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The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel near Ohio State University in Columbus

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Outdoor spa tub
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a dining table and chairs.
Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Townhome | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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 State Fairgrounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Bed in 5 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in 5 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Bed in 3 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in 3 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room with Shared Bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Private Room with Shared Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Townhome

  • 1500 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 5 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

Heart of Columbus.Your stay at this University District hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium. Historic Crew Stadium and Wexner Center for the Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Historic Crew Stadium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ohio State University - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ohio State Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ohio Expo Center and State Fair - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ohio Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Summit Music Hall - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Washington Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rumba Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taste of Orient - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

Hostel near Ohio State University in Columbus
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.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel offers 5 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

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 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number 2019-1314

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel to the airport?

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel is 9.4 mi (12-min drive) away from the John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel on Jul 8, 2026 start from $65, including 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.

Does The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel have an airport shuttle?

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 25 per vehicle.

How close is The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 15.2 mi (22-min drive) from Alum Creek Beach.

Does The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel offer free breakfast?

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Hollywood Casino (16-min drive) and Scioto Downs (20-min drive) are nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel have a pool?

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel to downtown Columbus?

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel is 3.5 mi away from Columbus.

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 273 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless staff is great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sulav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean. Breakfast had variety of choices
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Freymi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Roseann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ronna

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely place to stay we felt very comfortable and everything matched the description perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Casanova

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay and would want to return again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

I liked my stay so much that I am returning next week for another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariel

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
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10/10 Excellent

Mykola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like that place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness
People were super helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hostel! I plan to return whenever I'm in Columbus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what I needed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Corbin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, love the private room. Will be using this place for a while!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel keep up the good work
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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