Cat Cafes in South Korea

Namyangju, Gyeonggi Do

Sulrem Cat Cafe is a cat cafe on the fifth floor of Sinhae Central Tower 4 in Dasan-dong, Namyangju, diagonally across from exit 1 of Dasan Station on Seoul Subway Line 8. Visitors must be at least six years old, and children up to 11 need a guardian with them. The entry fee includes one drink, with separate rates for minors and adults, and socks are required (they can be bought at the counter). Staff ask visitors not to grab or lift the cats, to leave sleeping and eating cats alone, to switch off camera flash and to store coats and bags in lockers. The cafe opens at 12:30 PM on weekdays and 11 AM on weekends; it closes on Mondays and Tuesdays, or only Mondays during school holidays. Parking in the building is free.

Anyang, Gyeonggi Do

Cats & Monster is a cat cafe and cat shop on the second floor of a building on Gwanak-daero in Gwanyang-dong, Anyang, by the Gwanyang Middle School bus stop. It keeps a small group of pedigree cats raised by the owner, including Maine Coons, Sphynx, Exotics, Orientals, Bengals and Munchkins, chosen for being sociable with people. Kittens are also sold here. The entry fee includes a drink, with a lower rate for minors, and visits are limited to three hours on weekdays and two hours on weekends and holidays. Children aged eight and under must come with a guardian. A stamp card is offered, and a parking ticket is provided for visitors who drive. The cafe is open from noon until 10 PM.

• Adoptable cats

Suwon, Gyeonggi Do

ZooDay is a rescue animal cafe in Iui-dong near Gwanggyo, Suwon, about nine minutes on foot from exit 1 of Gwanggyo Station and close to the back gate of Kyonggi University. It cares for abandoned and surrendered animals, including cats, dogs, rabbits and other small animals, and is funded by admission fees rather than donations or subsidies. Interaction may be limited depending on each animal's condition. There is no set time limit, although visits may be capped at 90 minutes when the cafe is full, and same-day re-entry is allowed. Small dogs and rabbits may come along with their owners. A few Naver reservations are offered, but most visitors walk in. The cafe has no regular closing day.

Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Do

Razzle Cats is a small rescue cat cafe on the fourth floor of the Gwangil Pharmacy building on Haengbok-ro in central Uijeongbu, a short walk from the Uijeongbu Station shopping streets. The cats are gentle and sociable, and staff help new visitors settle in with them quickly. A single entry fee is charged, and coffee and snacks are served. The building has no parking, so the cafe asks visitors to come on foot or by public transport. It opens at 2 PM and usually closes in the evening, with earlier closing on some days, so checking the current hours before visiting is advisable.

• Adoptable cats

Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Do

Mimyo is a cat cafe and cattery on the ground floor of a building in Neung-dong, Dongtan, Hwaseong. About 30 cats of many breeds live here, chosen for their friendly, dog-like temperaments and keen interest in fishing-rod toys. Mimyo is also a TICA-registered cattery, so kittens are sold on site, and imported pet supplies are available in its small shop. Visitors buy a 120-minute ticket, with 30-minute extensions, and drinks are optional; cat treats and toys can be bought at the counter. Children must be at least four, and those aged ten and under need a parent with them. A weekday programme lets elementary school children combine a cafe visit with a breeder experience. Pets and outside food are not allowed.

Icheon, Gyeonggi Do

Minyangi is a small cat cafe in Jilli-dong, Icheon, run by a professional cat groomer, near the Lotte Castle Sinjilli crossroads on the way to Icheon Station. The cats are groomed and cared for by the owner, and the business also offers cat grooming and a cat hotel. During school holidays the cafe is open every day; outside the holidays it opens on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from midday until late afternoon, and weekday visits are possible by phone reservation. The car park is large and free. It is a quiet, low-key place for families in Icheon to spend time with cats.

