Top 10 Hamster Cages: Give Your Furry Friend the Perfect Home in 2024

We’ll give you three guesses to figure out why this one made the top of our list.

Yep, it’s the incredible amount of space!

We love this cage because it’s a perfect fit for any type of hamster, and while it does have a sweet upper level for your ham to hang out on and look down upon the common folk, it doesn’t go crazy on the accessories.

That means plenty of room for a Syrian-sized wheel or hamster playground equipment (yeah, that’s a thing)!

Another great feature on this one is the deep plastic tub base. This way you can stuff the cage full of bedding without worrying about it getting all over the floor when your hamster goes tunneling around, doing his hamster thing.

And when it’s time to clean the cage?

Just detach the base and dump the dirty bedding in the trash. Easy as that.

But, um, make sure to take your hamster out of there first.

All in all, we think the Prevue Pet Products Universal Small Animal Home is a sturdy, spacious choice that’ll make any ham happy as a clam.

(Get it? Ham. Clam. Rhyming.

Listen, we take what we can get.)

Features:

• Ramp and upper level
• Deep tub so that bedding stays in the cage
• Two separate entry doors
• Dimensions: 32 ½ x 19 x 17 ½ inches
• Weight: 14 lbs

Okay, so this cage is basically a hamster mansion.

Or maybe a castle.

Or, okay, like a mansion plus fancy garden grounds. Like with shrubbery trimmed into animal shapes and statues and a giant fountain. That sort of thing.

The point is, it’s really, really big.

The Midwest Critter Nation Double Unit with Stand is made to comfortably house rats, ferrets, and chinchillas, so you can bet it’s going to be perfect for your Syrian hamster.

Yes, specifically for a Syrian hamster.

Why’s that?

Because the space between the cage bars here is wide enough that a dwarf hamster would easily escape right through them.

So unless you want hamster heartbreak on your hands, definitely don’t get this cage for the little guys. We’d even caution against using it for a baby Syrian hamster, just in case.

For a fully-grown Syrian, though, it’ll be the home of their dreams.

This cage is made of solid, sturdy metal, with a ramp that leads up to a secure second level.

We really can’t stress enough how wowed we were by the size of this thing. There’s so much room that you could stuff it full of accessories and fit a giant wheel for even the biggest ham around, and you’d still have plenty of floorspace.

We also really liked that it’s elevated on a stand, so you have all this space below the cage to keep food, treats, and bedding. Everything neat and tidy in one spot.

The Midwest Critter Nation Double Unit with Stand comes with a one-year manufacturer's warranty for any defects.

Features:

• Wheeled base so you can easily move it if you need to
• Plenty of space below the cage for storage
• Double doors for easy access and cleaning
• Dimensions: 36 x 25 x 38.5 inches
• Weight: 59 pounds

If you’re looking for your basic, bare-bones hamster cage that’s easy on the wallet...

Look no further.

Let’s be real: the Ware Chew Proof 25 inch Critter Cage isn’t anything super stunning when it comes to construction, and you’re not going to find any accessories, or tubes, or ramps.

Or shining lights or music or sparkles. Unlike an ABBA-based musical, this cage is pretty basic and no-frills.

And we think that’s awesome.

This cage is sturdy, simple, and just spacious enough for a Syrian hamster. It’s not as big as some of the cages on our list, but you do have plenty of room to put in a wheel and toys. And the metal bars offer some great ventilation, unlike some plastic cages.

But right there’s the catch.

The space between those bars is just a bit too wide to securely house dwarf hamsters, so this one’s not suitable for the little guys.

Otherwise?

We found this cage to be a great budget-friendly option.

Features:

• Chew-proof wire bars
• Large side door for easy access
• Easy to put together
• Very breathable design
• Metal bottom is sturdier than the usual plastic
• Dimensions: 12.5 x 25 x 12.5 inches
• Weight: 6.5 pounds

The name doesn’t lie — the Lixit Animal Care Hamster Heaven Metro Cage is, well, heavenly!

(Cue angelic chorus.)

Why?

Let us count the ways...

First off, it’s huge.

Like, way bigger than most hamster cages you’ll find on the market. That might be because it comes all the way from Belgium, the land of waffles and bigger hamster cage size requirements.

Second of all, it’s got a TON of awesome accessories that are made specifically to make your hamster happier — not just to look neat.

