The Shepherd

3.0 star property
City centre Leuven hotel with bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
The price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025

Room options

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Double Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

Single Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room (Single Use)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Schapenstraat 1 (Pater Damiaanplein), Leuven, 3000

What's nearby

  • Grand Beguinage of Leuven - 6 min walk
  • Leuven Town Hall - 7 min walk
  • Ladeuze Square - 11 min walk
  • KU Leuven - 5 min drive
  • UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 28 min drive
  • Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.) - 55 min drive
  • Charleroi (CRL-Brussels South Charleroi) - 65 min drive
  • Herent Station - 8 min drive
  • Heverlee Station - 20 min walk
  • Leuven Station - 20 min walk

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

Located near a train station, The Shepherd is a great choice for a stay in Leuven. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby mountain biking. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

Languages

Dutch, English, French

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 35 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

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

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (EUR 20 per night)
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 20-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children

Parking

  • Self-parking costs EUR 20 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

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.

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

Does The Shepherd offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Shepherd does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Shepherd?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Shepherd?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 20 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Shepherd?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Shepherd and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.
What's the area around The Shepherd like?
The Shepherd is in the heart of Leuven, a short 4-minute walk from Old Market Square and 6 minutes' walk from Grand Beguinage of Leuven.

The Shepherd Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location
Arrived for a convention in town. Very easier check in, very clean and organized. Rich breakfast. Highly recommanded.
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Modern comfy room
Amazing hotel neat clean and modern.
Dhurata, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alma, 17-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Lars, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Janine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dhurata, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly staff, spotless room...
6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lee P, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Sandberg, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Jonida, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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John, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Maura, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Staff are very helpful.
Alexandra, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable hotel. Especially liked the generous breakfast inclusion
Christopher, 12-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really great location near the Leuven city center. Quiet and clean and an enjoyable stay
Angelique, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

good one
FUAD, 1-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sebastien, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lesley, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Christopher, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alexander, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Carlos Andrés, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
FRANCES, 4-night business trip
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