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Formosa Backpackers HostelvsParkview Hotels & Resorts
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Parkview Hotel ranks slightly better than Formosa Backpackers Hostel. Parkview Hotel is ranked #2 in Hualien with endorsements from 3 publications including Rough Guide, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Formosa Backpackers Hostel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
No.206 Jianguo Road, Hualien City, Hualien, Taiwan
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Lonely Planet "Formosa has laundry service, a full kitchen, a small cafe and bar, a 600-book English library, and free pick up from the train station." Full review
Rough Guide "Excellent modern hostel... The marble-floored dorm is modern and spotlessly clean... The location isn’t bad, a short walk from downtown and the bars on Linsen Rd."
Parkview Hotels & Resorts Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Lonely Planet
No.1-1 Lin-Yuan, Hualien, Taiwan
From $131/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Still Hualien’s top luxury hotel, with all the extras... Rooms standard five-star comfort. There’s a free shuttle bus from the airport, but otherwise it’s a trek from downtown."
Michelin Guide "This massive resort north of downtown has all the trappings to keep the family entertained, from a huge outdoor pool, indoor water park and gym to table tennis...climbing wall and a playground."
Lonely Planet "In the hills above the harbour, this five-star hotel includes a golf course, tennis courts, a pool and multiple food and beverage outlets. Your pets can stay here too – for free!" Full review
