Catple Dongtan

Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Do · 2.5 mi / 4.1 km

Cafe Leo is a cat cafe in Osan-dong, Dongtan, home to the cats featured on the Korean YouTube channel Goyangi Sanchaek (Cat Walk). It is on the second floor of Le Bois City Building A, the officetel tower, rather than Building B, the shopping block. Tickets are sold for two hours, with a higher price on weekends, and no reservation is needed. Outside snacks and toys for the cats are strictly prohibited. Local gift certificates are accepted, and the building's underground car park offers two hours of free parking. The cafe is closed on Mondays, opens from 1 PM to 7:30 PM Tuesday to Friday, and from 11 AM to 8 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.

Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Do · 3.8 mi / 6.2 km

Mimyo is a cat cafe and cattery on the ground floor of a building in Neung-dong, Dongtan, Hwaseong. About 30 cats of many breeds live here, chosen for their friendly, dog-like temperaments and keen interest in fishing-rod toys. Mimyo is also a TICA-registered cattery, so kittens are sold on site, and imported pet supplies are available in its small shop. Visitors buy a 120-minute ticket, with 30-minute extensions, and drinks are optional; cat treats and toys can be bought at the counter. Children must be at least four, and those aged ten and under need a parent with them. A weekday programme lets elementary school children combine a cafe visit with a breeder experience. Pets and outside food are not allowed.

Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Do · 4.8 mi / 7.7 km

Cafe Coffee Cat is a large cat cafe on the third floor of Miracle Plaza in Byeongjeom-dong, Hwaseong, a short walk from Byeongjeom Station. Several dozen friendly cats live in the cafe, and the owners put weight on space, cleanliness and the cats' health care. Visitors pay an entry fee, and coffee, lattes and other drinks are also on the menu. Children of elementary school age and younger must come with a guardian. The owners note that because many cats have lived in the space for a long time, visitors who are sensitive to smells should take that into account. It is a popular choice for families with children in the Byeongjeom area. The cafe is open every day from 11 AM to 8 PM.

Suwon, Gyeonggi Do · 6.1 mi / 9.9 km

Agamami is a cat cafe on the ninth floor of Geoseong Plaza near Yeongtong Station in Suwon's Yeongtong-dong, one of several cat cafes clustered on Cheongmyeongnam-ro. More than 28 cats live here, including cats rescued from poor breeding facilities and cats that were abandoned or given up by their owners. Kittens are raised in a separate room, and the cafe offers adoption counselling for cats looking for permanent homes, with an emphasis on unhurried, careful matching rather than quick placements. Visitors pay an entry fee, with a lower rate for under-18s, and drinks are ordered separately. Children of elementary school age must be accompanied by an adult. Prepaid single and five-visit passes are available, and the cafe stays open until 9 PM.

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Suwon, Gyeonggi Do · 6.1 mi / 9.9 km

Cat Cafe Zaripyo is a cat cafe in Asem Plaza on Cheongmyeongnam-ro in Yeongtong-dong, Suwon, a few minutes from Yeongtong Station. Around 24 cats live here, including Maine Coons, a Sphynx, a Bombay, Singapuras and Orientals alongside newer arrivals. The entry fee includes a drink, with a student rate for minors. Time is unlimited on weekdays, while visits on weekends and public holidays are limited to two hours. Children up to elementary school age must come with a guardian. Cat treats and toys can be bought at the counter, and prepaid single and five-visit passes are offered. Visitors who drive can use the building's underground car park. The cafe opens at noon on weekdays and at 11 AM on weekends, closing at 9 PM.

Suwon, Gyeonggi Do · 6.2 mi / 9.9 km

Goyangibyeol Jageunai is a cat cafe in the Kira Building on Cheongmyeongnam-ro in Yeongtong-dong, Suwon, near Yeongtong Station. The owner has kept cats for about 18 years and set the cafe up to feel like a friend's living room, with floor seating where visitors can lie down beside the cats, plus a few board games and game consoles. The entry fee includes one drink, with a lower rate for minors and a small discount for groups of five or more. Visits last two hours on weekdays and 90 minutes on weekends and holidays, with paid extensions. Socks are required and can be bought on site. The owner also offers advice on cats and supplies food for people feeding street cats. Parking is in the building's basement.