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Hostel · ★★★
# 790 on George Backpackers

Haymarket, Sydney, Australia

8.3 ·  Very good 2,648 reviews ·  #258 #258 of 463 in Sydney ·  9.4 Location score
## About 790 on George Backpackers

790 on George Backpackers is a hostel in Haymarket, Sydney, Australia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 2,648 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free wi-fi. It is 630 m from the centre of Sydney. The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 7.6 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 60

- **Floors:** 7

- **Last renovated:** 2015

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 170

790 George Street, Haymarket

## How 790 on George Backpackers scores

Better rated than 44% of hotels in Sydney

-   Guest rating **8.3**
-   Location **9.4**
-   Beach access **2.7**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Sydney average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **94**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **19**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Country Train Pick Up</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">140 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sydney</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">630 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Priceline 727 George Street60 m
-   Museum of Chinese in Australia180 m
-   4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art190 m
-   Golden Water Mouth Gum Tree190 m
-   Sydney Observatory200 m
-   Timezone Haymarket250 m

## 790 on George Backpackers: in detail

790 on George Backpackers provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. During your stay at this fantastic hostel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as express check-in or check-out and safety deposit boxes. At the hostel, utilize the on-site laundromat and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At 790 on George Backpackers, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service and air conditioning for your convenience. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hostel, some visitor bathrooms offer toiletries to enhance your experience. Begin your day carefree at 790 on George Backpackers, as complimentary breakfast is offered for your convenience. At the hostel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences.

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## Questions about 790 on George Backpackers

### How do guests rate 790 on George Backpackers?

790 on George Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 2,648 reviews, which is better than 44% of rated hotels in Sydney.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at 790 on George Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does 790 on George Backpackers include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### How far is 790 on George Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 7.6 km away in a straight line.

### Is 790 on George Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does 790 on George Backpackers have?

790 on George Backpackers has 60 rooms on 7 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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