Bangkok has dozens of cat cafes, and the gap between the best and the worst is significant. A good one has clean air, calm cats with visible rest areas, and actual coffee worth drinking. A bad one is loud, smells of litter, and the cats hide under furniture within ten minutes of opening.
The short answer: Caturday near BTS Ratchathewi, Mohu Mohu for adoption-focused welfare, and Asok Pethouse next to Terminal 21 are the most consistently recommended cat cafes in Bangkok right now.
These places run proper entry systems, keep cats healthy, and serve drinks you’d actually order without the feline gimmick attached. Here’s the full breakdown.
- Price range: 100-300 THB entry (usually redeemable as food/drink credit)
- Best areas: Sukhumvit (Asok, Soi 53/Thong Lo), Phaya Thai/Ratchathewi, Bang Rak
- Time limits: Commonly 90-120 minutes at popular venues; some have none
- Hours: Typically 11:00-21:00 or 12:00-21:00; many close Monday or Tuesday — confirm current hours on social media
- Booking: Weekends require advance booking at Mohu Mohu; walk-ins usually fine on weekdays
- Getting there: BTS Skytrain covers almost every cafe listed — see the Bangkok mass transit guide for line details
- What to wear: Most cafes require hand sanitiser on entry — bring your own to be safe
Quick Picks
| You want | Go to | Area / Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Most cats, best photos | Caturday | Phaya Thai / 200 THB credit |
| Welfare and adoption focus | Mohu Mohu | Bang Rak / time-based charge (25-30 THB/10 min) |
| Central Sukhumvit location | Asok Pethouse | Asok / ~280-290 THB credit |
| No time limit, cheapest entry | Catster | varies / 100 THB incl. drink |
| Quiet Japanese-run shophouse | Chico Cafe | Thong Lo / order only |
Cat Cafes in Bangkok: Phaya Thai and Ratchathewi
Caturday Cat Cafe at CoCo Walk Plaza on Phaya Thai Road is the most visited cat cafe in Bangkok, and for good reason. Around 20 cats of mixed breeds roam freely through the space, which is well-lit and large enough that the animals don’t feel cornered by guests. Entry costs 200 THB, applied as consumable credit against food and drinks. A two-hour limit applies during peak times. The coffee is decent; cold brews and Thai milk tea hover around 120-150 THB. Open Tuesday to Friday 12:00-21:00, Saturday and Sunday 11:00-21:00; closed Monday. BTS Ratchathewi is a five-minute walk.
Insider Tip: Visit on a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon. Weekend crowds push cats into corners and photo opportunities shrink fast. Weekday mornings at Caturday feel like having the place to yourself.
The location inside CoCo Walk plaza means you can pair a visit with lunch or shopping — useful if you’re spending a full afternoon in the Phaya Thai area before heading to Bangkok’s nightlife further east.
Mohu Mohu: Bangkok’s Best Cat Cafe for Welfare
Mohu Mohu is the name most frequently cited by people who care about how the cats are treated, not just how cute they are. It’s a Japanese-run rescue cafe where every resident cat has a name, a known history, and an adoption file. Around 20 cats live here, mostly strays that would otherwise not survive on Bangkok’s streets.
The space is deliberately calm. No background music loud enough to stress animals. No large groups encouraged. Weekend and public holiday visits require advance reservations — book through their social media pages, which are the most reliable source for current hours and pricing.
Entry pricing is time-based (~25-30 THB per 10 minutes, with weekday and weekend rates differing), offset against food and drink orders — check mohumohucafe.com for the current rate before visiting.
- Active adoption programme with a real success record
- Named cats with documented backgrounds
- Japanese owner brings a careful, unhurried approach to cat welfare
- Open daily except Tuesday — 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 (nearest BTS is Chong Nonsi, not on the Sukhumvit line)
This is the better choice if you want the adoption angle or are thinking about bringing a cat home to Thailand. Mohu Mohu is in the Bang Rak neighbourhood (Si Phraya), accessible from BTS Chong Nonsi (Exit 3, roughly 800 m walk) or MRT Sam Yan.
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 sits on Sukhumvit Soi 19, a short walk from BTS Asok and Terminal 21 shopping mall. This is the most conveniently located cat cafe in Bangkok for visitors staying along the Sukhumvit corridor.
Entry runs around 280-290 THB, applied entirely as consumable credit — spend it on food and drinks and there’s no time limit. The drinks menu covers coffees, teas, and smoothies in the 90-150 THB range. The cats here are varied and generally sociable, which helps on busy afternoons when Caturday gets crowded.
