790 on George Backpackers

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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.4

About this property

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 Harbour and it is a 30-minute walk to Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Guests can chose between private and dormitory accommodation. 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Heating

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

David
Germany Germany
“Breakfast, lovation, possibility to leave luggage there before/after stay”
Jane
Australia Australia
“Central location. Very good. Helpful, pleasant staff”
Michelle
Australia Australia
“Great location, friendly staff, view out the window, enough space in the room”
Gail
Australia Australia
“As hoped and planned. Great to leave suitcase for the day after I checked out.”
Oliver
Philippines Philippines
“I've been a loyal customer of this backpacker facility every time I visit the city. One of the things that keep me coming back is their commitment to improvement, which is evident despite their old establishment. The strategic location is also a...”
Lala
Japan Japan
“・Breakfast (bread, cereal, etc.) is included ・Free tea and coffee available all day. ・pizza every Friday night ・The staff are kind and friendly ・the place is cleaned regularly. I enjoyed my stay twice and would definitely stay here if I...”
Haydn
Australia Australia
“Clean room, comfortable bed, and a hot shower. All I really needed for a single night rest stop in the heart of Sydney.”
Andrea
Italy Italy
“The position was perfect, next to all kinds of public transport and to the station. The staff was very nice too.”
Oliver
Philippines Philippines
“This backpacker has been my go-to accommodation for four visits, and for good reason. Its proximity to the central station and tram makes it an ideal base for exploring the city. The fact that it provides free breakfast and allows self-catering is...”
Calem
Australia Australia
“The hostel was well organised with a clean room and a nice big kitchen, and right next to central station too.”

Property surroundings

House rules

790 on George Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 photo identification and credit card 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.