Suwon, Gyeonggi Do

MIYAO is a cat cafe with an antique, medieval-style interior on the basement level of Gwanggyo Hyosung Harrington Tower Lake in Ha-dong, Gwanggyo, beside Gwanggyo Lake Park in Suwon. It sits in the building's inner courtyard; the complex has two towers, and MIYAO is in the one with the gym, not the one with the mart. Tickets are sold for 60 minutes with paid 10-minute extensions, and they include unlimited drinks and access to a library of comics and books. The cafe asks for quiet use and sets age limits for the cats' comfort: children six and under are not admitted, those aged seven to ten must come with a guardian, and visitors 11 and over can enter alone. The complex has a large car park.

Suwon, Gyeonggi Do

Mulung Cat Paradise (Mureung Nyangwon) is a cat cafe on the fourth floor of a building in Ingye-dong, Suwon's main nightlife and dining district, about eight minutes on foot from exit 8 of Suwon City Hall Station on the Suin-Bundang Line. It is home to around a dozen adopted cats. The entry fee includes a drink, extra time is charged per 30 minutes, and cat treat packs and slices of cake are sold at the counter. The building's underground car park offers two hours of free parking. It is a popular indoor date spot in the area and a calm place to spend an afternoon with cats. The cafe opens at 12:30 PM on weekdays and 11 AM on weekends, closing at 9 PM daily.

Suwon, Gyeonggi Do

Catple Suwon I-Park City is a large branch of the Catple cat cafe chain on the ground floor of the Suwon I-Park City Complex 12 shopping arcade in Gwonseon-dong, about five minutes on foot from Seryu Station and ten minutes from Suwon Bus Terminal. Opened in February 2026, it covers roughly 330 square metres and is home to about 70 cats, among them Ragdolls, British Shorthairs, Maine Coons, Munchkins and Devon Rexes. The space was designed around the cats' comfort, with room to rest and move freely, and many of the cats are happy to sit on laps. Board games are available for groups and families. The building has a large car park and parking can be registered at the counter. The cafe opens at 1 PM on weekdays and 11 AM on weekends.

Suwon, Gyeonggi Do

Yaongine Cat Cafe is a large cat cafe in Homaesil-dong, western Suwon, describing itself as the city's first big cat cafe. The space covers about 400 square metres and is home to around 40 cats, with photo spots throughout and an emphasis on hygiene. Time is unlimited every day, and there are separate entry rates for preschool children, minors and adults; extra drinks and cat treats are sold separately, and ten-visit passes that include drinks are available. Visitors' own dogs and cats are not admitted. The cafe accepts private hire and group bookings, including school field trips for middle and high school students. Parking is on the ground floor, with roadside spaces nearby when it is full. It opens daily at 11 AM.

Suwon, Gyeonggi Do

Nyangnyang Book Cafe is a small cat and book cafe on the second floor of the Suwon I-Park City Complex 12 shopping arcade in Gwonseon-dong, Suwon, near Seryu Station. Visitors can read while the resident cats wander around. It opens only on Saturdays and Sundays, from 2 PM to 9 PM, and is closed on weekdays. Visits last two hours, and the entry fee includes a drink, with a lower rate for children aged eight and over. Preschool children are not admitted, and visitors may not bring their own cats. The larger Catple branch is in the same complex, so the two are sometimes visited together.

Seongnam, Gyeonggi Do

Jipsaui Haru Wirye is the Wirye New Town branch of the Jipsaui Haru cat cafe chain, in Room 404 of Jungang Tower on Wiryegwangjang-ro, Changgok-dong, on the Seongnam side of Wirye. Like the chain's other branches, it is a rescue cat cafe whose cats were previously abandoned, and it has a following of local repeat visitors. Visitors pay an entry fee, with a reduced rate for children under 36 months, and drinks, bottled water and cat treats are sold separately. It is a popular indoor outing for Wirye families and couples. The cafe opens at noon on weekdays and at 11 AM on weekends, and closes at 9 PM every day.