The 16 Best Host Gifts to Bring to Your Next Party

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Finding the perfect gift for the host in your life is all about showing appreciation for their hospitality and thoughtfulness. Whether they love entertaining guests or simply enjoy creating a warm and welcoming environment, it's high time we treat the hosts in our lives with something special. Plus, it's always a good idea to have a few fun gifts on hand so you don't show up empty-handed to dinner parties or holiday get-togethers.

To make your life easier, we curated the best gifts to give the host who always does the most. Although we love a good bottle of wine and even have a few suggestions below, there are other unique gifts that will make the host in your life feel appreciated. There are options for every budget, and picks run the gamut from highly covetable candles to thoughtful homewares that are not only chic but super thoughtful too. Whether you choose a personalized item, a gourmet treat, or a luxurious indulgence, there's no better time to show your love for the ultimate host in your life. Shop our top picks ahead, and show them how much you cherish and value their hosting skills.

Additional reporting by Marisa Petrarca

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Best Host Gift For a Comforting Home
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Best Host Gift For a Comforting Home

Glasshouse Fragrances Winter Wonderland Candle ($55)

This Winter Wonderland Candle from Glasshouse Fragrances is such a festive gift for the holiday season. Not only does the candle have a nostalgic scent of pine needles, eucalyptus, fir balsam, apple, spruce, and cedarwood, but the votive itself serves as decor. The candle jar depicts a holiday-themed home decorated with festive goodness with clear windows that will let the amber hue of the flame shine through the votive.

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Best Host Gift That's Useful For Summer Entertaining
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Best Host Gift That's Useful For Summer Entertaining

Vinglacé Wine Bottle Insulator ($90)

The Vinglacé Wine Bottle Insulator keeps wine or bubbles chilled in style. This is especially useful for outdoor entertaining, so that drinks stay refreshed and cool, without needing so much ice. The vacuum-insulated, stainless-steel canister comes in three different finishes, our favorite of which is this luxe white.

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Best Host Gift For Tea Lovers
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Best Host Gift For Tea Lovers

DAVIDsTEA Top Teas Sachet Tea Wheel ($39)

If the host in your life is a tea drinker, they'll adore this tea assortment gift which includes a total of 36 tea sachets and 12 different flavors. There's a mix of traditional teas, relaxing herbal infusions, and fresh and fruity blends. They'll have so much fun trying the different kinds and choosing a favorite.

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Best Host Gift For the Wine Enthusiast
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Best Host Gift For the Wine Enthusiast

Avaline The Intro Set Wine Bundle ($209, originally $234)

Avaline, the brainchild of Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power, makes delicious, organically farmed wines. The Intro Set is our top choice for the host in your life because it comes with two reds, two rosés, two cabernets, one sauvignon blanc, one white and one sparkling. They can give them all a try, plus they'll have a wine for every guest that drops by. One of our editors describes the white as "light and fresh, with citrus notes that linger," and the red as "manages to be a happy medium between light and rich, and surprisingly smooth." Read our review of Avaline wine.

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Best Host Gift For the Foodie
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Best Host Gift For the Foodie

Brightland Artist 4-Piece Infused Olive Oil Set ($150)

It's time you're introduced to Brightland Olive Oil, if you haven't been acquainted already. Not only will the brand's olive oils and vinegar look straight-up elegant on their counter, but they're also made in California, with no fillers or artificial preservatives. The host in your life will be thrilled to receive the Artist 4-Piece Infused Olive Oil Set, it comes with olive oils infused with basil, garlic, chili and lemon. "From my first blind taste, I immediately noticed the bright, herbaceous flavor of the Brightland Awake olive oil, while the Alive one tastes fruitier and nuttier," says one of our editors. Check out our editor's review of Brightland Olive Oil.

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Best Host Gift For a Cozy Home
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Best Host Gift For a Cozy Home

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw Blanket ($147)

The Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw Blanket is hands down the coziest blanket money can buy, and if the host in your life doesn't have one already, they need one (though they probably wouldn't pass up a second). You can't go wrong with scooping up the cream color, but it comes in eight other hues as well. What's more, Joanna Gaines says it's one of her most beloved belongings, and she's so obsessed that she calls it her "adult baby blanket."

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Best Host Gift For the Home Decor Enthusiast
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Best Host Gift For the Home Decor Enthusiast

Assouline Travel From Home Candle ($80)

The popular travel-inspired coffee-table book now comes in candle form. If you're shopping for someone who's a home-decor enthusiast, a candle (or two) from Assouline's Travel From Home Candle collection is a gift they'll truly treasure. Choose between Tulum Gypset, Mykonos Muse, Gstaad Glam, Moon Paradise, Ibiza Bohemia, and Marrakech Flair.

