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790 on George Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel convenient to Circular Quay

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Property amenity
Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Luggage storage
The price is $64
includes taxes & fees
$57 per night
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2025

Room options

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4 Share Female Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Share Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private Twin with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Share Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private Double with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Share Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Share Male Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Share Mix Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Share Mix Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Reception

Maze Backpackers

Parking available
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
6.6 out of 10, (877)
The price is $70
includes taxes & fees
$63 per night
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2025
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About the neighborhood

Map
790 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Circular Quay - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive
  • Sydney Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 13 min walk
  • Sydney Redfern Station - 17 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 6 min walk

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

When you stay at 790 on George Backpackers, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall. Also, University of Sydney and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Central Light Rail Station is 2 minutes and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 3 minutes.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Korean, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 282 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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 more details, 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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 10.00 per stay

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
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.
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at 790 on George Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at 790 on George Backpackers?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at 790 on George Backpackers.
What are the check-in and check-out times at 790 on George Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at 790 on George Backpackers?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around 790 on George Backpackers like?
790 on George Backpackers is a short 2-minute walk from Central Light Rail Station and 10 minutes' walk from Hyde Park.

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Good price and location
Good price and location. Free breakfast is a pleasant surprise!
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Gina, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Goos stay
Honestly fantastic value for money.
Allan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sarah, 4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Basic budget accomm in a convenient location
Jason, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Essentials
Thank you for providing good quality hostel style accommodation.
Craig, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Great price. Very clean and quiet… considering the location!!
JJ, 1-night family trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Full technical quality
Thank you for convenient trip :)
Craig, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Full technical quality
Thank you for convenient trip :)
Craig, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Alistaire, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Perfect Location
Victor, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
josie, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Pat, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent location. Close to public transport. Close to shopping, dining and theatres.
Roslyn, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wolfe, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Kruawan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient
Kruawan, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Angus, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

rachel, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
JUSTER, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Room was not clean and NO Towel provided!!
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really helpful staff- thank you
Gail, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

The staff are very friendly
Jurgen, 8-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review