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Guesthouse Husky

Hirviniementie 65, Ivalo FIN-99800 Finland
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See why so many travellers make Guesthouse Husky their bed and breakfast of choice when visiting Ivalo. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a romantic setting with an array of amenities designed for travellers like you.

Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the bed and breakfast.

Guesthouse Husky features baggage storage and a gift shop, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a sauna and an on-site restaurant. If you are driving to Guesthouse Husky, free parking is available.

If you’re looking for a pub, consider a visit to Pubi.Fi, which is not far from Guesthouse Husky.

We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Guesthouse Husky as you experience all of the things Ivalo has to offer.

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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Sauna
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Hiking
Books, DVDs, music for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Wifi
Restaurant
Special diet menus
Ski rentals
Skiing
Board games / puzzles
Baggage storage
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Shared kitchen
Laundry service
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Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Charming
Languages Spoken
English, Finnish, German, Swedish
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Sally A wrote a review Feb 2024
Westport, Connecticut3 contributions
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We had an amazing time at GuestHouse Husky. My friend and I chose the overnight Husky trip, which was very fun. We were a little nervous the night before, but driving the sledge was not difficult. As another reviewer noted, the huskies have one speed, and that is fast! Shoutout to our guides Konsta and Lewis, who made the five -hour journey to the cabin go very smoothly. Upon arrival at the cabin, we helped un-harness the dogs and make the dog food. Konsta then made us a very nice dinner. The fire in the stove upstairs kept us warm while we slept. The GuestHouse back in Ivalo is very clean and comfortable. We liked the home-cooked meals very much.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Ghirafrancesco wrote a review Jan 2024
Milan, Italy25 contributions51 helpful votes
It could have been an amazing experience but, due to the horrible organization, it has been terrible. The place is wonderful but one of the two guides that kept our group was completely not prepared and useless during all the problems we have had along the ride. We complained with the owner which had a very arrogant approach at first and did not care at all about our discomfort. After a long discussion she then refunded only four parts (we were a group of 14…)
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Rella K wrote a review Dec 2023
Atlanta, Georgia2 contributions
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We had a wonderful stay at Guesthouse Husky! The lodging was very comfortable (we stayed in the family room). The rooms were clean, warm, and peaceful! Also, the dinners should not be missed. We had both Minna and Outi’s cooking and they are excellent chefs! Minna also makes delicious breads and pastries for breakfast! We went on a Husky tour, which was a highlight of the trip! The dogs are adorable and seem very happy and well cared for! We enjoyed spending time with the dogs before and after the safari. Guesthouse Husky is also conveniently located close to Ivalo, while feeling very private and peaceful! We highly recommend staying here on your Lapland trip with enough time to enjoy Husky safaris and delicious cooking!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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William D wrote a review May 2023
Lake Charles, Louisiana20 contributions4 helpful votes
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My wife and I stayed at Guesthouse Husky for 4 nights in March. The guesthouse is only 7-10 minutes from Ivalo by car, but felt like you were in the middle of the forest. With it being outside of the city, the skies were nice and dark on clear nights, where we were lucky to see the Aurora just outside of our room 3 of the 4 nights. We opted for dinner at the guesthouse one night and it was a tasty home cooked meal. Breakfast each morning also had several options of homemade bread and jams, as well as cured meats, egg, and fish. We also took the 4 hour husky tour and it was a wonderful experience that we both enjoyed. It was an enjoyable stay and I would certainly opt for this guesthouse for a future stay.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: The road from the guesthouse to Ivalo was well maintained and we had no issues by car. When the...
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upgraded wrote a review Apr 2023
Chicago, Illinois109 contributions104 helpful votes
Guesthouse Husky is a really special place. There are 6 rooms, each with its own bathroom. The beds were comfortable and there was lots of hot water. From our room we could see and hear the dogs. We were welcome anytime to go out and play with the dogs. We ate dinner 3 nights at the guesthouse. The food was fresh, good and each night was a different meal. You are welcome to buy whatever drinks you want in town and store in the refrigerator on the main floor and have them with dinner. We did the 4 hour husky ride which was fabulous and would highly recommend it. We also did the reindeer safari which was okay. The guide we had was not a Sami and there was a long break during which he made a carving which was available to purchase. We also rented cross country skis and snowshoes. It is better to drive a little distance away from the guest house to ski or snowshoe. We drove to the national park and it was amazing. We rented a car, which was a good option for us and I would recommend it for the flexibility. The owner Outi, was extremely helpful in making our arrangements, answering my endless questions. We saw the northern lights right from the guest house.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Dora Dasgupta wrote a review Jan 2023
Hong Kong, China4 contributions1 helpful vote
