9 cat-friendly places in Belgium, ranked by guest reviews
DreamCATchers (Ghent)
Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium
AI summaryGhent's beloved cat café, opened in 2017, is consistently rated among Belgium's finest. The medieval city makes an extraordinary backdrop for cat-spotting — the cobblestone lanes around Ghent's canals have their own community cats, and DreamCATchers' rescued residents are the best of both worlds.
Le Chat Touille (Brussels)
Brussels, Belgium
AI summaryOne of Brussels' original cat cafés, opened in 2014. A warm, welcoming spot in the capital with a strong local following and a serious commitment to cat adoption. The name is a pun — "chatouille" means "tickle" in French, which perfectly describes the experience.
Ieper (Ypres) Kattenstoet
Ieper (Ypres), West Flanders, Belgium
AI summaryThe Kattenstoet, held every three years in Ieper's medieval Grote Markt, is one of the world's most extraordinary cat-themed events. Thousands of toy cats are thrown from the 70-metre Cloth Hall belfry while costumed cat witches, giant cat floats, and feline-themed processions fill the streets. Next parade: 2027.
Café Neko Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
AI summaryBrussels' Japanese-inspired cat café, carrying the Neko name (Japanese for cat). A serene, well-designed space popular with EU Quarter workers and tourists alike. The cats here are extremely well-socialised and the matcha and specialty coffee menus are excellent.
Cat Café Antwerpen
Antwerp, Belgium
AI summaryAntwerp's thriving fashion and design scene extends to its cat café culture. The city's cat café is located in the popular café district and is known for its beautifully designed interior and cats who seem to appreciate the aesthetic surroundings as much as the visitors do.
Cat Café Bruges
Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium
AI summaryThe "Venice of the North" now has its own cat café, adding feline charm to an already irresistible medieval city. The cats here look entirely at home among the medieval brickwork — or perhaps they are plotting to raid the moules-frites. A wonderful addition to any Bruges day trip.
Kat & Koffie (Leuven)
Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Belgium
AI summaryLeuven's student-beloved cat café, serving the KU Leuven university community. A wonderfully casual spot where thesis-related stress evaporates upon contact with the resident cats. The Dutch name "Kat & Koffie" doesn't need translation — it says everything.
The Cats Republic (Mechelen)
Mechelen, Antwerp province, Belgium
AI summaryIn the city between Brussels and Antwerp, Mechelen's cat café brings a playful Republic theme to the feline café format. The cats here are citizens of a very small nation whose constitution includes unlimited naps and mandatory cuddle sessions.
Cat Café Liège
Liège, Wallonia, Belgium
AI summaryWallonia's largest city has its own cat café contribution to Belgium's extraordinary feline density. Liège's gritty, authentic character extends to its cat café, which feels lived-in and local rather than tourist-polished.
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A pet-friendly hotel lets you bring your own cat. A cat-resident hotel keeps its own, which is what Meow Map ranks. The difference matters at booking time: the pet-friendly listing may charge a pet fee and hold no cat at all.
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Published 2026-05-31. Updated 2026-08-23 · Results sourced from public guest reviews · rankings may change as new reviews are added