Looking for accommodation in the most student and vibrant area of Paris? Hotels in the 5th arrondissement of Paris (The Latin Quarter) offers the perfect mix of a youthful vibe, historic sites, and fine dining. In this guide, I’ve compiled my recommendations for hotels in the district, from luxury hotels to budget options for travelers. Most hotels are within walking distance of attractions like the Pantheon, Luxembourg Gardens, and the Sorbonne, and are easily accessible via major metro stations like Saint-Michel and Cluny-La Sorbonne.
The 5th district of Paris, also known as the Latin Quarter, is one of the most fun neighborhoods to live in. First of all, it is a very central neighborhood, close to the Ile de la Cité and the right bank of the Seine. Beyond that, it is a lively neighborhood with quite a few excellent restaurants, cafes, and great markets (for example, Rue Moffatt or the Monge Market). All of this makes the neighborhood relatively expensive, but even there you can find bargains.
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Select Hotel
A winning location and design that makes you feel like royalty. 3 minutes from the Luxembourg Gardens.
Hotel Monge
The romantic choice. An elegant and sophisticated hotel, very popular with couples.
Hotel des 3 Colleges
Great value for money. Excellent location near the Sorbonne and Luxembourg Gardens.
Recommended 4-star hotels in the Latin Quarter
Grand Hotel Saint Michel
- Perfect location, 500 meters from the Luxembourg Gardens
- Pampering hammam and gym
- Relatively high price
On Rue Cujas, right in front of The Sorbonne, sits a 47-room hotel that hides a hammam and gym in its basement, open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Breakfast includes hot dishes and made-to-order omelettes, and afternoon tea is served in the lobby. The Luxembourg RER station is about a three-minute walk away, so you can get to Charles de Gaulle Airport without changing lines. Note that the standard rooms are a little smaller than usual, so I recommend spending a little more and booking a renovated room with a balcony. The view over the rooftops of Paris is worth the difference.
Hotel Monte Cristo
- Lovely indoor pool and sauna
- Unique design inspired by Alexandre Dumas
- Rooms are a bit dark (part of the design)
This hotel is built entirely around Alexandre Dumas, and in its basement there is an indoor pool surrounded by tropical vegetation next to a sauna. The 1802 Bar on the ground floor has more than 1,600 types of rum (!) making it one of the best bars inLatin Quarter. Rooms range from 16 meters (the boudoir on the top floor, with a private balcony) to 38 meters in the suite. Rue Pascal is very quiet at night, but it is a little far from the historic center. I recommend it especially for couples looking for a hotel where you can stay in the evening.
Hotel Atmospheres
- Extra large and comfortable beds
- Green garden, gym and sauna
- Side street (advantage for quiet)
The 56 rooms and suites here are designed around Thierry des Ouches' photographs of Paris, and are effectively a gallery you can sleep in. Breakfast is served in a vaulted stone cellar and includes scrambled eggs, bacon and cheeses, and in the afternoons there is free coffee and cakes in the lobby. There is also a sauna, a gym and a hydromassage bed. All in the heart of The Fifth District, about 200 meters from Maubert-Mutualité Mover station. Please note that ground floor rooms can be noisy, so I recommend asking for a high room facing the interior patio.
Hotel Les Bulles de Paris
- Unique concept design (champagne)
- Pampering hammam and sauna
- A design that some will find kitschy
A hotel entirely dedicated to champagne: 37 rooms and 7 suites designed by Sandrine Alouf, a champagne bar and a vaulted cellar for tastings guided by a wine expert. The hammam and sauna are completely private and open 24 hours by reservation, and the Amelie room has an antique foot bath and a view of the towers of Notre Dame. On Rue des Écoles, a few minutes fromBoulevard Saint-GermainThe design is not for everyone and some will find it too bold, but if you are coming to celebrate something, I don't know of a more suitable address in Paris.
White Rabbit Hotel
- Adorable “Alice in Wonderland” design
- Central location on Boulevard Saint-Michel
- There are no large windows in some rooms.
27 rooms in 1950s design with a constant nod to “Alice in Wonderland”, right across from Cluny Museum. A tray of macarons with the words Eat Me on it awaits you at the entrance, and between 3 and 6 pm they serve free tea and cake. The building is old and the elevator is tiny, so if you are arriving with large luggage, take that into account. I recommend asking for a room on the higher floors, as Boulevard Saint-Michel is bustling until the wee hours.
Hotel Le Petit Paris
- Historic building from the 18th century
- 250 meters from Luxembourg Gardens
- Busy and colorful design
In an 18th-century building on Rue Saint-Jacques, which served as Paris' first post office during the reign of Louis XV and hosted Jim Morrison in the summer of 1970. The 20 rooms were designed by Sybille de Margerie, each one based on a different period in the city's history: the Middle Ages, Louis XV, Napoleon III, the 1920s and the 1970s. The windows are triangular, making it quiet inside, andPantheon And the Luxembourg Gardens are just a few minutes' walk away. The hotel is small and doesn't have a spa, but for those who love history, it's hard to compete with this address.
