Cat Cafes in Seoul

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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.

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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.

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Nyangi Jutaek, meaning cat house, is a home-style cat cafe in Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu, opposite the main gate of Euncheon Elementary School; the entrance is at the back of the Olle Baum building. The space is designed like a family home where cats live, and the resident cats are friendly and many will come when called by name. Besides time with the cats, the entry fee covers books, board games, a terrace and streaming services such as Netflix, and instant ramen and drinks are sold. Activities include treat feeding and play sessions with the cats. One entry price applies regardless of age, with a discount for bookings made through Naver. The cafe is closed on Mondays and opens from 11 AM to 8 PM on other days.

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Gil Cafe is a small rescue cat cafe on the ground floor of a building in Sinwol-dong, Yangcheon-gu, near Hwagok. It opened in 2026 to promote the adoption of stray and abandoned cats from the area, and many of its residents are kittens and young cats looking for homes. Part of its income goes to two local shelters, and the owner supports neighbourhood volunteers who care for street cats in Gangseo and Yangcheon. Entry includes a drink, with a lower rate for elementary school children and free entry for preschoolers. The room has several cat towers and the cats are friendly. From Exit 7 of Hwagok Station, take any bus two stops to the Hwagok Prugio stop and walk up towards the Yakcho Maeul sign. There is no car park. It opens from 10 AM to 8 PM and closes on alternate Mondays.

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Seogildong Center is a rescue cat shelter with a book cafe on the fourth floor of the Hanil Building in Bugahyeon-dong, opposite the main gate of Chugye University for the Arts. It is run by a local animal welfare group and takes in cats from the euthanasia lists of public rescue facilities, keeping them until they are adopted. Visitors can play with the cats, many of which are affectionate young cats and kittens, and use the book cafe, and volunteers help with cleaning before spending time with the cats. Adoption enquiries are handled by the centre. Because of limited funding it currently opens only on weekends, from 11 AM to 7 PM. From Exit 2 of Ahyeon Station, take village bus 05 or 06 to Jungang Girls' High School, or walk about ten minutes from Exit 1.

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Jipsaui Haru Gangnam is a rescue cat cafe on the fifth floor of a building on Teheran-ro 1-gil, five to seven minutes on foot from Sinnonhyeon and Gangnam stations. It belongs to the Jipsaui Haru chain, founded in 2015, which runs its cafes on admission fees rather than donations or subsidies, and the Gangnam branch is run by the head of the Korea Abandoned Cat Protection Association. Around 30 cats rescued from abandonment or abuse live here. Admission has no time limit, while drinks and cat treats are sold separately. Visitors who connect with a cat can discuss adoption with the staff. The cafe opens at 11 AM on weekends and closes at 10 PM.

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Jipsaui Haru Hyehwa is a rescue cat cafe in the Daehangno area of Jongno, on the second floor of a building at the Sungkyunkwan University entrance intersection, across from Daiso and McDonald's and around ten minutes on foot from Hyehwa Station. Part of the Jipsaui Haru chain, it cares for abandoned and surrendered cats and pays for their care from admission fees instead of fundraising. Admission covers entry only, with bottled drinks and cat treats such as chicken jerky and lickable treats sold separately. Like other branches, it can connect visitors with cats looking for new homes. It is open daily, from noon on weekdays and 11 AM on weekends, until 10 PM, and it is a popular indoor stop for couples and families visiting Daehangno.

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Jipsaui Haru Nowon is a rescue cat cafe on the fifth floor of the Daiso building about 60 metres from exit 2 of Nowon Station, close to the Lotte Department Store. It is one of the Jipsaui Haru chain's branches, which operate under the motto 'adopt, don't shop' and fund the care of abandoned cats through admission fees. The cafe covers around 260 square metres, giving the cats plenty of room. Visitors pay an entry fee, with drinks and cat treats available to buy, and staff can discuss adoption of the resident cats. The building has its own car park. The cafe is open every day from noon to 10 PM.

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Jipsaui Haru Konkuk is a rescue cat cafe on the third floor of a building in Hwayang-dong, in the busy student area around Konkuk University Station. The Jipsaui Haru chain opened its first cafe in 2015 and runs its branches as shelters for abandoned and surrendered cats, paying for food and vet care from admission fees without donations or government support. Visitors pay an entry fee, and drinks and cat treats such as lickable treats, dried pollock and chicken breast are sold separately. The cafe works to place its cats with suitable new owners. It is open every day, from noon on weekdays and 11 AM on weekends, until 10 PM.

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Hihinyangnyang is a cat cafe on the fifth floor of a building on Gangnam-daero 102-gil, on the sloping street of cafes and restaurants between Sinnonhyeon and Gangnam stations, a few minutes on foot from Sinnonhyeon exit 5 or Gangnam exit 11. The resident cats include American Shorthairs, Ragdolls, Korean Shorthairs, Abyssinians, a Sphynx and a number of Scottish Folds. Admission covers 90 minutes, with extra time sold in 30-minute blocks, and buying a drink is optional. The cafe draws couples, families and international visitors and stays open until 11 PM.

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Camping Cat Yangjae is a cat cafe in a converted house with a yard and terrace in Dogok-dong, Gangnam, near Yangjae Station. The ground floor is a camping-themed zone serving coffee, light meals and alcohol and can be booked for birthday parties and photo shoots, while the upper floor is the cat zone where visitors spend time with the cats. Most of the cats were abandoned or given up by previous owners, and the cafe arranges free adoptions as well as taking in surrendered cats and offering cat boarding. Admission is charged per visit, with a cheaper late-entry ticket and a weekday all-day pass that allows re-entry. Free parking is available for three or four cars. It opens at noon on weekdays and 11 AM on weekends and closes at 9 PM daily.

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Camping Cat Olympic Park is a branch of the Camping Cat chain on the ground floor of a building in Bangi-dong, Songpa, about two minutes on foot from exit 4 of Bangi Station and close to Olympic Park. Cats that were abandoned or surrendered by previous owners roam freely in a camping-themed space, and visitors are asked to keep their voices down so the cats are not startled. Weekday tickets start at 30 minutes and weekend tickets at one hour, with three-hour and all-day weekday passes and extra time sold in 10-minute blocks. Cat treats are sold on site. Children under ten must come with a guardian. The cafe opens at 1 PM on weekdays and noon on weekends and closes at 9 PM. One free parking space is available in front.