Bangkok’s cat cafes vary in their visitor rules, welfare practices, and quality. Look for clean air, calm cats with visible rest areas, and staff who enforce handling rules.
The dependable choices publish current entry terms and explain how visitors should interact with the cats. Several smaller venues still need direct confirmation before travelling.
- Entry systems: Venue-specific; some charges are redeemable against food and drinks
- Best areas: Sukhumvit (Asok, Soi 53/Thong Lo), Phaya Thai/Ratchathewi, Bang Rak
- Time limits: Asok Pethouse has no limit; Mohu Mohu charges for time beyond its included visit
- Hours: Vary by venue; confirm current opening and closing times before travelling
- Booking: Weekends require advance booking at Mohu Mohu; walk-ins usually fine on weekdays
- Getting there: Caturday, Mohu Mohu, and Asok Pethouse are reachable from rail stations; Chico and Catster need more planning
- Hygiene: Most cafes require hand sanitiser on entry — bring your own to be safe
Quick answer
Start with Caturday Cat Cafe for a central Phaya Thai Road stop, Mohu Mohu Cafe for its rescue and adoption focus, or Asok Pethouse Cat Cafe for a redeemable entry charge without a time limit. For a slower garden visit with free-roaming cats, Chico Cafe on Sukhumvit 53 rounds out the list.
| You want | Go to | Area / Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Central cafe near BTS | Caturday | Phaya Thai / confirm current charge |
| Welfare and adoption focus | Mohu Mohu | Bang Rak / 200 THB entry |
| Central Sukhumvit location | Asok Pethouse | Asok / 250 THB redeemable entry |
| Rescue shelter visit | Catster | Phra Pradaeng / confirm before visiting |
| Japanese-run cafe and shop | Chico Cafe | Sukhumvit 53 / closed Tue |
How we picked these cafes
This shortlist starts with the place information already maintained for this guide in Bangkok, then weights the practical signals readers need most: area, price, hours, ratings when listed, booking or website links, and the specific use case named on each card. Missing prices, ratings, images, or booking links stay blank rather than being guessed.
We also kept the awkward parts visible. A good cafe is only useful when the area, timing, crowd level, and transport fit the trip you are actually taking.
Cat Cafes in Bangkok: Phaya Thai and Ratchathewi
Caturday Cat Cafe
Caturday is close to BTS Ratchathewi and opens from noon Tuesday to Friday and from 11:00 on weekends. Its official and managed listings disagree on closing time, so check the cafe's latest post before visiting. The central location makes it an easy stop when you are already around Phaya Thai or Ratchathewi.
- Area
- Phaya Thai / Ratchathewi · 89/70 Phaya Thai Rd, Ratchathewi
- Hours
- Tue–Fri from 12:00, Sat–Sun from 11:00; closed Mon — confirm closing time
- Price
- Confirm the current entry and menu charges
- Go for
- Cold brew or Thai milk tea
Insider Tip: Visit on a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon. Caturday opens at noon on weekdays, and its published closing times currently differ between official and managed listings.
The Phaya Thai Road location is close to BTS Ratchathewi, so it fits easily into an afternoon before heading to Bangkok’s nightlife further east.
Mohu Mohu: Bangkok’s Best Cat Cafe for Welfare
Mohu Mohu Cafe
Mohu Mohu focuses on rescue cats and adoption. Entry is 200 THB, redeemable on the menu, and includes 1 hour 20 minutes on weekdays or one hour on weekends before time charges apply. Weekend and public-holiday visits require a booking. Children under seven are not admitted.
- Area
- Bang Rak / Si Phraya · 105/5 Naret Rd, Si Phraya, Bang Rak
- Hours
- Wed–Mon, roughly 12:00–20:00; closed Tue — confirm on mohumohucafe.com
- Price
- 200 THB entry (1h20m weekdays / 1h weekends; redeemable on menu)
- Go for
- Japanese dessert or drip coffee
This is the better choice if you want the adoption angle or are thinking about bringing a cat home to Thailand. Follow Mohu Mohu on Instagram before visiting — adoption cats are posted there with personality notes, so you’ll arrive already knowing which cat you want to meet.
- Active adoption programme with a real success record
- Named cats with documented backgrounds
- Japanese owner brings a careful, unhurried approach to cat welfare
- Open most of the week — better availability than many competitors
- Requires booking on weekends (less spontaneous)
- Smaller and quieter than Caturday — not the place for big group photos
- Getting there takes more planning; it sits in the Bang Rak area near Si Phraya, away from the Sukhumvit tourist strip
Insider Tip: Follow Mohu Mohu on Instagram before visiting. Adoption cats are posted there with personality notes — you’ll arrive already knowing which cat you want to meet.
