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The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel
1.5 star property

Hostel with free parking, near Ohio State University

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The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

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Outdoor spa tub
Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Towels

Overview of The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Your area essentials

2407 Indiana Ave, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Popular LocationRumba Cafe4 min walk
  • Popular LocationExotic Latino Grill4 min walk
  • Popular LocationMapfre Stadium18 min walk
  • AirportColumbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)12 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe King Private Room with Shared Bath

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Mobile key entry
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Mobile key entry
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Single Bed in 5 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Mobile key entry
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Beds

Single Bed in 3 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Mobile key entry
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds

Private Double Room with Shared Bath

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Mobile key entry
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Mobile key entry
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

Family Townhome

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Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 1500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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About the area

Columbus

Located in Columbus, The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel is in the city center. Easton Town Center and Polaris Fashion Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Ohio State Fairgrounds and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair. Check out an event or a game at Historic Crew Stadium, and consider making time for COSI, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Mapfre Stadium - 18 min walk
  • Ohio Expo Center and State Fair - 3 min drive
  • Ohio State University - 4 min drive
  • Schottenstein Center - 4 min drive
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wendy's - 14 min walk
  • Library Bar - 17 min walk
  • Dairy Queen - 8 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 13 min walk
  • The Little Bar - 17 min walk

About this property

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

Hostel near Ohio State University
Historic Crew Stadium is located near The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel, which provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 20 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property requires guests to provide a valid ID and the credit card used at the time of booking to be provided at the time of check-in.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 2019-1314

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Buckeye Hostel
Wayfaring Buckeye
Wayfaring Buckeye Columbus
Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel
Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel Columbus
Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel Columbus, Ohio
The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel Columbus
The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel on Apr 14, 2024 start from CA $82.49, 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.

How much is parking at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel located?

Located in University District, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Historic Crew Stadium and Ohio State Fairgrounds. Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 193 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ahmika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY, evansville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing i spent 1 nite via travelocity then booked another stay via the buckeye hostel website and saved even more money ! This place is so comfortable and they provide breakfast to! Highly recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dalton

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasantly surprised!
I’ll stay here next time I’m in Columbus! Good location, felt very safe and friendly and I had no problems!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023