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Palmyrah Residencies vs Backpack Lanka

Both are in Colombo, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment★Slave Island

Palmyrah Residencies

Guest rating
7.9 Good
Location score
6.8
Score by category
1 of 4
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Guesthouse★Slave Island

Backpack Lanka

Guest rating
7.5 Good
Location score
6.6
Score by category
2 of 4
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The short answer

Pick Backpack Lanka

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.6 km apart.

Choose Palmyrah Residencies if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Choose Backpack Lanka if you want

  • to be closer to the beach
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Why is Palmyrah Residencies better than Backpack Lanka?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.5)+0.4

Why is Backpack Lanka better than Palmyrah Residencies?

  1. 11.0 km closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 2.1 km)−1.0 km
  2. 21.6 km closer to the area centre−1.6 km
  3. 3More guest reviews (253 vs 93), so the rating is more reliable×2.7

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Palmyrah ResidenciesBackpack Lanka
Score by category
Guest rating 7.9 +0.4 7.5
Location 6.8 6.6
Facilities 5.0 –
Families 0.0 –
Spa & wellness 0.0 –
Beach access 3.1 6.6 +3.5
Public transport 8.6 9.2 +0.6
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.0 +0.4 7.6
Guest rating 7.9 +0.4 7.5
Number of reviews 93 253 +160
Rank in Colombo top 67% +18% top 85%
Location
Location score 6.8 +0.2 6.6
Distance to Slave Island centre 3.1 km 1.5 km −1.6 km
To the beach 2.1 km 1.1 km −1.0 km
To public transport 410 m 300 m −110 m
To the airport 9.1 km −1.5 km 11 km
Restaurants within 500 m 74 +9 65
Sights within 1 km 2 2
Rooms & building
Star rating ★ ★
Rooms 3 10
Floors 5 4
Newest building or renovation 2013 2014 +1y
Listed amenities 15 +6 9
Policies
Check-in from 13:30 −1h 14:00
Check-out until 11:00 11:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ –
Airport transfer ✓ ✓
Shuttle ✓ ✓
Car hire ✓ ✓
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Casino ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ –
Kitchen – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children – ✓
Couples ✓ ✓
Beach holidays – ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      Location

      1.6 km apart

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      Palmyrah Residencies or Backpack Lanka: common questions

      Which is better, Palmyrah Residencies or Backpack Lanka?

      Backpack Lanka leads in 2 of 4 categories, including beach access, public transport. Palmyrah Residencies is stronger in guest rating.

      Which is cheaper, Palmyrah Residencies or Backpack Lanka?

      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 3.1 km for Palmyrah Residencies.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Backpack Lanka is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; Palmyrah Residencies is 2.1 km.

      How far apart are Palmyrah Residencies and Backpack Lanka?

      The two hotels are 1.6 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