets in natural light during afternoon sessions. Table games here include French Roulette, English Roulette, Black Jack, and Punto Banco.
Salle Blanche
Originally a reading room. Lighter decor than Salle Europe. Less crowded during peak hours.
Salle Médecin
Designed in 1910 by architect Julien Médecin. Used for tournaments. The walls have large allegorical paintings — morning, noon, evening, night — by Armand Segaud.
The Opéra de Monte-Carlo
Built into the casino building, accessible from the grand staircase at the back. Included in the morning audio tour. Italian-style theatre, capacity around 500. If you're in Monaco for more than a day, check the performance calendar.
Bars and restaurants
Le Train Bleu specializes in seafood in a Belle Époque dining car setting. The Café de la Rotonde is the main bar near the slot room. Cocktails run €18–25. The €10 voucher covers bar purchases if you enter after 2pm.
Table games available
The casino offers: French Roulette, English Roulette, European Roulette, Black Jack, Poker Texas Hold'em Ultimate, Punto Banco (Baccarat), Craps, and slot machines. Chemin de Fer and Trente et Quarante appear occasionally.
Minimum bet at most tables is listed as €5 on the casino website, but in practice the majority of open tables run at €10 minimum. Texas Hold'em requires two separate €10 bets per hand. Ask the croupier before sitting down — they explain the rules to new players without making it awkward.
How to get there
On foot from the train station: Monaco-Monte-Carlo station is about 15 minutes by foot. Head toward the sea, then follow signs for Place du Casino.
By bus: Lines 1 and 2 stop near Place du Casino. The bus network in Monaco is inexpensive and frequent.
By car: Parking is directly below Place du Casino (Casino parking). Paid, open 24 hours. Entering from the lower road level is easier than from the main square.
From Nice: The train runs approximately every 30 minutes, journey time 20–25 minutes. The casino is walkable from the station without a taxi.
Taxis from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport take 40–60 minutes depending on traffic and cost €80–120 one way. Helicopter transfers (Héli Air Monaco) take 7 minutes and cost around €150 per person.
Practical tips
Morning vs. afternoon
The morning tour is quieter and well-suited to seeing the architecture without crowds. If you want to gamble, come after 2pm. If you want to do both, budget 3 hours minimum: one for the tour, time for lunch, then the gaming rooms.
Best timing
Weekday afternoons are the least crowded. Friday and Saturday evenings get busy — the square outside fills with cars and people regardless of whether you're going in.
Photography
Allowed in the Atrium and on the square outside. Prohibited in the gaming rooms.
The good luck statue
Many visitors stop at the Hotel de Paris across the square to touch the knee of the equestrian statue of Louis XIV before entering. The tradition holds that this brings luck at the tables.
Toilets
Free during the morning visit. Paid (€2) in some areas during evening gaming hours. Free public restrooms are available in the casino parking level.
History
The casino was founded in 1856 when Princess Caroline of Monaco saw gambling revenue as a way to rescue the principality from debt. The current building was designed by Charles Garnier and completed in 1878. Garnier also designed the Paris Opera — the commission was specifically to create something that would draw visitors to Monaco from across Europe.
The man who built it into a serious business was François Blanc, a French financier who had previously run the casino in Bad Homburg, Germany. He negotiated a 50-year monopoly and is largely responsible for the casino's 19th-century reputation.
Four films have been shot here: the Bond films Never Say Never Again (1983) and GoldenEye (1995), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), and several others. Ian Fleming used the casino as inspiration for his first Bond novel, Casino Royale, though the fictional location in that book is set in France.
The casino is owned and operated by the Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), a public company in which the Monegasque government and the Grimaldi family hold a majority stake.
Frequently asked questions
What is the entry fee for Casino de Monte-Carlo?
The morning cultural visit costs €19 and includes an audio guide. The gaming rooms cost €18 per person (€15 for groups of 10+). The gaming ticket includes a €10 voucher usable on certain slot machines or at the bar, but only for guests entering after 2pm.
What are Casino de Monte-Carlo's opening hours?
Morning visits run from 10:00am to 1:00pm (last entry 12:15pm), daily. Gaming rooms open at 2:00pm and close at 4:00am. The Atrium is open all day with no time restrictions.
What is the dress code at Casino de Monte-Carlo?
No sportswear, shorts, flip-flops, running shoes, or beachwear at any time. Smart casual is acceptable during the day. After 8pm, men are expected to wear a jacket and closed shoes. No tie required.
