Tattoo Shops near Long Island City

“I got a beautiful American traditional mermaid done by Chame! Both Roberto and Chame were wonderful artists and it was a great tattoo experience. I would recommend Xolotl Tattoo Gallery to anyone looking for a high quality tattoo in New York City.“

“This place is all about community and support. I absolutely love their events and vendor markets.
And of course you can get some 🔥tattoos.“

“It is safe to say that I won’t be going anywhere else but 7 Souls for any tattoos! Tyrone is incredibly talented and I’m so happy with the result!! 100 stars ⭐ if I could!“

“Amazinggg got the left side of my nostril pierced and I love ittt ! Friendly chill environment. Soey did my piercing and was friendly & professional.“

“Alfred is amazing! Second time with him and I get so many compliments on my first tattoo!“

“I’ve been either recommending people to this shop or coming here myself since 2007, so the fact that I’m still supporting them all these years later says a lot. Since 2024, I’ve personally gotten three pieces done here, and I’ve had consistently positive experiences.
My most recent visit was especially great. Bana at the front desk was warm, helpful, and made the whole process feel easy from the moment I came in. My tattoo artist, Will, was amazing. He really listened to what I wanted, helped everything flow with the tattoos I already had, and paid attention to the little details that made the final piece feel cohesive instead of just looking like random additions.
I love how my newest work came together the linework is clean, the shading is beautiful, and the placement makes the whole space-themed section of my arm feel intentional and fun. Will was patient, professional, easy to talk to, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the process.“

“very friendly and comforting setting with the artist .. we sat together to make sure we were on the same briefly and everything came out exactly how i thought of it“

“KC was an absolute gem, she educated me and was very kind and gentle the entire time. She took the time to ensure I understood how to care for my piercings, even the ones that were not done by her. She is amazing!!!“

“Loved my experience with Moko!!! I got my tattoo a few weeks ago over multiple sessions and it’s been healing great. Her art is amazing and perfectly captures the style I wanted (I showed her a poem).

Would highly recommend!! I could see myself going again once I get the itch to get another!“

“I had an appointment with Zee for an inner biceps tattoo. I brought him 2 images showing the general idea and he created the perfect tattoo for me. Zee is incredibly talented and very sweet and respectful. Overall a wonderful experience well worth the trip.“

“Ernie is the best! I always come here for my piercings and I’m never disappointed! Super professional place, definitely recommend“

“Peter, was flexible in scheduling me as a walk in the day after reaching out to him to get my belly button re-pierced. When i got there he was friendly and very well informed. The space was clean and well organized. He examined my belly button’s anatomy and explained to me throughly about the type of piercing and the type of jewelry I should use for my re-piercing. The piercing process was seamless and I left the shop very pleased! A little pricey but totally worth it! I would definitely recommend him to anyone!“

“I went during their piercing Friday and was very pleased with my experience. Alex did an amazing job and was very attentive to the placement and comfort. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a great piercing experience with great hygiene and sanitary practices. Also staff here is very kind!“

“The Artist Jess j/clay took my design and made it better. She was fast to respond when I had last minute changes and The Price was good. Her work is excellent! Also Mikhail and peter are nice guys very chill vibes. Thank you again Jess frickin awesome“

“I cannot recommend Studio 28 enough. I had done multiple ear piercings while abroad and had been delaying getting them downsized/replaced for a couple of months (holidays, work, end of year, you name it). I had been looking at studios here in America. I asked coworkers about Studio 28 (easily accessible via public transportation for me) and they all had glowing recommendations. Life kept going on until mid January 2026 when I could no longer ignore an irritation flare up. Full of guilt for not coming in sooner and letting the irritation go on for so long, I was petrified but went to Studio 28 as a walk in.

Thankfully they were able to see me and listened to my story. Emily helped me pick out new piercings based on my style preferences. I appreciated they had a great selection based on budget. She was honest and assessed my ear and let me know if my choices made sense. Thank you, Emily, I get compliments for how beautiful my ears look. I never heard of Modern Mood and now the biggest fan.

I don't have enough words to say about George. He listened, sympathized, conferred with Emily and giving her a high five over the earrings selected. Not once did they chastise me or admonish me, but embraced me and disarmed my guilt. He took the time to remove and replace each of my piercings, changing the gauge and choosing the right post sizes. He explained everything he was doing and answered all my questions. I had no idea what to expect when I was walking in, but apparently with my luck, simply the best.