We’re talking ramps! Tunnels! Extra levels! Hideouts! And even a legit loft, where your hamster can sit and contemplate the mysteries of the universe.

Plus, it even comes with a water bottle, two food dishes, and a wheel, so you’re basically all set except for the bedding and food.

...And the hamster. That part is important too.

So what’s the catch?

We said it was made in Belgium, right? Yeah. Quality materials plus overseas shipping costs equal a pricier cage. So while this one tops our list as far as hamster happiness goes, it’s also one of the costliest options out there.

However, we do want to note that you will save money on buying separate accessories with this cage, so that’s definitely something to consider.

Features:

• Slides, tunnels, and hideouts for a fun and varied environment
• Detachable base for cleaning
• Plenty of space
• Dimensions: 31.5 x 20 x 20 inches
• Weight: 12.17 pounds

When it comes to design, the Ferplast Favola cage wins major points.

While it comes along with an upper level, it’s still simple and easy to take apart, with just enough accessories to entertain your hammie. It includes a water bottle, food tray, hideout, wheel, and even a “connection cap” so you can add on tunnels (although you’ll need to buy those separately).

The upper level may look like wire mesh in the photos, but it’s actually solid so that little hamster paws don’t get caught, and we were impressed by how sturdy it was.

We also love the fact that the base is essentially just a really deep plastic tub. And not just because it makes cleaning easy. It’s the perfect depth to let your hamster have fun burrowing and tunneling, and it’s transparent so that you can have fun watching him go.

Here’s the thing, though.

This really isn’t the greatest choice for a Syrian hamster. It’s just too small. One customer said she uses it for her senior Syrian who’s less active, and we feel confident saying it’s a good choice in that case.

But it doesn’t really make the cut for a young and healthy Syrian hammie.

And even if you did get this cage for a Syrian hamster, you’d need to replace that built-in wheel. The wheel size that a Syrian needs — at least 8 inches in diameter — will take up more space in the cage, so it’s not the best set up you could go for.

But for dwarf hamsters?

We’d say it’s a solid choice.

Features:

• Built-in wheel, hideout, food tray, and water bottle
• Second level for hamsters to explore
• Deep tub for digging and burrowing
• Dimensions: 23.6 x 14.4 x 11.8 inches
• Weight: 11.8 pounds

Is your hamster a tiny wannabe mountain climber?

Then he’ll love this cage.

Six (six!) levels mean lots of climbing fun, so your ham will never get bored. We found the hard plastic platforms to be sturdy and easy to wipe clean.

And it’s definitely made to be accessible to your average hamster, so no worries about too-steep ramps.

The Rosewood Pico XL also has a built-in water bottle, food dish, hideout, and wheel, so you don’t need to worry about any of the furnishings before you bring your hamster home.

And we gotta say, we love the rainbow of colors. It’s not every day you can get a hamster cage in hot pink.

Now for the bad news.

This is another cage that’s just not really ideal for a Syrian hamster because of the size. We do think it would make an awesome home for a dwarf hamster (or even a pair of them!).

And we don’t recommend this cage for older hamsters.

All of those levels are pretty cool for a younger hamster, but your fluffy senior citizen might have trouble climbing up the ramps. Frankly, we’d be worried about an older hamster falling and hurting himself.

Honestly, if you have any doubt whatsoever that your hamster can’t handle the ramps, this is not the cage for you.

Either way, we recommend watching your hamster carefully to be sure he’s climbing up and down with ease, and adjust the ramps if you need to. Just to be extra safe.

Features:

• Six levels of climbing
• Built-in accessories
• Detachable base
• Dimensions: 14.2 x 19.7 x 17.7 inches
• Weight: 7.05 pounds

Want a cage that you can connect to pretty much any tube system on the planet?

Then the Ware Tube Time Small Animal House is the one for you.

This compact but sturdy plastic-and-wire cage has universally connectable tubes, meaning you can hook it up to pretty much any hamster tube-based habitat on the market.

And that’s the major selling point with this cage.

Your hamster deserves to dabble in world domination, so we love that there’s potential here for unlimited expansion.

Like, imagine the possibilities. An entire room full of hamster tubing. A hamster metropolis. A hamster sovereign nation inside of your house! Who wouldn’t want that?

...That’s a thing people want, right?

No?

Well. Anyway.

So as for the cage on its own...

It’s your basic, all-accessories-included hamster habitat that’s probably better suited to dwarf hamsters than to Syrians.

