Cat Cafes in South Korea

Goyang, Gyeonggi Do

Yaonga Nolja Cat Cafe Wonheung is a cat cafe on the ground floor of a building on Seosamneung-gil in Wonheung-dong, Deogyang-gu, Goyang, near Nonghyup University and about ten minutes on foot from exit 6 of Wonheung Station. Several of its gentle, affectionate cats are rescues. Entry includes a drink, with separate prices for adults and teenagers and for children, and a six-visit package valid for a year is available. The space is clean and set up with children in mind, and it is a popular outing for families from Goyang and Paju. There is no dedicated car park. The cafe is open every day, from 11 am to 7 pm on weekdays and until 8 pm at weekends.

Paju, Gyeonggi Do

Table A is an indoor zoo and animal cafe on the 20th floor of the Park View Terrace building on Soricheon-ro in Yadang-dong, Paju, about five minutes on foot from exit 2 of Yadang Station. Dozens of cats live here alongside alpacas, fennec foxes, meerkats, raccoons, prairie dogs and reptiles, and the venue also has a large rooftop garden and a 4.5 m aquarium; it describes itself as Paju's only registered zoo. Entry covers two hours, with extra time charged by the hour, and applies from 12 months of age; babies under 12 months and strollers are not admitted, and children under 14 must be accompanied by a guardian. Mixed animal snacks are sold, outside food is not allowed, and parking is free for three hours. Opening hours are 10 am to 8 pm, with last entry at 7 pm.

Siheung, Gyeonggi Do

Butacat Siheung is a branch of the Butacat cat cafe chain on the second floor of a building between Lotte Mart Siheung and Starbucks Siheung Daeya in Daeya-dong, Siheung. The cafe covers about 260 square metres, and its cats, including Maine Coons, Ragdolls, Munchkins, British and American Shorthairs, Norwegian Forest Cats and Folds, are raised and socialised at the chain's own care centre; cats that are uncomfortable around people are not placed in the cafe. Weekday tickets include a drink, weekend and holiday tickets include a drink and two hours, and ten-visit passes can be used on any day. Staff watch the room and explain the safety rules, which suits families with children. The cafe is open every day, from noon on weekdays and 11 am at weekends, until 9 pm.

Siheung, Gyeonggi Do

Goyangi Jutaek Baegot is a cat cafe in unit 608 on the sixth floor of Center Plaza 2 on Baegot 3-ro in Baegot-dong, Siheung, next to a Red Pen learning centre. Entry includes a packaged drink. Visitors are asked to sanitise their hands before touching the cats, not to shout or run, not to carry the cats around, not to wake sleeping cats and not to touch the cats' food or water. The cafe is a popular indoor outing in Baegot for couples and for families with children. It opens at 1 pm on weekdays and noon at weekends, closes at 9 pm, and is closed on Wednesdays.

Siheung, Gyeonggi Do

Hosuro Gan Goyangi is a cat cafe in unit 207 on the second floor of the Singang Lakeview building on Eungyejungang-ro in the Eungye area of Siheung, reached by the arcade lift. Entry includes a drink and is priced for visitors from age 7 to adults, with a lower rate for children from 13 months to 6 years; babies up to 12 months enter free with proof of age. Children up to the fourth year of elementary school must come with a guardian. The cafe occasionally closes for the cats' vet appointments and posts adjusted opening times around holidays, so checking before a visit is advisable.

Siheung, Gyeonggi Do

Annyeong Goyangi is a rescue cat cafe in unit 301 of the Daeyang Building on Daeeun-ro in the Daeya area of Siheung, next to McDonald's and opposite NH Nonghyup, two minutes on foot from the Seongwon Apartment bus stop. Its cats were abandoned by former owners or rescued after being injured or ill. Entry is charged per person, with a lower rate for school students, and drinks, snacks, instant noodles and cat treats are sold separately. Elementary school children under 12 can enter only with a guardian. Last entry is one hour before closing. The cafe is open every day from 11 am to 8 pm.

Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi Do

Goyangiraseo Haengbokhae is a cat cafe and cat hotel on Gwanghwa-ro in Gwangmyeong-dong, Gwangmyeong, one minute on foot from the Punggyeongchae Apartment bus stop, served by buses 1 and 39 from Gwangmyeong Sageori Station. Entry includes a drink, with different weekday and weekend prices for adults and for preschool children and students. Drinks and desserts can also be bought to take away. The cafe opens from Thursday to Sunday and on public holidays, from 1 pm to 8 pm on weekdays and 11 am to 9 pm at weekends, while the cat hotel runs every day. There is a car park beside the building.

Ansan, Gyeonggi Do

Nyang Cafe Rubeu is a cat cafe on the ninth floor of the Jungang Noblesse building, home to a Hana Bank branch, on Yesuldaehak-ro in Gojan-dong, Danwon-gu, Ansan, near Ansan City Hall. Its cats are rescued and surrendered cats that are now affectionate with visitors. The cat play area is separate from a dessert cafe serving drinks and handmade cakes, and the high floor gives open views over Gojan-dong, including at night. Entry is the same for all ages and covers two hours to limit stress on the cats, with extra time charged per 10 minutes, and treats are sold. The building car park offers two hours free. The cafe is open every day, from noon on weekdays and 11 am at weekends, until 9 pm.

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Ansan, Gyeonggi Do

Birman Cat Family is a cat cafe specialising in Birman cats, on the ground floor of the First Ville building on Gwangdeok-daero in Gojan-dong, Danwon-gu, Ansan, next to Subway and in front of the Ansan Culture Square bus stop. The resident cats are blue-eyed Birmans, a breed known for its calm, gentle temperament, and the clean, well-kept space is popular with families with children, some of whom return regularly. Entry prices are set for children from 13 months through elementary school and for middle school students and adults. The cafe is open every day, from noon on weekdays and 11 am at weekends, until 10 pm.

Ansan, Gyeonggi Do

Udadada Cat Cafe is a cat cafe on the second floor of a building on Wolpi-ro in Wolpi-dong, Sangnok-gu, Ansan, about two minutes on foot from Dong-Ansan Hospital and near Seongpo Middle School. About 15 cats of various breeds live here, including blue-eyed Ragdolls and British Shorthairs, and the cafe aims for a quiet setting with soft sofas and photo spots. Entry includes a drink, with a lower rate for elementary school children. Visits can be booked by text message, and the cafe stays open into the evening. There is no dedicated car park, so visitors use nearby car parks or street parking.

Incheon

Cat Station (Goyangiyeok) is a rescue cat cafe with a railway-station theme on Yeongheung Island, in Yeongheung-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon, a short walk from the Yeongheung-myeon office bus stop. It is a care-home-style shelter for around 100 cats that were abused, abandoned or have disabilities, and all income goes towards their treatment and care. Tickets are bought on site and no reservation is needed. Only treats sold at the cafe may be given to the cats. The cafe is open every day from 11 am to 6 pm, with last entry at 5 pm, and the cats return to their dormitory at 5:30 pm; there is a short cleaning break on weekend afternoons, and the cafe may close in heavy rain or snow. It has its own car park.

Seongnam, Gyeonggi Do

Unstoppable Cats is a long-running cat cafe on the third floor of Sanho Plaza in Seohyeon-dong, Bundang, about a minute on foot from exit 4 of Seohyeon Station and close to AK Plaza. It has been open for around 14 years, and its resident cats range from seniors to young cats who live on site, so the owners aim for a calm, quiet atmosphere. Entry includes one drink, and unlike many cat cafes there is no time limit. Children of all ages are welcome as long as they stay calm, and infants up to 35 months pay a reduced fee that does not include a drink. Parking is available on the second and third basement levels of the building. The cafe stays open until 10 PM.