Not strictly, but most cats love a dedicated spot that's warm, soft and theirs. A bed also gives them somewhere to sleep that isn't your sofa.

Why won't my cat use their new bed?

New things smell unfamiliar. Put something that smells like home inside, place it where your cat already naps, and give it a week or two.

What size cat bed should I get?

For curlers, a bed a little wider than your cat when they're curled up. For stretchers, measure them stretched out. Bigger cats, like Maine Coons, may need a large or wide size.

How do self-warming cat beds work?

They have a reflective layer inside that holds in your cat's own body heat. There's no plug or battery.

Cat beds, hideaways and window hammocks

By the Toodle team · Updated October 7, 2026 · Prices checked daily

Every cat has a favorite way to nap: curled in a ball, stretched out flat, tucked away somewhere hidden, or perched where they can see everything. The best cat bed is the one that fits how yours sleeps.

These are the cat beds in stock at the shops we work with, grouped by kind so you can find the right one quickly.

At a glance

We found 17 options in stock from 6 stores, from $12.99 to $119.00.

Lowest-priced in Beds and lounges: Ramen Cat Bed, $39.99 at The Cat Ladies
Lowest-priced in Hideaways and tunnels: Plush Cat Tunnel Bed, $34.99 at The Cat Ladies
Lowest-priced in Window hammocks and perches: Omlet Outdoor Cat Shelf, $39.00 at Omlet
Lowest-priced in Warming mats and blankets: Paws I Love You Plush Sherpa Pet Blanket, $12.99 at GreaterGood

How we picked

Beds, hideaways, window hammocks, warming mats and blankets for cats
In stock with a current price
Grouped by kind, then by price

Listed from the lowest price. Prices and stock come from each store and are checked through the day. We haven't tested these products ourselves; the facts come from each maker's listing. Stores may pay Toodle a commission; that never changes what's listed or the order. How Toodle makes money

Beds and lounges

1. The Cat Ladies
Ramen Cat Bed
A soft bed shaped like a bowl of ramen noodles, with a pillow, a blanket and a teaser toy.
- Ships free from The Cat Ladies
$39.99 at The Cat LadiesPrice checked 5 hours ago
Buy at The Cat Ladies
2. Best Choice Products
Self-Warming Shag Donut Pet Bed
A round shag bed with a raised rim for pets who curl up, filled with cotton over a water-resistant base.
- 3 sizes
- 2 colors
- Ships free from Best Choice Products
$39.99 at Best Choice Products · Brown · 23 inPrice checked 1 hours ago
Buy at Best Choice Products
3. Omlet
Omlet Maya Donut Cat Bed
An ultra-soft faux-fur donut bed with a deep filling and a zip-off, machine-washable cover; this one sits on the floor.
- Fits cats up to 11 lb
- Free shipping over $100 at Omlet
$59.00 at Omlet · Peacock GreenPrice checked 10 hours ago
Buy at Omlet
4. Omlet
Omlet Maya Donut Cat Bed with Black Hairpin Feet
An ultra-soft faux-fur donut bed with a deep filling and a zip-off, machine-washable cover; this one raised about 2 in on black steel hairpin feet.
- Fits cats up to 11 lb
- Free shipping over $100 at Omlet
$89.00 at Omlet · Blush PinkPrice checked 10 hours ago
Buy at Omlet
5. Omlet
Omlet Maya Donut Cat Bed with Round Wood Feet
An ultra-soft faux-fur donut bed with a deep filling and a zip-off, machine-washable cover; this one raised about 2 in on tapered light-wood feet.
- Fits cats up to 11 lb
- Free shipping over $100 at Omlet
$89.00 at Omlet · Ruby RedPrice checked 10 hours ago
Buy at Omlet
6. Tuft + Paw
Kip Cat Bed
A nest-shaped foam cat bed with a faux shearling cover, in Small, Wide, or both as a set.
- 3 sizes
- Free shipping over $49 at Tuft + Paw
$99.00 at Tuft + Paw · SmallPrice checked 8 hours ago
Buy at Tuft + Paw
7. Hauspanther
Hauspanther TriPod Cat Lounge
A low, bowl-shaped cat lounge with a see-through base.
- Fits cats up to 15 lb
- Free shipping over $49 at Only Natural Pet
$107.99 at Only Natural PetPrice checked 2 hours ago
Buy at Only Natural Pet

Hideaways and tunnels

8. The Cat Ladies
Plush Cat Tunnel Bed
A soft, round plush tunnel that works as a hideaway bed and a place to play, roomy enough for large cats.
- Ships free from The Cat Ladies
$34.99 at The Cat LadiesPrice checked 5 hours ago
Buy at The Cat Ladies
9. The Cat Ladies
Cat Teepee
A fabric teepee tent on wooden poles, with a removable, washable cover and cushion.
- Ships free from The Cat Ladies
$39.99 at The Cat LadiesPrice checked 5 hours ago
Buy at The Cat Ladies

Window hammocks and perches

10. Omlet
Omlet Outdoor Cat Shelf
A weather-resistant shelf that clips inside an Omlet catio.
- Free shipping over $100 at Omlet
$39.00 at OmletPrice checked 10 hours ago
Buy at Omlet
11. Tuft + Paw
Cloud Nine Window Hammock
A felt window hammock on a steel arch that attaches with heavy-duty suction cups, with or without a Floof blanket.
- Free shipping over $49 at Tuft + Paw
$119.00 at Tuft + Paw · Without Floof BlanketPrice checked 8 hours ago
Buy at Tuft + Paw

