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.
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
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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)
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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
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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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Location
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
Great little hotel, friendly staff
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 18, 2025
Good hotel.
Tomi
Tomi, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
Visiting my daughter, loved the location!
Maribel
Maribel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
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
Carlos Alberto, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2025
Excellent location
Super bedding
Staff very friendly
Sabine
Sabine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 31, 2025
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
Pelin Ipek, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 26, 2025
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
Jürgen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
Modern comfy room
Amazing hotel neat clean and modern.
Dhurata
Dhurata, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 17, 2025
I needed a stair for the 4th floor. Would be better to announce this before booking
Albert
Albert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Top locatie met vriendelijk personeel en nette kamers. Ook het ontbijt is een aanrader.
Whitley
Whitley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2025
Great location, clean and great staff.
Needs conditioner but other than that it was good.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2023
Great stay! Staff are very helpful.
Alexandra
Alexandra, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2023
Very clean and comfortable hotel. Especially liked the generous breakfast inclusion
Christopher
Christopher, 12-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2023
Really great location near the Leuven city center. Quiet and clean and an enjoyable stay
Angelique
Angelique, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2024
Schoon en netjes, wel aan de kleine kant, maar voor citybezoek uitstekend.
J.
J., 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 19, 2023
Fint sted til en enkelt eller 2 overnatninger.
Hyggeligt torv tæt på
Kirch
Kirch, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 23, 2024
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
Erwin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 18, 2023
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
Els, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 10, 2024
Lille fint hotel. God morgenmad. Beliggenhed tæt på torv, seværdigheder og restauranter og barer. Forholdsvis nyrenoveret. Ikke prangende værelser. God seng.
Bo
Bo, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2023
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
Maura, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Excellent location
Arrived for a convention in town. Very easier check in, very clean and organized. Rich breakfast.
Highly recommanded.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 11, 2024
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
Dunya, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2024
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
Annette, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 10, 2024
On a proper walking distance from work
Willem
Willem, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2024
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