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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Schapenstraat 1 (Pater Damiaanplein), Leuven, 3000
  • Place, Old Market Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Leuven Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Market Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brussels (BRU-Brussels - National)
    ‪18 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

  • Old Market Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Leuven Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Beguinage of Leuven - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leuven Christmas Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪Raffat - ‬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 luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, 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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Theater Hotel Leuven Centrum
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  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Room service
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 377 reviews
$118 nightly
The price is $133
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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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)
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Dec 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shepherd on Jan 5, 2026 start from $108.38, 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.

Is there parking available 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.

Is The Shepherd a good place to stay for couples?

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, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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 at The Shepherd?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Shepherd.

The Shepherd Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and and nice rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rune Birk

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Lily

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Visiting my daughter, loved the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Phoenix

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location Super bedding Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, clean and great staff. Needs conditioner but other than that it was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhurata

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location

Arrived for a convention in town. Very easier check in, very clean and organized. Rich breakfast. Highly recommanded.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dhurata

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Modern comfy room

Amazing hotel neat clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lars, York

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We recently stayed at this hotel and were generally pleased with our experience, although there were a few surprises. Unfortunately, we were not aware at the time of booking that our room was located one floor up from the lift, requiring us to navigate a final set of narrow stairs, one of which was broken. This could be challenging for some guests. The layout of the family room was somewhat unusual and might not be ideal for everyone, though it was just about suitable for our close-knit family. The see-through shower door is also something one might need to get accustomed to. On a positive note, the breakfast was very nice, with a good variety of options available. Parking was convenient, though it needs to be pre-booked. There was a bit of a mix-up with our request, but thankfully, a space was found for us.Overall, it was a pleasant stay with a few areas that could benefit from some attention.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dhurata

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super friendly staff, spotless room...

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee P

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good stay for work

Hotel is in a convenient location just a 10 minute walk from the old city center. The area is cute, near a lovely church. It is a steep uphill walk however to leave the hotel. So if you have mobility issues, this is not for you. Breakfast was very nice quality, fresh and delicious, including croissants, bacon, fresh nutella muffins, etc. Unfortunately, no coffee or tea facilities in the room! This was a shock! The rooms are also not very dark as a light beams in through the bathroom window and glass door, as well as several led lights coming from the television etc. It was quiet and I was undisturbed by noise. One of the bed sheets was stained by small red specks, like rust and there were several hairs stuck to the wall in the bathroom which was unsavory. There was no conditioner offered in the shower and the hot water took several minutes of running to turn on. The staff was friendly, helpful and pleasant! I needed an iron and ironing board and it was immeadiately brought to my room, which I appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sandberg

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonida

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Staff are very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable hotel. Especially liked the generous breakfast inclusion
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great location near the Leuven city center. Quiet and clean and an enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023