790 on George Backpackers vs Nomads Sydney
Both are in Sydney, 910 m 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
- 1 of 3
HostelKoreatown
Nomads Sydney
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 910 m apart.
Choose 790 on George Backpackers if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 7.8)
- breakfast included
Why is 790 on George Backpackers better than Nomads Sydney?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.8)+0.5
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3More guest reviews (2,648 vs 1,219), so the rating is more reliable×2.2
Why is Nomads Sydney better than 790 on George Backpackers?
- 121 more sights within 1 km+21
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| 790 on George Backpackers vs Nomads Sydney: which hotel is better? | 790 on George Backpackers | Nomads Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.5 | 7.8 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Facilities | – | 1.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.5 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.5 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 2,648 +1,429 | 1,219 |
| Rank in Sydney | bottom 41% +24% | bottom 17% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 630 m | 420 m −210 m |
| To public transport | 140 m | 170 m |
| To the airport | 7.6 km | 8.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 130 m | 190 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 19 | 40 +21 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 60 | 83 |
| Floors | 7 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 +1y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 13 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Australian Museum | 1.1 km | 740 m −350 m |
| Art Gallery of New South Wales | 1.8 km | 1.2 km −590 m |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Australia | 2.4 km | 1.5 km −890 m |
| Sea Life Sydney Aquarium | 1.4 km | 510 m −850 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
790 on George BackpackersNomads Sydney
- 790 on George Backpackers is cheaper in 8 of 12 months
- 790 on George Backpackers: €79 a night on average · Nomads Sydney: €91 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Sydney by month
All months
| Month | 790 on George Backpackers | Nomads Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| December | €81 | €84 |
| January | €73 | €84 |
| February | €79 | €84 |
| March | €84 | €84 |
| April | €74 | €78 |
| May | €77 | €86 |
| June | €79 | €78 |
| July | €70 | €68 |
| August | €73 | €80 |
| September | €77 | €77 |
| October | €84 | €123 |
| November | €92 | €166 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
790 on George Backpackers prices by monthNomads Sydney prices by month
Location
910 m 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.
Nomads Sydney: city centre: 420 m, nearest station Town Hall Train Station: 170 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 8.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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790 on George Backpackers or Nomads Sydney: common questions
Which is better, 790 on George Backpackers or Nomads Sydney?
790 on George Backpackers leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, 790 on George Backpackers or Nomads Sydney?
Over the year 790 on George Backpackers costs about €79 a night on average against €91 at Nomads Sydney, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Nomads Sydney is closer: 420 m from the centre, against 630 m for 790 on George Backpackers.
How far apart are 790 on George Backpackers and Nomads Sydney?
The two hotels are 910 m 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