Annyeongmeowseyo! Here Are Some Cat Cafes To Visit In South Korea For Cat Lovers

Team Klook

Last updated 11 Mar 2024

Cat sitting in the table and a cafe full of cat

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Purr-fectly paw-some!

Cat cafes are the newest trend in the hospitality business. Basically, it’s a café where you could relax while hanging out with friendly and lovable felines. Cat cafes are gradually spreading all over the world including South Korea, which is home to many cute and interesting local attractions. Hence, if you are a cat lover currently in the South Asian country, here are some cat cafes where you could spend time with some cuddly furry pals.

1. Cat Garden

Get ready for a heartwarming surprise as affable cats welcome you into their home at the Cat Garden! Located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Cat Garden is home to different breeds like Persian, Ragdoll, British Shorthair, Norweigan Forest, Abyssinian, Korean Shorthair, Bengal, and Russian Blue, among many others. This place is literally cat heaven! Take a tour, feed the cats, and interact with them. The store is open from 11AM to 10PM on weekdays, and from 10:30AM to 10PM on weekends and public holidays.

Cat Garden

Address: 18 Gaehwadong-ro 19-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Contact information: 02-2665-4507

Social: Facebook | Instagram

2. Cats’ Playground

Play with more than 30 cats at the Cats’ Playground café! Conveniently located in the busy district of Myeongdong, Cats’ Playground are home to adorable Persians, Norwegian Forest felines, American Shorthair cats and more. A lot of online reviews commend the café for the affordability of its services and products, as well as the cleanliness of the place.

Cats’ Playground

Address: 37-14 Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Contact information: +82 2-3789-2207

Social: Facebook

3. SkyCat Café

Get the chance of hang out with affectionate cats of different breeds at the SkyCat Café! Open daily from 1PM to 10PM on Mondays to Saturdays, and 1PM to 8PM on Sundays, this purr-fect café is also located in the bustling Myeongdong area. Meet Maru, Gildong, Siru, Sion, Simone, Jjingko, and more when you come pet them at the SkyCat Café.

SkyCat Café

Address: 2 Myeongdong 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Contact information: +82 2-319-7647

Social: Instagram

4. Y Cat Café

Formerly known as Gio, cuddle with sociable and smart kitties at what is said to be the oldest cat café in Korea – the Y Cat Café. Established in 2008, this themed café will allow you to enjoy a delicious cup of latte as sweet, lovable cats curl on your leg. They also know how to pose for the camera so better take selfies!

Y Cat Café

Address:3 층 , 358-92 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Contact information: +82 2-336-5779

Social: Instagram

5. 2Cats

Take a break from the busyness of the lively streets of Insadong and find solitude in the presence of gentle and curious kitties at the 2Cats café. Open from 11AM to 9PM, be greeted by precious feline friends namely Coconut, Yaoni, Charlotte, Anna, Dodo, Leona, Lucky, Cleo, Elsa, Sunny, Margo, Honey, Cherry, Asya, Bonya, and Bella.

2Cats

Address: 3rd floor 11-1, Insadong-gil, Jongro-ku, Seoul

Contact information: +82 2-722-7833

Social: Facebook

6. Table A Cat Café

As the name suggests, table a cat at this interesting café, located in the quirky districts of Mapo, Seoul. Let either a Scottish Fold, Persian, or American Short, among others, keep you company as you enjoy a delicious cup of joe, made of roasted coffee beans from Brazil, Guatemala, and Colombia. Also, not only will cats keep you entertained as there are friendly raccoons in this café too!

Table A Cat Café

Address:Mapo-gu, Seoul

Contact information: +82 10-8488-0269

Social: Facebook

7. Cat’s Attic

Let inquisitive cats keep you company while you enjoy your warm cup of joe at the Cat’s Attic café. Located in the business district Gangnam, your break time will be made more special with the presence of beautiful, fluffy cats! The store is open from 1PM to 10PM during weekdays, and from 12NN to 10PM during weekends.

Cat’s Attic

Address:1317-11 Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Contact information: +82 2-3481-3123

8. Cats Living

Spend a laidback afternoon with the resident cats of the Cats Living café, tucked within the lively Hongdae neighborhood in the Mapo district, Seoul. Cuddle and show these fur babies some love as they join you in your siesta time. Hot and cold drinks like coffee, tea, and soda are available on the menu.

Cats Living

Address: 358-111 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Contact information: +82 10-7319-1320

Social: Facebook

IMPORTANT NOTE: Be a responsible traveler! All information on this post are accurate from the time of writing. Rules, regulations and guidelines are updated frequently and may change without Klook’s prior notice. For your safety, check with the respective LGU’s and establishments directly before your travels.