Tattoo shops in Helsinki
Thinking about ink in Helsinki, Uusimaa? Start with the studios: 59 are mapped here. All 59 are mapped as tattoo studios proper, and each one is worth a portfolio browse before you commit — style varies more between shops than towns. A consultation costs nothing and tells you everything about how a shop runs.
This guide covers every tattoo shop we could verify in and around Helsinki (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Art & Soul Studio and Banda Tattoo, plus Cleopatraink. If a studio's missing from Helsinki's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Helsinki tattoo lineup
59 mapped within about 40 km:
Art & Soul Studio
Tattoo studio
Art & Soul Studio — Tattoo studio, found on 4 Torkkelinkatu in Helsinki.
4 Torkkelinkatu, Helsinki, 00500
Banda Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Banda Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 16 Kristianinkatu, Helsinki.
16 Kristianinkatu, Helsinki, 00170
Cleopatraink
Tattoo studio
Cleopatraink is Tattoo studio on 10 Kaivokatu, Helsinki.
10 Kaivokatu, Helsinki, 00100
Samuel Bowman Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Samuel Bowman Tattoo Studio is Tattoo studio.
Jasmin's tattoos & shop
Tattoo studio
Jasmin's tattoos & shop is Tattoo studio.
Groovy Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Groovy Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
One Eye Tattoo
Tattoo studio
One Eye Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 3 Alppikatu, Helsinki. One Eye Tattoo also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3 Alppikatu, Helsinki, 00530
Phone: +358 40 5510243
Nurja Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Nurja Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 2A Kinaporinkatu in Helsinki.
2A Kinaporinkatu, Helsinki, 00500
Damnation Ink
Tattoo studio
Damnation Ink — Tattoo studio, found on 28 Hämeentie in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Damnation Ink: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 12:00-17:00; Sa 12:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
28 Hämeentie, Helsinki, 00530
Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-17:00; Sa 12:00-16:00
Sacred Tattoo & Piercing
Tattoo studio
Sacred Tattoo & Piercing is Tattoo studio on 3 Timpurinkuja, Espoo. Sacred Tattoo & Piercing also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We-Fr 00:00-18:00; Sa 00:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
3 Timpurinkuja, Espoo, 02650
Hours: We-Fr 00:00-18:00; Sa 00:00-17:00
Tatuata Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Tatuata Tattoos — Tattoo studio, found on 2 Pursimiehenkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Tatuata Tattoos: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00.
2 Pursimiehenkatu, Helsinki, 00150
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00
King's Tattoo And Piercing
Tattoo studio
King's Tattoo And Piercing is Tattoo studio on Yrjönkatu, Helsinki. King's Tattoo And Piercing also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Yrjönkatu, Helsinki
Phone: +358401761746
Impact Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Impact Tattoo — Tattoo studio. Also worth knowing about Impact Tattoo: the map lists its hours as We-Fr 12:00-18:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: We-Fr 12:00-18:00
Blue Dragon Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Blue Dragon Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 35 Merimiehenkatu, Helsinki. Blue Dragon Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 12:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
35 Merimiehenkatu, Helsinki, 00150
Hours: Mo-Th 12:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-15:00
Phone: +35896926692
Spider's Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Spider's Tattoo — Tattoo studio. Also worth knowing about Spider's Tattoo: the map lists its hours as Tu 12:00-19:00; We-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Tu 12:00-19:00; We-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Phone: +3589484485
Tattoo Garden
Tattoo studio
Tattoo Garden is Tattoo studio on Urheilukatu, Helsinki. Tattoo Garden also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as "avoinma ajanvarauksella".
Urheilukatu, Helsinki
Hours: "avoinma ajanvarauksella"
Legacy Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Legacy Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 47 Sturenkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Legacy Tattoo: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 12:00-17:00; Fr 11:00-17:00.
47 Sturenkatu, Helsinki, 00550
Hours: Mo-Th 12:00-17:00; Fr 11:00-17:00
Teris Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Teris Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 3 Primavera in Vantaa.
3 Primavera, Vantaa, 01340
zenza tattoo
Tattoo studio
zenza tattoo is Tattoo studio on 5 Vanha Kaarelantie, Vantaa. zenza tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00.
5 Vanha Kaarelantie, Vantaa, 01610
Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00
Liisa Pihlakas Tattoo
Tattoo studioRun by Liisa Pihlakas Tattoo
Run by Liisa Pihlakas Tattoo, Liisa Pihlakas Tattoo is Tattoo studio, found on 10 Luutnantintie in Helsinki.
10 Luutnantintie, Helsinki, 00410
Vito Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Vito Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 3 Taidemaalarinkatu, Helsinki. Vito Tattoo also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3 Taidemaalarinkatu, Helsinki, 00430
Phone: +358505936123
Very Special Tattooing
Tattoo studio
Very Special Tattooing is Tattoo studio on 9 Välimerenkatu, Helsinki.
