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The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel
Columbus - OH · United States
2407 Indiana AveView location
9.0/10Excellent285 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/10 9.2
Service9.0/10 9.0
Comfort8.4/10 8.4
Condition9.0/10 9.0
Location9.0/10 9.0
Neighborhood8.2/10 8.2
Amenities9.2/10 9.2
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About The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel
Situated within 2 km from the town centre, the accomodation is easily accessible on foot to a host of places of interest. Guests will find the main entertainment areas at 3 km away. Travellers can find the nearest golf course within 9 km from the accomodation.
Within 3 km visitors will find links of transport that will allow them to explore the area. Guests will find the airport within 10 km. Visitors will enjoy a peaceful and calm stay on the premises, as it counts with a total of 5rooms.
The establishment's common areas include Wi-Fi internet connection. Clients can enjoy the convenience of 24-hour reception.
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With a stay at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Columbus, within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Historic Crew Stadium. This hostel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Greater Columbus Convention Center and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Nationwide Arena.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Transportation services
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
anytime
Check-out until
12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age
25
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
No alcohol served onsite
No front desk
Events/parties not allowed
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- 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.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Special 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. Guests can access their accommodation 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.
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Instructions
- 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
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Minimal age
25
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Optional fees
- 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.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Ohio State University
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Historic Crew Stadium
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Wexner Center for the Arts
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds
2 km / 1.2 mi
Newport Music Hall
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Ohio History Center
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Schottenstein Center
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Ohio Stadium
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
James Cancer Hospital
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Whetstone Park
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Goodale Park
4.4 km / 2.7 mi
McConnell Heart Hospital at Riverside
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Greater Columbus Convention Center
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 5
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- City centre
- Bus/Train station
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
- Airport
- Beach
- Golf course
- Entertainment Area
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- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Garden
- Terrace
- Luggage room
- Grill/BBQ
- Bikes available
- Business centre
- TV lounge
- Game room
- Picnic
- Minimum check-in age: 25
Meal plans
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Continental Breakfast
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Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST
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- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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- Bed in dormitory
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- STANDARD
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Bed in dormitory STANDARD
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- Bed in dormitory
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- STANDARD
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Room code: BED.ST
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Bed in dormitory THREE BEDSBed in dormitory • THREE BEDSBED.3B
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- THREE BEDS
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Bed in dormitory THREE BEDS
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- THREE BEDS
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Room code: BED.3B
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DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
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- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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- DOUBLE
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- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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Room code: DBL.FH
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FAMILY ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMFAMILY ROOM • WITH SHARED BATHROOMFAM.FH
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- FAMILY ROOM
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- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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FAMILY ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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- FAMILY ROOM
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- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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Room code: FAM.FH
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TOWNHOME WITH DOUBLE BEDTOWNHOME • WITH DOUBLE BEDTWH.DB
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- TOWNHOME
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- WITH DOUBLE BED
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TOWNHOME WITH DOUBLE BED
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- TOWNHOME
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- WITH DOUBLE BED
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Room code: TWH.DB
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel
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Curtis
Had several issues with room
Sign
House is pretty old, but room and facility well maintenance and clean. Very limited parking spot and mildly skechy area.
Steven
Great option for staying on a budget. All self-sufficient, clean, and friendly!
Linda
Comfortable, clean, well situated, close to OSU - free parking on the street. Excellent price. Felt like being at home. Good people. Felt taken care of - like home.
Tatyana L.
We had a great stay, definitely will book again when we are in the area!
Taylor
I had a clean room, and the staff was very
Taylor
Clean rooms, clean kitchen, staff helpful,didn't use hot tub
Taylor
I contacted the staff because I hadn't received my email to get in the house but he texted it to me and everything was fine he was very apologetic about it the staff is excellent. I didn't go out to the hot tub. The kitchen looked like a great kitchen but I ate out in the area.
Michael
Very inexpensive. Will definitely be back.
Ronald
Place was clean. Breakfast had variety of choices
Sulav
Had a great time
Christina
Room was spotless staff is great
Richard
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!
Chad
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...
Iain
Wonderful stay. Comfortable. Bathrooms were clean. Kitchen looked good, refrigerator was stocked for breakfast. Coffee, ready. Multiple areas to relax.
Charles
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.
Denise
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!
Mark
I enjoy meeting the international visitors and the nearby pizza shop. I also enjoy the short distance to the COTA Bus Stops.
Mariel
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!