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Best Host Gift For the Green Thumb
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Best Host Gift For the Green Thumb

Click & Grow Smart Garden 3 ($100)

The Click & Grow Smart Garden 3 is a self-watering planter that makes it easier than ever to grow herbs, fruits, and veggies at home. One POPSUGAR editor tested it out and had rave reviews. "For someone who doesn't own any plants, watching a plant 'naturally' grow made me understand planters and garden enthusiasts. I found the Smart Garden to be inspiring," they said. You can read our full review of the Click and Grow Smart Garden 3 Indoor Herb Garden for more details.

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Best Host Gift For a Fragrant Home
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Best Host Gift For a Fragrant Home

Pura Smart Home Fragrance Device Starter Pack ($72)

Someone who truly loves scents would appreciated a gift that lets them customize their own home fragrance, like this Pura Smart Home Fragrance Device Starter Pack. This fragrance device lets them completely customize the scent in their home by adjusting the strength of the scent and switching between fragrances throughout the day. They can even set a schedule that syncs with their routine. "The Pura Smart Fragrance Diffuser is truly low maintenance — no daily water changes, essential-oil fiddling, or cleaning necessary," says one of our editors. Check out our review of the Pura Smart Home Fragrance Device.

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Best Host Gift For Entertaining
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Best Host Gift For Entertaining

The Canarels Decorative Bowl Set ($25)

The Canarels Decorative Bowl Set looks luxe but costs less than $25 on Amazon. It comes with six bowls that are perfect for serving dips, salsas, candy — you name it. You can get these colorful bowls in a variety of patterns as well, so choose one that best fits the vibe of your favorite host.

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Best Host Gift That's Luxe
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Best Host Gift That's Luxe

Diptyque Feu de Bois Candle ($74)

Many candle enthusiasts have a hard time splurging on the truly luxe candles — so do it for them. The Diptyque Feu de Bois Candle smells like the rich scent of a wood fire, which is perfect for a winter party. And it helps that the brand's candles double as chic decor.

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Best Host Gift For the Mixologist
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Best Host Gift For the Mixologist

Shaker & Spoon Gift Set ($59 and up)

Gifting a normal bottle of wine is cool, but a Shaker & Spoon Gift Set is an experience they won't forget. Each box is built around one spirit and comes with recipe cards and all of the ingredients they'll need to make 12 cocktails (four from each recipe). A note: it doesn't come with the alcohol; that needs to be purchased separately.

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Best Host Gift For the Sober Home
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Best Host Gift For the Sober Home

Kin Euphorics Sleep/Social Duo ($69)

The Kin Euphorics Sleep/Social Duo includes one bottle each of the brand's High Rhode and Dream Light, which are nonalcoholic, made-to-mix spirits featuring adaptogens, nootropics, and botanics. High Rhode is caffeinated and crafted specifically for social settings, while Dream Light contains melatonin to help them sleep soundly when the party's over. Read our editor's review of Kin Euphorics. "Served over ice with a splash of lime juice and topped with tonic water, it tastes like a light, hibiscus-infused gin and tonic," she says.

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Best Host Gift For Floral Enthusiats
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Best Host Gift For Floral Enthusiats

Venus et Fleur Le Mini Round ($44)

The Venus et Fleur Le Mini Round is a gift they'll cherish. Unlike a traditional bouquet, the brand's flowers last a year or longer, thanks to its patented preservation technology. Read our review of Venus et Fleur arrangements. "With stunning colors, the right amount of bloom, and the divine scent, it's no surprise that they went viral and nearly every celebrity and influencer gifted these gorgeous arrangements," she says.

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Best Host Gift For the Charcuterie and Cheese Board Lover
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Best Host Gift For the Charcuterie and Cheese Board Lover

Chalkboard Cheese Markers ($10, originally $15)

If their parties always have the most decadent curated cheeseboard, you need to get your host this chalkboard cheese markers set. They are the perfect accompaniment for their cheeseboard. The set comes with six signpost-shaped markers with rectangle chalkboards for labeling each one. It's something they'll actually use and appreciate.

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Best Host Gift For Little Luxurious Moments
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Best Host Gift For Little Luxurious Moments

Aesop Reverence Aromatique Hand Wash ($41)

If your host has yet to experience the Aesop Reverence Aromatique Hand Wash, it might just change their life. The formula includes finely milled pumice that gently exfoliates to leave their hands feeling super soft and smooth. This is a luxurious gift that they will adore for their home and their hosting needs.