The Best Cat Trees to Help Your Feline Friend Climb to New Heights

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When it comes to the best cat trees, you’ll want to treat your feline friend to a spot they can scratch, lounge, climb and nap at their leisure. The best cat tower will be fun and functional for your fur baby while also being durable and easy to assemble–and help spare your furniture from overly enthusiastic scratchers.

We’ve rounded up the best cat towers across a range of needs—if you have big kitties or smaller cats, or loads of space or cramped quarters. These fan favorites are some of Chewy’s top-selling and best-rated cat towers and there’s something for everyone.

Best Overall

Frisco 52-in Faux Fur Cat Tree & Condo, Gray

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Best Cat Tree for Large Cats

Frisco 42-in Heavy Duty Faux Fur Cat Tree & Condo, Gray


Best Tall Cat Tree

Frisco 72-in Faux Fur Cat Tree & Condo, Gray


Best Cat Tree with Condo

Frisco 61-in Faux Fur Cat Tree & Condo, Gray


Best Budget Cat Tree

Frisco 38-in Cat Tree with Condo, Top Perch & Toy, Charcoal


Best Cat Tree with Carpet

Frisco 69-in Real Carpet Solid Wood Cat Tree, Gray


Best Cat Tree that Looks Like a Tree

Go Pet Club 58-in Forest with Leaves Cat Tree, Beige/ Brown

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Best for Cats Who Love to Scratch

Frisco 68-in Faux Fur Cat Tree & Condo, Gray


Best Modern Cat Tree

Frisco 47.5-in Modern Cat Tree & Condo, Gray


Best Cat Tree for Small Spaces

Frisco 28-in Faux Fur Cat Tree & Condo, Cream


Best Novelty Cat Tree

Frisco Animal Series Cat Condo, Llama

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Best Overall


Frisco 52-in Faux Fur Cat Tree & Condo, Gray
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
11KReviews
$58.99Chewy Price

Whether your cat loves leaping after toys, sharpening their claws or lying in their favorite sunny spot (or all of the above!), this top-selling and highly-rated cat tree and cat house combo is the perfect all-in-one play palace, scratching spot and luxurious lounge.

Best Cat Tree for Large Cats


Frisco 42-in Heavy Duty Faux Fur Cat Tree & Condo, Gray
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
5.1KReviews
$58.99Chewy Price

If you are a multi-cat household or have a kitty who’s on the loveably chonky side, this large cat tree is built to hold up to plenty of climbing, jumping and scratching. Chewy pet parents love that it’s easy to assemble and also durable for big cats.

Best Tall Cat Tree


Frisco 72-in Faux Fur Cat Tree & Condo, Gray
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
13KReviews
$99.99Chewy Price

For indoor cats who love having the highest perch in the house, this 6-foot-tall cat tree gives them multiple levels to survey their kitty kingdom. And with a cat tree that tall, there are plenty of cat toys, sisal scratching posts and perches to choose from.

Best Cat Tree with Condo


Frisco 61-in Faux Fur Cat Tree & Condo, Gray
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
3.1KReviews
$72.99Chewy Price
$76.94List Price

Treat your cat to this deluxe cat tree for an extra comfy spot for them to snuggle up. They’ll have not one but two cat caves to cozy up in. And for multiple cat households, two cat tree condos means they won’t have to share (unless they want to).

Best Budget Cat Tree


Frisco 38-in Cat Tree with Condo, Top Perch & Toy, Charcoal
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
1.6KReviews
$46.99Chewy Price

Coming in under $50, this budget-friendly cat tree still packs a lot of punch with multiple levels, scratching posts and other features. Plus, it’s tall enough to provide the perfect cat perch for your kitty to peer out the window (most windows start at around 3 feet).

Best Cat Tree with Carpet


Frisco 69-in Real Carpet Solid Wood Cat Tree, Gray
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
1.2KReviews
$160.00Chewy Price

This sturdy cat tree is made with solid wood covered in a plush carpet like the kind you’d find in your home. The thick pile carpet will give your cat an extra cush spot to catch some zzz’s.

Best Cat Tree that Looks Like a Tree


Go Pet Club 58-in Forest with Leaves Cat Tree, Beige/ Brown
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
24Reviews
$138.93Chewy Price
$148.99List Price
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For a fun twist on the traditional cat tree, this cat tower comes covered in faux vines. Nature-loving felines will love the feel of being in their very own indoor jungle. And you’ll love that this cat tree adds a unique touch to your home decor.

Best for Cats Who Love to Scratch


Frisco 68-in Faux Fur Cat Tree & Condo, Gray
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
821Reviews
$99.99Chewy Price

If you have a cat who loves to sink their claws into things, this high-quality cat tree and condo offers them the perfect place to sharpen their pretty paws. It has a total of 15 cat scratching posts—giving them plenty of sisal rope scratchers to claw. Your sofa will thank you.

Best Modern Cat Tree


Frisco 47.5-in Modern Cat Tree & Condo, Gray
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
465Reviews
$80.99Chewy Price

For a modern cat tree that complements your home decor, you can’t beat this sleek piece of cat furniture. It doesn’t skimp on the kitty amenities either: Your furry bestie will have a private cubby, plush cat beds, scratching surfaces and hanging toys for playtime.

Best Cat Tree for Small Spaces


Frisco 28-in Faux Fur Cat Tree & Condo, Cream
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
907Reviews
$44.99Chewy Price

If you’re short on space or have senior cats who aren’t as keen on climbing, this compact cat tree is the perfect small-scale solution. It’s only a little over 2-feet tall and has a small footprint, but still offers a variety of features, including two platforms and scratching posts, a cubby and dangling toy.

Best Novelty Cat Tree


Frisco Animal Series Cat Condo, Llama
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
696Reviews
$38.99Chewy Price
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Crave something unique? The farm animal design of this top-selling llama cat tree makes for a quirky statement piece but is also very functional: the neck doubles as a scratching post and the body provides a private cat condo and plenty of space for lounging.

A cat tree may seem like a larger investment, but your furry friend will get so much out of it. The best cat trees will provide hours of entertainment—and give them their new favorite spot for snoozing away the afternoon.

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Kristen Arendt

Kristen Arendt

Kristen is a writer, editor and lover of the great outdoors. In addition to running, hiking, backpacking, biking and skiing, she enjoys