Diane
Perfect for what I needed
Ashley
Cute hostel! I plan to return whenever I'm in Columbus.
Andrew
The property is tucked into one of the most charming neighborhoods in Colombus, there are a great deal of things to explore within walking distance.
Verified traveler
Price can't be beat
Your momma don't live there so you clean up after yourself.
Dana
Awesome
Mykola
Мне все понравилось. Просто и со вкусом. Отличный номер и большая кровать))
Mykola
I like that place
Sarah
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.
Kimberly
People were super helpful and friendly
Emmanuel
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.
Barely seen the staff, but the place was lovely, the kitchen was fully equipped.
Tv had all streaming services, internet was excellent.
Seyyed Latif
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!
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!
Cameron
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.
Corbin
Good place
Casanova
I had a wonderful stay and would want to return again.
Timothy
Good one
Clean organize respectable!
Would stay again!
Definitely stay if you need a place to sleep and shower and stretch out to hang out and rest
Would stay again!
Definitely stay if you need a place to sleep and shower and stretch out to hang out and rest
Kyle
Safe, clean, and affordable.
Jacob
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!
Jose Angel
Hot tub stays hot
Jose Angel
Hot tub stays hot
Elisabeth H
This hostel exceeded expectations. I've stayed in others that were priced the same but were extremely bare bones. This one had recently renovated bathrooms and comfortable bunks. In addition, they provided linens and towels and LOTS of selections of food for breakfast! I'll definitely be back!
Samuel
Good service but facility felt not safe
Caitlyn
A pleasant first time hostel stay for me !
JC
The staff refused to fix the problem with the locks and locker code issue. Many could not open doors given codes, it becomes a problem at 3 am. Staff was pleasant just not competent. Spend less time in the hot tub and change the batteries on these antiquated locks.
Joan
We stayed so that we could attend Buckeye Fest. Propery was a 35 min walk to stadium. Felt safe and parked on site.
Quinn
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!
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!
Andrea
Really lovely place to stay we felt very comfortable and everything matched the description perfectly.
Michael
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.
Kenneth
Better then expected
Vey clean. The manager was very helpful and a great host. I will definitely come back in the future.
Rayna
People were friendly
Olujide E
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!!
Ronna
Very nice place to stay.
Robin
Everything
Ahmika
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ANTHONY
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
Dalton
Pleasantly surprised!
I’ll stay here next time I’m in Columbus! Good location, felt very safe and friendly and I had no problems!
Thomas
Great place to stay!
Thomas
Awesome place
Verified traveler
Great stay, love the private room. Will be using this place for a while!
Roseann
nice place to stay
Sharon
The house and the private room I stayed in was clean and tidy. The room was well appointed with a comfortable bed, desk and chair, closet with hangers, and plenty of shelving space and outlets. The TV with Netflix/Amazon Prime was a nice touch. Communication was clear. I didn't interact with management but I didn't need to. A tiny ding to the shared bathroom having water specks on the mirror and to water on the counter from other patrons. A role of paper towels so people could wipe up would have been helpful. (There were hand towels that I'm guessing no one wanted to use to wipe up the counter, since the towels were there for people to use to dry hands.) There was a box of disinfectant wipes--nice touch for anyone who might want to wipe off the toilet seat before using. So adding a roll of paper towels to the bathroom would be easy/helpful. Overall, though, great stay, and I'd stay again.
Steven
The Wayfaring Buckeye is a great stay
As this is a Hostel the cleanliness is 90% dependent on guests cleaning up after themselves. If you have guest that take carenof their messes and their dishes then cleanliness is not an issue.
Tori
Everyone was pleasant and kind. The facility was well kept and clean. I very much enjoyed my stay!
Anna
We never received a check-in email with instructions. We ended up stranded outside in the cold for over an hour. Another guest was also stuck outside with us. We tried calling every number listed - they finally answered after calling over 30 times. The kitchen area was very dirty. There was tons of old rotten food in the fridges. Some of it not even covered. Didn’t feel comfortable eating breakfast there. The room was super hot, even with the windows open had a hard time sleeping. Would not recommend.
Joan
Worried
I was given a code to get in the front door and my room. I didn't need them because I pushed on the door and it opened without resistance and I walked right in. I then worried that anyone off the street would walk right in.
On the way out in the morning, someone was sleeping on the couch. Who knows where they came from.
On the way out in the morning, someone was sleeping on the couch. Who knows where they came from.
