The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Columbus. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a grill. The hostel has a hot tub, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms features air conditioning, a fridge, an oven, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hostel every room includes bed linen and towels. Guests at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel can enjoy a continental breakfast. You can play darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for cycling. Ohio Historical Center is 1.5 miles from The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel, while Italian Village is 2.2 miles from the property. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 8.1 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Breakfast to go

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 king bed
3 twin beds
5 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.4
Free Wifi
8.0
High score for Columbus

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • E
    Emorson
    United States of America United States of America
    Super friendly and helpful manager. Cute, homely, and fun property (with its maze-like layout). All the extras provided were honestly better than most hotels (the fact that I could borrow a bike for the day completely changed my whole trip as...
  • Sherrod
    United States of America United States of America
    Finally I turn on the TV and they have various channels like Netflix and Hulu. I watched Netflix movie Mea C. With Kelly Rowland it was good I didn't see the ending part I had bad stomach pain. Then I went to bed I slept good last night.
  • Colleen
    United States of America United States of America
    The hostel had everything I needed. The breakfast was as promised. The hot tub looked clean. The staff was responsive.
  • Brooke
    United States of America United States of America
    It was close to the hospital, quit and had room to put my stuff up.
  • Daniel
    United States of America United States of America
    Very comfortable common areas, 2 kitchens and a hot tub. Clean bathrooms with plenty of hot water. Close to Ohio State University.
  • Laurie
    United States of America United States of America
    I loved that I was able to park in the driveway in the back an had a code to get in the entry doors a for my room . That there was a front porch to relax on with coffee at anytime of day . There is plenty of room to hang out and relax either by...
  • Jennifer
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice location, easy to get to by bus, easy to walk to nearby places. The contactless entry process worked very well. Room was clean and the place was not overcrowded at all, actually had a room to myself.
  • Katharine
    United States of America United States of America
    I didn't explore the kitchen thoroughly. I wasn't hungry in the morning, though if I had been I probably would have been satisfied. Bagels and yogurt. No fruit in the house, though.
  • Plunkett
    United States of America United States of America
    The cost was great and I felt very safe in my room. Ample space to store my belongings.
  • Mary
    Germany Germany
    I love the price! I love the location, nice older neighborhood and the cleanliness and the hospitality of being able to have a little coffee and a little breakfast in the morning. It was so clean! I am 61 and have stayed in hostels before in...

Area info

Amenities of The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

You will receive a contact-less self check-in email from us at 3 pm on the day of your arrival. It will contain everything you need to get in.

Please ensure you know which email address you have associated with your booking.com account.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

  • Check-in at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Game room
    • Darts
    • Bar crawls
    • Movie nights
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • The prices at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel on this page.

  • Guests staying at The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Breakfast to go
  • The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel is 3.1 miles from the center of Columbus. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.