Do I need a passport to enter Casino de Monte-Carlo?
Yes. A valid passport or national ID card (EU residents) is required to enter the gaming rooms. Driver's licences are not accepted. No ID is needed to visit the free Atrium.
Can children visit Casino de Monte-Carlo?
Children can visit the Atrium at any time and can join the morning cultural tour (10am–1pm). After 2pm, the gaming areas are restricted to adults aged 18 and over.
What games are available at Casino de Monte-Carlo?
The casino offers French Roulette, English Roulette, European Roulette, Black Jack, Punto Banco, Poker Texas Hold'em Ultimate, Craps, and slot machines. Minimum bets at most open tables are €10.
Can Monaco residents gamble at Casino de Monte-Carlo?
No. Monégasque citizens are legally prohibited from entering the gaming rooms. This rule has been in place since the 1860s and applies to all Monaco residents including the Grimaldi family.
Where is Casino de Monte-Carlo located?
The casino is at Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco. It is a 15-minute walk from Monaco-Monte-Carlo train station. Parking is available directly below Place du Casino, open 24 hours.
Is Casino de Monte-Carlo worth visiting without gambling?
Yes. The morning tour (€19, audio guide included) covers the historic gaming rooms, the Atrium, artwork and architecture without any gambling. The Atrium is free to enter at any time with no ID required.
How do I buy chips at Casino de Monte-Carlo?
Chips are purchased at the gaming tables. Card payments have a minimum of €500. Smaller amounts must be paid in cash. ATMs are available inside the casino.
Built in 1863 and designed by Charles Garnier — the same architect behind the Paris Opera — Casino de Monte-Carlo is the most recognizable building in Monaco. It sits on Place du Casino in the Monte-Carlo district, surrounded by luxury hotels, supercars parked at all hours, and what is probably the most photographed fountain in the principality.
Two things draw people here: the architecture and the gambling. You can do one without the other. A morning visit lets you walk the marble atrium and gaming rooms as a tourist. After 2pm, those same rooms open for actual play.
This guide covers everything practical: tickets, hours, dress code, what’s inside, and a few things most visitor guides skip.
The casino runs on two separate schedules — one for tourists, one for players.
Morning visits (cultural tour)
Open daily from 10:00am, last entry at 12:15pm. These are guided or self-guided audio tours of the historic rooms. Children are allowed during morning hours.
Gaming rooms
Open from 2:00pm until 4:00am. Guests must be 18 or older. Children are not permitted after 2pm, except in the Atrium.
The Atrium
Open all day with no time limit. Free to enter, no age restriction, no ID required.
One exception: during the Monaco Grand Prix, the morning tourist schedule is cancelled. If your trip overlaps with the race weekend, check the official casino website before planning your visit.
Morning cultural visit: €19 per adult, includes an audio guide. Children aged 6–18 pay a reduced rate.
Gaming rooms (afternoon/evening): €18 per person (€15 for groups of 10+). The ticket includes a €10 voucher redeemable on certain slot machines or at the bar — not at table games, and not during morning visits.
A few things visitors get wrong about the voucher: it is only valid if you enter after 2pm. If you buy a morning ticket and come back later, the €10 is applied to an audio guide, not gambling credit. The casino staff will explain this at the desk, but reading it here first saves the frustration.
Group discounts apply from 10 people. Monaco residents (Monégasques) are legally prohibited from entering the gaming rooms — a rule that has been in place since the 1860s.
The casino enforces a dress code at the entrance, with stricter requirements in the evening.
Daytime (before 8pm)
Smart casual is fine. Jeans without holes are acceptable. The following are not allowed at any time: shorts, bermudas, sports shoes, running shoes, flip-flops, sandals for men, sleeveless shirts, beachwear, sportswear.
Evening (after 8pm)
Men are expected to wear a jacket and closed-toe shoes. A tie is not required. Women can wear evening dresses, cocktail dress, or tailored trousers.
The dress code is checked at the door. Staff have discretion to refuse entry. If you’re dressed like you might go to a decent restaurant, you’ll get in. The grey area is daytime casual — cleaner is safer.
One item is non-negotiable: a valid passport or national ID card (EU residents). Driver’s licences are not accepted. No passport, no entry to the gaming rooms.
Bags larger than a standard handbag are sometimes refused at the entrance. Large backpacks in particular have been turned away. There is a cloakroom for oversized items and outerwear — hats must be removed before entering.