Warming mats and blankets

12. GreaterGood
Paws I Love You Plush Sherpa Pet Blanket
An extra-plush sherpa fleece blanket with a pastel paw print.
- Sizes M to L
$12.99 at GreaterGood · Purple / MPrice checked 3 hours ago
Buy at GreaterGood
13. GreaterGood
Super Cozy Pet Blanket
A soft paw-print fleece blanket for the crate, sofa or foot of the bed.
- Sizes M to L
$12.99 at GreaterGood · Rainbow Paws / MPrice checked 3 hours ago
Buy at GreaterGood
14. GreaterGood
Snuggle Paws Signature Pet Blanket
A purple polar fleece blanket designed for The Animal Rescue Site.
- Sizes M to L
- Size guide on the product page
$13.95 at GreaterGood · MPrice checked 3 hours ago
Buy at GreaterGood
15. GreaterGood
Soft & Cozy Furry Friends Pet Blanket
A super soft fleece blanket in a dog, cat or paw-print design.
$17.99 at GreaterGood · In Love with PawsPrice checked 3 hours ago
Buy at GreaterGood
16. The Cat Ladies
Self-Warming Cat Bed Mat
A reversible mat with a reflective layer inside that holds in your cat's own body heat; no plug or battery.
- 3 colors
- Ships free from The Cat Ladies
$24.99 at The Cat Ladies · Dark GreenPrice checked 5 hours ago
Buy at The Cat Ladies
17. Tuft + Paw
Floof Cat Blanket
A reversible cat blanket with a faux fur side and an ultrasuede side.
- Free shipping over $49 at Tuft + Paw
$59.00 at Tuft + PawPrice checked 8 hours ago
Buy at Tuft + Paw

Compare them side by side

Product	Kind	Price	Store
Ramen Cat Bed	Beds and lounges	$39.99	The Cat Ladies
Self-Warming Shag Donut Pet Bed	Beds and lounges	$39.99	Best Choice Products
Omlet Maya Donut Cat Bed	Beds and lounges	$59	Omlet
Omlet Maya Donut Cat Bed with Black Hairpin Feet	Beds and lounges	$89	Omlet
Omlet Maya Donut Cat Bed with Round Wood Feet	Beds and lounges	$89	Omlet
Kip Cat Bed	Beds and lounges	$99	Tuft + Paw
Hauspanther TriPod Cat Lounge	Beds and lounges	$107.99	Only Natural Pet
Plush Cat Tunnel Bed	Hideaways and tunnels	$34.99	The Cat Ladies
Cat Teepee	Hideaways and tunnels	$39.99	The Cat Ladies
Omlet Outdoor Cat Shelf	Window hammocks and perches	$39	Omlet
Cloud Nine Window Hammock	Window hammocks and perches	$119	Tuft + Paw
Paws I Love You Plush Sherpa Pet Blanket	Warming mats and blankets	$12.99	GreaterGood
Super Cozy Pet Blanket	Warming mats and blankets	$12.99	GreaterGood
Snuggle Paws Signature Pet Blanket	Warming mats and blankets	$13.95	GreaterGood
Soft & Cozy Furry Friends Pet Blanket	Warming mats and blankets	$17.99	GreaterGood
Self-Warming Cat Bed Mat	Warming mats and blankets	$24.99	The Cat Ladies
Floof Cat Blanket	Warming mats and blankets	$59	Tuft + Paw

Match the bed to how your cat sleeps

Cats who curl into a ball usually like a round bed with a raised rim to lean against. Cats who stretch out prefer a flat mat or cushion. Cats who like to hide want something covered, like a tunnel, teepee or cave. And cats who spend their day watching the world go by will love a window hammock or perch.

Watch where your cat naps now: a cat who sleeps in a cardboard box wants a hideaway, and a cat who sleeps on the windowsill wants a perch.

Where to put a cat bed

Put it where your cat already likes to nap: a sunny spot, near a window, or close to where you spend your time. Somewhere warm, quiet and a little out of the way of foot traffic works best. Keep it away from the litter box and their food.

Getting your cat to use a new bed

Cats often ignore a new bed at first. Put a blanket or a worn T-shirt that smells like home in it, place it where they already sleep, and drop a favorite toy or a few treats inside. Give it a week or two.

For window hammocks, follow the maker's weight limit, stick the suction cups to clean, smooth glass, and check them now and then.

Questions

Do cats need a bed?: Not strictly, but most cats love a dedicated spot that's warm, soft and theirs. A bed also gives them somewhere to sleep that isn't your sofa.
Why won't my cat use their new bed?: New things smell unfamiliar. Put something that smells like home inside, place it where your cat already naps, and give it a week or two.
What size cat bed should I get?: For curlers, a bed a little wider than your cat when they're curled up. For stretchers, measure them stretched out. Bigger cats, like Maine Coons, may need a large or wide size.
How do self-warming cat beds work?: They have a reflective layer inside that holds in your cat's own body heat. There's no plug or battery.