Wish Residence vs Backpack Lanka
Both are in Colombo, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Apartment★★Slave Island
Wish Residence
- Guest rating
- 6.8 Okay
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Guesthouse★Slave Island
Backpack Lanka
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 4 of 4
The short answer
Pick Backpack Lanka
It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 1.2 km apart.
Choose Wish Residence if you want
- 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 Wish Residence better than Backpack Lanka?
- 1Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
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
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Wish Residence vs Backpack Lanka: which hotel is better? | Wish Residence | Backpack Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 7.5 +0.7 |
| Location | 6.1 | 6.6 +0.5 |
| Beach access | 2.6 | 6.6 +4.0 |
| Public transport | 6.4 | 9.2 +2.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.4 | 7.6 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 7.5 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 33 | 253 +220 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 88% | top 85% +3% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.1 | 6.6 +0.5 |
| Distance to Slave Island centre | 2.7 km | 1.5 km −1.2 km |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | 1.1 km −1.2 km |
| To public transport | 810 m | 300 m −520 m |
| To the airport | 9.4 km −1.2 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 71 +6 | 65 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ +1★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 2 | 10 |
| Floors | 1 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 9 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| 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
Wish Residence or Backpack Lanka: common questions
Which is better, Wish Residence or Backpack Lanka?
Backpack Lanka leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Wish Residence 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 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 Wish Residence and Backpack Lanka?
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