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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 267
AED 316 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mobile key entry
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mobile key entry
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room with Shared Bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mobile key entry
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Private Room with Shared Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Mobile key entry
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mobile key entry
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin 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
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Townhome

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 139 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Columbus, The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel is in the city center. Easton Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit COSI and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Historic Crew Stadium or Schottenstein Center. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Columbus travel guide
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Map
2407 Indiana Ave, Columbus, OH, 43202

What's nearby

  • Historic Crew Stadium
    Historic Crew Stadium
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The 17th Street entrance to.the fairgrounds
    Ohio State Fairgrounds
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The second oldest building remaining on The Ohio State University campus, Orton Hall was opened in 1893. It is named after Dr Edward Orton, Sr. who served as Ohio State's first president, OSU Professor of Geology from 1873 to 1899, and Ohio's State Geologist from 1882 until his death in 1899. Orton Hall is built of 40 different Ohio building stones. In the outside walls, these stones are laid in stratigraphic order according to their relative positions in Ohio's bedrock. The only non-indigenous to Ohio stone used is Indiana Limestone to build the front steps. It was chosen because of its high concentration of embedded fossils. The bell tower was dedicated in 1915 and contains 25,000 pounds of bells that can be heard regularly tolling across campus. Encircling the top of the tower are 24 columns with gargoyle-like figures which are restorations of fossil animals.
    Ohio State University
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Entry from 17th ave to the fairgrounds
    Ohio Expo Center and State Fair
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Historic Ohio Stadium with rotunda entrance against a cloudy sky in Columbus USA
    Ohio Stadium
    4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dairy Queen
    8 min walk
  • The Summit Music Hall
    7 min walk
  • Zach's
    5 min walk
  • Pizza Fresca
    12 min walk
  • Rumba Café
    4 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/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

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Property amenities

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

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 center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
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 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel on 6 April 2026 start from AED 267, 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?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km) of Ohio State University and Greater Columbus Convention Center. Wexner Center for the Arts and Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 262 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

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

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

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

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

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

ANTHONY

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

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

Dalton

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

Pleasantly surprised!

I’ll stay here next time I’m in Columbus! Good location, felt very safe and friendly and I had no problems!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed so that we could attend Buckeye Fest. Propery was a 35 min walk to stadium. Felt safe and parked on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olujide E

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

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!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seyyed Latif

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

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Sulav

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

10/10 Excellent

Freymi

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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