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The Shepherd

Property class: 3
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Leuven

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A modern dining area with a skylight, multiple tables and chairs, and a cozy seating area.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden stools, and a large island.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
Room
A bedroom with a large mural on the ceiling, a bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a skylight.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Schapenstraat 1 (Pater Damiaanplein), Leuven, 3000
  • Place, Old Market Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Leuven Town Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Market Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brussels (BRU-Brussels - National)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, and a wall with a large quote.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a mural on the wall.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, and a wall with a large quote.

Double Room Single Use

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large mural on the ceiling, a bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a skylight.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a skylight, a bed, a desk, and a mirror.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a mural on the wall.

Twin Room (Single Use)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Leuven

Heart of Leuven.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Kerk St-Franciscus Solanus and St. Michael's Church. Dyle and Sint-Donatus Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Market Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Leuven Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Market Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Beguinage of Leuven - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Noir Koffiebar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Allee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Nine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Rustic - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Karément - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Shepherd

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Leuven
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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Shepherd offers 35 accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Leuven hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 4.50 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: approximately EUR 15 for adults and 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property class

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

How close is The Shepherd to the airport?

The Shepherd is 14.5 mi (28-min drive) away from the Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shepherd?

As of Aug 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shepherd on Aug 21, 2026 start from CA $180, 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.

Does The Shepherd have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Shepherd.

Does The Shepherd offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Shepherd, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Shepherd?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Shepherd?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Shepherd?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 20 per night.

Does The Shepherd have a pool?

The Shepherd does not have a pool.

Does The Shepherd have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Shepherd to downtown Leuven?

The Shepherd is 0.3 mi away from Leuven.

The Shepherd Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 135 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff… very clean room and nice breakfast, would definitely recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Masahiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room is very clean and the staff’s manner is very friendly and helpful, It’s breakfast is excellent. I hope air conditioner might be equipped, but The Shepherd is totally very good hotel, I suppose. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, comfortable and spacious, shower was very nice and relaxing. Breakfast was also great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy. The breakfast was great and they accommodated my daughter who joined us for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hayato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was super nice and I do love the bread.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice breakfast. Very nice staff… helped several times with questions about the town & logistics. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff on arrival friendly and helpful. Bright, modern hotel in great location to access places to visit and eat etc, all within easy walking distance. Room was clean with good size bed, bathroom was great with big walk in shower. Fridge, but no tea making facilities. Good variety of food for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and very comfortable bed. The hotel was very quiet and the breakfast spread was impressive. The location is great for seeing Leuven, very near the town center, but on a quiet corner. The only downside to me was that the wifi was not as strong as I would have liked, but I was still able to work from my room. I will happily stay there again. Great staff too.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was spotless
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet location but still only 5 minutes from the centre. Very nice breakfast and room spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service, good location and quiet, clean and good standard! Very good hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dhurata

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

Modern comfy room

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent breakfast. Room was fine but could benefit from some updating. Old, musty carpeting, old bed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025