790 on George Backpackers vs Newtown Backpackers
Both are in Sydney, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelHaymarket
790 on George Backpackers
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
HostelNewtown
Newtown Backpackers
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick 790 on George Backpackers
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.6 km apart.
Choose 790 on George Backpackers if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 7.4)
- to walk to the sights (630 m / 2.7 km)
Why is 790 on George Backpackers better than Newtown Backpackers?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.4)+0.9
- 22.1 km closer to the city centre−2.1 km
- 3320 m closer to public transport−320 m
- 4More guest reviews (2,648 vs 208), so the rating is more reliable×13
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 94 vs 83)+11
- 615 more sights within 1 km+15
- 7Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Newtown Backpackers better than 790 on George Backpackers?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| 790 on George Backpackers vs Newtown Backpackers: which hotel is better? | 790 on George Backpackers | Newtown Backpackers |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.9 | 7.4 |
| Location | 9.4 +2.3 | 7.1 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +1.7 | 8.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.8 | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.9 | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 2,648 +2,440 | 208 |
| Google rating | – | 3.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 124 |
| Rank in Sydney | bottom 41% +32% | bottom 9% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.4 +2.3 | 7.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 630 m −2.1 km | 2.7 km |
| To public transport | 140 m −320 m | 460 m |
| To the airport | 7.6 km | 5.8 km −1.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 130 m | 220 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 +25 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 19 +15 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 60 | 35 |
| Floors | 7 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Australian Museum | 1.1 km −2.5 km | 3.6 km |
| Art Gallery of New South Wales | 1.8 km −2.5 km | 4.3 km |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Australia | 2.4 km −2.1 km | 4.5 km |
| Sea Life Sydney Aquarium | 1.4 km −1.9 km | 3.3 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
790 on George BackpackersNewtown Backpackers
- Newtown Backpackers is cheaper in 5 of 8 months
- 790 on George Backpackers: €85 a night on average · Newtown Backpackers: €79 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Sydney by month
All months
| Month | 790 on George Backpackers | Newtown Backpackers |
|---|---|---|
| December | €84 | €83 |
| January | €77 | €83 |
| February | €88 | €89 |
| March | €92 | €89 |
| April | €81 | €75 |
| May | €86 | €67 |
| June | €79 | €67 |
| July | €79 | – |
| August | €82 | – |
| September | €86 | – |
| October | €93 | – |
| November | €92 | €77 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
2.6 km apart
790 on George Backpackers: city centre: 630 m, nearest station Country Train Pick Up: 140 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 7.6 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 19 sights within 1 km.
Newtown Backpackers: city centre: 2.7 km, nearest station Newtown railway station, Sydney: 460 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 5.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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790 on George Backpackers or Newtown Backpackers: common questions
Which is better, 790 on George Backpackers or Newtown Backpackers?
790 on George Backpackers leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, 790 on George Backpackers or Newtown Backpackers?
Over the year Newtown Backpackers costs about €79 a night on average against €85 at 790 on George Backpackers, and it is cheaper in 5 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
790 on George Backpackers is closer: 630 m from the centre, against 2.7 km for Newtown Backpackers.
How far apart are 790 on George Backpackers and Newtown Backpackers?
The two hotels are 2.6 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score