Best Tattoo Shops In San Jose

“I had a great experience at Eleventh Dimension. My tattoo isn’t done yet, but I’m looking forward to going back. The shop is clean and comfortable. Amber Joy was my artist and her work is amazing. She was conscious of my pain level and tried help alleviate it with a spray as much as she could. Can’t wait til the tattoo is done. It’s a cover up of a cover up that never looked good. After just the first session I am so happy. Photos are before and after the first session.“

“So incredibly content with my new lily tattoo 🌸 From the moment I walked in the artists were so friendly and sweet. A huge thank you to Amy who was not only incredibly talented but also so kind and welcoming. The entire session was great Amy and the rest of the team went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable even bringing me water and snacks throughout. If you’re looking for high quality work and a really positive welcoming atmosphere this is the place to go!“

“I had my microblading touch-up, eyeliner, and lip blushing done, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! She truly listens to her clients, takes the time to understand what I want, and makes me feel comfortable throughout the process. Her attention to detail and genuine connection with her clients really show. I’m very happy with the outcome and highly recommend her!“

“First time coming here at The Holy Scythe, best experience, since the first day when i got a quote to the day of getting the tattoo i felt welcomed, my Artist was Rebecca she did my shin/knee piece and at first was hesitant because it was my first leg piece, but thanks to her skills and professionalism she did a great job!
5/5 recommend! 🤙🏻“

“Albert is the best he has done 7 beautiful tats for me and I love them!! Thank you Albert!!!“

“After 3 years of researching for the perfect tattoo artist, I came across Von’s TikTok page and knew she’d be the perfect person to complete my patchwork sleeve. Her prices are very fair (I don’t mind paying for the art), she’s super chill, easy to talk to and has designed the best pieces for my arm. I love coming here and will happily make the hr drive??“

“I had such an amazing experience getting my tattoo done by Taylor. I had been wanting a cover up for a long time, and from the moment I met Taylor, I knew I was in good hands. Taylor is incredibly kind, easygoing, and has such positive, calming energy, and good vibes. She made me feel completely comfortable and at ease throughout the entire process.
We listened to great music and had wonderful conversations at each session. I felt so relaxed the whole time. She listened carefully to what I wanted and helped create a stunning floral tattoo that exceeded my expectations.
Her talent, creativity, and technique are truly impressive. I trusted her completely and I knew my tattoo would come out beautiful and it did. All of her work speaks for itself and is proof of how amazing she is as an artist.
The entire experience from beginning to end was smooth. I highly recommend Taylor to anyone looking to get a tattoo. You won’t regret it at all!“

“I had a nightmare experience at another shop trying to get my back dermal jewelry changed. They didn’t tighten it enough so it fell out, put the wrong size in when I went back, and then the other one fell out too. It was a horrible, frustrating mess.
When I walked into this location, I explained my situation to the young girl working. Even though she was young, she was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely listened to my frustrations. She patiently guided me through the whole process, explained everything step-by-step, and helped me make a decision because I was so indecisive. She did an amazing job and clearly knew exactly what she was doing. I felt so much trust in her! I wish I had gotten her name, but she was a total sweetheart. Because of her, I will definitely be coming back here again!“

“First time in for the San Jose Day (4/08) flash sale day! It was such a dope experience! Awesome, sweet, down to earth artists (shoutout CJ, K, and Quechi!) Would 10/10 recommend. Hope to return!“

“I have had a lot of work done at Blue Rose Tattoo in San Jose. Nick is awesome and always works with me to get the tattoo right most often improving upon my idea making it much better than I would have expected. Very cool guy and very professional. Top notch location to get tattoos. I highly recommend Blue Rose Tattoo!!!!“

“John is the absolute best. I've had two tattoos done by him and I'm so grateful.“

“Great place and great artists. I loved getting my tattoo here. Prices reasonable and work is completed in perfect amount of time.
This is a large space they have for each artist to have their own Station. I was very impressed with how many people work there.
I will go back for sure for more Body Beauty Art.“

“Very calm space with great artists. Martin talked over my request and hand drew it. Great communication and a welcoming space. Not all skulls and tribal and dark colors like some shops.
Imagine being inside a pinup calendar.
Work was clean and exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend. I'll be back.“

“I booked an appointment for my mother and Han was amazing. She explained everything so thoroughly and made sure we were content and well informed. Her service and work was exceptional“

“Want a tattoo?? Come HERE! My experience has only been WONDERFUL here! Artists are Very welcoming!!! Edgar has been tattooing me for months now, but I feel like I’ve known him forever! He is soooo accommodating and open to your needs, He makes your experience so great you want to continue coming to him. I have also met the other artists and they are sooooooo welcoming!!!!! I honestly recommend this location if your wanting a unforgettable experience…. :)“

“Absolutely amazing people!! I went in for a walk-in after emailing with them about my first tattoo, they were all super nice and helpful. I was very nervous for my first tattoo since it was just a simple design but Sam and Angelica were so helpful and kind. Angelica is a great artist and she’s honestly a vibe, talked with me through my entire tattoo, plenty of support and check ins, made me feel super safe. Definitely a wonderful first tattoo experience!!!“

“Had the best experience with thuy! Me and my mom came in to get tattoos together and she did amazing we are the most so happy with our results. Great fine line work and she came up with the best font for my tattoo. It was also my mom’s first tattoo and she made her feel totally chill couldn’t have been a better experience!!“

“Came here to get this awesome tattoo from Mary. She’s awesome❣️This Turtle is perfect. I love it. The good part is it didn’t hurt. ?“

“Loi and his crew were the best , made me comfortable and we were cracking jokes the whole time and the time flew by! His work is amazing ! And the hospitality from everyone made the experience 10x better! I highly highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for great artists!“

“Fantastic work done and professional service all around! The owner obliged my design request even though it was a bit outside his specialties of Asian style and fine line.

Learned a lot in tattoo care as well!

Will be going back!“

“I had an amazing experience at Floating House Tattoo in San Jose. I was looking for a very detailed Buddha tattoo on my arm, and after visiting three different artists, I finally found Paisa—and I’m so glad I did. He absolutely nailed every detail—the hair, eyes, folds, everything. It wasn’t just ink—it was art with meaning.I had already spoken to three other artists, but when I met Paisa, I knew I found the right one. He approached the art with precision, care, and respect for the spiritual meaning behind it.

The shop is super clean, welcoming, and professional. If you’re looking for custom, spiritual, or detailed black-and-gray tattoos, this is the place. Highly recommend Paisa for meaningful work done right.

⭐ Highly recommend Floating House Tattoo for:
• Spiritual & symbolic tattoos
• Fine line & black-and-gray realism
• Detailed arm/shoulder tattoos
• Custom pieces with real meaning

Tattoo by: @Paisa_Tattoos
Shop: Floating House Tattoo – San Jose, CA
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“Had to update my last review from 8 years ago. I came back today to get another Amazing piece by Daniel. He has been tattooing me for the past 10 years!!! He never disappoints, amazing artist!! Come to him if you want amazing work!!“

“I had my first neck tattoo with Tyler, and I honestly can't thank him enough. Il ove the art piece he did on my neck. The guy takes pride in his work. Tyler will work with you to make sure you're happy with the design & placement plenty of times before he begins. He's a really kind-hearted person. I highly recommend him.“

“Sam was awesome I really recommend him !!!! Chill guy and good work first time at this shop and I will be back for more work !!!!.“

“The most welcoming shop I've ever been to, they will take their time to make sure your tattoo idea and art work comes into reality.

Very clean and respectful owner and workers.

They work with you, and give great ideas if you require a professionals concept.“