Cat Cafes in South Korea

Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Do

Cafe Coffee Cat is a large cat cafe on the third floor of Miracle Plaza in Byeongjeom-dong, Hwaseong, a short walk from Byeongjeom Station. Several dozen friendly cats live in the cafe, and the owners put weight on space, cleanliness and the cats' health care. Visitors pay an entry fee, and coffee, lattes and other drinks are also on the menu. Children of elementary school age and younger must come with a guardian. The owners note that because many cats have lived in the space for a long time, visitors who are sensitive to smells should take that into account. It is a popular choice for families with children in the Byeongjeom area. The cafe is open every day from 11 AM to 8 PM.

Suwon, Gyeonggi Do

Agamami is a cat cafe on the ninth floor of Geoseong Plaza near Yeongtong Station in Suwon's Yeongtong-dong, one of several cat cafes clustered on Cheongmyeongnam-ro. More than 28 cats live here, including cats rescued from poor breeding facilities and cats that were abandoned or given up by their owners. Kittens are raised in a separate room, and the cafe offers adoption counselling for cats looking for permanent homes, with an emphasis on unhurried, careful matching rather than quick placements. Visitors pay an entry fee, with a lower rate for under-18s, and drinks are ordered separately. Children of elementary school age must be accompanied by an adult. Prepaid single and five-visit passes are available, and the cafe stays open until 9 PM.

• Adoptable cats

Suwon, Gyeonggi Do

Cat Cafe Zaripyo is a cat cafe in Asem Plaza on Cheongmyeongnam-ro in Yeongtong-dong, Suwon, a few minutes from Yeongtong Station. Around 24 cats live here, including Maine Coons, a Sphynx, a Bombay, Singapuras and Orientals alongside newer arrivals. The entry fee includes a drink, with a student rate for minors. Time is unlimited on weekdays, while visits on weekends and public holidays are limited to two hours. Children up to elementary school age must come with a guardian. Cat treats and toys can be bought at the counter, and prepaid single and five-visit passes are offered. Visitors who drive can use the building's underground car park. The cafe opens at noon on weekdays and at 11 AM on weekends, closing at 9 PM.

Suwon, Gyeonggi Do

Goyangibyeol Jageunai is a cat cafe in the Kira Building on Cheongmyeongnam-ro in Yeongtong-dong, Suwon, near Yeongtong Station. The owner has kept cats for about 18 years and set the cafe up to feel like a friend's living room, with floor seating where visitors can lie down beside the cats, plus a few board games and game consoles. The entry fee includes one drink, with a lower rate for minors and a small discount for groups of five or more. Visits last two hours on weekdays and 90 minutes on weekends and holidays, with paid extensions. Socks are required and can be bought on site. The owner also offers advice on cats and supplies food for people feeding street cats. Parking is in the building's basement.

Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Do

Samcheung Goyangi Cafe is a cat cafe in Hapjeong-dong, Pyeongtaek, across the road from Pyeongtaek Fire Station and behind the Kim Eye Clinic building. The space is split into an ordinary cafe area and a separate cat room, so visitors who are new to cats or a little nervous around them can get used to them gradually while learning about their habits. Entry is charged per person, and drinks such as coffee, tea, iced tea, lattes and smoothies are sold at low prices on top. The cafe also helps rehome abandoned cats through responsible adoption. It is a common choice for families, couples and friends looking for an indoor outing in Pyeongtaek, and it is open until 8 PM.

• Adoptable cats

Icheon, Gyeonggi Do

Cafe Kkongnyang is a cat cafe in Changjeon-dong in central Icheon, near the Icheon bus terminal, and it describes itself as the only cat cafe in the town centre. Open since 2019, it later moved to a larger fourth-floor space. Visitors buy an all-day ticket in advance, which gives unlimited time and includes a canned drink, and board games, books, comics, Wi-Fi and phone charging are free. Many of the cats have their own tricks: several offer a paw, one stands up and claps, and others enjoy fishing-rod toys, brushing or sitting on laps. Staff warn that the other cats may scratch if their bellies or paws are touched. Street parking and several public car parks are nearby, and the cafe closes at 8 PM.

