The 5th arrondissement, also known as arrondissement du Panthéon, is located on the left bank of the River Seine. It contains the Latin Quarter, which contains may schools. It is one of the oldest areas of Paris dating back to ancient times.
Famous Places: La Sorbonne, The Latin Quarter (shared with the 6th arrondissement), Musée de Cluny
Places to eat: Café de la nouvelle Mairie (19 rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques), Brasserie Balzar (49 rue des Écoles)
Places to stay: Hôtel Europe Saint Severin (38-40 rue Saint Severin), Hôtel Atmospheres (31 rue des Écoles, I've stayed here it's a great hotel), Villa Pantheon Paris (41 Rue Des Ecoles)