9 Välimerenkatu, Helsinki, 00180
MagnumTattoo 13
Tattoo studio
MagnumTattoo 13 is Tattoo studio.
Tatskatytöt
Tattoo studio
Tatskatytöt — Tattoo studio, found on 34 Hämeentie in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Tatskatytöt: the map lists its hours as "Sopimuksen mukaan".
34 Hämeentie, Helsinki, 00530
Hours: "Sopimuksen mukaan"
Better place tattoo parlour
Tattoo studio
Better place tattoo parlour — Tattoo studio, found on 15 Meritullinkatu in Helsinki.
15 Meritullinkatu, Helsinki, 00170
Archi tattoo
Tattoo studio
Archi tattoo is Tattoo studio on 23 Hämeentie, Helsinki.
23 Hämeentie, Helsinki, 00500
Tattoo studio Ink room
Tattoo studio
Tattoo studio Ink room — Tattoo studio, found on 25 Pengerkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Tattoo studio Ink room: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
25 Pengerkatu, Helsinki, 00500
Phone: +358 40 932 2660
Blue Punk Tatoo
Tattoo studio
Blue Punk Tatoo — Tattoo studio, found on 17 Pitkänsillanranta in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Blue Punk Tatoo: it has a website with more detail.
17 Pitkänsillanranta, Helsinki, 00530
Lucky you studio
Tattoo studio
Lucky you studio — Tattoo studio on 12a Fleminginkatu. Also worth knowing about Lucky you studio: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00.
12a Fleminginkatu
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00
Liskogalleria
Tattoo studio
Liskogalleria — Tattoo studio, found on 28 Hämeentie in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Liskogalleria: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa-Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
28 Hämeentie, Helsinki, 00530
Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa-Su off
Phone: +358 44 27588
Scar
Tattoo studio
Scar — Tattoo studio, found on 15 Mechelininkatu in Helsinki.
15 Mechelininkatu, Helsinki, 00100
LLK7
Tattoo studio
LLK7 is Tattoo studio on 7 Lapinlahdenkatu, Helsinki. LLK7 also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as "By appointment".
7 Lapinlahdenkatu, Helsinki, 00180
Hours: "By appointment"
Tattoo Shop
Tattoo studio
Tattoo Shop — Tattoo studio, found on 9 Lapinlahdenkatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Tattoo Shop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
9 Lapinlahdenkatu, Helsinki, 00180
Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00
Phone: +358 40 5951298
Tattoo Pariah
Tattoo studioRun by Tattoo Pariah
Run by Tattoo Pariah, Tattoo Pariah is Tattoo studio, found on 4 Kielotie in Vantaa.
4 Kielotie, Vantaa, 01300
New Moon Ink
Tattoo studio
New Moon Ink is Tattoo studio.
Vanomo Tattoo And Art
Tattoo studio
Vanomo Tattoo And Art is Tattoo studio.
Octopussy Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Octopussy Tattoos is Tattoo studio on 32 Helsinginkatu.
32 Helsinginkatu
Soul Gem Ink
Tattoo studio
Soul Gem Ink is Tattoo studio on 6 Pihkatie, Helsinki. Soul Gem Ink also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as "by appointment".
6 Pihkatie, Helsinki, 00410
Hours: "by appointment"
inktsune.
Tattoo studio
inktsune. is Tattoo studio on 35 Runeberginkatu, Helsinki. inktsune. also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
35 Runeberginkatu, Helsinki, 00100
Tattoo Lounge Helsinki
Tattoo studio
Tattoo Lounge Helsinki is Tattoo studio on 61 Fredrikinkatu, Helsinki. Tattoo Lounge Helsinki also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
61 Fredrikinkatu, Helsinki, 00100
Phone: +358 417434737
TC-ink (Tattoo Cafe)
Tattoo studioRun by Tattoo Cafe Oy
Run by Tattoo Cafe Oy, TC-ink (Tattoo Cafe) is Tattoo studio, found on 1 Männistönpolku in Vantaa. Also worth knowing about TC-ink (Tattoo Cafe): the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1 Männistönpolku, Vantaa, 01300
Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-15:00
Phone: +358 44 0180470
Brahen Ankkuri
Tattoo studio
Brahen Ankkuri — Tattoo studio.
Polaris Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Polaris Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 17 Porvoonkatu in Helsinki.