Asok Pethouse: Central Sukhumvit’s Cat Lounge
Asok Pethouse Cat Cafe
Asok Pethouse is on the second floor of PS Tower, a short walk from BTS Asok and MRT Sukhumvit. The 250 THB entry is fully redeemable on food, drinks, or merchandise, and the cafe does not impose a time limit. Its resident cats are rescues available for adoption.
- Area
- Asok / Sukhumvit · 2nd Fl, PS Tower, 36/18 Sukhumvit Soi 21 (Asoke), Watthana
- Hours
- Daily 08:00–20:00
- Price
- 250 THB entry, fully redeemable on food, drinks, or merchandise
- Go for
- Coffee or smoothie from the drinks menu
The PS Tower address puts the cafe close to Terminal 21 and the Asok interchange. Entry is 250 THB, fully redeemable on the current food, drink, or merchandise selection, and visitors may stay without a fixed time limit.
Insider Tip: Come here when you’re already planning to visit Terminal 21 or the Asok/Nana stretch of Sukhumvit. Pairing a cat cafe visit with the Bangkok street food guide options on Sukhumvit makes sense — grab cat time first, then eat.
Chico Cafe: Sukhumvit Soi 53
Chico Cafe
Chico combines a garden cafe with a shop selling Thai and Japanese-designed home accessories, and its resident cats roam the property freely — less a structured cat cafe than a house where the cats run the hospitality. Order at the counter and let them find you.
- Area
- Thong Lo / Ekkamai · 109 Soi Sukhumvit 53 (Paidee-Madee), Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana
- Hours
- Wed–Mon 09:30–18:00; closed Tue
- Price
- Order from the cafe menu
- Go for
- Drip coffee or tea
Confirm Chico’s current address before building it into your day. If the location works with your plans, combine it with dinner in Thong Lo or Ekkamai rather than relying on an older Sukhumvit Soi 53 listing.
Catster: Lower Entry Cost Option
Catster by Kingdomoftigers
Catster is associated with a rescue shelter in the Phra Pradaeng area. Current managed listings suggest it is operating, but its operator has not published dependable current hours, entry terms, or workshop details. Contact the venue before making the trip.
- Area
- Prapradeang / Rama III · Biztown Rama III area — confirm exact location on Facebook before visiting
- Hours
- Confirm current operating days and hours on Facebook
- Price
- Confirm the current entry charge directly
- Go for
- Check the current cafe offering before visiting
Do not travel to Catster on the strength of an old directory entry. Contact the venue first to confirm that visitors are being accepted, where to go, and what the current entry arrangement includes.
How to Visit a Bangkok Cat Cafe Without Stressing the Cats
The cats in Bangkok’s cafes are the staff. They deserve a visit that doesn’t wreck their afternoon.
Before you go: Check opening hours on social media rather than Google Maps — many smaller cafes update hours only on Instagram or Facebook. Call ahead if you have more than four people in your group. Some cafes limit group sizes on busy days.
On arrival: Wash your hands before entering the cat area. Most cafes enforce this — it’s good practice everywhere. Use any hand sanitiser offered. Remove shoes where asked.
During your visit: Let cats approach you. The ones that hide have probably already had a rough morning with enthusiastic tourists. The ones that walk over are the ones worth photographing. Avoid picking cats up unless staff confirm it’s permitted — most Bangkok cat cafes ask guests not to lift cats without consent.
What to order: Check the current menu and whether the entry charge is redeemable before ordering. Skip food if the hygiene separation between the preparation area and cat area is not obvious.
Getting there: Caturday, Mohu Mohu, and Asok Pethouse can be reached from BTS or MRT stations. Catster is in Phra Pradaeng and Chico’s current address needs confirmation, so check the route before leaving. A local SIM or eSIM for Thailand helps with last-mile navigation.
Hygiene check: Ventilation matters more than cleanliness in a cat space. If you walk in and the smell hits you hard immediately, walk out. Good cafes manage air quality as a basic operating standard.
How to choose a cafe in Bangkok
Start with the job the visit needs to do: playtime with resident cats, a calm coffee alongside them, or scouting a future adoption. Check the entry fee and whether it is redeemable, any time limit, the minimum age for children, and the cafe’s handling rules before you go — welfare-conscious venues post them clearly. Then pick the cluster closest to the rest of your day: Phaya Thai / Ratchathewi, Bang Rak / Si Phraya, or Asok / Sukhumvit.
8Verdict: Caturday is convenient for Ratchathewi, Mohu Mohu publishes clear rescue and visitor policies, and Asok Pethouse has a straightforward redeemable entry charge. Confirm Chico and Catster directly, and skip any cafe where cats cannot retreat from visitors. Rating: 8/10
