790 on George Backpackers in Haymarket is a popular choice for travelers looking for budget-friendly accommodation in a central location. Based on user reviews, this hostel provides a mixed experience with positives and negatives.
1/5
Safety index
89 out of 100
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790 on George Backpackers
7.3
(1,743 ratings)
Sydney, Australia -
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280 m Capitol Theatre
350 m World Square Shopping Centre
840 m Sydney Town Hall
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Location
Cleanliness
Transit
- Location: The hostel is praised for its central location, making it easy for guests to explore the city and access public transport.
- Value for Money: Many travelers appreciate the affordable pricing, considering the prime location of the hostel.
- Staff: The staff are generally reported as friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall stay experience.
- Social Atmosphere: It's a good place for meeting new people, thanks to a sociable atmosphere.
- Facilities: Basic but adequate facilities are available for guests' use, including a communal kitchen.
Area for improvement
- Cleanliness: A common complaint concerns the cleanliness of both the rooms and communal areas, which is found to be lacking.
- Maintenance: Some parts of the hostel, including facilities and rooms, are reported to require maintenance or upgrades.
- Noise: Due to its central location and social nature, the hostel can be quite noisy, which disturbs some guests.
- Security: There are occasional reports of concerns regarding the security of guests' belongings.
- Comfort: The sleeping arrangements and bathrooms are mentioned to be uncomfortable or inconvenient for some travelers.
Amenities
Free WiFi
Laundry
Air conditioning
Business services
24/7 front desk
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
No onsite parking available
7.3RateScore
Total 1,743 Reviews
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Blended Web Rating
7.3
7.4
booking
1,472 Reviews
7.3 / 10
expedia
271 Reviews
7.4 / 10
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Location was mentioned 93 times
12% Negative77% Positive
Reviews based on Location
Chris7 months ago
1/5
Staff are wonderful✅ But the rooms and hallways smell like a sweaty dirty locker room. Rooms and conditions are run down and old. We had cockroaches in our room⚠️Walls are paper thin and you can hear everything, you won’t get a solid sleep. The smell and air is really bad. We got sick after one night and checked out earlier to another property. The kitchen in the basement is like a 1970s bunker and disgusting. The owner of this property needs to wake up and renovate or sell. Health authorities need to inspect this place asap! We met other people in the hostel with the same problems! Save your money and go elsewhere ware. Warning: There must be alot of fake reviews with 5 stars⛔️ Spend $100-$200 extra and stay elsewhere, you will thank yourself!
Hilke Lubczyk8 months ago
3/5
The hostel is okay, but a bit too expensive for the value. The kitchen is not very clean and not well equipped. Also, the bathrooms only offer a small amount of toilets and showers. Nonetheless, the rooms are fine and the location is good though.
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 282
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
7Download
69Upload
49Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
79 out of 100
Safe
Nighttime safety
53 out of 100
Risky
Sydney safety index
89
Overall Safety Index
Very Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
89 out of 100
Women safety
Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
70
Physical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
93
Property safety
Safe
Likelihood of theft.
76
Political safety
Very Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
93
LGBTQ safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
99
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
34
Overall Crime index
Low
An average rating of the crime categories
34 out of 100
Property crime severity
Moderate
43
Mugging or robbery 28/100
Car theft 23/100
Car break-ins 31/100
Home break-ins 30/100
Violent crime severity
Low
33
Physical attacks 32/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 26/100
Other crime severity
Low
35
Insult or harassment in public 36/100
Corruption or bribery 32/100
Drug problem 46/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.6 - $3.1
Coffee
$2.5 - $5.2
Beer 0.5L
$3.1 - $7.1
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$9.3 - $30.8
Public transport, one-way ticket
$2.5 - $4.9
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$1.4 - $7.4
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$49.3 - $154.2
Bottle of mid-range wine
$7.4 - $18.5
McMeal at McDonalds
$8.2 - $11.1
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1.9 - $3.4
Public transport, monthly pass
$123.4 - $175.8
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.1 - $1.5
Mobile phone monthly plan
$12.3 - $43.2
Fitness club, monthly fee
$27.8 - $98.7
Weather In Sydney
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Air Quality
Moderate
PM2.58
PM1017
27
Slight concern for sensitive groups. Most can continue outdoor activities.
Drinkable Water Quality
Poor
Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.
Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 14:00
Check out until 11:00
Children welcome
No pets, service animals welcome