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Guesthouse Husky was the best thing that happened to me during our Finland stay. The stay was nothing less than spectacular. The staffs are courteous, humble and lovely folks who make you feel so at home the moment you step in. It houses around 150 dogs mostly huskies and is surely a dog lovers paradise. Amazing vounteers take care of the dogs with so much love and passion.The dogs love having you around and the farm allows you to spend as much time as you want with them. Another highlight of the stay was the opportunity to interact with fellow guests. You get to learn so much from them! It was so lovely interacting with each and every one I met there. The safari rides that the farm offers are amazing! The enthusiastic dogs just take you places in true sense. Their energy is so contagious! The cherry on top was definitely the Northern lights! You could get a glimpse of it right outside the guesthouse. We could see it all the nights we were there and boy what a show it was! I loved spending each and every moment at the guesthouse. Believe me when I say I was so not ready to leave. I did leave with tears in my eyes and given an opportunity I would love to come back :)
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Petecles wrote a review Feb 2022
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Large, clean rooms and a lovely sauna which can be privately booked. Rental options of cross-country skis, snow shoes and ~150 amazing alaskan huskies to pet at leisure. Great 3-day sled-tour travelling over vaious terrain: Through forests, along frozen rivers and lakes. Opportunities to help feeding the dogs, and a comfortable stay in the wilderness cabin on the lake, with deliscious cooked meals provided througout the tour. Aurora visible on multiple nights during our stay -- UNFORGETTABLE.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Niels Ole Sinkbæk Sørensen wrote a review Jan 2022
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia32 contributions3 helpful votes
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My wife and I have dreamt about seeing the Northern Lights for years and have been looking at locations for such a trip. We finally found the time to go this year and decided that Lapland (Finland) was the right place for this. There are obviously loads of options for places to stay at various price ranges, as well as a number of popular locations/towns. We decided to stay in Ivalo which is one of the airport towns in Lapland in order to minimize travel time and cost and due to recommendations from friends who have visited here previously. During our accommodation research, we came across Guesthouse Husky which is located a few kilometers outside Ivalo town. The reviews from other guests were tremendous, the room cost very affordable for Lapland standards, and the fact that they raise and train huskies (which we love) made it an easy choice for us. Guesthouse Husky is a family-run place which you feel immediately upon arriving. Everything is very chilled and down to earth, Outi and all the staff are super friendly and make you feel like family, there's newly baked bread every morning for the sumptuous breakfast, dinners are cooked with love and pride, and rooms are kept clean, cozy and traditional. The free-to-book sauna (rolling in the snow is optional) is fantastic and we used it every day. Basically everything you can ask for. Outi will help you organize tours, taxis, winter clothing, and other things as required during your stay. We did one of the husky rides which are done with their own dogs, and we absolutely loved it. Getting the chance to ride and control your own sledge and dogs was just amazing!!! As a guest, you can also go pet the dogs any time you want which was an added bonus for us. As for the Northern Lights (aurora), well you need some luck to be honest. We went for an organized trip standing on a frozen lake for 4 hours without seeing anything. But the next night we were just sitting at the guesthouse playing cards and monitoring the aurora activity on and app, and simply went out to check every 20 minutes to see if we could spot anything. To our luck, we had an amazing show around 1 am for almost 30 minutes with very strong sightings. Guesthouse Husky is in the middle of a forest with no light pollution, so it is a great place to view it. So for us, Guesthouse Husky is a fantastic place to stay in Lapland and is truly highly recommended for all the right reasons. Thank you again to Outi and the whole team!
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Sebastian Engel wrote a review Jan 2022
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5/5 stars. Great location in the middle of the forest, friendly staff, excellent home cooked food (Finnish) and beautiful husky’s. Only stayed for 3 nights, wish we stayed more! Highly reccomended! I would suggest to book the mushing makes me hungry tour or longer, as we did but we wanted to go for more. Next time! :)
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lila Bee wrote a review Dec 2021
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I loved my visit at Guesthouse Husky. Outi and all the staff are so kind and warm, and the excursions that I joined were wonderful. I met very interesting travelers as well. I hope very much to return someday soon. If you have the chance to stay, definitely do it!
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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€141 - €175 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Guesthouse Husky
Which popular attractions are close to Guesthouse Husky?
Nearby attractions include Giftshop Livva (3.0 km), Ilonka Farm & Cafe (4.9 km), and Taivo Planetarium (3.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Guesthouse Husky?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Guesthouse Husky?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Guesthouse Husky?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Guesthouse Husky?
Conveniently located restaurants include Pubi.fi, Kultahippu Hotel & Restaurant, and Lauran Grilli.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Guesthouse Husky?
Yes, guests have access to a sauna during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Guesthouse Husky?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, German, Swedish, and Finnish.