Tattoo shops in Philadelphia
A tattoo is a permanent decision made in a room you'll spend hours in, so the studio matters as much as the artist. Philadelphia, PA has 38 tattoo shops mapped right now. All 38 are mapped as tattoo studios proper, and each one is worth a portfolio browse before you commit — style varies more between shops than towns.
This guide covers every tattoo shop we could verify in and around Philadelphia (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Spanky's Tattoo Studio and Twisted Tattoo, plus Hocus Pocus Tattoo. If a studio's missing from Philadelphia's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Philadelphia tattoo lineup
38 mapped within about 40 km:
Spanky's Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Spanky's Tattoo Studio is Tattoo studio.
Twisted Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Twisted Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
Hocus Pocus Tattoo
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Hocus Pocus Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 920 White Horse Pike in Oaklyn. Also worth knowing about Hocus Pocus Tattoo: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
920 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn, 08107
Phone: +1-856-240-7053
Grace Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Grace Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 14 South Main Street in Phoenixville. Also worth knowing about Grace Tattoo: the map lists its hours as Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
14 South Main Street, Phoenixville
Hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1 610-935-1230
Seven Stars Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Seven Stars Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 19 South Main Street in Phoenixvile.
19 South Main Street, Phoenixvile, 19460
Camden House of Ink
Tattoo studio
Camden House of Ink is Tattoo studio on 284 Marlton Pike, Camden.
284 Marlton Pike, Camden, 08105
All City Tattoo
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All City Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 915 Avenue of the States in Chester. Also worth knowing about All City Tattoo: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
915 Avenue of the States, Chester, 19013
Phone: +1 484-816-3450
Loud Vibrations Tattoo Studio
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Loud Vibrations Tattoo Studio — Tattoo studio, found on 29 East 5th Street in Chester.
29 East 5th Street, Chester, 19013
Inkadelphia Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Inkadelphia Tattoo Studio is Tattoo studio on 431 West Cambria Street, Philadelphia.
431 West Cambria Street, Philadelphia, 19133
High Roller Tattoo Studio
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High Roller Tattoo Studio is Tattoo studio on 203 South High Street, West Chester.
203 South High Street, West Chester
White Oak Tattoo Co.
Tattoo studio
White Oak Tattoo Co. — Tattoo studio, found on 29 South High Street in West Chester. Also worth knowing about White Oak Tattoo Co.: the map lists its hours as Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
29 South High Street, West Chester, 19382
Hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00
Phone: +1 610-696-9300
Stay True Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Stay True Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 201 2nd Avenue, Collegeville. Stay True Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We-Su 12:00-18:00; PH closed; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
201 2nd Avenue, Collegeville, 19426
Hours: We-Su 12:00-18:00; PH closed
Phone: +1 484-506-6192
Iron Tattoo
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Iron Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
Norristown Tattoo Company
Tattoo studio
Norristown Tattoo Company is Tattoo studio on 348 West Main Street, Norristown. Norristown Tattoo Company also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
348 West Main Street, Norristown, 19401
Phone: +1 484-965-9832
FMT Tattoo
Tattoo studio
FMT Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 1801 North Broad Street in Lansdale. Also worth knowing about FMT Tattoo: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1801 North Broad Street, Lansdale, 19446
Phone: +1-267-768-4071
NeckBoneInk Tattoo&Gallery
Tattoo studio
NeckBoneInk Tattoo&Gallery — Tattoo studio, found on 609 Lancaster Avenue in Frazer. Also worth knowing about NeckBoneInk Tattoo&Gallery: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
609 Lancaster Avenue, Frazer, 19355
Phone: +1 484-328-8760
Skin Deep Tattoo and Piercing
Tattoo studio
Skin Deep Tattoo and Piercing is Tattoo studio. Skin Deep Tattoo and Piercing also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00
Phone: +1-215-203-0555
Broken Knuckle Tattoo
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Broken Knuckle Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
Official Ink Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Official Ink Tattoo is Tattoo studio. Official Ink Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Park Avenue Tattoo & Piercing
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Park Avenue Tattoo & Piercing is Tattoo studio.
Tattoo Galaxy
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Tattoo Galaxy is Tattoo studio.
Gentleman Jacks Tattoos
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Gentleman Jacks Tattoos is Tattoo studio on 130 East Market Street. Gentleman Jacks Tattoos also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
130 East Market Street, 19382
Local Color Tattoos & Piercing
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Local Color Tattoos & Piercing — Tattoo studio on 1316 West Chester Pike. Also worth knowing about Local Color Tattoos & Piercing: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00; it has a website with more detail.
