Cat Cafes in South Korea

Seoul

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.

Seoul

Nolmyeon Myohanyang Eunpyeong is a reservation-only cat cafe in the basement of the Samwoo Ace Ville building in Nokbeon-dong, about three minutes on foot from Exit 5 of Nokbeon Station. The resident cats are pedigree breeds, including British Shorthairs and Longhairs in several colours, short-legged cats, American Shorthairs, a Devon Rex, Ragdolls, a Bombay and Norwegian Forest Cats; the cafe supports rescue groups but does not house rescue cats. Bookings can be made through Naver or by phone up to an hour before arrival. The shared room is booked in 60-minute sessions without a drink, and a private VIP room with drinks and treats is available for one group at a time; families with children aged seven and under must use the VIP room. Socks are required, and outside food and cat treats are not allowed. It is closed on Wednesdays.

• Booking required

Seoul

BUTACAT Gangseo is a large cat cafe of about 260 square metres on the fourth floor of the Yeollin M Tower in Magok, around 200 metres from Exit 8 of Balsan Station; enter beside the Ceragem cafe on the ground floor. The cats come from the company's own care centre, where they are socialised with people from birth, and cats that are uncomfortable with visitors are not placed in the cafe. Breeds include Ragdolls, Munchkins, British Shorthairs, American Shorthairs, Norwegian Forest Cats and Folds. Entry tickets do not include drinks, which are sold cheaply on site, and weekend and holiday rates are slightly higher than weekday ones; a ten-visit pass is also offered. Staff watch the room at all times and give safety guidance to families with children. It opens at noon on weekdays and 11 AM at weekends.

Seoul

Cat Planet Cafe, Goyangi Byeol Cat Cafe in Korean, is a cat cafe on the ninth floor of the Munyoung Bizworks building in Magok, under five minutes on foot from Exit 2 of Balsan Station, across the main road from the Venue G wedding hall. Its cats are known among visitors for being gentle and easy to approach. Entry covers two hours and includes a basic drink. For safety, preschool children aged seven and under are not admitted, and children aged eight to eleven may enter only with an adult who agrees to the house rules. Outside snacks, toys and cat supplies are not allowed, and accessories should be stored away to avoid injuring the cats. Allergy medicine and first-aid supplies are kept on hand. Parking in the building is free for up to two hours. It is closed on Mondays.

• Booking recommended

Seoul

Purr Lounge is a cat adoption centre on the ground floor of the Sono Trinity Commons building in Magok, about 400 metres from Exit 5 of Magongnaru Station. It was opened by the Sono group as a social contribution project with a veterinary foundation, and it houses around 19 rescued or abandoned cats in temporary care while they wait for new homes. The aim is to give people time to get to know the cats before deciding to adopt. Visits start on the hour and last one hour, and because numbers are limited, booking ahead is recommended. The fee is a donation used for the cats' care and includes a drink voucher for the Flower Flow cafe in the same building. Staff accompany visitors in the cat area and explain each cat's personality. Parking is free for up to two hours.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking required

Seoul

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

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

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.

Seoul

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.

• Adoptable cats

Seoul

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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Seoul

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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Seoul

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.

• Adoptable cats