Astana, Kazakhstan
Meowcatcafe
Meowcatcafe is a cat anticafe on Iliyas Omarov Street in the Nura district on Astana's Left Bank, in the Absolyut residential complex at the corner of Mukhamedkhanov Street, next to School-Lyceum No. 81. Around 20 cats live here, roughly half of them purebreds such as Maine Coons, Bengals and Scottish Folds, the rest rescued from the street or given up by owners, along with two rabbits. Visits are charged by the hour, with higher rates at weekends and discounts for students, pensioners, large families and visitors with disabilities. The fee includes tea with biscuits, board games, books and a PlayStation, and coffee is sold separately. Guests change into indoor shoes at the entrance and staff explain the rules before they go in; the cats can retreat to a separate rest room. Children from one year old are admitted, and some of the cats are looking for new homes.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking recommended
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Children
- Minimum age for children
- 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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