Cat Cafes in South Korea

Chuncheon, Gangwon

Goyangi Byeolchae, previously known as Goyangi Haengbok Guyeok, is a cat cafe on the second floor of a building on Baengnyeong-ro in Hyoja-dong, Chuncheon, near Kangwon National University; the entrance is up the stairs beside the Eungeupsil tteokbokki shop. Many gentle cats live here, and it is one of the few cat cafes in Chuncheon that welcomes young children. Admission includes a welcome drink and free use of board games and game consoles, with discounts for students, children and members of the military, police and fire services; on weekdays visitors can rent a small tent for a nap. Cat treats are sold separately. Parking is available at the free Dohwagol public car park nearby. It opens at noon on weekdays and 10 am on weekends, staying open until 11 pm every day.

Chuncheon, Gangwon

Chuncheon Goyangijip (Chuncheon Cat House) is a cat cafe on the second floor of a building in the Myeong-dong shopping area of central Chuncheon, in the alley beside the former Piccadilly cinema in front of City Hall. It has a range of active and friendly cats with different personalities, and the room is kept clean, with house rules posted at each seat and toys available for playing with the cats. Admission is charged per person, with a lower price for children and teenagers and a discounted weekday lunchtime rate between 11 am and 2 pm. Some of the cats can also be bought by visitors who want to take one home. It is open from 11 am to 9 pm and closed on Mondays.

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Chuncheon, Gangwon

Bangapda Changmunbak Goyangi (Nice to Meet You, Cat Outside the Window) is a small evening cat cafe in a house-like ground-floor space in an alley across the road from Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, reached by turning in at the Uri pharmacy; there is no sign and no parking. A couple runs it and has looked after its 10 to 15 cats for many years, so most of the cats are older and sleep a lot. Visits are sold in one, two or three-hour blocks, each including a drink, and on arrival the owners give a detailed briefing on how to handle the cats. Children are not admitted. It opens from 5 pm to 10 pm every day, although opening can be delayed depending on the cats' condition.

Wonju, Gangwon

Gyeonmyodang is a large indoor and outdoor cat cafe at the Hwanggol junction in Socho-myeon, on the northeastern edge of Wonju below Chiaksan, and describes itself as Wonju's first outdoor cat cafe. Cats roam a spacious indoor room and a garden area with parasols, and the venue is known for having a large number of cats. Admission includes one drink, with a lower price for children, and there is no time limit during opening hours; visitors are encouraged to bring their own cat toys, and only treats sold on site may be given. Other pets are not allowed. It opens four days a week, Friday to Monday, from 2 pm on weekdays and 11 am on weekends and public holidays until 8 pm. Bus 82 stops at Hwanggol junction a minute away, and there are two car parks.

Wonju, Gangwon

Omyo Cat Cafe Wonju is a cat cafe, cat-only grooming salon and cat hotel on the sixth floor of the Nuri Animal Hospital building on Seowon-daero in Dangu-dong, Wonju, about two minutes on foot from the Lotte Cinema bus stop towards Woori Bank. The cafe has cats with a range of personalities and places emphasis on daily cleaning and checking each cat's condition. Admission is charged per person, and children aged 36 months and under are not admitted for safety reasons. The salon grooms cats without anaesthesia using a two-person team, and the hotel offers individual care with underfloor heating. It is a popular spot for families, friends and couples, and is usually open from late morning until 8 or 9 pm.

Wonju, Gangwon

Happy Zoo Animal Cafe Wonju is an indoor animal cafe on the second floor of the Awesome Park building next to Hanaro Mart in Wonju Innovation City (Bangok-dong). Visitors can meet and feed a mix of animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, prairie dogs, parrots and other birds, ducks, mini pigs, tortoises and reptiles, so cats are only part of the experience. Tickets cover two hours, with feeding sets for children, cheaper weekday prices and a reduced rate for children under 18 months. The cafe also sells some of its animals, including puppies, kittens and hamsters. Visitors change into indoor slippers, and parking in the building's basement car park is free. It is popular with families with young children.