Cash is useful. Chips for table games can be bought by card, but the minimum card purchase is €500. Smaller amounts must be paid in cash, and ATMs are available inside the casino.
The Atrium
Free and open to everyone. The floor is the one James Bond danced on in Never Say Never Again (1983). Temporary exhibitions run here year-round. Worth seeing even if you’re not going further.
Salle Renaissance
The slot machine room, accessible with a gaming ticket. The first thing you encounter after the Atrium. Less formal than the table rooms.
Salle Europe
The main gaming room. Eight Bohemian crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and the glass roof lets in natural light during afternoon sessions. Table games here include French Roulette, English Roulette, Black Jack, and Punto Banco.
Salle Blanche
Originally a reading room. Lighter decor than Salle Europe. Less crowded during peak hours.
Salle Médecin
Designed in 1910 by architect Julien Médecin. Used for tournaments. The walls have large allegorical paintings — morning, noon, evening, night — by Armand Segaud.
The Opéra de Monte-Carlo
Built into the casino building, accessible from the grand staircase at the back. Included in the morning audio tour. Italian-style theatre, capacity around 500. If you’re in Monaco for more than a day, check the performance calendar.
Bars and restaurants
Le Train Bleu specializes in seafood in a Belle Époque dining car setting. The Café de la Rotonde is the main bar near the slot room. Cocktails run €18–25. The €10 voucher covers bar purchases if you enter after 2pm.
The casino offers: French Roulette, English Roulette, European Roulette, Black Jack, Poker Texas Hold’em Ultimate, Punto Banco (Baccarat), Craps, and slot machines. Chemin de Fer and Trente et Quarante appear occasionally.
Minimum bet at most tables is listed as €5 on the casino website, but in practice the majority of open tables run at €10 minimum. Texas Hold’em requires two separate €10 bets per hand. Ask the croupier before sitting down — they explain the rules to new players without making it awkward.
On foot from the train station: Monaco-Monte-Carlo station is about 15 minutes by foot. Head toward the sea, then follow signs for Place du Casino.
By bus: Lines 1 and 2 stop near Place du Casino. The bus network in Monaco is inexpensive and frequent.
By car: Parking is directly below Place du Casino (Casino parking). Paid, open 24 hours. Entering from the lower road level is easier than from the main square.
From Nice: The train runs approximately every 30 minutes, journey time 20–25 minutes. The casino is walkable from the station without a taxi.
Taxis from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport take 40–60 minutes depending on traffic and cost €80–120 one way. Helicopter transfers (Héli Air Monaco) take 7 minutes and cost around €150 per person.
Morning vs. afternoon
The morning tour is quieter and well-suited to seeing the architecture without crowds. If you want to gamble, come after 2pm. If you want to do both, budget 3 hours minimum: one for the tour, time for lunch, then the gaming rooms.
Best timing
Weekday afternoons are the least crowded. Friday and Saturday evenings get busy — the square outside fills with cars and people regardless of whether you’re going in.
Photography
Allowed in the Atrium and on the square outside. Prohibited in the gaming rooms.
The good luck statue
Many visitors stop at the Hotel de Paris across the square to touch the knee of the equestrian statue of Louis XIV before entering. The tradition holds that this brings luck at the tables.
Toilets
Free during the morning visit. Paid (€2) in some areas during evening gaming hours. Free public restrooms are available in the casino parking level.
The casino was founded in 1856 when Princess Caroline of Monaco saw gambling revenue as a way to rescue the principality from debt. The current building was designed by Charles Garnier and completed in 1878. Garnier also designed the Paris Opera — the commission was specifically to create something that would draw visitors to Monaco from across Europe.
The man who built it into a serious business was François Blanc, a French financier who had previously run the casino in Bad Homburg, Germany. He negotiated a 50-year monopoly and is largely responsible for the casino’s 19th-century reputation.
Four films have been shot here: the Bond films Never Say Never Again (1983) and GoldenEye (1995), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), and several others. Ian Fleming used the casino as inspiration for his first Bond novel, Casino Royale, though the fictional location in that book is set in France.
The casino is owned and operated by the Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), a public company in which the Monegasque government and the Grimaldi family hold a majority stake.
The morning cultural visit costs €19 and includes an audio guide. The gaming rooms cost €18 per person (€15 for groups of 10+). The gaming ticket includes a €10 voucher usable on certain slot machines or at the bar, but only for guests entering after 2pm.