Hotel Monge
- Extremely romantic and elegant design
- Very close to the Moftar market
- Small but luxurious rooms
30 rooms behind a Second Empire façade, some with direct views of the Arènes de Lutèce, the 1st-century Roman amphitheatre that lay forgotten in the heart of the neighbourhood until it was discovered during excavations in the 19th century. The in-room minibar is free and replenished daily, there is a tea lounge and bar in the lobby on a trust basis, and a small hammam in the basement that can be booked for private use. Place Monge station is about 200 metres away and the botanical garden is about a 10-minute walk away. The rooms are not large, but they are well designed, and I recommend asking for a room facing the arenas.
The Banks of Notre-Dame
- Direct view of Notre Dame Cathedral
- On the banks of the Seine – romance at its best
- Noise from the street in front
Only ten rooms, in a 17th-century residence on the Quai Saint-Michel, all of which overlook the Seine and the Notre DameThe beams and exposed stonework remain, breakfast is served in a vaulted room and is based on local organic produce, and the top-floor suite stretches 38 metres under the roof. Jean-Luc Godard filmed scenes from “Until the Brides Breath” on this façade. The platform is busy during the day, so I recommend that anyone who is woken up by any noise ask for a room on a high floor. In my opinion, it has one of the best views in Paris.
Royal Saint-Michel
- Central location on Boulevard Saint-Michel
- Soundproofed rooms
- Very busy area
I stayed here in 2002 and 2019. Cozy and central. The hotel faces Place Saint-Michel and its fountain, in a 19th-century building with 39 soundproofed rooms. Breakfast is served in a vaulted stone room and includes a selection of cheeses and cold cuts, and in the afternoon wine and snacks are served in the lobby. Saint-Michel Notre-Dame station is around the corner, with direct RER to Charles de Gaulle and Orly. Note that the elevator is very small and the breakfast is quite mediocre, so eating outside is recommended. I recommend asking for a room facing the inner courtyard, as the square is lively until late.
Select Hotel
- Modern design inside an ancient building
- 3 minutes walk from Luxembourg Gardens
- High demand, snapped up quickly
I lived here in 2009 and really liked the location (three minutes walk fromLuxembourg Gardens). The hotel stands on the Place de la Sorbonne, a small, shady square that most tourists pass by. Behind the 18th-century facade, a glazed atrium opens into a two-story winter garden of cacti, and from there a stone and granite labyrinth leads to the vaulted breakfast rooms. There is also a library, a living room with a fireplace, and a small bar in an alcove. The 65 rooms are small but cleverly designed. Breakfast is relatively expensive, so I recommend having a coffee in one of the cafes on the square itself.
Hotel & Spa Saint Jacques
- The atmosphere of an ancient castle in the heart of the city
- Rich and good breakfast
- Heavy design that some may find outdated
35 rooms in a 19th-century stone building, with ornate ceilings, frescoes and an original staircase. The Toulouse-Lautrec bar on the ground floor offers absinthe tastings, and the spa has a sauna, hammam and sensory shower that can be booked for private use for 45 minutes. Some rooms have a view of the The Pantheon Or the towers of Notre Dame. The design is heavy and very Belle Epoque, and the Classic rooms only reach about 14 meters, so it is highly recommended to take a Privilege room, even if it means paying a little more.
Serotel Lutece
- Clean and pleasant design
- Quiet location in the heart of the district
- Standard rooms
A family-run hotel on Rue Berthollet that opened in 1979 and is now run by the next generation of the family, and this is already noticeable at the reception. The 40 rooms range from 15 to 45 meters, and about half of them can be connected to an adjacent room, making it a rare address for large families. There is an interior garden, and breakfast is served in the basement. From the Censier-Daubenton station on line 7, you can reachLouvre In twelve minutes without changing lines. The elevator is small, so those who come with heavy luggage should be patient. I recommend it especially for those staying for a week or more.
Hotel Grand Coeur Latin
- Very popular and loved by surfers
- Small indoor pool
- Small rooms
After a major renovation in 2022, there are 75 rooms, a medieval-style patio, and most notably a 15-meter heated pool inspired by the Roman baths, alongside a hammam and treatment room. A pool of this size in the heart The Latin Quarter It is a very rare thing. Breakfast costs 20 euros (relatively cheap for a hotel of this level) and is served between seven and eleven, and from there you can get toLuxembourg Gardens Within a 4 minute walk. The rooms are not large and the bathrooms are compact, however after a full day on your feet I recommend going down to the pool before dinner rather than after.
