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The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

1.5 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Townhome | Living area
Front of property
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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2407 Indiana Ave, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Place, Historic Crew Stadium
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohio Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in 5 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in 3 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room with Shared Bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Townhome

  • 139 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 5 Single Beds

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About this property

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

This hostel features a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free use of bicycles, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel offers 5 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a hot tub and complimentary bicycles.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel, you'll be within walking distance of Ohio State University. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a business center.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Ohio State University and a few minutes from Historic Crew Stadium
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel offers its guests a hot tub and complimentary bicycles. Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business center. An area shuttle within 20 miles and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Columbus hostel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 20 miles
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self 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
  • Hot tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number 2019-1314
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel.
  • 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

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 265 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean. Breakfast had variety of choices
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Freymi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sulav

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless staff is great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, perfect for a football weekend as campus is a 15 minute walk. Offstreet parking a plus!! The house is well appointed & clean. Key codes to get in front door & your room so privacy assured. Other guests were staying of course but I had no concerns with any excessive noise during the weekend. 2 Bathrooms, never had to wait. I will be staying again in the future as I go to Columbus every year for a football game, honestly I enjoyed it more than a hotel as it made me feel like a student again and I'm 65 years old!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeenchen, Irvine

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mert

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a great place with so may bonuses just the breakfast, coffee, tea and Hot tub make it worth every penny... I will stay longer.. God Bless you all for what you do and offer...
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Godson

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Comfortable. Bathrooms were clean. Kitchen looked good, refrigerator was stocked for breakfast. Coffee, ready. Multiple areas to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wasn’t for us

Weird experience. Our beds were in a hot attic with a weird dude. Didn’t stay the night. Got a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jhiselle

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cool stay, I traveled solo for a show and had an extra day off so for the price it was perfect. I was able to do laundry and store my belongings. They also offered bikes for transportation, very nice stay def would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayibainatimi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy meeting the international visitors and the nearby pizza shop. I also enjoy the short distance to the COTA Bus Stops.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect property to stay at when you’re attending something held at the stadium. The ease of checking in whenever we wanted to after 3pm was a life saver. Property is clean and well maintained with friendly staff and wonderful amenities. Definitely recommend and will be staying here again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what I needed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025