Morning visits run from 10:00am to 1:00pm (last entry 12:15pm), daily. Gaming rooms open at 2:00pm and close at 4:00am. The Atrium is open all day with no time restrictions.
No sportswear, shorts, flip-flops, running shoes, or beachwear at any time. Smart casual is acceptable during the day. After 8pm, men are expected to wear a jacket and closed shoes. No tie required.
Yes. A valid passport or national ID card (EU residents) is required to enter the gaming rooms. Driver’s licences are not accepted. No ID is needed to visit the free Atrium.
Children can visit the Atrium at any time and can join the morning cultural tour (10am–1pm). After 2pm, the gaming areas are restricted to adults aged 18 and over.
The casino offers French Roulette, English Roulette, European Roulette, Black Jack, Punto Banco, Poker Texas Hold’em Ultimate, Craps, and slot machines. Minimum bets at most open tables are €10.
No. Monégasque citizens are legally prohibited from entering the gaming rooms. This rule has been in place since the 1860s and applies to all Monaco residents including the Grimaldi family.
The casino is at Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco. It is a 15-minute walk from Monaco-Monte-Carlo train station. Parking is available directly below Place du Casino, open 24 hours.
Yes. The morning tour (€19, audio guide included) covers the historic gaming rooms, the Atrium, artwork and architecture without any gambling. The Atrium is free to enter at any time with no ID required.
Chips are purchased at the gaming tables. Card payments have a minimum of €500. Smaller amounts must be paid in cash. ATMs are available inside the casino.
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Лиза Б TripAdvisor
Unpleasant cloakroom staff
Yesterday we attended an opera performance.
Everything was fine and beautiful —
except for the women working in the cloakroom.
They were extremely unpleasant. Everything seemed to annoy them, as if we had come into their private home.
My friend, who has autism,
forgot to take his medication from the pocket of his jacket and asked to have it back.
The women working in the cloakroom reacted with impatience, irritation, and aggression.
This is the level of an Arab bazaar,
not the “Opéra de Monaco” or the “Casino de Monaco.”
And it doesn’t even cross the minds of these cloakroom attendants that a person might have a disability,
and that he is coming back for his belongings for a reason — not just for fun
Laurel M TripAdvisor
Absolutely gorgeous inside the gaming rooms
To clarify some things mentioned in previous reviews.
You don’t have to prepurchase tickets if you want to wander around and look. Buy them on site.
The casino is open for tourists from 10-1 PM.
You only need your passport if you’re planning to stay once the gaming tables open at 2PM. You don’t need to dress up before 2 PM.
Even though there are signs saying no photos that only applies if the gaming tables are open.
The architecture and art work are stunning. You came all this way. Pay the €20 and go in past the lobby. Eye dropping gorgeous and much larger than I thought it would be.
Tonm1 TripAdvisor
Top class
An upmarket and luxury casino with top restaurants and venues around it.Exclusive casino.Beats The Las Vegas casinos.
Me L TripAdvisor
Underwhelming
The building is currently under construction so you can’t seen the whole thing from outside. Inside the free bit was ok, but not overly impressive, based on that I declined to pay to see the paid bit.
Tom TripAdvisor
A must visit
A must visit when in Monaco. We did the tour of the casino which gave us access to all areas. Very impressive.
Christian C TripAdvisor
To visit!
The Casino de Monte-Carlo is one of those places worth seeing at least once. The building is elegant and scenic, and just getting to the square in front of the casino is an experience: everything is manicured, from the flower beds to the fountains, and the atmosphere is truly unique.
The square is always full of movement, with luxury cars and people from all over the world, but it still remains pleasant to wander around calmly. It is one of those iconic places that perfectly represent Monte Carlo: refined, bright and fascinating. Even just walking around without entering the casino is absolutely worth it.
