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You need only position your sofa against a window to know how much your enterprising cat enjoys a cushy view. Delight them (and protect your furniture) by putting up one of these cat beds for windows.
These specially designed window beds provide extra lounging space for cats. They’re suspended from powerful suction cups or braced against a windowsill and the wall below—perfect in homes that have narrow sills or scarce floor space for cat trees and towers. There are many different styles. Once you find the right window bed, most cats will be happy to spend hours in it, watching the world go by.
The Best 8 Cat Beds for Windows
From platform perches to cozy pods, there is a wide variety of cat beds for windows. You’re sure to find one to match your cat’s specs for a comfy bed with a view—and your budget and decor too.
The Kitty Cot is a favorite with cat shelters and rescues because it’s sturdy, easy to install, and made from easy-to-clean water-resistant fabric. It attaches to your window with giant suction cups and is rated to accommodate up to 25 pounds of cat(s).
What we like:
- Tool-free installation
- You can raise or lower window with perch attached
The Kitty Sill windowsill extension attaches to your windowsill with adhesive strips and provides your cat with a comfy vantage point. Use the screws (included) if you want more stability. The fleece cover is removable and machine washable. The lightweight plastic frame requires a 2-inch-deep window sill and can support up to 40 pounds of cat.
What we like:
- The cozy bolster
- Removable, washable cover
- Option to attach it permanently with screws (included)
This lightweight bed attaches firmly to your window with four industrial-strength suction cups so the cat can luxuriate from whatever height you choose. The gray fleece cover for the 12-by-23-inch window bed is removable and machine washable.
What we like:
- Lightweight, unobtrusive structure.
- Removable, washable cover
- Easy to fold up against the window to close curtains
This pod-style perch is the perfect cat bed for windows with shallow sills. It sticks to windows via strong suction cups and cats can enter from either end. It includes a soft inner bed for comfy snoozing and comes with a one-year limited warranty for extra peace of mind.
What we like:
- Surprisingly strong suction!
- Easy-to-wash removable inner bed
- Choice of colors: bright green or subtle tan
This sturdy and simple perch can be fixed with an adhesive strip to any windowsill 25 inches (or more) wide and 3 to 6 inches deep. The foam cushion gives your cat a sweet place to enjoy the sunshine or the view.
What we like:
- Memory foam cushion
- Tool-free installation
- Removal, washable fleece cover
Cats love to flop down on their scratchers. This window-mounted corrugated cardboard perch lets your kitty enjoy a nap (or a scratching session) while basking in the sun. Try this cat bed if your window is narrow—it fits in windows 18 inches wide and up.
What we like:
- You can buy scratcher refills
- Fits in small windows
Six industrial-strength suction cups hold up this double-tier cat bed for windows so your cats can frolic in a two-level perch. An entry hole in the top hammock allows your kitty to easily level up. Fleece covers remove for washing.
What we like:
- Folds against the window so you can close curtains or blinds
- Light-yet-strong steel framework
Your pet’s house could be a penthouse with a view! Mount this airy cat bed for windows using the six industrial-strength suction cups. The front entrance ledge and roof deck make this abode extra roomy for your kitty to climb in and around. The plush microfleece pad is removable.
What we like:
- Spacious—it measures 23 by 19 by 9.5 inches
- Can accommodate two cats