790 on George Backpackers

2.0 star property
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
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Exterior detail
Property amenity
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
790 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Capitol Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

4 Share Female Dorm

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Twin with Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

4 Share Mixed Dorm

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Double with Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

6 Share Female Dorm

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

6 Share Male Dorm

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

8 Share Mix Dorm

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

6 Share Mix Dorm

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Sydney

With a stay at 790 on George Backpackers in Sydney (Haymarket), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Capitol Theatre and 5 minutes by foot from World Square Shopping Centre. .This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Hyde Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sydney Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 4 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk
  • Sydney Town Hall - 12 min walk
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 12 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kura - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fat Thaiger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mountbatten Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pho Gia Hoi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

790 on George Backpackers

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Capitol Theatre
790 on George Backpackers offers 282 accommodations with air conditioning. This Sydney hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers.
Make yourself at home in one of the 282 air-conditioned guestrooms. 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 vending machine.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Korean, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping

Business services

  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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

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 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

Property is also known as

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

790 on George Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 303 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 303 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 303 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 303 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 303 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Goos stay
Honestly fantastic value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pathetic service by staff who mention he was the supervisor when I booked online travel 4 hours on the train, I informed that I will be check in late and the problem was I forgot my wallet which have all my Ids, and I have copies on my phone digital ones but cannot still check me in as it was all paid and no refund was made
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything PLUS I could store my bag on site on my check out day- until 11pm same day. AWESOME SERVICE
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and very helpful in the very short notice, check-in was easy and the room was perfectly fine for what I needed. Access to transport was easy (pretty much straight at the front door or not that far walk away) and food eateries are also close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Basic budget accomm in a convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Essentials
Thank you for providing good quality hostel style accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JJ

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Full technical quality
Thank you for convenient trip :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Full technical quality
Thank you for convenient trip :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alistaire

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

josie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
790 george backpackers
didnt realize it was a hostel till we got there but still had what we wanted..very close to train station and l line right outside the door..breakfast was ok..free hairdryer was good..have to pay for towel so bring ur own..i would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weirdly enough the beds were really good and not the typical short bunk bed you get I had plenty of room even at 6 foot 6.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Roslyn

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Wolfe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kruawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kruawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

rachel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUSTER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this place for persons like me with tight budget. The staffs are very helpful, flexible and easy to deal with. Rooms and comfort is great with there cheap price, i like there free breakfast, Looking forward to come back. Thankyou George backpackers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was not clean and NO Towel provided!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful staff- thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jurgen

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