Erik S TripAdvisor
Grand and grand
Impressively exclusive complex for those who have plenty of money and like casino games. Located on a plateau in steep Monaco overlooking the marina and the Mediterranean Sea. Decorated with and surrounded by lavish and cool Christmas decorations during our visit in mid-December. Worth a visit even if you are not made of money or like gambling.
marina p TripAdvisor
Excellent the bar
Entrance to the casino costs 20 euros, one can choose whether to use ten for machines or at the bar. Not loving slot machines, I thought I would use them at the bar. The cost of cocktails is around 20 euros some plus some less. After deducting the 10 euros of the entrance there are as many or slightly more to pay, which is then the price that is in the premises in the evening. The magic, which also makes the full price worth, is the care with which the bartenders, very kind, I asked for a cocktail that was not on the list and they made it without problems, they serve it. In clubs, they smash ice in your glass, mix ingredients, throw half an orange slice in it and serve it to you. There I was not ecstatic to see the cup filled with crushed ice and apart in a larger glass with ice carefully mix the ingredients, then pass the orange on the edge of the cup that was emptied, in short pure talent and craftsmanship, not a jumble of hasty actions just for with a glass full of ice and a straw. Things done well are paid for and sometimes thinking about it a little less or equal to those done badly. Needless to say, I have never had a cocktail, and I generally drink that.at night in the clubs, good like this. Class is not water even behind a bar counter
PandaGirl2013 TripAdvisor
Excellent experience
First I am going to give some practical information.
My daughter and I visited on a Friday evening, daytime visits are different.
Make sure to touch Lady Luck as you enter!
You will need your passport as ID. Entrance was €20 which gifts you €10 to use on certain slot machines or towards a drink - we had cocktails.
When buying chips, there is a minimum €500 if buying on card, smaller amounts can be purchased for cash and ATMs are available inside.
Nominal dress code, we were in cocktail dress but men seemed a bit more informal which was a shame.
Now, about our visit. We have never been to a casino before. Inside it is beautiful with a range of tables and slots (also private rooms). We wandered about for a bit and decided the slots looked scary! We plucked up the courage to join an empty roulette table. The Croupier very kindly in English explained the rules of the game, so we took the plunge & placed our first bet (minimum €5). We had a lot of fun and eventually finished when we were €70 in profit (spent on more cocktails!). We did make a small rookie error in not exchanging our chips at the table, but again, this was kindly explained by the cashier.
Sorry for the long review
We had a fabulous evening and Lady Luck was on our side
Roberto P TripAdvisor
DESOLATE
It was 5 years since I went back to the Monte Carloe Casino and it was yet another disappointment, including the three people I brought.
Lots of Slot machines, lots of people dressed in vests or coats wandering around the Casino with glasses of wine or bottles or beers making hands and disco music. People bivouac on chairs and tables. We must always improve and adapt to the times, but be careful not to distort the environment and make it trivial as unfortunately happened. Goodbye to the good times when to enter you had to be dressed with a proper look es it was nice to admire women dress very ‘elegant evening.
Mah
Nat TripAdvisor
Not sure…
This was okay. I’m not a fan of the vibe. I know it’s the point to see luxury, but it’s really nothing extraordinary. Unless you care about the fancy cars arriving at the casino (I didn’t), I don’t see the appeal. Also, Monaco in general seems to have changed throughout the years, looking more contemporary than I’d like.
Ryan O TripAdvisor
Enjoy the Opulence. Have a drink. Gamble a little.
Once in a lifetime experience. Ordered martinis. Blew through $100 in minutes. The art and grandeur of the building are breathtaking.
Quest26642018441 TripAdvisor
To flee
To flee they do everything so that you lose your money all the machines are set on all the roulette ,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Emily Rouse TripAdvisor
Masterpiece of Belle Epoque
Visiting the Casino de Monte-Carlo was truly a bucket list moment and absolutely worth the trip. The building itself is simply stunning, a masterpiece of Belle Epoque architecture it feels more like walking into a historic palace or museum than a typical casino. The grandeur of the Atrium and the main gaming rooms is breathtaking, offering an atmosphere that is quiet, dignified, and unlike any other place I've gambled.
Even if you're not a serious high-roller, the experience of having a drink and playing a small amount in such an elegant and iconic setting is unforgettable. The staff are professional, and the whole environment contributes to that quintessential 'James Bond' feeling.
The view of the luxury cars lined up in Place du Casino outside adds to the glamorous spectacle. It’s a must-do for the sheer history and opulence. Just be sure to dress smartly (especially in the evening) and bring your passport for entry! A unique and very special experience.
Vince G TripAdvisor
Be aware of deceptive Casino entrance ticket deals
We felt ripped off. We arrived and bought a ticket for 20 euros each in the morning, although gambling doesn’t start until 2pm. With the ticket they show 2 offers, 10 euros off your ticket or a drink at the bar. What they really mean is that is null and void if u buy the morning ticket and the 10 euro redemption aspect is only offset to an audio guide! They were quite rude when we bought it and when we returned to use, what we thought was the 10 euro each for gambling, basically we were told ‘Non’, and all 3 members of staff I spoke with were quite rude about it. It was deceptive. I have attached a photo and at the very top u can then see Des 1400, however the guy told us our tickets were valid all day and to come back in the afternoon. The casino itself was a disappointment and even when my wife need to use the bathrooms, she has to pay 2 euros? The rest of Monte Carlo was great but be aware of the casino tickets.
