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The Shepherd

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

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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Schapenstraat 1 (Pater Damiaanplein), Leuven, 3000
  • Grand Market Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • KU Leuven
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • 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)

Highlights

TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Leuven

The Shepherd puts you in the heart of Leuven, within steps of Dyle and Kerk St-Franciscus Solanus. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Leuven hotel include St. Michael's Church and Sint-Donatus Park.

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

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Shepherd

Hotel in Leuven with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
The Shepherd offers its guests a terrace, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Shepherd also features dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-out, and a front desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Leuven hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Shepherd offers 35 accommodations with minibars and a hairdryer. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Leuven hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

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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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 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

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Shepherd?

The Shepherd offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shepherd?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shepherd on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$168.37, including 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.

Is parking available at The Shepherd?

Yep, The Shepherd has a self car park for EUR 20 per night.

Does The Shepherd serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Shepherd?

No, The Shepherd does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Shepherd?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Shepherd?

No, pets are not allowed.