Cat cafés are a big trend right now and are spreading all over the world. These are themed cafés where you can watch and play with kittens and cats, often for an hourly rate, and sip your favourite drink. Many of them also serve as cat adoption spaces for furry friends in need of good homes.
They originally started in Taiwan in the late 1990s and became particularly popular among Japanese tourists. Today you can find cat cafés in many countries in Europe, the United States and Canada.
Whether you have cats at home or simply want to add a touch of class to your day, cat cafés are undoubtedly a unique attraction you will never forget. Here are some of the most cosy and friendly cat cafés around the world.
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Temari no Ouchi - Musashino, Japan (hotel prices and photos)
Japan is full of cat cafés, but Temari no Ouchi is definitely one of the best. The café is decorated like a cute flat and serves food and drinks. There are anime and forest themes here that are really unique, and there is plenty of room for cats to roam around. This is a place to go and relax and spend some time, especially if you like good beer, craft cocktails and herbal teas. There is also free Wi-Fi and some rare breeds that you might not find in other bars.
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Brooklyn Cat Cafe - Brooklyn, New York (prices and hotel photos)
This is Brooklyn's first permanent cat café, and it operates for a good cause. It is a volunteer-run non-profit organisation run by a local animal rescue organisation and is open from Wednesday to Sunday. Fun events are regularly scheduled here such as Kitten Happy Hour, yoga with cats and crafts with cats. A reservation must be made at least three hours before the visit and the cost is $5 for 30 minutes. All the cats here are available for adoption and you can meet them on the café's website. Promotion opportunities are also available.
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Café Neko - Vienna, Austria (prices and hotel photos)
This is the first cat café in Austria, and there are five cats just waiting to meet you. The café specialises in coffee, homemade cakes, Japanese tea and juices. Sweet and spicy food options are available, as well as ice cream. All of Café Neko's cats come from an animal shelter in Vienna, and you can find out about them on the café's website.
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Cats Republic - St. Petersburg, Russia (hotel prices and photos)
This is a cat café that is part of a cat museum in St Petersburg. It's a great place for cat lovers, for people who want a cat but can't have one, and for those who embrace casual experiences when travelling. On site you will find an art café, a library, an exhibition hall and a cat room. This is another cat café where you can adopt residents and help the community with its homeless pet population. It is located about three minutes from Isaak Square if you walk and is open daily. Make a reservation and enjoy unlimited tea and cats, plus free Wi-Fi.
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The Cat Café - San Diego, California (prices and hotel photos)
Located in the Marina district, this San Diego cat cafe offers coffee and espresso drinks and is open mornings and afternoons. The café works with the San Diego Humane Society and adoptions are done after hours. After ordering your drink, you get free access to the cat box. If you don't want to order anything, simply pay $5 to visit the cats. The best time to visit is during off-peak hours from 8am to 10am. Reservations are not required, but you can make one for peak hours.
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Le Café des Chats - Paris, France (rates and hotel photos)
Le Café des Chats has two cat cafés, although the Cats Café des Marais was temporarily closed at the time of writing. Meanwhile, Café Bastille at 9 rue Sedaine is open for business every day except Monday. No reservation is necessary and you can simply stroll in to enjoy the cats and some French cuisine. You can contact the café in advance for private parties. All the cats here have been adopted by animal welfare organisations after being abandoned or picked up as strays. This means that you cannot adopt the cats that live here, but the staff can point you in the right direction to find a cat of your own. Some of the profits from the bar are donated to feline protection charities.
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Cat Café - Budapest, Hungary (prices and hotel photos)
This café has been open since 2013 and has 10 cats to play with while you enjoy a cup of coffee. This is a great place for cat lovers to mingle and socialise in Budapest and reduce their stress. It is also easily accessible and in the city centre, from Fashion Street and St Stephen's Basilica. Descriptions of the resident cats can be viewed on the café's website and each one has its own unique little personality. On the menu you will find many teas, espresso and speciality coffees. Cocktails with rum, vodka and tequila are also available.
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Café chat Sibérien - Chelsea, Quebec, Canada (prices and hotel photos)
This newly opened Canadian cat café has cosy lounges to meet and bond with cute and cuddly cats. It is also a café open every day. One of the owners' goals is to showcase the qualities of Siberian cats, known for their intelligence, social skills and hypoallergenic qualities. In fact, this is known as the world's first hypoallergenic cat café, so even cat lovers with allergies might be able to visit! The café also aims to provide mutual health and wellness benefits and find boarding cat homes.
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Cat Café Neko no Niwa - Singapore (prices and hotel photos)
Thirteen adorable cats live in this Singapore cat café, which was the first to open in the country. All the cats here were adopted, not bred, and these rescue cats were chosen for their quirky, people-loving personalities. There is a timed fee to hang out with the cats, and it is recommended to stay at least an hour to bond with them. Juices, fruit smoothies, coffee, tea and homemade deserts are available for purchase for a small fee. Children must be over seven to enter the cat space and adult supervision is required for children under 14.
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Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium - London, England (prices and hotel photos)
This is London's first cat café and prioritises finding loving homes for its rescue cats. Cat Emporium sessions last 90 minutes and a reservation is recommended as spots tend to fill up quickly. There are nine cats living here and they have two floors to roam. Afternoon tea and reservations are also available and gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free options are also available. There is a wellness fee of £6.50 per guest.
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KitTea - San Francisco, California (prices and hotel photos)
KitTea is San Francisco's first cat adoption café, and the staff rescues cats from kill shelters and makes them at home until you take them into your own. There are usually 10 to 20 cats in the cat lounge, where you can enjoy unlimited green tea. For more food and drink options, head to the tea room for delicious Belgian waffles and sandwiches. Walk-ins are welcome, as are reservations.
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La Gatoteca - Madrid, Spain (prices and hotel photos)
This cat café is a non-profit organisation set up to help homeless cats and is open from Tuesday to Sunday. It is located behind the Reina Sofia Museum and near Atocha station. Sip a drink among the cats, browse the cat commercial space and even participate in an educational session. There are spacious rooms in this two-storey house with sofas, books and free Wi-Fi.
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