He gave me after instructions for after piercing care. His compassion and infectious smile had me leaving the studio with confidence that I did not ruin my piercing journey. I returned in March 2026 to get the still healing piercings downsized. He remembered all my piercing stories and the symbolism behind them. It made me feel valued and seen.

Thank you, Emily and George and Studio 28 for all your patience when I was a walk-in wreck. Healing takes time, and now I am scheduling a new piercing.

Not only does this Studio have an amazing selection, clean facilities, excellent piercing practices, but the piercers are top notch human beings.“

“Baily is a masterful artist! My partner got this tattoo with him last spring. Photo shown is healed after a few months. Second tattoo gotten at The Hermit and very satisfied.“

“I love Rebel Ink. This place is incredible and Victoria at the desk was super kind and patient with me. Chico the artist is incredible..... easy to work with, cool, extremely artistic individual and incredible, caring artist! Can't wait to back for my next tat with him. Place is beautiful, clean, and they really care! You don't walk in feeling uncomfortable to ask questions, no rushing, that means everything to me. I've been places that were uninterested, cold and the vibe was extremely off. This is my 2nd tattoo there. And even back in 2018 I believe it was, this spot had the same vibe.
I saw the other artists there doing some incredible work. You won't regret getting your work done there. Truly...“

“Got my first tattoo here last week by Jae and it was an incredible experience! He was so friendly and eased my nerves. Jae was so accommodating when I wanted to change the size of the tattoo and the placement. The tattooing process was done so quickly and professionally - I’ll definitely be going back! Highly recommend this studio!“

“I had a wonderful experience today! I came in for a laser pigmentation treatment and a facial cleansing, and I’m very happy with the results.Daisy, the laser technician, was very professional, knowledgeable, and explained every step of the treatment, which made me feel comfortable and at ease. Yoyo, the esthetician, was gentle, attentive, and did an excellent job with the facial cleansing. I truly enjoyed my visit and highly recommend this place. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“I always get my piercings and tattoos with him. All of them heal with no problem, if you do aftercare properly too ofc. He’s very friendly and professional, and clean.“

“Patient staff, clean comfortable studio and rad artwork everywhere. I'm not quite sure what else you could want in a tattoo studio.

Update -
Got. Second tattoo from Jess that I absolutely love. Color is packed so well and she brought my slice idea to life.

10/10 experiences both times“

“This was my first time getting a tattoo, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Niko was absolutely amazing. He was so gentle, patient, and thoughtful throughout the entire process. He took the time to help me figure out which style felt right for me, showed me different combinations, and helped me decide on the perfect size and placement without ever making me feel rushed. I couldn’t think of a better place to have gotten my first tattoo, and I’m so happy I was paired with Niko. During the tattoo, he was incredibly gentle and periodically checked in to make sure I was doing okay. There was a little bit of pain, of course, but overall it was nowhere near as bad as I had imagined, and Niko made the whole experience feel comfortable and reassuring. I’m happy with how everything turned out and would highly recommend this tattoo studio, especially Niko, to anyone whether it’s your first tattoo or your next one. Thank you for making my first tattoo experience such a positive and memorable one!“

“B took a design concept for a vine + Sanskrit addition to my owl tattoo and ran with it. Tons of attention to detail (even in making sure my body was comfortably positioned while setting up), friendly & professional, kindly tolerated every “can we move this up slightly, no wait it looked better where it was before…” bit of my obnoxious until the design was exactly what I wanted. And the price was super reasonable - surprisingly so for NYC. Will definitely be back!“

“Everyone working there was very nice and accommodating, i got my nose pierced by Harry and he was very kind and funny, he made sure i was comfortable with where the piercing was going to go and helped me calm my nerves down, He gave us a paper for aftercare and overall the whole experience was a 10/10 i would for sure go again“

“Frankie did my first tattoo yesterday and I’m so glad I found her! She was so kind, welcoming and talented! Thank you!!“

“Had a wonderful experience with Ivy. I did a walk-in for my birthday and luckily she had time. She was super kind and communicated everything clearly. I felt very comfortable throughout the whole process and was confident in her skills!!“

“Ivi pierced my conch, flat, and stacked lobes (a lot for one day but it was great!) It was a really comfortable experience with her as she took her time and explained everything she was doing. This was a total different experience from other piercers I’ve met before. She assured me to take my time and ask any questions along the way. She was so kind and welcoming and made me feel at ease. We talked about my piercing history and what kinda vibe I was going for and she was super helpful and had great input. 10/10 would recommend for piercings!“