Kudrovo, Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Gorod Koshek
Gorod Koshek in Kudrovo is a loft-style cat cafe and open-type shelter on Stolichnaya Street, just east of Saint Petersburg's city limit. It belongs to a project that has found homes for more than 370 cats since 2019 and also has a branch near New Holland in central Saint Petersburg. The cats were rescued from the street, and each one is quarantined, vaccinated, microchipped and neutered before moving in; all can be adopted after an application and interview. A glass partition separates the cafe area from the cat area, and visitors can move between them freely. Visits are paid by the hour, with a per-minute rate after the first hour. Guests wear slippers and wash their hands, and children under 14 must be accompanied. The entrance is step-free.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking recommended
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Adoption
- Cats available for adoption
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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