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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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Relax in a comfortable seating area surrounded by natural light and lush greenery.
Experience the perfect blend of traditional and modern architecture at this hotel, featuring a striking arched window and a clear, legible sign above the entrance.
Relax in a serene space with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and inspiring wall mural.
Guests can enjoy views of the historic church from the comfort of their room.
Enjoy meals and socializing around the central island bar with oven and refrigerator.

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 35 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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Schapenstraat 1 (Pater Damiaanplein), Leuven, 3000

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

  • ‪Cafe Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noir Coffeebar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Belge Leuven - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪De Bierkelder - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Raffat - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Shepherd

Hotel in the business district
You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at The Shepherd. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Shepherd include comforts such as free WiFi and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 20-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Dutch, English, French

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

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 The Shepherd pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Shepherd?

Self parking is available for EUR 20 per night.

What time is check-in at The Shepherd?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Shepherd?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Shepherd located?

Located in the heart of Leuven, this hotel is steps from Dyle, Kerk St-Franciscus Solanus, and St. Michael's Church. Sint-Donatus Park and Old Market Square are also within 5 minutes. Heverlee Station is 20 minutes by foot and Leuven Station is 20 minutes.

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The Shepherd Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Sabine

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

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I needed a stair for the 4th floor. Would be better to announce this before booking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified 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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, nice room and very good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

Excellent hotel

Close to a nice area with excellent restaurants, 20 min walk from train station through friendly and interesting artitecture. Really good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

Angelique

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Verified 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

8/10 Good

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On a proper walking distance from work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

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

Good location in a modern and clean hotel

Central, quiet, clean, fresh and modern hotel. A real true 3 stars . Good breakfast with home cooked scrambled eggs. Basic bread and small choice of different hams and cheeses. Receptionist and all staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the three occasions we stayed there, the staff were friendly and helpful each time. The breakfast is good. The rooms are well equipped. The parking is excellent and very convenient for exploring Leuven. There was nothing we didn't like.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonida

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

Matthias

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

Nice small hotel

A very nice hotel close to the Leuven city center. A warm elcome and a nice room. The building has charme (small hallways) and the room was spacious and nice. There was a great shower in the bathroom. The only downside and that is not the fault of the hotel is that Leuven is a universit city and there wer quite some noisy groups of students walking by throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANCES

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

Highly recommend

Small room, but so clean! No "hotel chemical" smell, patio door and fan kept it cool and fresh. Excellent housekeeping service daily. Breakfast was plentiful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk is very helpful because they serve breakfast every morning. Making a trip much more affordable. And most importantly they are available on sundays to check you out in the morning. That’s because in Leuven many businesses are closed on sundays so it is difficult to travel without pre-arrangements. The hotel is very convenient and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

FUAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good one
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified 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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooi nieuw hotel met een prima moderne kamer. Uitgebreide keuze bij het ontbijt, maar wel een beetje donker. Het kan op straat wel lawaaig zijn, maar met gesloten raam merk je er niets van.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joachim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Zimmer und Bad recht klein. Frühstück ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jürgen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tetsuji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sigeeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025