The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(222 Ratings)

Hostel in Ohio

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hostel

Hostel with free parking, near Ohio State University
This hostel features a spa tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free use of bicycles, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room are onsite.
Housekeeping is not available.
The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel offers 5 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a spa tub and complimentary bicycles.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Ohio

Nearby attractions

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

18.8 mi

Ohio Stadium

2 mi

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

6.6 mi

Columbus Park of Roses

4 mi

Available Rooms

Single Bed in 5 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

5 Single • 300 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in 3 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

3 Single • 200 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Private Double Room with Shared Bath

1 Double • 100 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe King Private Room with Shared Bath

1 King • 200 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

3 Single • 200 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

$$$$

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(222 Ratings)

Hostel in Ohio

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Ohio

Nearby attractions

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

18.8 mi

Ohio Stadium

2 mi

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

6.6 mi

Columbus Park of Roses

4 mi

Available Rooms

Single Bed in 5 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

5 Single • 300 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in 3 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

3 Single • 200 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Private Double Room with Shared Bath

1 Double • 100 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe King Private Room with Shared Bath

1 King • 200 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

3 Single • 200 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(222 Ratings)

3.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

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.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

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

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Hot tub stays hot

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Hot tub stays hot

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Good service but facility felt not safe

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

A pleasant first time hostel stay for me !

2.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

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

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

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

4.0 / 10.0

May 2024

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.

5.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Vey clean. The manager was very helpful and a great host. I will definitely come back in the future.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

People were friendly

5.0 / 10.0

May 2024

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!!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Very nice place to stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Everything

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

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

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

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

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Great place to stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Awesome place

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Great stay, love the private room. Will be using this place for a while!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

nice place to stay

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

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.

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

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.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Everyone was pleasant and kind. The facility was well kept and clean. I very much enjoyed my stay!

2.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

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.

2.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

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.

6.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Not for us retires

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Great hostel keep up the good work

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

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.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

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.

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Lovely older home with the most comfortable bed. So glad we came

3.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

I liked my stay so much that I am returning next week for another stay.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Everything is good.Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Cute vibe, pretty clean. Comfortable and inviting.

5.0 / 10.0

May 2022

The other guests were friendly and I really enjoyed my stay. Would stay there again.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Ohio?

The average price for a rental in Ohio is $227 per night. This rental is $97 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

Hostel in Ohio

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Ohio

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Single Bed in 5 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

Single Bed in 3 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

Private Double Room with Shared Bath

Deluxe King Private Room with Shared Bath

Family Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

Hostel in Ohio

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Ohio

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Single Bed in 5 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

Single Bed in 3 Bed Co-Ed Dormitory Room

Private Double Room with Shared Bath

Deluxe King Private Room with Shared Bath

Family Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Ohio?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel?

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