Hôtel des Grandes Écoles

Spanning three two-storey buildings, this welcoming hotel just north of place de la Contrescarpe has one of the loveliest locations in the Latin Quarter, set around its own private garden courtyard off a medieval street. Rooms are simple but not without charm. Breakfast costs €9; there are 15 on-site car parking spaces costing €30 per night. Rates go up by at least €50 in summer.