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Très belle
lenemeinert TripAdvisor
In the morning, Casino de Monte Carlo is closed for gaming but open to tourists. Here you can (with your children) see the beautiful rooms, sit at the play tables (and dream). Tickets are purchased in the foyer. My sons and I thought it was a super good experience!
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Naptime17 TripAdvisor
Accessing the full casino floor requires advance tickets/arrangements, but even if you haven't made those plans you can enter, view the opulent lobby and play some games in a smaller entry area.
Please note that if the weather is rainy, there are very few convenient spots to get out of the rain. We opted for the entrance to the casino parking area and wish we had found it sooner as it was warm, covered and had public restrooms.
lolotitou TripAdvisor
Superb discovery of the Casino of Monaco.
Audio guide provided. High tempt but really to do... The casino is open to visitors every day until 1pm without age restrictions...
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Sascha B TripAdvisor
The casino is great. On the casino's website there was talk of a dress code, which unfortunately was not so much to see. To my taste, these were too many confusing kebab stall slot machines and too few of the classic gaming tables were open and of course they were always under siege.
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Ana Martínez TripAdvisor
You should have seen that. The architecture is simply breathtaking. No waiting although it was Saturday, entrance fee 19€, a bit high but worth it.
Mr Ed TripAdvisor
Visited during the formula e Grand Prix so was slightly busy.
The queues for the quick search that’s required to get entry aren’t that bad and you get through quickly.
Just a mention ; there were a few tourists with larger bag packs that they refused to permit entry to and hats are required to be removed when entering.
Overall it’s a good little visit and definitely worth seeing as the surroundings especially around the back give great views of the harbour/ Monaco
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simone14101987 TripAdvisor
Beautiful property located in the heart of Monte Carlo. We entered for a visit inside and the building is really nice and elegant. Unfortunately when we were there there there was a grand prix passing right in front of it and so we could not fully appreciate the facade of the palace and the square around it, but it is definitely worth visiting if you pass through the Principality of Monaco
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Ceri P TripAdvisor
Generally very good. The "strict" dress code doesn't seem to apply. It says on website €5 minimum bet=, but all tables were €10 minimum., plus the ultimate Texas hold'em says minimum €10, but it's actually 2 €10 bets that need to be placed. Staff were friendly enough, and looks very elegant.
Daniele19645 TripAdvisor
Simply spectacular outside were parked dream cars and with possibility to take beautiful photos. Fantastic.
Lindunia TripAdvisor
The building is spectacular. Of that there no doubt, and I don’t think you’ve done Monte Carlo until you’ve been here.
The inside is as beautiful as the outside so you should try and get in.
The is a minimum 10€ to have a quick flutter on the slots. Worth doing I suppose if you want to say you’ve gambled in Monte Carlo.
I would say that there is very much a cold approach to tourists. We watched as people were basically ushered either away to allow the expensive cars etc through, or ushered into the casino without any form of ‘welcome’ or smiles or anything. Not sure money and class go hand in hand here…
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Jane P TripAdvisor
A holiday highlight ! We arrived in the morning so we could take the audio tour of the interior. Wow! The rooms are amazing. But, we all found listening to the audio commentary secondary to the opulent glamour we were seeing. For this reason, if the audio guides are all out with other visitors when you arrive, (as happened to two of our group) don't let this deter you.
The gift shop is small and pricey. The toilets are in the basement - and free to use during our visit although there is a turnstile entry with a coin slot.
JLMCELROY TripAdvisor
The casino was quite and not a lot of action at 9pm. But it was Sunday. There was more action outside with everyone taking pics of the cars. To many influencers taking selfies. It is beautiful inside lots of security as well. Overall beautiful but lacked the energy I was expecting.