The PS Tower building location sounds uninspiring on paper, but the cafe itself is properly outfitted — not a converted shophouse with a litter smell. Air quality is noticeably managed.
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 (officially Chico Interior Products & Cafe) is a shophouse-style space on Sukhumvit Soi 53 with around a dozen resident cats and a side business selling Japanese-designed home accessories. The owner is Japanese, the aesthetic is minimal, and the pace is genuinely slow. No rush. Coffee and tea orders around 100-130 THB. Chico appeals to visitors who find Caturday overwhelming and want something closer to sitting in someone’s home.
Reachable from Thong Lo BTS. If you’re already planning an evening in the Thonglor area — rooftop bars or dinner at one of the best restaurants in Bangkok — build in an afternoon cat cafe stop here first.
Catster: Lower Entry Cost Option
Not every cat cafe needs to charge 250 THB. Catster (also styled “Catster by Kingdomoftigers”) is reported to charge 100 THB entry, including a complimentary drink and snacks, with no time limit. For solo visitors or travellers on a tighter budget, the value proposition is clear — pay once, drink included, stay as long as you like. The cat selection is smaller than Caturday but manageable. It also runs adoption workshops for anyone considering bringing a cat home.
Before visiting, confirm Catster is currently open via their Facebook or Instagram — small adoption-focused cafes in Bangkok close or relocate with little notice. The cafe operates in the Lat Phrao area; double-check the current address on social media before heading out.
This appeals to digital nomads in Thailand who want a change of working scenery without a big spend — especially useful on a slow afternoon before switching to a proper work cafe for the evening shift.
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: Most cafes do decent cha yen (Thai iced tea) and a standard drip coffee. At Caturday and Asok Pethouse the full drink menus run to 10-15 items; at smaller places, stick to the two or three things they do well. Skip food if the hygiene separation between prep kitchen and cat area isn’t obvious.
Getting there: Every cafe on this list is reachable by BTS Skytrain. Pick up a local SIM or grab an eSIM for Thailand before you travel — you’ll want Maps open to navigate the sois, and offline maps only go so far in Bangkok’s tighter streets. If you’re staying in a budget hotel in Bangkok, most Sukhumvit options put you within one or two stops of multiple cafes.
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.
8Verdict: Bangkok’s cat cafe scene is bigger and more varied than most visitors expect — from the welfare-driven Mohu Mohu in Bang Rak to the central convenience of Asok Pethouse and the quiet shophouse calm of Chico Cafe. Caturday is the right first stop for most visitors, but if welfare or adoption matter to you, Mohu Mohu earns the top spot on principle. Skip any cafe that smells, crowds too many people in, or can’t tell you where its cats came from. Rating: 8/10
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a cat cafe in Bangkok cost?
Most Bangkok cat cafes charge 100-300 THB entry, which is usually redeemable against food and drinks. Catster charges 100 THB and includes a complimentary drink. Asok Pethouse charges around 280-290 THB as a consumable credit with no time limit. Caturday charges 200 THB entry, applied as consumable credit against food and drinks.
Do Bangkok cat cafes have time limits?
It varies. Caturday at CoCo Walk enforces a two-hour maximum during busy periods. Catster has no time limit. Asok Pethouse also has no hard time limit. Mohu Mohu uses a time-based charge (~25-30 THB per 10 minutes, offset by food and drink orders), and asks weekend visitors to book in advance. Check each cafe's website or social media before visiting on a weekend.
Are Bangkok cat cafes ethical: how are the cats treated?
Quality varies. Mohu Mohu focuses on rescue cats and runs an active adoption programme — one of the strongest welfare records in the city. Chico Cafe has a calm, unhurried approach with a Japanese owner who keeps handling standards high. Avoid any cafe where cats look lethargic, have no rest areas away from visitors, or where staff ignore rough handling.
Which cat cafe in Bangkok is best for photos?
Caturday at CoCo Walk near BTS Ratchathewi is the most photogenic — around 20 cats of various breeds in a well-lit space. Asok Pethouse near Terminal 21 is also popular for photos given the central Sukhumvit location and varied resident cats. Both allow personal photography without extra fees.
Can I adopt a cat from a Bangkok cat cafe?
Yes, at some. Mohu Mohu was set up specifically to find homes for rescued strays and has a named adoption process. Catster also runs adoption workshops and takes in strays. Not all cafes run adoption programmes — if that matters to you, confirm before visiting by checking their social media pages.
