The Best Hamster Cages in 2022

The ultimate hamster apartment for the discerning furball, the Deluxe has everything your pet needs to feel at home. First up, it’s super-sized, but the wire bars are spaced to contain your average-sized hamster. With its upper metal wire frame, you also get a durable, easy to clean plastic bottom base which is deep enough for plenty of bed-burrowing action. Inside, the cage has a ramp-accessed balcony, containing a tip proof food dish and offering a small hideout underneath, perfect for your hamster’s comfy bed. You also get a drip proof water bottle and hay guard. The roof of the wire cage opens up into two parts for easy access, whether that’s to clean, feed or play with your pet. The only downside is that this hamster habitat doesn’t come with any toys but there’s plenty of space to add your own.

This neat hamster enclosure from Habitrail offers the best of both worlds when it comes to wire cage or plastic tank living. The plastic base is deep enough for hammy’s burrowing while the cage is part wire top, with plastic door for access and added security. You also get a built-in exercise wheel that’s pretty quiet as well as a look-out deck with ladder. The supplied water bottle is also chew proof and there’s a food bowl and litter guard. The wire top allows for plenty of ventilation as well as good viewing for the nosy hamster that likes to see what’s going on. The added bonus is that this great value cage can also be integrated with tunnels, tubes and other Habitrail accessories to create the ultimate multi level play pen for your hamsters.

Get your pet this cool condo that’s spacious enough to offer ample space and a deep lower layer for when your hamster wants some play time. This two-layered Ferplast hamster cage is connected by an easy access ramp, taking your pet from the 4.75-inch-deep wire top, down to the clear plastic base. The beauty of this split-level living is that their sleep, eat and play sections can be kept separate and the bottom tray is easily removed for efficient cleaning. A plastic hideaway house on the chew proof top level is the perfect place to sleep, while below, the deep tray is the ideal playground, with a built-in exercise wheel and plenty of space for all his favorite hamster toys.

As much fun for the kids as it is for their hamsters, this colorful multi-level habitat is perfect for the energetic, smaller furry pet. And the Kaytee Crittertrail can be expanded using the Kaytee system and adapted to work with your home and hamster for the ultimate fun palace. The basic cage is a great place to start. For your money you get a two-level cage, with a tall wire top and plastic base tray. Up in the wire section, you create a host of zones, including a petting and feeding zone accessed by tubes and platforms. The Tubes are ‘bubbled’ to be comfortable as your pet climbs and there’s also a decent sized exercise wheel so he can run of some energy. Then when it’s time to rest, the base tray makes a lovely comfortable bed, where he can burrow and hide.

Sized as standard, this small pet cage from AmazonBasics is actually on the larger side and would make a good home for a couple of Syrian hamster sized pets. It’s no frills but if you are looking for a well-built cage that does its job, this is a good one to consider. The plastic tray is deep and the moveable balcony with solid ramp makes the whole space versatile for your pet. The top is made from iron wire, with a wide opening on the roof for security as well as access. Add in a non-drip water bottle, top-proof food bowl and hay guard, and you have a lovely, easy to use home from home for your furry friend.

If the escape antics of your hamster are becoming a problem, then this tightly spaced wire top cage from Prevue Pet Products could be the solution. With its 3/8-inch wire spacing, this cage can contain even dwarf hamsters and make them feel totally at home, thanks to the deep plastic base and extra wide platform. Your hammy can comfortably go from bed to viewing platform via a solid plastic ramp or tuck themselves away in the under-platform hideaway. While this cage doesn’t come with extra accessories, such as water bottle or wheel, there is plenty of room to add all those extra bits to create a personal space for your hamster.

Interaction with your pet is important, and with this cool Arcade hamster cage from Critterville, you will get plenty of hamster playtime fun. The design features a clever play back board, linked to the main cage and offering a mini adventure course for your hamster to let off some steam. The front of the play section is covered in clear plastic, so your pet is safely contained as they make the most of the wheel, hideout, platforms and tube. Back in the main cage, you get a sturdy wire top and a plastic tray with a decent depth for burrowing and quieter hamster activity. Add in a water bottle, food dish and inner play tubes and you get a lot of hamster habitat for your money.

While not the largest hamster cage, the Iris is a compact cage that is ideal for smaller pets such as dwarf hamsters. This plastic cage has neat wire bars on two sides for ventilation while the cage as a whole is secure and will easily keep your little pets contained. And while it may not have the floor space of other cages, it compensates by providing three different levels for your hamster to climb, giving variety to their living space. And it can be configured to how you need it, as the plastic bed house is removable. With an exercise wheel, water bottle and food dish, this small hamster cage has all the essentials to keep your pet enjoying his home sweet home.

Pimp up your hamster’s glass tank and create a spacious home he’ll thank you for, with this clever tank topper from Kaytee. The ideal fit for any 10-gallon tank, this wire mesh topper sits neatly on top, and easily snaps onto the glass for a super-secure fit. The wire bars are chew proof and adds an extra 10 inches in height to your hammy’s home. Plastic comfort shelves, with safety ramps then clip onto the wire topper to create a multi-level hamster haven. To compete the hamster home renovation, you also get a plastic brick hideout house, food dish and water bottle.

The Hamster Heaven has everything you and your ham could wish for in a pet cage and despite the premium price tag, add it all together and you get pretty good value for money. This is a large cage, comfortably able to house a Syrian hamster or two, with a deep plastic base for plenty of scurrying. The wire top has nicely tight mesh bars, plus two handles for portability. But its inside the cage your hamster is going to love hanging out. Tunnels, platforms, hideouts, exercise wheel, toilet zone, food bowl and water bottle, the Heaven has it all. Simply add his bedding and watch as your hamster totally makes this fun-time cage his own!