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Veronica Grape Google Reviews
Very unfriendly staff. The service staff treats visitors as third-class citizens. If you didn't drive up in a Ferrari or Rolls-Royce, you'll probably be treated as a lower-class citizen. And the most shameful thing is the toilet!!! You pay for the entrance ticket and even after buying a drink at the bar, you can't use the toilet in the slot machine room. A very rude, impolite and unpleasant bartender sent you to the public toilet in the main hall, and the toilet turned out to be like a parking lot on the highway, like a train station, a terrible and paid toilet! I don't understand why in the center of Monaco people don't have the right to use such a simple and necessary thing as a toilet! SHAMEFUL!!!!
Luke Freeman Google Reviews
Nice to look around. Staff are really rude seeing as the casino is a tourist attraction as well as somewhere to gamble. Nice building to look around not worth the money and standing in line though
Gavin Percy Google Reviews
A great experience but found the staff arrogant. No explanation about how to use the vouchers and that you have to buy chips with cash. We went in with €40 and came out with €400. Result!!
Derek Hansen Google Reviews
This building and area are amazing. Only 4 stars because it's more of an area to take pictures in front of. Beautiful cars in the area, everyone is easy going, but it's busy and the casino is slightly regulated as you walk in. Worth a visit for the area!!
Michael Varoudakis Google Reviews
Texas hold'em ultimate game was a blast! Dealers are very professional and helpful at explaining the rules. Great place to visit and play! The drinks are overpriced and no freebies while playing at the table. Still a must visit while in Monte Carlo.
Elisabeth Udzilauri Google Reviews
Really beautiful and luxury interior.. you can enter free in first part but it costs 20€ to enter inside. I think you should visit as inside its alluring. (Just taking photos in second part is prohibited) but really really beautiful inside. Antique interior, every room is so beautiful u can just sit and enjoy your drink (if like me you are not a player).. outside you can see luxury brand cars, and if you are lucky also famous people. In Monaco, Casino is the must visit place. It’s interior is classy and really alluring
Tara A Google Reviews
Beautiful building and interiors. The exotic garden nearby is also worth visiting. Don’t forget to carry your passport to enter the casino. Machines and games are not so fun as Vegas.
Floww Google Reviews
Walking into the Casino de Monte-Carlo feels less like visiting a gambling establishment and more like accidentally crashing a James Bond film set. The building? Dripping with old-school glamour. The vibe? Equal parts opulence and “don’t touch anything.” Inside, the casino has that polished, aristocratic charm that whispers “you probably can’t afford to breathe here,” but somehow still makes you feel welcome enough to throw a few chips around and pretend you know what you’re doing at the roulette table. But let’s be honest—half the fun is outside. The lineup of supercars parked out front is a full-blown car show. Ferraris, Lambos, Bugattis… it’s like someone typed “midlife crisis” into a search bar and manifested heaven. You’ll spend just as much time ogling the cars as you will losing €20 with dramatic flair inside. Verdict: Come for the casino, stay for the free car porn and people-watching that makes Monaco feel like Earth’s most luxurious simulation.
Predrag Maletic Google Reviews
What to say. Landmark place, you just have to see it. Entrance is free for lobby but we also visited caffee shop inside. Gambling rooms are open only with a 20eur ticket (whereof 10 can be used for play if you enter after 14h) which is not worthy given the fact that next building is completely free casino with same games.
Erik Google Reviews
I had so much fun at the casino! The staff seemed helpful and respectful as well. The architecture is one of a kind, and the vibe is unlike anything else in the world!
Yağmur Bayındır Google Reviews
I visited this place and around twice, one afternoon and one in the early morning. The city is peculiar in terms of infrastructure, there are various roads, tunnels, stairs going to another level of street etc. I traveled from Nice to Monte Carlo by train, and the Casino is 10 min walking from the train station. Just across the train station you can take busses. It was quiet in the morning, and it was a nice time that I spent here. You can enter the casino lobby only by showing what is inside of your bag/purse, and you can take photos only in the lobby. You can enter the Casino's entrance part where there are slot machines with your passport, but you can not go to the main part of the casino if you won't gamble and can't take photos either. The design and architecture of the building were very nice. And you would remember the famous Hotel, The Hôtel de Paris, just next to the casino if you watched the movie Monte Carlo. We sat down in a cafe and drunk coffees enjoying the view.
Grzegorz Suchecki Google Reviews
Elegant and classy, but smaller than expected. Staff is friendly, and you won’t feel out of place even if you're just looking around. It’s got that James Bond vibe… minus the tux and the martini. Fun to visit once, even if your budget says “no thanks” to the roulette table.
