THE WAYFARING BUCKEYE HOSTEL, Columbus

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel provides several accommodation types, including family rooms, triple rooms, double rooms, and dormitory rooms. All guestrooms include free Wi-Fi. The holiday home option includes one living room, three separate bedrooms, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a kitchen equipped with a stovetop, refrigerator, oven, and kitchenware. It also features a washing machine, tea and coffee maker, a sitting area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a quiet street view. Air conditioning, heating, and a desk are available in each dormitory unit. The double room offers a wardrobe, a tumble dryer, and a shared bathroom with a shower.

A self-serve continental breakfast with cereal, bagels, milk, juice, cream cheese, coffee, and tea is available until 11:00 AM. Guests can gather on the large front porch and in the spacious common rooms to converse. The hostel encourages social interaction, organizing outings to local bars and restaurants. Movie nights are held in the theater room, and guests can access cable channels and streaming movies/TV. There are two kitchens available for guest use.

Recreational amenities include a spa tub and complimentary bicycles. Guests can explore Whetstone Park and Goodale Park. The hostel features a terrace and a garden. Guests have access to a hot tub.

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel is in the University District, near Ohio Stadium and the Schottenstein Center. The hostel is located about 3-4 miles North of Downtown. The neighborhood has clubs, galleries, museums, and restaurants. The number four bus line (cota.com) and a free shuttle bus to High Street near the University are nearby. Regular shuttle service is available for a flat fee of $20.00, accommodating up to six people to any location in Columbus.

The hostel offers free Wi-Fi and guest computers. Lockers the size of a standard gym locker are available. Linens and towels are provided. The hostel includes a business center. Safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit. The lobby includes a 24-hour reception. There are four off-street parking spaces behind the house; street parking is also available. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB, and Diners Club are accepted.