Top Soul Hosts in Oakland

428 individual hosts in Oakland carry a Heart Rating, 19 of them rated 85+ — the city skews toward warmth and genuine welcome. Ranked from real guest reviews.

  1. 1

    Claire

    ♥97.4

    Oakland, United States

    “They were incredibly responsive and went above and beyond to ensure I had a comfortable and enjoyable stay.”

    43 reviews
  2. 2

    Milt

    ♥95.3

    Oakland, United States

    “His warm personality made me and my girlfriend feel at home and welcome as soon as we arrived, with great communication throughout our reservation.”

    58 reviews
  3. 3

    Devon

    ♥91.5

    Oakland, United States

    “Devon and Kelsey are great hosts and went above above and beyond to take care of us.”

    73 reviews
  4. 4

    Gizem

    ♥90.6

    Oakland, United States

    “Gizem is such a wonderful sweet and kind person.”

    29 reviews
  5. 5

    Anne

    ♥90.2

    Oakland, United States

    “Very beautiful, clean, and spacious, with easy access to the rest of East Bay either on foot or by bus (short 4 minute walk to the 72 which took us to the BART).”

    155 reviews
  6. 6

    Joan

    ♥90

    Oakland, United States

    “Joan is an extremely gracious hostess....very easy going and also thoughtful--Thank you very much.”

    345 reviews
  7. 7

    Jamie

    ♥89.4

    Oakland, United States

    “When we got there Jamie showed us around and had everything set up for us to ensure we had a great stay (even coffee, and biscuits) - which we...”

    112 reviews
  8. 8

    Carlos

    ♥89.2

    Oakland, United States

    “Carlos met us at check in and gave us great recommendations and tips for exploring the area.”

    166 reviews
  9. 9

    William

    ♥89.2

    Oakland, United States

    “He went out of his way to resolve an issue with the tv and dropped off a replacement immediately.”

    135 reviews
  10. 10

    Lindsay

    ♥89

    Oakland, United States

    “She welcomed us very warmly with her friendly personality and smile.”

    31 reviews
  11. 11

    Sonam

    ♥87.9

    Oakland, United States

    “Lots of locals walking and hanging out by the lake.”

    121 reviews
  12. 12

    William

    ♥87.4

    Oakland, United States

    “He’s easygoing, inclusive, and goes out of his way to make you feel at home.”

    27 reviews
  13. 13

    Clarice Marie

    ♥86.3

    Oakland, United States

    “Cole's pour-over coffee and La Farine's bread and pastries should be experienced.”

    72 reviews
  14. 14

    Michelle

    ♥85.7

    Oakland, United States

    “Michelle helped us feel right at home and made our stay very worth it.”

    28 reviews
  15. 15

    Victoria

    ♥85.5

    Oakland, United States

    “Her guests room is very nice, the bed is comfortable, and she is never lacking to put in it a vase with fresh flowers! Tori is a very kind person, we shared our passion in cooking, hiking and reading.”

    178 reviews
  16. 16

    Marie

    ♥85.5

    Oakland, United States

    “Comfort, excellent location and very gracious hostess.”

    390 reviews
  17. 17

    Joan

    ♥85.5

    Oakland, United States

    “I have to tell you guys that I met Joan's house 3 hours before I got to San Francisco and Joan immediately approved my request, then she waited for me until 12am in the rainy night! You should understand how thankful when I saw all the things: warm host, cute room and even hot tea you can get any time.”

    325 reviews
  18. 18

    Laurie

    ♥85.4

    Oakland, United States

    “Wow - what a fantastic bnb and gracious hostess.”

    27 reviews
  19. 19

    Stephen

    ♥85

    Oakland, United States

    “The place looks so much better in person (the pictures just don't depict enough the awesomeness of the space).”

    109 reviews
  20. 20

    Suzanne

    ♥84.8

    Oakland, United States

    “I rented the ADU for my mother and her partner while she received chemotherapy in Berkeley and Suzanne and her husband were extremely accommodating.”

    86 reviews

About this ranking

Who is the highest-rated host in Oakland?

Claire with a Heart Rating of 97.4. Guests say: "They were incredibly responsive and went above and beyond to ensure I had a comfortable and enjoyable stay."

How are hosts in Oakland ranked?

Heart Ratings are computed by analyzing guest review language. We look for signs of genuine personal connection — shared meals, local tips, emotional language — not just star ratings.

How many Soul Hosts are in Oakland?

20 hosts have earned a Heart Rating in Oakland.