Hotel de L'Esperance
- Lovely courtyard for breakfast
- Near the lively Moffatar market
- Special vintage design (for better or worse)
38 rooms within a two-minute walk ofMoffatar Street, one of the most fun streets in Paris and certainly the tastiest. The lobby has been redesigned in the spirit of the 1970s, with velvet and a round sofa, and in the afternoon they serve Kodama tea with homemade cakes and a selection of wines from wineries run by women. Breakfast can be taken to the inner courtyard. The building is old and sounds travel through the corridors, so I recommend asking for a room away from the elevator. In terms of value for money, this is one of the best deals in the district.
Hotels 3 stars and below (cheap options)
Europe Saint Severin
- The most central (Saint Michel)
- Italian restaurant in the hotel
- Noisy at night due to central location
59 rooms on the pedestrian street Rue Saint-Séverin, with exposed wooden beams and stone walls preserved from the original building. On the ground floor there is an Italian trattoria called Rim Café with pizzas in a tabbouleh, open from 11am to midnight. Breakfast is served from 7am to 10.30am and includes gluten-free bread. Saint-Michel station with the RER to the airport is about 100 metres away, saving you a taxi to and from the airport. This street is bustling until the wee hours, so I highly recommend asking for a room facing the courtyard or the rooftops.
Hotel Abbatial St Germain
- Fair price for an excellent location
- Close to great bakeries and the market
- Basic rooms
One of the most beloved hotels by Israelis. 43 rooms in the building marked on Boulevard Saint-Germain, at the quieter end of the district. Breakfast is served in the glass corner of a former brasserie, and the vaulted stone basement houses a real gym, a rarity in a hotel of this size. The lobby has a library lounge, and some rooms have narrow balconies overlooking the boulevard. Nearby Place Maubert hosts an excellent food market. The rooms are small even by Parisian standards, so I recommend spending a little more and booking a superior room.
Hotel Oratio
- Colorful and youthful design
- Excellent service and courteous staff
- There is no fridge in the room
Until 2021, it was called the Agora Saint-Germain, and today it is a pastel-hued hotel whose design clearly nods to Wes Anderson films. It stands on Rue des Bernardins, next to the 13th-century Collège des Bernardins. The lobby has a trust bar open all day, and at the back is a small garden. The sheets are by Frette, a detail that is not taken for granted in a three-star hotel. It is about a 10-minute walk toIle de la Cita, so this is a hotel in a very central location. The elevator is tiny, so I recommend asking for help with your luggage at check-in.
Hotel Albe Saint-Michel
- In the heart of the Saint-Michel entertainment district
- Fresh and delicious breakfast
- The rooms face a busy street.
43 rooms on the corner of Rue de la Harpe and Rue de la Huchette, two surviving medieval alleys in the heart of The Latin Quarter. Breakfast costs 13 euros and is served from 6:30 in the morning, making the hotel particularly convenient for those catching an early train. Saint-Michel station with the RER to Charles de Gaulle is about 200 meters away. These alleys are packed with restaurants and bars and are noisy until late, so it is highly recommended to ask for a room on a high floor facing inwards.
Levant Hotel
- Historic location near the Sorbonne
- Very clean and tidy
- No air conditioning (problematic in summer)
The Calsat family opened this hotel in September 1920, and four generations later it is still in the hands of the same family. The corridors are hung with old fashion engravings collected from the family's second-hand bookshop, and the rooms have murals of Parisian corners. The toiletries are green tea-based and breakfast is served between 7:15 and 10:30. From the Saint-Michel station on the corner there is a direct RER to both airports and the Gare du Nord for the Eurostar. The rooms are not large and the lift is narrow, but this warmth is hard to find in chain hotels.
Hotel Elysa-Luxembourg
- Right next to Luxembourg Gardens
- Soundproofed and air-conditioned rooms
- Slightly outdated design
In an 1875 building on Rue Gay-Lussac, a minute from the entrance toLuxembourg Gardens And from the RER station that comes directly from the airport. The rooms are about 18 meters with marble bathrooms, the minibar has free items, and breakfast costs 14 euros and is served in a room with exposed stone walls. Some rooms on the upper floors have a view of the Eiffel Tower. The design is a bit outdated and some rooms face a busy street, so I recommend asking for a high room. For those who like to get up in the morning and run in the gardens, there is no better location.
Hotel of the 3 Colleges
- Excellent value for the price
- Perfect location for students and young people
- Simple and basic
I lived here in 2009 and really liked its location (a few minutes walk from the Luxembourg Gardens). The hotel is on Rue Coujet in front of The Sorbonne, exactly where the Collège de Cluny, founded in 1261, stood. After the Revolution, the building served as the studio of the painter Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825), where he painted “The Coronation of Napoleon.” The old college’s well is still inside the hotel. The 44 rooms are simple and renovated, and breakfast is served from 7 to 10:30 with fair-trade coffee and organic eggs. Don’t expect a spa or spectacular design, but I take my hat off to this combination of price, location and history.
