Certain Paris neighborhoods are more famous abroad, and the Latin Quarter is one of these. Found on the Left Bank of the city, the area is super central and near many famous sites, which means there are many benefits to staying in the neighborhood. However, just like with any area, there are also some drawbacks. We go over all of this in our guide to the best hotels in the Latin Quarter Paris.
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Pros and Cons of Staying in the Latin Quarter
Pros
- It contains or is next to top sites like Notre Dame Cathedral, Ile-de-la-Cité, the Panthéon, Shakespeare and Company bookstore, and the National Medieval Museum.
- Its extremely central location means you can walk to most other top Paris attractions.
- It’s alongside the river, a nice place for strolling.
- It has some totally charming back streets and the great market street, rue Mouffetard.
Cons
- Part of it is really touristy (but there are some really nice areas too).
- Overall it doesn’t have great restaurants (this is improving!).
- There are fewer local hangouts than in other districts (but there are a few great ones, like Place de la Contrescarpe and rue Mouffetard).
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Hotel des Grandes Ecoles
This good-value hotel is nestled in the heart of the Latin Quarter. It has a lovely verdant courtyard that gives it a countryside feel and offers a quiet oasis from the busier areas of Paris. It has 51 double and twin rooms decorated in floral wallpaper, adding to its country, bucolic spirit. Leaving the hotel, you’re steps from the buzzing Place de la Contrescarpe and the vibrant rue Mouffetard market street.
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Hôtel Notre-Dame Saint Michel
This budget-friendly boutique hotel prides itself on its sensational views of Notre Dame Cathedral. It’s found within a historic classified building, whose interiors were decorated by famous designer Christian Lacroix. He created a romantic ambiance in the rooms thanks to modern floral wallpaper and artwork evoking the city’s history. Not all rooms have views of Notre Dame, so be sure to check before reserving.
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L’Hôtel Orphée
This affordable boutique hotel is in a pretty residential area on the eastern edge of the Latin Quarter. In tones of muted red, terracotta, and light green, its 44 rooms have high-quality linens and furnishings made of exotic wood. Some rooms have private balconies with views over the rooftops of Paris. Leaving the hotel, you can meander through the Jardin des Plantes, one of the oldest parks in Paris, enjoy mint tea and North African pastries at The Grand Mosque of Paris, or stroll along the banks of the Seine River.
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Monte Cristo
This stylish boutique hotel pays homage to Alexandre Dumas, the author of The Count of Monte Cristo, who’s among the important French figures commemorated in the nearby Panthéon. The spirit of his literary works is cleverly evoked in the hotel’s decor via wallpaper of countryside scenes, tasteful geometric prints, stone coffee tables, and velour settees. Its “boudoir” rooms and spacious suites are perfect for romantic getaway in Paris.
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Hotel Monge
This boutique hotel and spa is one the best hotels in the Latin Quarter Paris. It’s found near the rue Mouffetard, so it’s another fantastic hotel for living locally in the 5th district. Available as doubles or triples, rooms have colorful, playful wallpaper of parrots or butterflies, framed vintage prints, and other curiosities. There’s also a spa with a hammam and massage room. Within the vicinity are several fantastic street markets, like the tri-weekly food markets in Place Monge and Place Maubert and the shop-filled rue Mouffetard.
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Hotel des Grands Hommes
This hotel faces the Panthéon, a monument dedicated to France’s “grands hommes”, its great national heroes. Its interiors evoke the early 19th century, a time period just after the monument opened. Some rooms overlook the regal domed building, but if yours doesn’t, you can easily visit the site while staying at the hotel, as well as take a jaunt to the rue Mouffetard or the Luxembourg Gardens.
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Hotel Suez
Close to the border with the 6th district, this colorful boutique hotel is very good value for the area. A family-run establishment, you’ll be warmly received and this welcoming spirit is carried over into the rooms, which have either mustard yellow walls or modern vegetal prints. They have twin and double rooms, including connecting rooms well-suited for families with teens.
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Seven Hotel
Tucked away on a quiet side street, this is among the best hotels in the Latin Quarter Paris. The chic boutique hotel has a design-oriented decor featuring black and white photos, retro Marshall speakers, and cool neon lights. Suites have additional features including pianos, Jacuzzi tubs, and private balconies. Enjoy an organic breakfast at the hotel before heading out for a stroll through the nearby Luxembourg Gardens or Rue Mouffetard.
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