1316 West Chester Pike, 19382
Hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00
Philadelphia Eddie’s Tattooing
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Philadelphia Eddie’s Tattooing is Tattoo studio on Arch Street.
Arch Street
Studio Zio
Tattoo studio
Studio Zio is Tattoo studio on 527 East Gay Street, West Chester. Studio Zio also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
527 East Gay Street, West Chester
Phone: +1 610-322-7771
Fibonacci Tattoos
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Fibonacci Tattoos is Tattoo studio on 1245 West Chester Pike.
1245 West Chester Pike, 19083
Seven Swords Tattoo
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Seven Swords Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 2580 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia.
2580 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia
Kadillac Tattoo
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Kadillac Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
Twisted Tatt2's
Tattoo studio
Twisted Tatt2's — Tattoo studio.
South Main Tattoo and Piercing
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South Main Tattoo and Piercing — Tattoo studio, found on 123 South Main Street in Doylestown.
123 South Main Street, Doylestown, 18901
Keswick Tattoo
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Keswick Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 284 North Keswick Avenue in Glenside.
284 North Keswick Avenue, Glenside
Body Graochis
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Body Graochis — Tattoo studio.
Headlight Tattoo & Body Piercing 3
Tattoo studio
Headlight Tattoo & Body Piercing 3 is Tattoo studio on 17 North Main Street, Woodstown.
17 North Main Street, Woodstown
True Hand
Tattoo studio
True Hand is Tattoo studio on 2345 East Susquehanna Avenue, Philadelphia.
2345 East Susquehanna Avenue, Philadelphia
Jersey Devil Tattoo
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Jersey Devil Tattoo is Tattoo studio.
Muse Tattoo & Body Piercing
Tattoo studio
Muse Tattoo & Body Piercing is Tattoo studio on 3 West Broad Street, Palmyra. Muse Tattoo & Body Piercing also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 13:00-21:00; Su 13:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
3 West Broad Street, Palmyra, 08065
Hours: Mo-Sa 13:00-21:00; Su 13:00-18:00
Phone: +1-856-322-6873
The Aviary Tattoo Shop
Tattoo studio
The Aviary Tattoo Shop is Tattoo studio on 61 West Eagle Road, Havertown. The Aviary Tattoo Shop 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 West Eagle Road, Havertown, 19083
Phone: +16104554575
Havertown Electric Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Havertown Electric Tattoo is Tattoo studio. Havertown Electric 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.
Phone: +1 484-455-7666
What the map tells us about tattoo shops in Philadelphia
7 of the 38 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.
11 have websites listed. Studios with websites usually show portfolios there — the fastest way to tell if a shop's style matches yours.
The Philadelphia tattoo shop tour
Making a day of it in Philadelphia? Work this order: Spanky's Tattoo Studio, Twisted Tattoo, Hocus Pocus Tattoo on 920 White Horse Pike, Grace Tattoo on 14 South Main Street, Seven Stars Tattoo on 19 South Main Street, Camden House of Ink on 284 Marlton Pike, All City Tattoo on 915 Avenue of the States, and Loud Vibrations Tattoo Studio on 29 East 5th Street. That's the tattoo shop tour in one sensible loop, no backtracking. 30 more are listed below.
Tattoo tips for Philadelphia
Picking a studio in Philadelphia? A little homework pays off:
- Avoid the cheapest shop in town at Spanky's Tattoo Studio. There's a reason it's the cheapest. With tattoos you get exactly what you pay for, permanently.
- No swimming while it heals at Twisted Tattoo. Pools, lakes, hot tubs — all off limits for two to three weeks. Fresh tattoos and bacteria don't mix.
- Sun is the enemy of fresh ink. UV fades tattoos fast, especially new ones. Once healed, sunscreen on the tattoo becomes a lifelong habit.
- Bring sugar and water. Sessions run long and blood sugar drops. Candy and a water bottle are standard kit for regulars.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Philadelphia — 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 Philadelphia can take a while to appear. The 38 above are only as current as the community map. A tattoo shop that's shut, or a new one nobody's added yet, gets fixed with a single OpenStreetMap edit.
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 38 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 Philadelphia: 38 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.