Suwon, Gyeonggi Do

Nyangkoong is a cat cafe on the third floor of a building on Hwayang-ro in Hwaseo-dong, Suwon, within reach of both Suwon Station and Hwaseo Station. It is a clean, neatly kept space with a variety of cats and is popular with couples and families looking for an indoor outing regardless of the weather. One of its cats has appeared on the SBS programme TV Animal Farm. Entry is paid up front and charged by time, with a short 30-minute option and a 90-minute ticket, and the final amount depends on when visitors leave. Unlimited drinks are available for a small extra charge, and cat treats are sold at the counter. Visitors can contact the cafe by phone to ask about reservations.

Seongnam, Gyeonggi Do

Jipsaui Haru Bundang is the Bundang branch of the Jipsaui Haru cat cafe chain, on the fourth floor of a building near Seohyeon Station in Seohyeon-dong, Seongnam. Like other branches of the chain, it is home to rescued and formerly abandoned cats, and visitors often comment on how relaxed the cats are around people. Visitors pay an entry fee, and bottled drinks and cat treats are sold separately at the counter. It is a popular stop for families with children as well as couples in the Seohyeon shopping area. The cafe opens at noon on weekdays and at 11 AM on weekends, and it stays open until 10 PM every day, making it one of the later-closing cat cafes in Bundang.

Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Do

Catple Dongtan is a branch of the Catple cat cafe chain on the fourth floor of the Lacmont building in Song-dong, Dongtan, close to Dongtan Lake Park. Catple presents itself as a place to try life with a cat before getting one: visitors spend time with the resident cats, and the space also sells cat furniture such as cat towers, care products, clothes, accessories, food and treats. Staff are on hand to give advice on keeping cats. It is a popular weekend stop for families visiting the lake park, and children are welcome. The cafe opens at noon on weekdays and at 11 AM on weekends, closing at 8 PM on weekdays and 9 PM on weekends.

Gwangju, Gyeonggi Do

Mew Cat Cafe is a small cat cafe on the second floor of a building in Gyeongan-dong, central Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do. Visitors spend up to two hours with the resident cats, with extra time charged in 10-minute blocks, and there are separate adult and student rates. Cat treats can be bought at the counter. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a guardian, outside food is not allowed, and visitors may not bring their own animals. Alongside the cafe, Mew runs a small cat hotel with standard and deluxe rooms for owners who need boarding, which must be booked by phone in advance. It is a quiet option for an indoor outing in the Gyeongan-dong area and closes at 9 PM.

Icheon, Gyeonggi Do

Annyeong, Goyeonghui is a large cat cafe in the countryside of Majang-myeon, western Icheon. The cats who live here came through rescue, abandonment or owners who could no longer keep them, and the owners built a small garden so the cats can feel the seasons up close. The cafe runs on a capacity-based reservation system: booked visitors get a discount, and walk-ins are admitted only to time slots that still have space, so checking availability before setting out is advised. The entry ticket includes a drink, with a lower price for children aged three to seven. Coffee, other drinks and desserts are also available to take away. The cafe is open from 11 AM to 8 PM.

• Booking required

Suwon, Gyeonggi Do

Haenggung Myoyeon is a cat cafe in Haenggung-dong, Suwon's café and gallery quarter beside Hwaseong Haenggung Palace and the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress walls. It is on the second floor above a convenience store, next to the Haenggung-dong community service centre. The cafe has a good number of gentle, people-friendly cats, and it is a common stop for families with children and couples exploring the fortress area on foot. Entry is charged per person, with a lower rate for minors, and coffee and other drinks are ordered separately. Parking is limited in the old town, so public transport or nearby public car parks are the easiest options. The cafe opens at noon on weekdays and 11 AM on weekends.