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Reviews of The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

2407 Indiana Avenue, Columbus, OH 43202, United States

#51 of 123 hotels in Columbus

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 185 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights

    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.

    Perfect itself. niice place it was

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2023

    10
    First hostel stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I did not like that I had to walk through someone's room before entering my own. It wasn't an issue but I like to be out late so I would have liked to not bother anyone.

    I liked the separate room keys so I knew to get in and out with ease, I felt like I did not see a single staff member the whole 4 day stay.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 3-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stove was not clean, bed was not comfortable.

    Not hard to find, in a decent area, kitchen facilities.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2023

    10
    The Best Stay Ever!
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing I didn't like.

    I liked as always everything.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2023

    10
    The Best Stay Ever
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 3-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Liked Everyyhingv

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2023

    10
    great place for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it was a little warm for my liking parking was limited the blankets felt like plastic definitely bring your own blankets and pillows

    it was just what I needed a great place to sleep for the night. it was my first ever hostel and co ed sleeping and it was a very positive experience. free bike rental too

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2023

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t stay there because the parking was not good. Only limited parking at hostel then you have to park on the street and/or blocks away

    I didn’t stay there because the parking was not good. Only limited parking at hostel then you have to park on the street and/or blocks away

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    None

    Everything was as expected for a Hostel. Great Privacy, use of Facilities and close to OSU.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2023

    1.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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  • Reviewed: April 15, 2023

    1.0
    Never be back
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 19 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms and beds

    Sucks

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2023

    10
    affordabilty and cleanliness of the place.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    i wish i was allowed inside to keep warm without the code... without having to wait for the check in time cuz i arrived a little earlier. but i should have anticipated it.

    the location and the property itself.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    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...

    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!!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2022

    10
    It was very nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The attic dorm room at first but got use to it. It was a very nice room and great value!! I’m

    Everything the hospitality was amazing! I was there over Thanksgiving and Robbie the manager fixed a great dinner!! Really made feel at home!!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2022

    10
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 3-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Feels like a home. Full kitchen. Many TVs. Carpark. Amazing nice and helpful manager.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2022

    10
    Good people--most seemed to be involved in their own agendas. No complaints at all, Great stay!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 3-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    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...

    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...

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nice, clean and cozy place.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No pet friendly....

    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...

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2022

    10
    Absolutely outstanding!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 3-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff was friendly!!! Robbie was very accommodating! Place was clean, fresh and engaging! The breakfast was great, too!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2022

    10
    enjoyed it, will stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    ceiling was only about 4 feet high

    location

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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.

    breakfast was ok.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2022

    1.0
    Disgusting
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was no breakfast. Would not dare eat anything at cock roach infested dump

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2022

    10
    The owner is amazing and made sure we had the best stay possible. He even ran us to the airport when we had issues findi
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    n/a

    The location was fantastic. Close to the OSU campus and the check in was so easy.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2022

    10
    For Friday, July 8th, 2022, my stay was EXCELLENT!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 3-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was as expected from pervious stays at WFH. However, a slight incident was averted after owner, Robbie Boberg was notified, and the case was resolved. I understand that WBH is a unisex dorm facility, and I (as well as other National and International visitors) should be respectful to other hostellers, and I would return be to others. The basis of sex, nationality and respect of cultural values is what makes the youth hostel experience outstanding!! The following stay in which this message is intended for was exceptional. Please send a Booking.com evaluation page for 7/6/22. Thank you!

    The atmosphere was great, and the travel vibes were great! Once (AT LAST!!) I discovered that the COTA Hudson bus could transport me quickly and inexpensively to the Hostel, I was elated!! Saves bloody hours walking from OSU Campus and Downtown Columbus. I want to retroactively change my Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel stay on 7/6/22 to an EXCELLENT!! Owner Robbie Boberg was a brilliant source of information regarding a sensitive, but easily resolved situation during my stay there last Wednesday evening. Kudos to The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel in Columbus, Ohio!!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2022

    5.0
    Good facilities. Older gentleman from two months visits there was kind, outspoken and quite kind.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 5-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Roommate consideration and essential courtesy. Respecting different cultures and values. Simple caring and kindness.

    The overall structure of the hostel is superb. All was great!

    Stayed in July 2022

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