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The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

1.5 star property
Relaxed university atmosphere meets outdoor enjoyment at this welcoming hostel, where garden relaxation and game day excitement at Historic Crew Stadium await

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The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel, minutes from Ohio State University, offers relaxation and adventure. Guests can soak in the spa tub, fire up the barbecue grills, or use free bicycle rentals to explore Historic Crew Stadium nearby.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is ₹4,919
₹5,805 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in 5 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Private Double Room with Shared Bath

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room with Shared Bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Townhome

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Townhome

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 1500 sq ft
  • 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

  • Historic Crew Stadium - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ohio State Fairgrounds - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ohio State University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ohio Expo Center and State Fair - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Summit Music Hall - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Bourbon Street - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zach's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Washington Beach - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

Hostel near Historic Crew Stadium
Near Ohio State University, The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket information and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 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.

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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
On-site 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 any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the hot 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 6 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel on 7 Jan 2026 start from ₹4,919.46, 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?

Checkout 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 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Historic Crew Stadium and within 3 miles (5 km) of Ohio State University and Greater Columbus Convention Center. Wexner Center for the Arts and Ohio State Fairgrounds are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 258 reviews

Reviews

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

Thomas

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronna

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

10/10 Excellent

Roseann

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mykola

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Corbin

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

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

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean, and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Amenities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant first time hostel stay for me !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Price can't be beat

Your momma don't live there so you clean up after yourself.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was pleasant and kind. The facility was well kept and clean. I very much enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023