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790 on George Backpackers

790 George Street, Haymarket, Sydney, Australia View Map

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790 on George Backpackers

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In a convenient location in Sydney CBD (Central Business District), this backpacker hostel has free WiFi, shared kitchen and laundry facilities, plus air-conditioned rooms with secure lockers. Central Station is a 3-minute walk away. 790 on George Backpackers is a 15-minute walk from Darling Harbor and it is a 30-minute walk to Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Guests can chose between private and dormitory accommodations. All rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities. All bed linen is provided and the lockers feature individual electric power points. Internet access is available throughout 790 on George Backpackers Hostel. You can relax in the large basement area with a TV and vending machines.

947 Reviews

7.6Good
Cleanliness
7.7
Staff
8.7
Location
9.4

What Guests Say

  • “Great location, clean. The dorm I was in was very good, big enough, lockers were big and with power socket inside which was so useful.…”
  • “Central location, lovely staff and everything was pretty clean. Great for a lil weekend away. Super close to Chinatown so amazing food…”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Room Options

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room1/4

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

1 Bunk

  • Accessible by lift
  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom1/4

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

582 sqft • 2 Bunk

  • Accessible by lift
  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room1/4

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

108 sqft • 1 Bunk

  • Accessible by lift
  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room1/4

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

108 sqft • 1 Bunk

  • Accessible by lift
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  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
Double Room1/4

Double Room

87 sqft • 1 Bunk

  • Adapter
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  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed1/4

1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

108 sqft • 1 Bunk

  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains

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    What Guests Loved

    7.6
    Good

    Based on 947 reviews

    Location

    9.4

    Cleanliness

    7.7

    Staff

    8.7

    Overall Quality

    7.5

    Pros +

    • Great location, clean. The dorm I was in was very good, big enough, lockers were big and with power socket inside which was so useful. The hostel asks guests to keep things off the floor and this makes a big difference. The dorm was tidy and not cluttered. Showers were spacious as well.
    • Central location, lovely staff and everything was pretty clean. Great for a lil weekend away. Super close to Chinatown so amazing food very close.
    • everything is very very very bad, food, cleaning, treatment if the guest, rooms, toilets all very bad.

    Cons -

    • The kitchen is sometimes very full and is in the basement (no natural light during breakfast). The included breakfast is very basic; bread, spreadable, cereals, room temperature milk and fruit juices. Not the best hostel to socialise.
    • Only one lift, but that’s to be expected at a backpackers.
    • i like nothing
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    6OpheliePosted on: 2-24-2026

    Great location, clean. The dorm I was in was very good, big enough, lockers were big and with power socket inside which was so useful. The hostel asks guests to keep things off the floor and this makes a big difference. The dorm was tidy and not cluttered. Showers were spacious as well.

    The kitchen is sometimes very full and is in the basement (no natural light during breakfast). The included breakfast is very basic; bread, spreadable, cereals, room temperature milk and fruit juices. Not the best hostel to socialise.

    8KaylaPosted on: 2-22-2026

    Central location, lovely staff and everything was pretty clean. Great for a lil weekend away. Super close to Chinatown so amazing food very close.

    Only one lift, but that’s to be expected at a backpackers.

    1LamiaPosted on: 2-22-2026

    everything is very very very bad, food, cleaning, treatment if the guest, rooms, toilets all very bad.

    i like nothing

    7RobertPosted on: 2-17-2026

    Central location, clean, decent price for in the city, helpful staff.

    Some people seem to be living there. One lady in our room would return at 4:30 AM and wake us up. The beds could use curtains.

    7MichaelPosted on: 2-15-2026

    Location, forced-air ventilation

    No chair/stool in dorm for top bunk guests to sit for dressing.

    10HeidiPosted on: 2-12-2026

    Staff were very on top of cleaning. Even the dish racks were emptied relatively regularly; they'd only get close to overflowing at meal times.

    4ArthurPosted on: 2-5-2026

    Nice people on reception

    Room was ridiculously loud, I was in a 4 person dorm and for most of the time the other 3 were a family that treated it as a private room to themselves, the actual accom looks like a prison

    7HannesPosted on: 2-2-2026

    Clean toilettes Friendly staff

    Sometimes you had to wait extremely long for the elevator because there was only one.In the kitchen there were too less pots in my opinion.

    9SmithPosted on: 2-1-2026

    Good breakfast, good room , tram very close to circular key for travel. Just a very convenient place to stay, will stay again. Thankyou

    The people at all hours outside my room making a noise with no consideration that people were trying to sleep. Grrr

    9SerikPosted on: 1-19-2026

    This hostel is a very nice place to stay, Spacious kitchen. Conveniently located next to the Central train station and Chinatown. I liked that the reception allowed me to take a shower after check out,

    No common areas except for the kitchen.

    9CarolePosted on: 1-19-2026

    Location great. Clean. Professional staff

    No towels

    8AnnaigPosted on: 1-11-2026

    The location was perfect and the staff very friendly. The kitchen was quite big and clean. The room was big enough and had lockers.

    The bathrooms could have been a bit cleaner and are a bit small with no shelves or storage.

    8FabiennePosted on: 1-10-2026

    Perfect for a short term stay. Breakfast small but sufficient.Individual locker per bed (bring your own lock, it's easier).Close to Paddy's Market and Chinatown.

    Power Outlet only in your own locker.

    10CaseyPosted on: 1-9-2026

    Amazing location easy to get to and from airport Had a good nights sleep Staff were nice Best hostel I’ve stayed in as of 4 bed dorms and the free breakfast- coming from me who has just completed the 35 days east coast tour WOULD RECOMMEND TO NAYONE ON A BUDGET AND WOULD SAY I WOULD HAW PAID MORE

    Ignore all the bad reviews for price with free breakfast and free pizza on Friday it’s so good loved my 4 bed room and was nice and cold with air-con

    9LyeenPosted on: 1-8-2026

    Dorm room and location

    The showers and toilets..not enough available

    7あおきPosted on: 1-7-2026

    I especially like the location, which is very close to the central station. Another was that the currency exchange was close to the hotel.

    The shower space was not necessarily clean.

    7UnknownPosted on: 1-7-2026

    I especially like the location, which is very close to the central station. Another was that the currency exchange was close to the hotel.

    The shower space was not necessarily clean.

    8ArielPosted on: 1-4-2026

    Very close to the central station, easy to go anywhere, friendly staff.

    The room was next to the bathroom, can hear the door slam sometimes.

    6JustinPosted on: 1-1-2026

    nice location, very friendly personnel

    It smelled like shid in the kitchen

    10PruePosted on: 12-22-2025

    So close to everything, clean, comfortable

    People outside in Street can be loud on a Saturday night

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Kitchen/Kitchenette
    • Shared kitchen

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren are not allowed.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that the property cannot accommodate guests under the age of 18 and over the age of 35 years in shared dormitory rooms. All guests are required to present a passport. Please note that this property requires an AUD 10 key deposit upon check in. Guests are required to show a physical, valid passport or Driver's liscense upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    Location

    790 on George Backpackers

    790 George Street, Haymarket, Sydney

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