The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel
Hostel in Ohio
Reasons to book
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this hostel
This hostel is located 5 minutes’ drive from Ohio State University and features a large outdoor hot tub. Free Wi-Fi and a shared fully equipped kitchen are available for guests to use.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Ohio
Available Rooms
1 Single • 301 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Double • 118 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Single • 204 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 King • 204 ft²
Sleeps 2
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3 Single • 204 ft²
Sleeps 3
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££££
Ratings and reviews
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2.5 / 5.0
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No Blanket in a very cold room! Door lock/latch VERY LOOSE!!
5.0 / 5.0
Very clean, comfortable and well kept. Hot tub was awesome! Very cool place.
Parking was a bit tight, but was still able to be off the street and no major issues.
5.0 / 5.0
Very comfortable, I felt at home.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect itself. niice place it was
the place was perfect. but they should take care of 'bad' customer. I could even see blood on towel in the toilet. I know it is not the fault of the hostel but some bad visitors.
5.0 / 5.0
Breakfast was delicious. The selection of fruit juices was exceptional!! The creme cheese for the bagels was both a delicious and filling treat. The breakfast cereal was a great start to the day!!
The water pressure was slightly slow, but the water was warm and satisfying... Everything else was absolutely perfect. A great stay at a great hostel... The temperature was good--not too cool and not too warm...
4.0 / 5.0
great hospitality and easy access.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything the hospitality was amazing! I was there over Thanksgiving and Robbie the manager fixed a great dinner!! Really made feel at home!!
The attic dorm room at first but got use to it. It was a very nice room and great value!! I’m
5.0 / 5.0
Feels like a home. Full kitchen. Many TVs. Carpark. Amazing nice and helpful manager.
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5.0 / 5.0
Breakfast was great, as usual... Milk was always on hand..... Great bagels!! A great start to the day!! The juice was a good choice for vitamin nutrition... The fridge was well-stocked and very clean...
Everything was totally great, but on this occasion, the fellow roomates were especially quiet and the travel "Vibe" just wasn`t there... However, my bunkmates were clean, reliable and courteous. Just what I needed after a long trip from Europe...
5.0 / 5.0
nice, clean and cozy place.
5.0 / 5.0
I admire the work of the staff and owners of this very hospitable hostel, everything here is thought out to the smallest detail! It is very comfortable here, like at home and most importantly safe! Thank you so much for being for people...
No pet friendly....
5.0 / 5.0
the folks that were there lodging, ive met great friends and it was one of the best experiences in my life.
3.5 / 5.0
Bang for the buck! The affordable price, Breakfast among other things, comfy bed etc are great. I love this place. Would definitely stay here next time as well.
1. Alternative day or once after 2 days maintenance in afternoon/evening would be good like room/bed cleaning if possible.
2.If not then bathroom cleaning would definitely help Although collective effort but not everyone is like that is not totally hostels fault.
3.Wood flooring and other things like bathroom curtains, tub etc are slightly old might want to change things/renovate really old things creeks alot.
4. Little bit of sanitization on cleaning is required here and there.
5. On time replacing things in breakfast helps and little more options other than bagel/cereal or add 1 more option will help.
If above things were taken care. I would have negotiated with owner/manager to stay here for a year or more may be for the private room. It pretty much has everything. 🤷🏻❤️
4.0 / 5.0
Good choice for breakfast and great space to eat in. Location was ideal for getting to and from The Ohio State campus.
4.5 / 5.0
It was a very comfy hostel that had a home-like feeling to it. Staff was super friendly and it had all the amenities you possibly need for cooking ect. Also the beds were super comfy for a hostel!!
5.0 / 5.0
Staff was friendly!!! Robbie was very accommodating! Place was clean, fresh and engaging! The breakfast was great, too!
5.0 / 5.0
location
ceiling was only about 4 feet high
4.0 / 5.0
The check-in and check-out process was all online and went surprisingly smoothly (my first time using this method).
The hot-tub outside was a nice and relaxing surprise for me (sorry for the spoiler:). I even think I forgot my swimsuit there...
My personal stay (one night) was with easy-going guests that were nice and quiet.
Smoking all around outside the house causes 2nd and 3rd hand smoking for the health-oriented guest and is also a fire hazard.
The roof of the top-most attic-like floor is so low that it prevents a safe access to it.
Distanced 6.6 km away from the central transportation authority station building (greyhound bus lines).
4.0 / 5.0
Friendly staff
Not enough lockers.
1.5 / 5.0
breakfast was ok.
other guest were very disrespectful (people did not wash their dishes, or clean the bathroom, and I got at least two disrespectful comments from other guest). about the room: ceiling and beds not comfortable. the room is an atic where you do not fit in standing.
3.5 / 5.0
The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel was nice. It was comfortable and a wonderful place to stay overnight before continuing my cross-country trip. The hostel had a washer and dryer that I used as I was nearly out of clean clothes. Thank you for that. The kitchen was excellent and fully equipped. Breakfast was a good addition as well as the much needed coffee.
There was a mix up on beds and I did not receive the message until the morning (it was answered and sent the night before, but I did not get it). It all worked out even though the first guest took my assigned bed....then there was the really late guest coming in and arguing with the first guest about bed assignments....the really late guest came in real loud, tripping over things, flipping all the lights on, playing music, watching programs on his computer without headphones.....I know that this is not the fault of the hostel. Maybe having something posted about quiet hours...I know that is no guarantee because some people have a lack of respect and think only of themselves.
0.5 / 5.0
Was no breakfast. Would not dare eat anything at cock roach infested dump
5.0 / 5.0
The location was fantastic. Close to the OSU campus and the check in was so easy.
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FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Ohio?
The average price for a rental in Ohio is £112 per night. This rental is £94 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 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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