Haymarket, Sydney · since 2007

Sleep cheap.
Live Sydney.

A friendly backpacker hostel three minutes from Central Station and one door from Chinatown, where the beds are budget and the stories aren't.

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From Central: 3 min
Reception: 24/7
Hosting since: 2007

Travellers laughing together on a road trip

George St, Haymarket

Free high-speed WiFi3 min walk from Central Station24/7 receptionGames room on Level 7Next door to ChinatownFully equipped kitchenDaily housekeepingBlue Mountains day tripsFree high-speed WiFi3 min walk from Central Station24/7 receptionGames room on Level 7Next door to ChinatownFully equipped kitchenDaily housekeepingBlue Mountains day trips

Rooms

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For the social traveller

Shared Dorms

4, 6 and 8-bed dorms in single-sex or mixed configurations, built for the 18–35 backpacker crowd who came to Sydney to meet people, not walls.

4, 6 & 8-bed dorms
Single-sex or mixed
Full-size lockers with power outlets
Air conditioning

Private double/triple room at 790 on George with bunk bed and orange armchair

Your own space, hostel prices

Private Rooms

Twin and double/triple rooms with all the hostel's energy on the other side of your door. Sleep up to 3 adults for a nominal extra charge.

Twin & Double/Triple layouts
Sleeps up to 3 adults
Air conditioning & free WiFi
In-room lockers with power

790 George St

About

The corner of George Street where everyone knows your name

Since 2007we've been the first Sydney address for backpackers from every corner of the world. Roll off the train at Central, walk three minutes, and you're home, with Chinatown's dumplings on one side and the whole city on the other.

Cook a feast in the basement kitchen, lose a pool match on Level 7, and get honest local tips from a reception desk that never sleeps.

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Services

Everything you need, nothing you don't

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24/7 Reception

Someone's always at the desk: for a 2am check-in, directions to the beach, or the local tip that makes your trip.

Free High-Speed WiFi

Fast, free and everywhere in the building. Video-call home, upload the harbour photos, plan tomorrow.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

The basement kitchen has everything you need to cook a proper meal, and a TV to eat it in front of.

Games Room, Level 7

Pool table, board games and the best view in the house. Where dorm-mates become travel mates.

Daily Housekeeping

Cleaned daily under strict protocols. Budget beds don't have to mean budget standards.

Luggage Storage

Land early? Drop your bags before check-in and go explore. Late flight? Store them after checkout.

Day Trips & Tours

Blue Mountains and beyond: book straight from reception and skip the research rabbit hole.

Secure Building

Key-card access on every floor, 24/7 CCTV and full-size lockers in every room.

Guest Stories

Word travels with travellers

“Great value for money, super clean rooms and bathrooms, in a location walking distance from almost every sight in the city.”

SShake I.London, UK · Tripadvisor

“Rooms were clean and the atmosphere made it easy to meet people from all over the world. Big kitchen, central location, and a lounge that's great to hang out in.”

NNick F.Sydney, Australia · Tripadvisor

“Probably one of the best places I've stayed. Always clean, free pizza once a week, and staff who are always there to listen, suggest, and make you smile.”

LLayla E.Melbourne, Australia · Tripadvisor

“Great location, close to transport and every tourist spot. Staff were happy to upgrade our room, and everything was spotless.”

GGeannieManila, Philippines · Tripadvisor

“Stayed a week in a 4-bed dorm, big lockers, comfortable beds, and bathrooms cleaned daily with proper hot showers. The location near Central is brilliant.”

RRach B.Sydney, Australia · Tripadvisor

“Ten days in a private double exceeded every expectation, spotless room, great air con, and a spotless shared bathroom with proper hot showers. Staff were great throughout.”

MMickey S.London, UK · Tripadvisor

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