The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

Property class: 1.5
City centre hostel within easy reach of Ohio State University

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When you stay at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Ohio State University and Historic Crew Stadium. Guests can enjoy the hot tub, or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Free bike rentals, a terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Child-friendly activities
The current price is AU$85
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

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A room with three wooden beds, a blue striped rug, and a mirror on the wall.

Single Bed in 5 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Beds

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A small, neatly arranged room with a single bed, a bunk bed, and a desk.

Single Bed in 3 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a desk, and two guitars on the wall.

Private Double Room with Shared Bath

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a white duvet, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A dormitory room with two beds, each with blue bedding, a small table, and a window with blinds.

Family Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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A bunk bed room with a desk and chair, white curtains, and a window with blinds.

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a guitar, a mirror, and a door.

Family Townhome

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

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About the area

Map
2407 Indiana Ave, Columbus, OH, 43202

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 12 min drive
  • Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.) - 25 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Oak's Po Boy Shrimp Shack - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Summit Music Hall - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪High Eats - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Fresca - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

  • When you stay at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Ohio State University and Historic Crew Stadium. Guests can enjoy the hot tub, or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Free bike rentals, a terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00 pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00 pm

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 25
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out

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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 25

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited
    • On-site parking includes off-street options

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Off-site

    • Area shuttle within 20 miles*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol served on site

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Reviews

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The hot tub was a great bonus and well worth the stay. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very, very nice for a hostel. Great amenities. Prime location. Clean and safe.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Room was clean. Bathroom was clean.
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8/10 Very good

House is pretty old, but room and facility well maintenance and clean. Very limited parking spot and mildly skechy area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless staff is great
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10/10 Exceptional

Place was clean. Breakfast had variety of choices
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10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely place to stay we felt very comfortable and everything matched the description perfectly.
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10/10 Exceptional

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...
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10/10 Exceptional

People were super helpful and friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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8/10 Very good

Safe, clean, and affordable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the place people were so friendly. Barely seen the staff, but the place was lovely, the kitchen was fully equipped. Tv had all streaming services, internet was excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Pleasantly surprised!

I’ll stay here next time I’m in Columbus! Good location, felt very safe and friendly and I had no problems!
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10/10 Exceptional

People were friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a great stay at this place. It’s got some character to it! I am now a returning guest. The customer service is great and quick to respond to anything you may need or have a question about. Love this place!
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed so that we could attend Buckeye Fest. Propery was a 35 min walk to stadium. Felt safe and parked on site.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great people/place and fulfilling stay

It was so awesome! Very clean. Everything was well-organized and instructions were very clear. Amanda and Robbie are so friendly! Located in a serene environment. It was a home away from home. A very nice and affordable place to stay!!
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4/10 Fair

Property wasnt bad at all! Definitely wasnt expecting what i walked into definitely not worth $100 for a one night stay. Room was very nice but super small which wasnt really listed on the listing, ended up using the hot tub and just going home.
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6/10 Good

Home was lovely -- clean, inviting, easy to find and access. Bed and bedding were clean and neat and comfortable. Host was friendly and helpful. Guests sharing my room were loud, rude and disgusting. Barely slept from other guests snoring loudly, blowing their nose (one was sick) and turning on the lights from 2am to 6am. I wish it had been a more enjoyable stay, but I barely slept.
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10/10 Exceptional

I can’t say enough good things about my stay. From the moment I arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and comfortable. They were incredibly accommodating, ensuring that all my needs were met and that my stay was as smooth as possible. The facilities were clean, cozy, and thoughtfully designed, creating a perfect balance of community and privacy. Whether it was offering great local tips, adjusting to my schedule, or simply checking in to make sure I was happy, their kindness and attention to detail truly stood out. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and it’s clear that the team genuinely cares about their guests. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll feel at home while traveling, this is it. I’ll definitely be back and recommend it to anyone visiting the area! Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
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10/10 Exceptional

There was a small hiccup in checking in as my email wasnt showing check in instructions, but Mat was very helpful and te twd the information to me! When you first come in, the common area is very welcoming and it is easy to navigate to your room! There are bins provided for you yo store your snacks and tape provided to mark all fridge and bin items! The rooms have a TV with Amazon and Netflix already installed and signed in! Security is very reliable, an individual pin for each party to enter the house, then another pin for your room! Would definitely book with them again!
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8/10 Very good

I had an issue upon arrival, late at night, with proper access to the property. I was supposed to have received an email with entry codes and directions. However, I did not receive any communication from the property itself, only a confirmation email from hotels.com, where I booked the reservation. My only issue is if the property is going to use a 3rd party vendor for booking, then they need to provide more communication with the vendor or directly to the patron. I had to reach hotels.com customer service, who were able to reach the property manager and he was able to forward me the information to get inside. However, this was approximately 90 minutes after arrival and going past midnight local time. The manager explained the situation and error and the accommodations were good. But, if you book through any site other than directly through the property, be very aware that you need to reach them directly in advance to get check in information. This is the first time booking a hostel through hotels.com and was not made aware by the vendor or property of very specific details about receiving an email in advance, nor had any reason to think there would be an issue checking in on my arrival. The stay was good, but the communication and coordination was definitely not what I expected or anticipated during my trip.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great option for staying on a budget. All self-sufficient, clean, and friendly!