Rank #6 in Best Hamster Cage 2026: 10 Ranked by Real Floor Space
PawHut 3-Tier Hamster Cage on Wheels, 82 x 45 x 106.5 cm
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
PawHut's three-tier cage is number six in this guide. It sells for £63.89 and carries 4.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings. The naming is the first thing that does not hold together: the product title calls it a rat cage, the first bullet calls it a rat cage, the second bullet calls it a gerbil cage, the fourth calls it a 'large hamster cage', and the specification table's Target Species field reads 'Hamster' while the Item Highlight ends 'for Rats'. Four species, one product page, and the same 1 cm bar spacing offered to all of them.
What you can pin down is the hardware. The frame measures 82L x 45W x 106.5H cm across three tiers joined by 7 cm tubes, and the Number of Levels field does agree: 3. The base tray is 17 cm deep, removable, with front and top access; 17 cm is the tray rather than a stated bedding depth, because the copy only says the base 'holds plenty of bedding for burrowing'. There are four wheels with two lockable brakes and a six-month warranty against manufacturer defects. The figure that does not survive contact with the rest of the page is the review total: the star histogram on this listing adds up to 100 votes, 61 of them five-star, against the 31 ratings stated elsewhere on the same page. Everything here is taken from the Amazon listing as it stands — we have not built this cage, measured it or kept animals in it.
How those 31 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £63.89 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings |
| Dimensions | 82L x 45W x 106.5H cm |
| Bar spacing | 1 cm; the Gap Size field reads '1 Centimeters' (as listed) |
| Levels | 3 tiers joined by 7 cm tubes |
| Tray | 17 cm deep, removable, front and top access |
| Wheels | Four, with two lockable brakes |
| Target species (as listed) | Target Species: Hamster; Item Highlight: 'for Rats' |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Lovely cage but not enough tubes I have messaged seller for more but no response”
Verified purchase“Good product, easy to assemble which takes some time due to the number of parts. The tunnel parts are a bit difficult and fiddly to fix together but once done they are secure. Good Removeable tray which slides out to ease cleaning and the cage frame is movable as on casters. You need to try and bend over the clips on the differant level trays, where they attach to the frame to stop the trays comming off when you move the cage. Our syrian hamster tiddles is very happy with it.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Hamster Cage 2026: 10 Ranked by Real Floor Space.
Questions people ask
What species is the PawHut D51-489V00BK cage for?
The listing gives more than one answer. Target Species reads 'Hamster' and Breed Recommendation reads 'Small', while the Item Highlight says 'for Rats' and the bullets mention rats, a gerbil cage and a Syrian hamster cage.
How much does it cost?
£63.89, as listed.
How big is the cage?
82L x 45W x 106.5H cm, with 1 cm bar spacing and three levels.
Does the listing give a floor area?
No. It gives length, width and height, a 17 cm tray and 7 cm tubes, but no square-metre footprint.
Is 17 cm the bedding depth?
No. 17 cm is the depth of the removable tray, and the copy says that base 'holds plenty of bedding for burrowing'; no bedding depth is stated.
Can it be moved once assembled?
Yes. The listing specifies four wheels and two lockable brakes to secure it in place.
What is in the box?
Bowl, exercise wheel, hut, lockable caster wheels, platforms, ramp, removable tray, tube and water bottle.
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