Marilyn
It felt like I was visiting a family members home. Cozy, clean, bright, and inviting. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was clean, and bathrooms are awesome.
Ruth
Not for us retires
Tom
Great hostel keep up the good work
William
Everyone was incredibly nice. The location is very clean. It's cozy and feels like you're staying at a friend's house. It's also near all the fun stuff to do in the city.
Marissa
A magical little haven in a safe part of town
The Wayfare Buckeye is truly one of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed at so far. Robbie is so helpful and considerate. The advice he gave for things to do was totally on point. The atmosphere is relaxed, the food provided was delicious, and overall I felt nothing but safe while staying there. The showers, bathrooms, and the room itself was very clean. I loved that towels were provided, that’s sometimes rare for hostels. While I didn’t use a bike, the fact they were provided is super cool. The area itself is very walkable, there are plenty of bars nearby, and it’s only a 30 minute walk from OSU (20 from High St)! I would definitely stay again.
Verified traveler
I would stay again.
This is a hostel environment, so the general cleanliness is 95% dependent on the other guests. The management does a fine job of accommodating special requests and fulfilling needs of the guests.
BECKY
Lovely older home with the most comfortable bed. So glad we came
Steven
Great stay
I liked my stay so much that I am returning next week for another stay.
Indira
Everything is good.Thank you!
Elizabeth
Cute vibe, pretty clean. Comfortable and inviting.
Verified traveler
Would stay there again.
The other guests were friendly and I really enjoyed my stay. Would stay there again.
Sean Jones
Quaint little place lots of charm felt very secure and comfortable
Infinity
Beautiful house, peaceful neighborhood, lovely piano, relaxing jacuzzi, walking distance from active social gathering establishments and wandering through the residential streets was refreshingly colorful with the autumn changes catching my breath and close attention at every turn...
The other guests were very pleasant... And Robbie, the manager, was very accomodating, even when the occasional problem arose...
It's very easy to see why The Wayfaring Buckeye has earned so many stars in their reviews...
I would whole-heartedly recommend it to anyone traveling to Columbus, OH...
The other guests were very pleasant... And Robbie, the manager, was very accomodating, even when the occasional problem arose...
It's very easy to see why The Wayfaring Buckeye has earned so many stars in their reviews...
I would whole-heartedly recommend it to anyone traveling to Columbus, OH...
Lira
Great Hostel Experience!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Wayfaring Buckeye! We were playing a show just around the corner at the Rumba Café, which was a whopping 4-minute walk from the hostel. So convenient! Parking in back, speedy wi-fi, clean and comfy beds, and plenty of shared bathrooms to go around. Also...there's a hot tub! Would definitely book again.
Eleazar
Nice Hostel stay close to campus !
The Hostel was clean in a residential neighborhood within a mile from OSU campus. Parking in rear of units, just a little crowded. Breakfast was help yourself and was a well stocked help yourself. No complaints and well secured.
Aziz
This is the best hostel I stayed at! Clean, well-kept, good customer service, and much more.
It is close to downtown. The free breakfast and coffee/drinks is clutch!
Plus a large, self-service kitchen! Cozy shared space with a huge TV and all key platforms.
The landlord Robbie is AMAZING. He consistently answered all my queries and gave me suggestions on for numerous things - car rentals companies, places to go grocery shopping, restaurants/bars, etc.
Robbie even drove me in the morning one day to pick up my car rental. He also took me out two nights - once to see an amazing band in the area called Hood Soulband at Rumba Cafe (WORTH THE EXPERIENCE, no Regret!...I am listening to them going forward!), and another was a pub crawl, one bar of which was a video game arcade.
Would come back here if I am ever in Columbus again.
Thank you Robbie!
It is close to downtown. The free breakfast and coffee/drinks is clutch!
Plus a large, self-service kitchen! Cozy shared space with a huge TV and all key platforms.
The landlord Robbie is AMAZING. He consistently answered all my queries and gave me suggestions on for numerous things - car rentals companies, places to go grocery shopping, restaurants/bars, etc.
Robbie even drove me in the morning one day to pick up my car rental. He also took me out two nights - once to see an amazing band in the area called Hood Soulband at Rumba Cafe (WORTH THE EXPERIENCE, no Regret!...I am listening to them going forward!), and another was a pub crawl, one bar of which was a video game arcade.
Would come back here if I am ever in Columbus again.
Thank you Robbie!
