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
 
 "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
 "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
 
 "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." 
 "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." 
 "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