Nyangi Jutaek

Seoul · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km

Cats' Dorm, Goyangi Gisuksa in Korean, is a rescue cat sanctuary open to visitors in a basement space in Sillim-dong, about five minutes on foot from Sindaebang Station towards Guro Digital Complex. It is a permanent home for about 70 cats rescued from breeding farms and pet auctions, so many are pedigree breeds, and most are very sociable with visitors. The cats are not offered for adoption; the owner intends to care for them for the rest of their lives. There is no fixed admission fee: visitors make a donation on entry, which together with supporters' contributions funds the cats' care. Hand sanitising is required, toys and treats may be brought only with the owner's approval, and lickable treats are not allowed. The space can be warm and smells of cats. It is closed on Fridays.

Seoul · 2.1 mi / 3.3 km

Haneureul Geonneun Goyangi Cafe (Cat Walking on the Sky) is a cat cafe on the fourth floor of the Baskin-Robbins building directly behind the Taepyeong department store at Isu Station, in Sadang-dong, Dongjak-gu. Around a dozen cats live there, including a Maine Coon, and a board on the wall lists each cat's name, personality and where it likes to be stroked. To stop cats getting out, visitors ring a bell and wait to be let in, then change into indoor slippers and sanitise their hands. Admission includes one drink, and cat treats are sold separately. Parents should check the cafe's age rules before visiting with children. It is popular with students and couples.

Seoul · 3.4 mi / 5.4 km

Nyang Cafe Myoyeon is a rescue cat cafe on the third floor of the Infinium Tower in Siheung-dong, Geumcheon-gu, about five minutes on foot from the Siheung Sageori bus stop and next to the Ganggangsullae restaurant building. The cats were rescued from the street after being injured, abused or abandoned, and the cafe treats and cares for them until they find new families. Income from the cafe and donations goes to the cats and to further rescue work, and visitors interested in adopting are encouraged to ask. The cafe does not accept private rescue or surrender requests. Entry includes a drink, with a lower rate for children aged five and over and students. Parking in the building's underground car park is free for two hours.

• Adoptable cats

Seoul · 4.2 mi / 6.7 km

Ijoa Cat Park Seoul is a pet park in Itaewon-dong, near the Yongsan-gu Office, with a dog cafe and dog hotel on the second floor, a cat cafe and cat hotel on the third and a rooftop park on the fourth. The cat cafe is home to a small group of friendly cats, including Ragdolls, and is usually quieter than the dog cafe downstairs. A drink can be bought on site. The cafe is designed with children in mind, but parents must supervise children under 12 closely and are responsible for any damage or accidents. The cafes open at noon and close at 8:30 PM, while the hotel and daycare open at 10 AM. Visitors driving there can use the paid car park at the Yongsan-gu Office.

Seoul · 4.5 mi / 7.2 km

Cat Paradise is a cat cafe on the third floor of a building on Wausan-ro 13-gil in Sangsu-dong, in the quieter southern part of Hongdae near Sangsu Station. It is known among visitors for its many good-looking pedigree cats and is a common stop for families with children as well as couples. Adult admission includes one drink and there is no time limit on visits; teenagers and children pay a lower rate without a drink. The cafe opens every day from 1 PM to 10 PM. It is a straightforward, relaxed place to spend an afternoon with the cats after exploring the cafes and shops around Sangsu and Hapjeong.

Seoul · 4.6 mi / 7.4 km

WinkyPinky Cat House is a themed cat cafe on the second floor of the Malon House building in Yangpyeong-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, about three minutes on foot from Exit 1 of Seonyudo Station; walk past the Hyundai car dealership and turn into the car park on the right. It is home to 29 cats and has several themed rooms for visitors to move between. The cafe is run together with Malon House, a kids' cafe on the ground floor, and a combined three-hour ticket covers both, including a sand play area, with extra time charged in short increments. Drinks come from the unmanned cafe downstairs, while cat treats can be ordered upstairs. Non-slip socks are required, children from nine years old may enter with a guardian, and three hours of parking are free.