Kostroma, Kostroma Oblast, Russia
Mao
Mao is a cat anticafe on the second floor of Ulitsa Sovetskaya 45A in central Kostroma, near the Krestyanskaya stop. It is home to cats that were abandoned or born on the street, and the cafe looks for new families for them; some cats have lived there for several years while waiting. Visits are charged by the time spent per person, with tea, coffee and biscuits included. Guests can play board games or a games console, use the Wi-Fi and stroke the cats, some of which come up to visitors on their own while others prefer to be left alone. Food is also available. The cafe runs a small cat hotel alongside the lounge, where owners can board their own cats while they are away, with daily photo updates. Mao is open every day.
Before you go
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Food & drink
- Drinks and snacks
- 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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