Gangneung, Gangwon

Lazy Cat is a cat cafe on the second floor of a building on Haean-ro near Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung, reached by its own staircase next to a CU convenience store and right beside the Choi Il-sun jjamppong sundubu restaurant. It opened at this location in the winter of 2025. All of its cats came to the cafe after being given up by previous owners or rescued, and many are affectionate and approach visitors without being offered treats. Admission includes one drink, and coffee and tea are also sold separately. It is a convenient stop for families and travellers visiting the Gyeongpo area. The cafe is closed on Tuesdays, opens at noon on Wednesdays and at 10 am on other days, and closes at 7 pm, or 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Gangneung, Gangwon

Sseudam Sseudam is a rescue cat cafe on the second floor of a building in Imdang-dong, central Gangneung, above the Janggun Shioyaki restaurant and opposite the Imdang shopping arcade, behind Gangneung Bareun Orthopaedic Clinic. The cats are rescued strays and abandoned cats, and visitors who are interested can discuss adopting one; several cats have gone to new homes from here. The cats are well groomed and gentle, many seek out visitors to be stroked, and the owner keeps the room clean and the food and water bowls full. Admission is a flat price for all ages and includes one drink, and visiting helps fund the cafe's rescue work. There is parking in front of the building. Opening days vary, so check Instagram before visiting.

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Donghae, Gangwon

Myonyang Myonyang is a cat cafe on the second floor of the Ijumin shopping arcade in Cheongok-dong, central Donghae. The entrance is on the side facing the forestry cooperative, next to an unstaffed cafe, and painted signs lead up the stairs to a rooftop-level entrance. The resident cats are calm and the atmosphere relaxed, which suits families with young children. Admission is charged per person, regulars can buy gift vouchers, and visitors who leave a receipt review receive a free cat treat. The owners also breed cats at home and give advice on buying kittens. Last orders are at 7:30 pm. It is closed on Mondays, opens at 1 pm on weekdays and 10 am on weekends, and closes at 8 pm.

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Taebaek, Gangwon

Into Cats is a rescue cat cafe in Sodo-dong, Taebaek, on the main road towards Taebaeksan National Park, with its own car park. It is run by a brother and sister who rescue and care for cats with difficult backgrounds, and around 80 rescued cats live here, including a three-legged cat and a few cats that have become well known on Instagram. Many of the cats are relaxed with visitors and will settle on a lap, although some are more aloof, and the cafe suits patient visitors, including families with children, who are happy to let the cats come to them. It opens from 1 pm to 9 pm, Thursday to Sunday, with a break in the late afternoon, and is closed Monday to Wednesday.

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Daejeon

Nyangi Salon is a cat cafe on the third floor of a building on Euneungjeongi Street in Eunhaeng-dong, the old downtown of Jung-gu, Daejeon, a short walk from Jungang-ro Station. It belongs to a small group of Nyangi Salon cafes that also has branches in Cheongju and Cheonan. Visitors share the room with a large group of gentle, affectionate cats, and the cafe also provides board games and Nintendo consoles, so it is popular with families and couples. Walk-ins are welcome; reservations are accepted on weekdays only and not on public holidays or long weekends. Entry is charged per person with separate rates for adults, school-age children and young children, and a drink is available at the counter. The cafe is busy at weekends, when the area around Sungsimdang and Euneungjeongi Street fills with visitors.

Daejeon

Catple Cozy Nook is the Daejeon branch of Catple, a cat cafe brand with several branches in the Chungcheong region. It occupies the third floor of a building in the Eunhaeng-dong shopping district of Jung-gu, about two minutes on foot from the Sungsimdang main bakery, and Jungang-ro Station on Daejeon Metro Line 1 is nearby. The cafe presents itself as a place to try out life with a cat before getting one, with a cozy lounge where a large group of cats roam freely and come up to visitors. Standard tickets are sold per person, with a one-hour option, discounts for preschoolers and students, group discounts for students on weekdays, and multi-visit passes. The cafe opens every day, from late morning at weekends and from noon on weekdays, and closes at 9 PM.