Backpack Lanka vs Wish Residence
Both are in Colombo, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★Slave Island
Backpack Lanka
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 4 of 4
Apartment★★Slave Island
Wish Residence
- Guest rating
- 6.8 Okay
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Backpack Lanka
It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 1.2 km apart.
Choose Backpack Lanka if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Wish Residence if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Backpack Lanka better than Wish Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.5 vs 6.8)+0.7
- 21.2 km closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 2.2 km)−1.2 km
- 31.2 km closer to the area centre−1.2 km
- 4520 m closer to public transport−520 m
- 5More guest reviews (253 vs 33), so the rating is more reliable×7.7
Why is Wish Residence better than Backpack Lanka?
- 1Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Backpack Lanka vs Wish Residence: which hotel is better? | Backpack Lanka | Wish Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.5 +0.7 | 6.8 |
| Location | 6.6 +0.5 | 6.1 |
| Beach access | 6.6 +4.0 | 2.6 |
| Public transport | 9.2 +2.8 | 6.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.6 +0.1 | 7.4 |
| Guest rating | 7.5 +0.7 | 6.8 |
| Number of reviews | 253 +220 | 33 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 85% +3% | top 88% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 +0.5 | 6.1 |
| Distance to Slave Island centre | 1.5 km −1.2 km | 2.7 km |
| To the beach | 1.1 km −1.2 km | 2.2 km |
| To public transport | 300 m −520 m | 810 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 9.4 km −1.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 65 | 71 +6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 2 |
| Floors | 4 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 9 +5 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.2 km apart
Backpack Lanka or Wish Residence: common questions
Which is better, Backpack Lanka or Wish Residence?
Backpack Lanka leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Backpack Lanka or Wish Residence?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Backpack Lanka is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 2.7 km for Wish Residence.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Backpack Lanka is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; Wish Residence is 2.2 km.
How far apart are Backpack Lanka and Wish Residence?
The two hotels are 1.2 km 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