The Shepherd

3.0 star property
City-center Leuven hotel with bar/lounge

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Lobby lounge
Exterior
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
View from room
Bar (on property)
In the heart of the business district, The Shepherd offers a serene escape with a charming terrace and soothing bar. Connect to WiFi, unwind with laundry services, and enjoy express check-out for a seamless stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
$105 nightly
The total price is $120
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room (Single Use)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Schapenstraat 1 (Pater Damiaanplein), Leuven, 3000

What's nearby

  • Grand Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Leuven Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grand Beguinage of Leuven - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • KU Leuven - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 28 min drive
  • Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.) - 55 min drive
  • Charleroi (CRL-Brussels South Charleroi) - 65 min drive
  • Herent Station - 8 min drive
  • Heverlee Station - 20 min walk
  • Leuven Station - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Noir Koffiebar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bierkelder - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rock Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪De Nijl - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Shepherd

Located near a train station, The Shepherd is a great choice for a stay in Leuven. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby mountain biking. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 35 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 20 per night)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 20-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 20 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 3 stars.

Also known as

Damshire
Hotel New Damshire
Hotel New Damshire Leuven
New Damshire
New Damshire Leuven
The Shepherd Hotel
Hotel New Damshire
The Shepherd Leuven
The Shepherd Hotel Leuven

Frequently asked questions

Does The Shepherd offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Shepherd does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Shepherd?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Shepherd?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 20 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Shepherd?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Shepherd and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.

What's the area around The Shepherd like?

The Shepherd is in the heart of Leuven, a short 4-minute walk from Old Market Square and 6 minutes' walk from Grand Beguinage of Leuven.

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Reviews

The Shepherd Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful, good, and of high quality with a variety of options available. (10 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Breakfast
Room
Service staff
Location
Cheese
Walking
Bathroom
Shower

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great little hotel, friendly staff
Wayne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel.
Tomi, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Visiting my daughter, loved the location!
Maribel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Muy correcto.

La cama muy cómoda. el ascensor no llega a la última planta, y la escalera es estrecha estrecha, así que para hacer ese último tramo hay que subir maleta a maleta con mucho cuidado
Carlos Alberto, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location Super bedding Staff very friendly
Sabine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Harika

En üst kattaki odalardan birinde kaldım. Manzara şahaneydi. Oda çok temizdi. Otelde çalışan herkes çok yardımseverdi. Eğer büyük bir valiziniz varsa 4. Kata çıkan merdivenler biraz dar geliyor. Asansör 3. Kata kadar çıkıyor. Konumu çok merkezi her yere kolayca yürüdüm. Buna rağmen çok sakin bir mahalle
Pelin Ipek, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Das Hotel ist sehr gut gelegen unweit vom Oude Markt und dem Grote Markt, sowie dem sagenhaften Rathaus und der gegenüber liegenden St. Pieterskerk. Radfahren ist in der Stadt gut möglich und außerhalb sind die Radwege sehr sehr gut.
Jürgen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Modern comfy room

Amazing hotel neat clean and modern.
Dhurata, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I needed a stair for the 4th floor. Would be better to announce this before booking
Albert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top locatie met vriendelijk personeel en nette kamers. Ook het ontbijt is een aanrader.
Whitley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean and great staff. Needs conditioner but other than that it was good.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Staff are very helpful.
Alexandra, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable hotel. Especially liked the generous breakfast inclusion
Christopher, 12-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really great location near the Leuven city center. Quiet and clean and an enjoyable stay
Angelique, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Schoon en netjes, wel aan de kleine kant, maar voor citybezoek uitstekend.
J., 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fint sted til en enkelt eller 2 overnatninger. Hyggeligt torv tæt på
Kirch, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tof hotel, pal in het hart van de stad

Prima hotel. Ruime, comfortabele kamer. Parkeren kan in een overdekte en afgesloten ruimte aan de overkant van de straat. Ontbijtbuffet is uitgebreid en lekker. Onthaal heel vriendelijk. Hotel ligt middenin de stad, vlakbij horeca en bezienswaardigheden.
Erwin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Op loopafstand van alle bezienswaardigheden. Hotel schoon, vriendelijk personeel, goede parkeergelegenheid, waar we op dag v vertrek tot halverwege de middag mochten blijven staan.
Els, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lille fint hotel. God morgenmad. Beliggenhed tæt på torv, seværdigheder og restauranter og barer. Forholdsvis nyrenoveret. Ikke prangende værelser. God seng.
Bo, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved staying here. The room was small, but clean, comfortable, and quiet. It was a very easy walk to the main squares in Leuven. And the breakfast was FANTASTIC!
Maura, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location

Arrived for a convention in town. Very easier check in, very clean and organized. Rich breakfast. Highly recommanded.
3-night trip

6/10 Good

Voor de prijs per nacht mag er wel airco zijn en een waterkoker met koffie en thee zakjes . De kamer was verder prima, ontbijt oké . Ligging hotel zeer goed . Parkeren auto wel duur, 20 euro per nacht.
Dunya, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Gutes Hotel, Zimmer klein aber ausreichend für Kurzurlaub. Frühstück ausreichend. Sehr zentral gelegen und trotzdem ruhig. Oude Markt und Mundstraat in 5 min fußläufig zu erreichen. Parken direkt am Hotel, Fahrräder können im Hotel abgestellt werden. Insgesamt gut.
Annette, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

On a proper walking distance from work
Willem, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean and comfy beds

Stay here was amazing. Wish the tv was a smart tv so you can connect your phone and watch something decent apart from french channels. Also the breakfast is quite basic not alot of hot food and selection of cheeses. But its a great small hotel with great location
Jonida, 1-night trip