Cat Cafes in South Korea

Incheon

Yaonga Nolja Cat Cafe is a cat cafe on the ground floor of a building on Saemmal-ro 8beon-gil in Yeonsu-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, near Yeonsu High School and Yeonhwa Middle School. It has a cosy, homely space with cats of many breeds and personalities, most of them friendly lap cats, and it is popular with families with children. Entry prices are set separately for adults, for middle and high school students, and for elementary school children, who must come with a guardian. Cat treats can be bought to give to the cats. The cafe opens at 11 am and closes at 8 pm, and is closed on Mondays.

Siheung, Gyeonggi Do

Goyangi Chulgeunjung is a cat cafe on the second floor of the Siheung Flandre building on Janghyeonneunggok-ro in Neunggok-dong, Siheung, close to Neunggok Station. Many of its cats are surrendered pets that have settled in and are friendly with visitors. Entry includes a bottled or canned drink, with a lower rate for children under 14, who must come with a guardian, and churu, crunchy treats and chicken breast are sold at the counter. Socks must be worn inside and can be bought on site. The Flandre building has a large car park. The cafe opens from noon to 8 pm and is closed on Mondays.

Incheon

Kongbokkneun Yaongi is a cat cafe on the second floor of the Daelim Building on Gyeongwon-daero in Bupyeong-dong, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, about 100 m from exit 15 of the Bupyeong Station underground shopping centre in the direction of Baegun Station, above a GS25 by the Bupyeong Station bus stop. It has a floor-seating, maru-style interior that lets visitors sit close to the cats, which are good-looking and people-friendly. Entry includes a drink. Children aged 13 and under should call ahead, as the cafe restricts their entry to reduce stress on the cats, and visitors cannot bring their own cats. There are no slippers, so wearing socks is recommended.

Bucheon, Gyeonggi Do

Myohan Sarang Cat Cafe is a cat cafe on the sixth floor of the Sehwa Building on Buheung-ro in Jung-dong, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon, opposite Jungdong Sarang Market. It takes in rescued cats and arranges adoptions, and the resident cats include Exotic Shorthairs. Visitors can sit in a lounge with coffee and books about cats while watching the cats in the inner room, then go in to spend time with them, and quotations about cats are written on the walls. Entry includes one drink, with a reduced price for preschool children. The cafe also offers cat boarding.

• Adoptable cats

Incheon

Goyangi Jutaek Seochang, listed simply as Cat Cafe Seochang, is a cat cafe in unit 204 of the Happy Plaza building on Seochangnam-ro in Seochang-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon. It shares its house rules with Goyangi Jutaek Baegot in Siheung and is known for a clean room without the usual animal smell. Entry includes a packaged drink. Visitors are asked to sanitise their hands before touching the cats, not to shout, run or pick the cats up, not to wake sleeping cats and not to touch the cat food. Groups can call to arrange an early opening. Parking is free for three hours in the Happy Plaza building or two hours at the Cheongsu parking tower. The cafe is closed on Thursdays.

Incheon

Myohadang is a cat cafe in unit 601 of the Riverside Cruise Mall on Cheongnahannae-ro 72beon-gil in Cheongna-dong, Seohae-gu, Incheon. Its cats are friendly and come up to visitors on their own, and a sister space, Guhadang, keeps dogs, including a Shiba Inu, which visitors sometimes meet too. Tickets cover 90 minutes and include a drink, with a cheaper rate for preschool children, and indoor slippers are provided. The cafe is usually quiet, which suits visitors looking for a calm visit, and the building's underground car park offers three hours free. It is usually closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and opens from 1 pm on weekdays and 10 am at weekends.

Incheon

Catchu (Cat's You) is a cat and dog cafe on the second floor of a building on Seunghak-ro 287beon-gil in Yeonhui-dong, Seohae-gu, Incheon, above an optician and a locksmith. It is also a pet sales business: some of the cats are rescued or surrendered animals, while kittens and puppies are offered for sale, and the signage calls it an animal rest stop and care centre. Visitors pay a flat entry fee with no time limit to spend time with the cats, most of which are very affectionate. The business is run by one person, so calling ahead is recommended. Parking is at the Simgok Seogotnuri public car park, about four minutes away. The cafe is open from 1 pm to 10 pm and is closed on Saturdays.

• Adoptable cats

Incheon

Norajo Yaonga is a cat cafe and cat hotel on the third floor of the Kibo Building on Jangje-ro in Imhak-dong, Gyeyang-gu, Incheon, about 120 m, or two minutes on foot, from exit 3 of Imhak Station on Incheon Line 1. Visitors spend time with the resident cats in a relaxed setting over tea or coffee, and the cats are known for being friendly with guests. Entry is charged per person, and the business also offers boarding and day care for pet cats. The cafe opens at 2 pm on weekdays and 11 am at weekends, and closes at 9 pm every day.

• Booking required

Gimpo, Gyeonggi Do

Yahaengseong is a night-time animal cafe on Jungbong-ro 33beon-gil in Gamjeong-dong, Gimpo, which calls itself a healing farm where cats, dogs, rabbits and fish keep visitors company. It opens in the evening and stays open late, and the cats have their own area; children aged 13 and under can use the cat area only until 9 pm. Entry includes a drink and costs the same for everyone over 18 months, while younger children enter free with proof of age. Some animals may not be available depending on their condition, and visitors cannot bring their own pets. The venue can also be booked for private hire.

Gimpo, Gyeonggi Do

Moyeobwayo Cat Cafe is a large cat cafe on the third floor of the Megabox building (Duwon Tower) in Gurae-dong, Gimpo, a short walk from exits 1 and 4 of Gurae Station on the Gimpo Goldline. The cat room is fully separate from the cafe area, which has a PlayStation 5, retro arcade games, rattan swing chairs and instant ramen. Entry includes unlimited time, unlimited drinks and free sweets, all ages are welcome, and outside food and drinks may be brought in. Visitors wash their hands at the sink inside before entering, socks are required in the cat room, and anti-fur vet gowns can be borrowed. The building car park offers four hours free. The cafe is open until 10 pm, from 1 pm on weekdays and 10 am at weekends, and is closed on Mondays.

Gimpo, Gyeonggi Do

Goyeong Jutaek is a cat house and cafe hidden behind a grove of trees in Daegot-myeon, in rural western Gimpo, signposted along a lane behind a yellow steel company sign. It presents itself as a home shared by cats and people and a cultural space for cat lovers. Reservations are required at weekends and on public holidays, while weekday walk-ins are often possible. Each booking allows three hours, except slots after 5 pm, which allow two hours before the 7:30 pm close, when the cats tend to be more active. Entry is priced for visitors aged 8 and over, with a lower rate for children aged 36 months to 7 years; children under 36 months are not admitted. Takeaway coffee is also sold. It is closed from Tuesday to Thursday.

• Booking required

Gimpo, Gyeonggi Do

Meerkat in the City is a multi-animal cafe on the sixth floor of Yonsei Plaza, the Lotteria building, in Gurae-dong, Gimpo, about a minute on foot from exits 1 and 4 of Gurae Station. Its main residents are 15 cats, joined by two dogs, parrots, meerkats, tortoises, guinea pigs and reptiles such as lizards and snakes, each kept in a separate area suited to the species. Entry covers two hours and includes a voucher for an animal snack or a drink, with a lower rate for children up to 24 months and a discount for military personnel. Reservations are optional, slippers are provided, and there are more than 40 board games and two retro game machines. The cafe is open every day, and the building car park offers up to three hours free.