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The Shepherd

3.0 star property
Hotel in Leuven with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Lobby
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Schapenstraat 1 (Pater Damiaanplein), Leuven, 3000
  • Place, Grand Market Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, KU Leuven
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brussels (BRU-Brussels - National)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (Single Use)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Leuven

The Shepherd places you next to Dyle and Kerk St-Franciscus Solanus. This 35-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and express check-out.

What's nearby

  • Grand Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Leuven Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Beguinage of Leuven - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • KU Leuven - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Heverlee Station - 20 min walk
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 28 min drive

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

Hotel in Leuven with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
At The Shepherd, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and a terrace. Self parking is available for EUR 20 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a banquet hall.
20-inch TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, ironing boards, and desks are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (EUR 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 20 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Shepherd?

The Shepherd provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shepherd?

As of Oct 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shepherd on Nov 2, 2025 start from $104.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near The Shepherd?

This hotel is located in Leuven, just steps from Kerk St-Franciscus Solanus and STUK, and within a short walk of Old Market Square. You'll also find Grand Beguinage of Leuven and Grand Market Square less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Shepherd?

Yes, parking is offered for EUR 20 per night.

Does The Shepherd have a casino?

No, The Shepherd doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Shepherd?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Shepherd?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a minibar as well as a bar and a terrace.

Does The Shepherd have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Shepherd have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Shepherd offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will The Shepherd allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Shepherd.

Are there connecting rooms at The Shepherd?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from The Shepherd?

The closest major airport to The Shepherd is Brussels Airport (BRU), which is 14.5 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.), which is around 24.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Shepherd?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Shepherd.