Best Tattoo Shops In Seattle

“Shanky is the man. Friendly, clean, VERY FAST and very talented. Shop has very welcoming vibe 10/10.“

“Loooooved our experience here. A small group of us did walk in tattoos that were super simple and the artists were all about it, working with us with our designs and giving us choices in size and style. Very professional and helpful and super fast. We really have nothing bad to say about this spot. Thank you!!!!!“

“After twenty years, I finally decided to get my first tattoo to commemorate moving into a new era of my life. Susu did such a beautiful job! She was thoughtful, calming, and very easy to work with and my tattoo came out even better than I imagined. The studio itself is extremely clean and has a very relaxing atmosphere. The other artists were also quite friendly and were eager to see the finished piece, especially when they heard it was my very first one. I’m already thinking of what I’ll get next and you can bet I’ll be headed back to Nieu!“

“I discovered this shop when I had my nose piercing come loose. They are absolutely amazing. Not only did they fit me in to get this fixed, they helped me pick out the correct jewelry for another piercing. I highly recommend them. One of the best experiences I have had at a piercing shop in Seattle. Lovely people who genuinely care about getting the best aesthetic for you. I had a great time being there too. I will be back again!“

“Engin was an amazing artist for my first tattoo. He was very professional and made it as painless as possible, and did the design exactly how I wanted it. I love it!“

“100% recommend Ying's! This shop is so clean and beautiful inside. It's very comfortable too. The people are kind & I love that they are customer-focused. They helped me work through a difficult decision with an old tattoo (cover up vs add-on & refresh). They were very helpful, patient and supportive during the decision-making process. The artist is extremely talented and is focused and efficient in his work. I couldn't be happier!“

“This was a beautiful tattoo studio where I got a recent piece by Orb which turned out great. Bathrooms are a bit of trip, but everything was clean and music loud. Nice tattoo experience!“

“I've worked with Mitch now on two tattoos, and I am so happy with the process and how they turned out! Mitch is easy to work with and was able to offer great advice during every step of the process. My tattoo designs consist of solid black line work, and Mitch has a keen attention to detail which helped give the tattoos a clean and precise look. He was very thorough with disinfecting the space prior to starting the tattooing, which set my mind at ease. The shop itself is very colorful, feels nice and spacious with its tall ceilings, and has a calm vibe. I had a few questions about aftercare after I got home, and the folks at the front desk were very kind, patient, and informative when I called. Definitely recommend checking out this shop!“

“I got my first ever tattoo done by Soorya and it was so great! I love my sea lion tattoo so much and she was extremely nice and was so fast! She made sure I was comfortable at all times and it was a really great experience overall. Can't wait to get more tattoos by her!“

“Had an amazing experience with Laura! She worked with me to come up with a beautiful design, and day-of she even picked out on-theme music for us to listen to :) The shop is also awesome - definitely recommend.“

“Just had a tattoo with Michelle. Went in with an idea and came out with such a beautiful dainty piece. She was so great at communication and the space was very calming and nice. I can’t believe how efficient and precise she is. Will defiantly be back for another piece!“

“These folks deserve every five star review they receive. The shop is so clean and beautiful. I had the best experience with Aleisha. She was kind, helpful and so efficient. Her work is so stunning and I’m so excited about the flash pieces I got. I’ll absolutely return here next time I’m in town!“

“This is the best place to go to for piercings and tattoos! Everyone is so warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful! Their selection is also awesome! After finding this shop I’ll never go to another it’s been my fav for years <3“

“Heidi at Fenix was super nice and worked with me on fixing up my septum! Thank you guys.“

“Justin did matching tattoos for my mom and I and we absolutely love them!!! They were custom designed for us and turned out absolutely amazing. Thank you Justin!“

“Best first tattoo experience ever!! I was a walk-in, and Dominic was able to help me out right away. I had an idea in mind, and he made my first tattoo look so good! I'm super happy with the whole experience, and I'll absolutely be back for more.

Thanks so much!“

“Got a septum here! I was pierced by LJ that person in particular was super nice. The shop is really beautiful, very minimalistic and clean. I will say when I first walked in there I felt really awkward. I told them multiple times I had an appointment but needed to run to the bathroom and I got weird attitudes and looks from the two people upfront like I was lying or something idk I felt unwelcome. I don’t think I would go back for the fact I felt uncomfortable majority of the time. If you don’t care about that stuff, then I’d recommend! Pricing was also very fair.“

“Clean and comfortable environment! Snacks and music set a vibe. Eva is an outstanding artist and did everything to make me comfortable and happy!!“

“Sasha King and Chris did an amazing job on both of our tattoos. HIGHLY Recommend both of them to get your tattoo work done. When I come back from AZ to visit Seattle again I’ll definitely be coming back for more work.“

“I have been frequenting this shop for a very long time. My very first tattoo was done here and I've had piercings and my first ever bigger piece on my back. I had my eyebrow pierced in April for my birthday and as per usual it was a very pleasant experience. Today the top ball fell off and I could not get it back in. I called to make sure there was someone there able to assist me and made my appointment. I even had to call and push my time out because I was coming from Mountlake Terrace, and traffic. I get there we chat, I get my piercing fixed and was about to leave when I asked what the trick was to getting the ball twisted back on. My piercing DOESN'T twist! It just pushes in! It took me longer to drive there than it to fix it. My issue is this, why didn't ya'll just tell me that on the phone?!?! I could have saved my time, gas and money today. The person that fixed me up was delightful as was the other staff as per usual and there was also discussion of getting my septum done. I'm not mad, just disappointed.“

“Steven was awesome from start to finish! He made my best friend and I feel comfortable the second we walked in. He’s super friendly, easy to talk to, and genuinely cares about giving you the best tattoo possible. He’s very thorough and a perfectionist in the best way, making sure our stencil placement was precise so we can love it for years to come. His shop was incredibly clean and organized, he gave amazing aftercare instructions, and the whole experience was so relaxed and enjoyable. We got matching fine-line tattoos and couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. I’d highly recommend Steven to anyone and will definitely be back next time I’m in Seattle!“

“This is a cozy and friendly shop in an old house in Maple Leaf. The artists all have their studios in the old bedrooms. They have top tier artists who specialize in a variety of styles, you can check the website to find someone who fits what you are looking for. I have 5 tattoos from Khalil and definitely will be back for more. Highly recommend you check it out this shop.“

“Ken gave me such an amazing tattoo. It was based off of an obscure comic that I’m a huge fan of and I can’t imagine anyone doing the author justice the way he did. Everyone else there was super friendly and the whole experience felt casual and lowkey. I highly recommend the place. Totally reasonable price too, full color, covered a good chunk of my forearm and only came out to 200.“

“I had a great experience here. The shop is clean and welcoming, and they answered inquiry and scheduling emails promptly. Michaela did an incredible job with a challenging placement and made sure I was comfortable the whole time. I'm very happy with the end result!“