Sam van de Wiel Google Reviews
One of the most famous Casino’s in the world. We visited Monaco at time of a Gala / Charity Event. The amount of sports cars blew my mind. The entrance fee is €19,- and you will get €10,- to either get a drink or use it in a slot machine. The entrance to the lobby is free. The inside is amazing. People are really helpful.
Ana Laura Sanchez Google Reviews
A beautiful experience full of art and beauty. Is like to enter in a Museum, I highly recommend, We just visit Not play
Reha Zorlu Google Reviews
This casino, which was quite popular back in the day, might disappoint true casino enthusiasts. While there are certainly more modern and well-designed casinos nowadays, this place still offers an exciting atmosphere. However, it may fall short in terms of service quality. In my opinion, there’s a bit too much of a “Hollywood” effect going on. That said, the ambiance alone might be enough for some.
Manal AlHazeem Google Reviews
Couldn't go inside because we don't have our passports. The building is an art, I love it. They have a souvenir shop and a restaurant inside.
Nerine Cummins Google Reviews
Located at Pl. du Casino, 98000 Monaco 🇲🇨. The Monte Carlo Casino is an iconic landmark in Monaco, it contains the Opera de Monte-Carlo which was included in the Casino by Prince Charles III in the 1870’s. The Casino de Monte-Carlo is owned and operated by the Société des Bains de Mer(SBM), a public company in which the government of Monaco and the ruling princely family have a majority interest. The gaming room of the casino is forbidden to the citizens of Monaco. This was an initiative of Princess Caroline, wife of Prince Florestan. The idea of opening a casino was from Princess Caroline also, it was a way of raising revenue to save the House of Grimaldi from bankruptcy. I found the experience of visiting the Monte Carlo Casino to be truly remarkable and unforgettable. After hearing about it and seeing it in movies all those years and to finally see it in person was something I will never forget. The architecture and grandeur of the building is incredible, the attention to detail in the design is so intricate and unique. The many luxury cars parked outside was a testament to the wealth that surrounds the casino. It’s an extremely popular location for tourists so there was obviously crowds of people there. The gardens leading to the casino are so beautiful and so well maintained. Highly suggest dressing appropriately when visiting the casino, this is a very luxurious and elegant location. I had a go the gaming room because I figured, why not? We weren’t permitted in the members area. Think this area would have been even more luxurious. An incredible and surreal experience. Highly recommend. Thumbs up!!! 👍👍👍
Dana Salykbayeva Google Reviews
Only rating the outside: the square is cool because of many fancy cars parked outside and beautiful architecture. Casino costs 19€ to enter and I'm not sure if you can play with small money anyway, so I don't think it's worth it. You can still see the lobby though
david waterson Google Reviews
Really it was surreal visiting such a famous casino... really expensive but I expected that... you get access to the slots and gaming tables but I suspect the member area is way better ...
Jim Alford Google Reviews
Had fun! Craps and Roulette… lost a couple hundred Euro but still had a blast! It’s cool, quaint, and not crowded on a weekday during the day. A must see.
Rajive Gulati Google Reviews
Park the vehicle at Underground parking. There is a restroom there, too at 3rd Floor at Railway station. Take a round on foot first. Watch proud car owners showing their expensive ( dolls) cars. Enjoy sea side parked yacht of different styles. Go inside Montecarlo Casino and play...
Ayodeji Jolaoso Google Reviews
Beautiful casino. But you will need your international passport to get in. Located in the luxurious district in the municipality. Lots of luxurious shops in the area.
pnm dhk Google Reviews
One word chic! Amazing crowd. Dress well if you want to be the part of the crowd😉 Monaco main train station is approximately 40 minute away, €8. My mobile data wasn’t working here, still it was easy to find nearby places and bus stops.
Kristóf Verő Google Reviews
The experience was amazing! Unfortunately, there’s no opportunity to play in the morning; it’s only available in the afternoon. I wouldn’t recommend gambling to anyone, but I would have spent an extra €20-25 just for the experience. Sadly, we didn’t go back in the afternoon for this reason. I hope my photos will be convincing enough for you to visit the casino at least in the morning because this is something you simply can’t miss!
Phily LVines Google Reviews
A must see if you're in Monte Carlo. Beautiful architecture and gives James Bond vibes. Immaculately kept! Lots of fancy cars out the front of the Casino and beautiful jewellery stores too. Obviously quite a few tourists in the area but that's to be expected. The gardens leading up to the Casino are worth walking through and a nice opportunity for photos. Also, don't miss out on the architecture behind the casino.