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790 on George Backpackers

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A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and a blue door.
WiFi (free), bed sheets
Laundry room
WiFi (free), bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $104
$94 nightly
$104 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

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790 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Paddy's Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Market City
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitol Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Double with Shared Bathroom | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Private Double with Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

6 Share Female Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

4 Share Female Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Private Twin with Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

6 Share Male Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

8 Share Mix Dorm

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

6 Share Mix Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

4 Share Mixed Dorm

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

With a stay at 790 on George Backpackers in Sydney (Haymarket), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Capitol Theatre and 10 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. .This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sydney Town Hall and 0.6 mi (1 km) from International Convention Centre Sydney.
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What's nearby

  • Paddy's Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Market City - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chinatown Night Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Central Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yomie’s Rice × Yogurt 有米酸奶 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palace Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Eight 八樂居 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Hub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

790 on George Backpackers

790 on George Backpackers offers 282 accommodations with air conditioning. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
Make yourself at home in one of the 282 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 10.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's shared dorm room types are available to guests 18-35 years of age. Private room types are available to all guests. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian during their stay.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

790 George
790 George Hostel
790 George Hostel Sydney
790 George Sydney
790 On George Hotel Sydney
790 George Backpackers Hostel Haymarket
790 George Backpackers Hostel
790 George Backpackers Haymarket
790 George Backpackers
790 on George Backpackers Haymarket
790 on George Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

790 on George Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 349 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Chiyoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This facility is best location in CBD Sydney. Very convenient catch light rail bus train all.also theatre, any restaurant around here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jin

Liked: Cleanliness
staff is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the bed very comfortable. The staff were brilliant, very courteous!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to all
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything is excellent. I enjoy my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wlan woeks in some rooms pretty good, in others barely, exept for that i had a great time there and would go again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes. Enough to choose from and fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

??????

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Basic budget accomm in a convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything seems ok. Only suggestion please provide power point in every bed (up or down) and also lights for everyone’s convenience.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The accommodation is basic and clean, great location. I will stay there again and recommend private room to others
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pooja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location . Clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Staff & service
Perfect Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Remo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent value for accommodation in the CBD. Excellent backpackers type accommodation. I had a double room with shared facilities, and it was great value for that level. Public Transport options literally at the doorstep!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great price. Very clean and quiet… considering the location!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jurgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Close to public transport. Close to shopping, dining and theatres.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brady

Staff overall was great. Friendly and knowlegable. Location was great. The rooms were mediocre at best. Not the cleanest. Our towel had stains on it, and the sheets had hair on it. B It is a hostel so our
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Good price and location

Good price and location. Free breakfast is a pleasant surprise!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok for basic accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a great budget place to stay right near central station. Yes, its not luxurious but its all you need. They provided free breakfast too which was nice, although we were out too early to enjoy it. I would recommend for a budget stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location close to Central Station with a light rail stop right outside. The free breakfast was an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location- heart of city, all transport options there, china town right there
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025