Expand it into the metropolis we mentioned and then your Syrian will be happier and healthier, but otherwise, there’s just not much floor space for a bigger ham to enjoy.

Features:

• Universally connectable tubes
• Built-in wheel
• Deep tub for bedding
• Dimensions: 20.5 x 16.5 x 19.5 inches
• Weight: 6 pounds

It’s not every day you find a hamster cage with such a unique design, but novelty isn’t everything.

So let’s get to the facts...

The built-in accessories are cute but functional, with fun tubes and specially-designed ramps that offer your hamster plenty of traction.

So no worries about any slips or mishaps.

And talk about visibility! It’s super easy to watch your hamster run and play through the clear plastic panel up top, or even the bars below.

We also appreciated the fact that there’s a handy little top door to easily reach in and feed your hamster.

And although everything comes apart for cleaning, it all fits back together securely enough that we weren’t worried about any escape attempts.

Here’s what we’re not so crazy about...

Those dimensions just don’t cut it for a Syrian hamster.

Frankly, we think a Syrian deserves more room to roam, and a bigger wheel to boot.

But for a dwarf hamster, this cage will totally live up to the “awesome” part of its name.

Features:

• Built-in wheel, cubby, ramps, tubes, and other accessories
•  Vertical play space
• Removable front panel for easy cleaning
• Dimensions: 18.1 x 11.6 x 21.3 inches
• Weight: 6.1 pounds

The Ferplast White is a smaller cage than their Favola model, but it has a bunch of the same features.

Built-in accessories, for example, and a design that makes it easy to take the cage apart as needed.

So why didn’t it make the top of our list?

It’s the whole “smaller” part.

Because of its size, we don’t recommend investing in this one unless you’re attaching it to another unit so there’s more floorspace.

And even then, some customers said that their Syrian hamsters were just too big for the tubes included with this cage.

So that’s something to consider, especially if your hamster is on the chubby side.

With those things in mind...

This cage is definitely a decent base to start with for a dwarf hamster. Energetic hams will enjoy exploring the tubes and climbing up to the upper level with its plastic, chew-proof hideout.

We also felt that the tubing was secure, and we really liked that it’s transparent, so you can easily see if anything needs to be cleaned.

For the dwarf hamster owner who wants to build a totally tubular hamster village, we say go for it.

Features:

• Comes with all the accessories you need
• Can be attached to other Ferplast cage systems
• Bedding tray detaches for cleaning
• Dimensions: 18.1 x 11.6 x 14.8 inches
• Weight: 6 pounds

If you’ve spent even five minutes searching for a hamster cage, chances are you’ve happened upon some sort of Habitrail habitat.

This brand is well-known for their sleek and modern designs, with all sorts of tubes and crazy configurations to make your hamster look like he has his very own futuristic space station.

So why is this one on the bottom of our list?

Mainly because of its size.

The Habitrail OVO Loft is the biggest Habitrail cage you can possibly get your hands on, and it’s not a bad size for a dwarf hamster. But we think it’s kind of cramped for a Syrian hamster if you use it all on its lonesome.

But there’s a fix for that.

Just connect it to a few other Habitrail products, and now we’re talkin’!

The OVO Loft really does make for the perfect homebase to connect to other Habitrail items, so your hamster can be the reigning monarch of their very own Habitrail kingdom.

As for the Loft itself?

It’s a solid starter habitat.

We liked the fact that it has an extra deep tub, so you can add enough bedding for your hamster to happily burrow through. Plus, the built-in wheel is nice and quiet (although you’ll need to get a bigger one for a Syrian hamster).

Customers who had experience with other Habitrail products said this one was definitely one of the easiest to clean. And at only two pounds, we found that it was super easy to lift and move around as needed.

As for the included, chewable cardboard maze?

Adorable. We loved it, and we think your ham will too. We don’t think it will last hours like they suggest on the box, but still, it’s a cute touch.

So, ultimately, here’s the verdict.

If you’re not willing to invest in the accessories, this cage probably isn’t the one for you.

But...

We’d wholeheartedly recommend the Habitrail OVO Loft as an awesome starter piece to anybody who’s looking to set up a really snazzy Habitrail hamster playground.

Features:

• Includes wheel, water bottle, feeding bowl, and cardboard maze
• Built to be sturdy and escape-proof
• Deep tub for burrowing
• Dimensions: 13 x 20 x 11 inches
• Weight: 2 pounds