Verified traveler
Good experience
First time staying at a hostel. Check-in was easy: I was emailed the door codes earlier in the day as promised. Parking in the back was a bit tight but pretty convenient.
When I booked the room I wasn't too sure about the \"shared bathroom\" situation but it wasn't really an issue once I was there. My room was next to the bathroom so I could hear when people went to the bathroom. It's understandable since this is just a house, not a hotel, but still kinda awkward. I think my only complain is that the water pressure in the shower was pretty weak...but I guess that's not the owners fault. I managed to take a shower which is what matters I guess, it just took me a while.
The self-serve breakfast was convenient and the kitchen was well stocked with bagels, cream cheese, milk, cereals, oat meal and juice.
The hot-tub seemed clean and warm but did not get the chance to go into it. It is a shame the shared bikes are not available \"due to covid\".
The TV in the room came with Netflix and Amazon Prime which was pretty nice.
When I booked the room I wasn't too sure about the \"shared bathroom\" situation but it wasn't really an issue once I was there. My room was next to the bathroom so I could hear when people went to the bathroom. It's understandable since this is just a house, not a hotel, but still kinda awkward. I think my only complain is that the water pressure in the shower was pretty weak...but I guess that's not the owners fault. I managed to take a shower which is what matters I guess, it just took me a while.
The self-serve breakfast was convenient and the kitchen was well stocked with bagels, cream cheese, milk, cereals, oat meal and juice.
The hot-tub seemed clean and warm but did not get the chance to go into it. It is a shame the shared bikes are not available \"due to covid\".
The TV in the room came with Netflix and Amazon Prime which was pretty nice.
Verified traveler
Second stay there. Located in quiet residential area near University District. Close to Glen Echo Park for exercise and short hikes. Staff we're amazingly helpful and accommodating. Also included outdoor jacuzzi on property for relaxation.
Verified traveler
I was pleasantly surprised during my stay here. This was my first time staying in a hostel, and I loved how quiet it was at night. Parking was tricky, since there are only four spots, but the owners include a list of other parking options on their website.
Esther
Awesome place
I love the hostel very clean and comfy.
Verified traveler
Had a great time and enjoyed company with some good people along the way :) Was sad to see the bikes unavailable during COVID-19, but otherwise if I'm ever back in the area I'd be ecstatic to enjoy another stay!
Verified traveler
There were a lot of amenities, the breakfast was nice. The only thing holding it back was the condition of the room. For the price it was amazing.
Kristjen
Great little hostel in a cool area. Would definitely recommend and will stay again when I have more time to venture out and about in Columbus.
CoCo
First hostel experience and I’m sold! Very clean friendly people. Kitchen was well stocked. Only think I didn’t like was the WiFi wasn’t that great and they didn’t have bikes available like they said they did, but it’s a Lyft bike rack around tha corner
Verified traveler
The property provides great value for the cost and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Verified traveler
I was late for check-in and arrived after the front desk had closed. They had left instructions on how to access the hostel and my room in an envelope with my name on it. No need for awkward phone calls at midnight!
JulieAnn
Great stay
Comfortable and close to work. Great Service and fully stocked.
Marc
Amazing value for a comfortable biz trip.
Robbie the hostel manager was very attentive and made the experience staying there a pleasant one. The hostel was very clean and well organized. A very good deal for the price! I will have this hostel at the top of my list of places to stay when I return to Columbus!
JulieAnn
Quiet safe comfortable accommodation
Verified traveler
If you're looking for a quaint stay from the hubub of downtown Columbus, then The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel in Old North Columbus is for you. Clean and cozy private bedrooms rooms are available. Free coffee, cereal, juice, and bagels during breakfast hours are an added bonus. Downtown is a quick bus ride from Summit Street, and the walk to High Street's many food and entertainment options is a 15 or so minute walk.
Verified traveler
Robbie was a great host. Everything from check-in to the hostel organized bar crawl and check out were great! Perfect
scopolamine1401
Great place to stay. The manager is very friendly!
Verified traveler
I may have been the only woman, but I never felt more respected and welcome. I loved staying here and look forward to doing so again.
Verified traveler
Very appropriate and pleasant stay for the cost. Very good area as well.
Verified traveler
Friendly staff. Clean. Relaxing. Parking in back. Secure.
Clark
Loved how close to the city this place was. Met some very nice people staying in the house, would come back again .
Joe
For such service, the price should be half of what this place charged!
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The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel
2407 Indiana Ave, Columbus, United States
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