Title: The Shepherd - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Shepherd Hotel in Leuven with a 24-hour front desk and a bar ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4690000/4685800/4685718/6a9f7700.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4690000/4685800/4685718/w633h1024x49y0-97fcfab3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4690000/4685800/4685718/da0608aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4690000/4685800/4685718/bc73e7de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4690000/4685800/4685718/182456c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Shepherd offers a peaceful escape from the busy business district. Relax on the charming terrace or unwind with a drink at the soothing bar. Enjoy practical amenities like WiFi, laundry services, and express check-out for a trouble-free experience. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - - 24/7 front desk - Bar - Parking available - Laundry - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 1 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=4685718&PinnedHotelID=4685718&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=4685718&PinnedHotelID=4685718&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 2 - Nov. 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=4685718&PinnedHotelID=4685718&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=4685718&PinnedHotelID=4685718&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=4685718&PinnedHotelID=4685718&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=4685718&PinnedHotelID=4685718&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=4685718&PinnedHotelID=4685718&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=4685718&PinnedHotelID=4685718&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4690000/4685800/4685718/da0608aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews ### Highlights TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Minibar Satellite channels Daily housekeeping Desk Wardrobe or closet - 204 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4690000/4685800/4685718/1bdb6e75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 7.4 Good 3 reviews ### Highlights TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Minibar Satellite channels Daily housekeeping Desk Wardrobe or closet - 183 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4690000/4685800/4685718/da0608aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room Single Use 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Minibar Satellite channels Iron/ironing board Desk Daily housekeeping - 204 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4690000/4685800/4685718/4808094f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Free cribs/infant beds TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Minibar Satellite channels Daily housekeeping - 377 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4690000/4685800/4685718/574772b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Minibar Satellite channels Daily housekeeping Desk Wardrobe or closet - 183 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4690000/4685800/4685718/1bdb6e75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room (Single Use) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Minibar Satellite channels Iron/ironing board Desk Daily housekeeping - 183 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLeuven-Hotels-Hotel-New-Damshire.h4685718.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLeuven-Hotels-Hotel-New-Damshire.h4685718.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.87594%2C4.69780&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_1W7WjbzQGynu5EzUAKKicPB6Ek=) Schapenstraat 1 (Pater Damiaanplein), Leuven, 3000 #### 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 - ‬3 min walk - ‪Bierkelder - ‬3 min walk - ‪Rock Café - ‬3 min walk - ‪De Nijl - ‬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 - Multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and an elevator - A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe 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 ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3800/3756/699037cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### pentahotel Leuven Leuven City Center - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Gym 8.6 Excellent 702 reviews CA $145 CA $165 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=3756&PinnedHotelID=3756&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/981200/981110/76b745e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Martin's Klooster Leuven City Center - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 572 reviews CA $163 CA $184 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=981110&PinnedHotelID=981110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38220000/38211200/38211109/4a845220.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Irish College Leuven Leuven - 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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 does it cost to stay at The Shepherd? > As of Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shepherd on Nov 2, 2025 start from CA $144.09, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Leuven-Hotels-Hotel-New-Damshire.h4685718.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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