17 Porvoonkatu, Helsinki, 00510
Nexus Tattoo & Piercing Tikkurila
Tattoo studio
Nexus Tattoo & Piercing Tikkurila is Tattoo studio on 16 Tikkuraitti, Vantaa. Nexus Tattoo & Piercing Tikkurila also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
16 Tikkuraitti, Vantaa, 01300
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Phone: +358 45 3315523
Studio Kyy
Tattoo studio
Studio Kyy — Tattoo studio, found on 8 Teuvo Pakkalan tie in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Studio Kyy: it has a website with more detail.
8 Teuvo Pakkalan tie, Helsinki, 00400
Zombie Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Zombie Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 3 Kultasepänkatu, Kerava. Zombie Tattoo also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3 Kultasepänkatu, Kerava, 04200
Phone: +358 44 0938289
Mermaid Lounge Tattoos & Lashes
Tattoo studioRun by Mermaid Lounge Tattoos & Lashes
Run by Mermaid Lounge Tattoos & Lashes, Mermaid Lounge Tattoos & Lashes is Tattoo studio, found on 4 Vieraskuja in Espoo.
4 Vieraskuja, Espoo, 02770
Tatska tytöt
Tattoo studio
Tatska tytöt — Tattoo studio, found on 6 Helsinginkatu in Helsinki.
6 Helsinginkatu, Helsinki, 00500
Pete's Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Pete's Tattoo is Tattoo studio. Pete's Tattoo also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Lumi Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Lumi Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 13 Helsinginkatu in Helsinki.
13 Helsinginkatu, Helsinki, 00500
Ink2Be
Tattoo studio
Ink2Be is Tattoo studio. Ink2Be also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:30; Sa,Su 11:00-18:30.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:30; Sa,Su 11:00-18:30
Duck's Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Duck's Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 14 Turunlinnantie in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Duck's Tattoo: it has a website with more detail.
14 Turunlinnantie, Helsinki, 00930
Fat Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Fat Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 2 Rajamännynahde, Espoo.
2 Rajamännynahde, Espoo, 02710
Hold the Line
Tattoo studio
Hold the Line is Tattoo studio.
Ink 2 Be
Tattoo studio
Ink 2 Be — Tattoo studio.
Old 7 Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Old 7 Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 44 Koskelantie, Helsinki.
44 Koskelantie, Helsinki, 00610
Paradise Tattoo & Piercing
Tattoo & piercing studio
Paradise Tattoo & Piercing — Tattoo & piercing studio, found on 4 Kalevankatu in Helsinki. Also worth knowing about Paradise Tattoo & Piercing: it has a website with more detail.
4 Kalevankatu, Helsinki, 00100
Selma Reetta Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Selma Reetta Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 2 Grandalantie in Kirkkonummi.
2 Grandalantie, Kirkkonummi, 02400
Soft Potato
Tattoo studio
Soft Potato is Tattoo studio on 8 Orioninkatu, Helsinki. Soft Potato also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as open "by appointment".
8 Orioninkatu, Helsinki, 00550
Hours: open "by appointment"
What the map tells us about tattoo shops in Helsinki
19 of the 59 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — tattoo studios often work by appointment, so posted hours can be more of a guideline than a promise.
19 have websites listed. Studios with websites usually show portfolios there — the fastest way to tell if a shop's style matches yours.
There's a cluster: 2 of them sit on 28 Hämeentie, so you can string those into one walk and drive between the rest.
1 of the studios are also tagged for piercings, handy if you're after both in one visit.
The Helsinki tattoo shop tour
Plot these on a map and the day plans itself: Art & Soul Studio on 4 Torkkelinkatu, Banda Tattoo on 16 Kristianinkatu, Cleopatraink on 10 Kaivokatu, Samuel Bowman Tattoo Studio, Jasmin's tattoos & shop, Groovy Tattoo, One Eye Tattoo on 3 Alppikatu, and Nurja Tattoo on 2A Kinaporinkatu. That's 59 stops on the Helsinki tattoo shop tour. 51 more are listed below.
Tattoo tips for Helsinki
A few things worth knowing before you work through Helsinki's tattoo shops:
- Bring sugar and water at Art & Soul Studio. Sessions run long and blood sugar drops. Candy and a water bottle are standard kit for regulars.
- Moisturise, don't drown it at Banda Tattoo. Thin layers of the recommended ointment. Too much suffocates the skin and slows healing.
- Think about placement long-term. Hands, neck and face limit job options in some fields. Your artist will be honest about this if you ask.
- Small first tattoos are smart. Your first session teaches you how your skin takes ink and how you handle the pain. Start modest.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Helsinki — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new tattoo shop in Helsinki can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 59, or a tattoo shop we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
We don't rate studios or artists, and we never list prices — those are between you and the shop. What we list is the where and the how-to-find, from places real mappers have verified.
If you run one of the 59 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Tattoo shop listings for Helsinki: 59 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.