Best Tattoo Shops In Brooklyn

“I had my helix pierced by Zoey he was very respectful, and nice. I first came to his shop for an industrial but when he saw my ears he made sure to mention that my ears weren’t shaped for an industrial and gave me other piercing options. That’s very good to know when getting anything pierced, The place is very nice to look at there’s a lot of cool drawings inside the place and there was music playing I really like the vibe. The pain was not bad at all. The price was not bad it was 70$ to get a helix on both ears. The price he was going to charge me when I asked for industrial on my right was 50$ which was pretty cheap in my opinion. I’m thankful I came here I left happy and pierced!“

“I went to HoG to get a tattoo from Will Hunter, so I can only speak to that experience. Will is amazing, both as an artist and as a kind and knowledgeable guide. Other than that, I can say the front desk staff was friendly and helpful, made the whole experience as easy as possible.“

“i got my first tattoo here and i’m thankful for such a smooth and comfortable experience! they accepted me via walk in and i was seated and getting tatted within 10 minutes. I’m happy that it’s so accessible too. you can trust The Tat Room!“

“Highly recommend Jon Jon at The Hermit Tattoo! This is the second tattoo he’s done for me and I’m so happy with both of them! My most recent was very meaningful to me and I wanted it to be exactly perfect as it is a tribute to my late grandfather. Jon Jon captured exactly what I wanted in a way I didn’t even think of! So incredibly happy with the tattoo and the healing process has been great as well! Thank you again Jon Jon! I know Opa would love the tattoo! ? -Kim“

“I collaborated with Ilkim for a specific design, he patiently worked with me until I was satisfied with the final draft. I am overjoyed with the finish work and his overall easy going manner during the appointment. I recommend Ilkim ?%. Thanks Ilkim!“

“I had the pleasure of being tattooed by Meg at the location on Grand St. I left with pieces that exceeded all of my expectations - and the cherry on top was the actual experience of it all. Meg is such a beautiful human inside and out and the aesthetic of the studio and all other staff were extraordinary.“

“I like to get tattoos in the places I visit, and I was missing my official NYC stamp. On my last day in town for a work trip, I decided to find a shop. As I was walking to a café, I came across Electric Lotus Tattoo. I loved the name, the storefront, and gave them a call hoping they’d take a walk-in.

Jae picked up the phone and, even though he was booked, welcomed me to stop by and check out his work. When I arrived, I told him I wanted a tiger, and it turned out he was the “tiger guy.” Felt like divine intervention. I booked for later that day, and Jae absolutely delivered.

Not only is he insanely talented (a true wizard with the needle), but his energy was open, friendly, and made the whole experience one of the coolest tattoo sessions I’ve ever had. He knocked it out in a little over an hour, from finishing his last appointment to final photos.

I’m so glad I met Jae and now get to wear his art. If you’re in Brooklyn or anywhere in NYC, go to Electric Lotus Tattoo.“

“JD was awesome. He envisioned my concept for a tattoo and amazed me with the final design which he came up with. Very chill dude who makes incredible art. Would definitely recommend and will be going back to continue a sleeve. Overall very good tat experience“

“Went in to change out my septum jewelry and the piercer was so sweet and helpful! Plus the jewelry looks great and it was inexpensive! I will also add that even though I didn’t get tatted, I noticed that the tattoo stations looked very clean as well as the shop itself.“

“Our 4 year old begged for her ears pierced and I remember this shop from years ago when I had my nose pierced.
They asked us if it was her decision to get pierced and she even had to sign her own name on the form. And yes, we signed too. She picked out her earrings and Danny, our piercer, went over every detail, from cleaning, to upkeep, the process and the right earrings to choose.
Danny is a pro. Truly patient, extremely thorough, and no nonsense about safety and cleanliness.
He also switched out my nose rings for me.
Everyone there were super supportive of babygirl getting her ears pieced and cheering her on.
I loved the experience. If you have kids or you want some piercings yourself, you are in GREAT HANDS!“

“Carolina is an absolute artist! ✨ I came to her wanting a wild rose tattoo to commemorate my trip to NYC, and what she created was beyond anything I could have imagined. The design is so delicate, detailed, and beautiful—it feels like she truly captured the essence of what I wanted and elevated it into something timeless.

From start to finish, Carolina was warm, communicative, and professional. She made the whole process smooth and stress-free, and I felt completely comfortable in her hands. I’m so grateful for the care and artistry she put into my piece—it’s something I’ll treasure forever.

I couldn’t recommend her more highly, and I already know I’ll be back to visit her again in the future!“

“The artist Mario is a beast!

I love this place!
Very clean, very friendly.
Can only recommend.
Prices are great for NYC!
Walk ins always welcome.“

“Stylist: My stylist was Malika she is very nice,humble ,courteous and she take her time with you it was my first time getting a tattoo and it won't be my last I can't wait to get another one .“

“Great work done by Nicolas, pleased with end result

Cleanliness: Shop was vet clean“

“This is a great shop they make sure your comfortable and know everything you need to know about after care of your piercing. The septum piercing was quick and extremely painless. I’ve had medical staff stick me harder. This was a great experience I will come back for all my body piercing for sure.“

“I have gotten tattooed in 4 states. This was one of THE best experiences ever. Really excited to go back and get more work done!“

“Had a wonderful experience at this tattoo parlor. My artist, Joseph, created a composition for me from scratch using my inspiration. It took a while to complete, however I appreciated his precision with the stencil application process. His lines are quite "crisp", and he did a great job of making me feel comfortable during the process. The music could use adjusting as the upbeat tempo made me a bit fidgety, but otherwise fantastic experience. I'd recommend bringing a sketch pad or book or your phone to entertain yourself as your artist creates your original design.“

“this is my very first tattoo and nico was the best made me feel calm and he knows his stuff now i’m forsure going to get some more tattoos“

“I love Three Kings. Not only is everyone absolutely lovely here, but the shop is clean and has THE BEST art I've seen in a while on their fine walls. Brenn's work was exactly what I was looking for without knowing what I was looking for. Thanks for my tattoo!“

“I recently lost my dog and after looking and looking for someone that i was confident would nail the portrait of Leo on my arm, I decided it had to be Nikki. I reached out and got put on the wait list which I wasnt shocked there was one. Once i got to NY she called me the night before and we discussed options and ideas. Once @ the shop and she showed me her design, it was perfect. There is no one else I would have do a tattoo as important as this one. Also, everyone there was very kind!“

“Got a piece done by Igor, really beautiful work. Great conversation, really knowledgeable about tattoo work in general, super nice guy too. The shop was extremely chill.“

“Luis was my artist he did a wonderful job on my tattoo, just exactly what i envisioned. so glad he could bring my idea to life!“

“Absolutely superb experience as a first-timer! Vlad was super accommodating and patient, working with me on a cool design and walking me through the process. And the tattoo came out incredible! He's thoughtful, skilled, and efficient in a way that was ideal for my first experience. Plus, the vibe in the shop was relaxed and easy: full of great conversation and clean as a whistle. I'll be going back and highly recommend Crooked Heart!“

“Amazing people. Su is the one who did my tattoo and I love the way it came out. She was able to create the perfect raccoon tattoo. I would totally recommend people to come here. 10/10 would come again. Love the people working here because they are very friendly and helpful. :D“

“I was having a terrible day and decided to get a tattoo. Me and my friend came in at closing and they were very warm and welcoming. Henri took his time and handled me with care . LOVE MY TATTOO ❤️

Cleanliness: Extremely clean ; even the bathroom

Stylist: Henri“