College de France Hotel
- Excellent location near Saint Germain
- Clean and tidy services
- No air conditioning
There's a life-size statue of Jeanne d'Arc in the lobby, aristocratic coats of arms and stained glass windows on the walls, and a spiral staircase in the center. It sounds kitsch, and it is, but it has a real warmth. The hotel was renovated in 2022, has about 25 rooms, and breakfast costs 16 euros and is served from 7:15 to 11. Cluny Museum It is located around the corner. The standard rooms are small, only about 13 meters, so I recommend that you ask for a corner room, as it has two windows and a lot more light.
Notre Dame Saint Michel
- Direct view of Notre Dame Cathedral
- Special boutique design
- The price is relatively high for a 3-star hotel.
26 rooms designed by Christian Lacroix, each one different from the next: large murals, rich fabrics, yellow stone and wooden beams. The building is listed, and stands on the Quai Saint-Michel opposite Notre Dame and the Seine. The price is relatively high for a three-star hotel, but you are paying for an unparalleled view and a design that you will not find in any chain. Please note that the reception is accessed by stairs and the elevator is tiny, so the hotel is less suitable for those with walking difficulties. I recommend making sure when booking that the room does indeed face the cathedral.
Hotel Minerva
- Close to all attractions on foot
- Calm and pleasant atmosphere
- Slightly outdated design
Haussmannian building from 1864 on Rue des Ecoles, between Isle Saint Louis The Pantheon, with 54 rooms. Some have murals of French castles painted by the artist himself, others have antique tapestries. The wooden beds were carved in Brittany and bear the hotel's initials, and two rooms even have a private patio. Breakfast costs 17 euros and includes freshly squeezed orange juice and buckwheat crepes. The style is deliberately old-fashioned and some will find it stuffy, but I recommend asking for a room with a balcony, as some have a view of the towers of Notre Dame.
Hotel de France Quartier Latin
- Right next to the famous Moffatar market
- Excellent value for the price
- Very small rooms
30 rooms on Rue Monge, two minutes walk fromMoffatar Street and from Sensier-Daubenton station. The lobby has a small library with travel guides, and breakfast is served in a modern cream-colored room. Around the corner is Carl Marletti's patisserie, one of the best in Paris in my opinion, which is a great reason to skip breakfast at the hotel. Note that the standard double rooms are only about 11 meters, so it is highly recommended to take a larger room, even if it means paying a little more.
Hotel
- Some rooms with a view of Notre Dame
- Air-conditioned and with free internet
- Basic and antique furniture
A hotel run by the same family for three generations, and this is noticeable right from the reception. The building dates from 1865 and has 30 rooms, some of which have sepia paintings of Parisian monuments by Bouguereau, including the Pont Neuf, on the walls. Eight of the rooms have a small balcony with a table and chairs, and one of them overlooks the Notre DameBreakfast is served in a room with tapestries and an antique mahogany bookcase. Please note that about 11 rooms face an internal ventilation shaft and receive little light, so I recommend specifically requesting a room with a balcony.
The Court of the 5th
- A secret for savers! Excellent location
- Excellent service and meticulous cleaning
- Very spartan
This is not exactly a hotel but a chambre d'hôtes, a single accommodation unit in the Passage des Postes, a quiet alley that even Parisians don't know about. It has a bedroom, a living room, a dressing area and a private patio facing a green courtyard, and breakfast includes fresh pastries and juice. Moffatar Street It is a short walk away. Please note that there is no staffed reception and check-in is only possible in the afternoon, so I recommend arranging an arrival time in advance. For those looking for peace and quiet, this is a real bargain.
Hotel Korner Sorbonne
- 500 meters from Notre Dame
- Air-conditioned (rare in 2 stars)
- Small rooms
Only 21 rooms, on Rue Saint-Jacques, which was the main Roman thoroughfare of Lutetia and has remained its main street ever since. The hotel was formerly called Hotel Diana. Breakfast costs just €10 and is based on fresh local produce, and the lobby serves free Kusmi coffee and tea throughout the day. Cluny-La Sorbonne station is just around the corner, and Éric Kayser's bakery is about a five-minute walk away. The rooms are small and don't have much more than you need, but for this price and location it's one of the best deals in the district.
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I follow you devoutly, I really love Paris and traveling around France, I enjoy reading your recommendations.
Varda Villeval
I have fond memories of visiting the Latin Quarter and staying in its modest hotels (**) in 1977, 1981, and 1983.
Maybe I'll go back there one day and stay at the Royal Saint Michel.