Which room?

[mariashiomi]

Hello guys,
I'm new here. I'm about to get a hamster (Syrian) for the first time and I'm unsure where to place his enclosure.
I live with my husband and 3yo son in a three story home.
First floor is kind of cold, around 4 or 5F below the rest of the house, and it only has a single glass door as source of natural light, it's the quietest place of the house as my husband works there sometimes, and my son's play gym is there, so he goes there to play sometimes after school.
The main floor has an open plan kitchen, dinning room, living/TV room and play area. There's plenty of natural light but it's the busiest place in the house.
Upstairs there are the bedrooms and bathrooms.
Is it a bad idea to place my hamster habitat in the living room?
Note: my son goes to daycare from 8am until 5pm we have a lote of action in the kitchen during the morning.

[lovehamsters01]

Hi,
I personally think it depends on the hamster. Most Syrians enjoy human interaction and the living room can be a great option for a friendly Syrian who likes being in the action. My Syrian hamster loved observing my actions and would always beg to be taken out when I walked by. I have found that most hamsters of any breed really don't mind being around noise and action, they kind of just ignore it, or observe it.
However, if you notice that your hamster is very anxious and nervous, the first floor might be a better option, at least for the first week or two and then you can see if you want to try moving the cage to the 2nd floor. But honestly, with your average Syrian, the living room should be just fine
good luck!