Tattoo shops in Seattle
Seattle, WA has 125 tattoo shops on the map. All 125 are mapped as tattoo studios proper, and each one is worth a portfolio browse before you commit — style varies more between shops than towns. Walk-ins are worth asking about, but the good custom work everywhere books weeks out.
This guide covers every tattoo shop we could verify in and around Seattle (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include White Lotus Tattoo and Hidden Hand Tattoo, plus Gold Scarab. If a studio's missing from Seattle's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Seattle tattoo lineup
125 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
White Lotus Tattoo
Tattoo studio
White Lotus Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 11064 Lake City Way Northeast in Seattle. Also worth knowing about White Lotus Tattoo: the map lists its hours as "by appointment"; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
11064 Lake City Way Northeast, Seattle, 98125
Hours: "by appointment"
Phone: +1-206-531-5436
Hidden Hand Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Hidden Hand Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 702 North 35th Street in Seattle. Also worth knowing about Hidden Hand Tattoo: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 12:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
702 North 35th Street, Seattle, 98103
Hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00
Phone: +1-206-632-7313
Gold Scarab
Tattoo studio
Gold Scarab is Tattoo studio on 8212 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle. Gold Scarab also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 12:00-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8212 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, 98103
Hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00
Phone: +1-206-702-1202
Slave to the Needle
Tattoo studio
Slave to the Needle — Tattoo studio, found on 403 Northeast 45th Street in Seattle. Also worth knowing about Slave to the Needle: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; it has a website with more detail.
403 Northeast 45th Street, Seattle, 98105
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Bellwether Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Bellwether Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 4006 Wallingford Avenue North, Seattle. Bellwether Tattoo also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
4006 Wallingford Avenue North, Seattle, 98103
Rabid Hands Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Rabid Hands Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 4775 Ballard Avenue Northwest in Seattle. Also worth knowing about Rabid Hands Tattoo: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 12:00+; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4775 Ballard Avenue Northwest, Seattle, 98107
Hours: Mo-Su 12:00+
Phone: +1-206-618-1447
Carnation Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Carnation Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
Seattle Tattoo Emporium
Tattoo studio
Seattle Tattoo Emporium is Tattoo studio on 1508 Boren Avenue, Seattle. Seattle Tattoo Emporium also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-19:00; it has a website with more detail.
1508 Boren Avenue, Seattle, 98101
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-19:00
True Love Tattoo
Tattoo studio
True Love Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 421 East Pine Street in Seattle. Also worth knowing about True Love Tattoo: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 13:00-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
421 East Pine Street, Seattle, 98122
Hours: Mo-Su 13:00-21:00
Phone: +1-206-227-3572
Super Genius
Tattoo studio
Super Genius — Tattoo studio, found on 1419 10th Avenue in Seattle.
1419 10th Avenue, Seattle, 98122
Slave to the Needle
Tattoo studio
Slave to the Needle — Tattoo studio, found on 508 Northwest 65th Street in Seattle. Also worth knowing about Slave to the Needle: the map lists its hours as 11:00-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
508 Northwest 65th Street, Seattle, 98117
Hours: 11:00-21:00
Phone: +1-206-789-2618
Ink Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Ink Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 8721 15th Avenue Northwest, Seattle.
8721 15th Avenue Northwest, Seattle, 98117
Deep Roots
Tattoo studio
Deep Roots is Tattoo studio on 4517 University Way Northeast, Seattle. Deep Roots also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Su-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-20:00; it has a website with more detail.
4517 University Way Northeast, Seattle, 98105
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-20:00
Pierced Hearts
Tattoo studio
Pierced Hearts — Tattoo studio, found on 5307 Roosevelt Way Northeast in Seattle. Also worth knowing about Pierced Hearts: the map lists its hours as "By Appointment".
5307 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle, 98105
Hours: "By Appointment"
Tattoo Shanky
Tattoo studio
Tattoo Shanky — Tattoo studio, found on 2419 1st Avenue in Seattle. Also worth knowing about Tattoo Shanky: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Su 12:00-22:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
2419 1st Avenue, Seattle, 98121
Hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Su 12:00-22:00
Phone: +1-206-588-2114
Studio Lovecraft Tattoo Emporium
Tattoo studio
Studio Lovecraft Tattoo Emporium — Tattoo studio, found on 2320 2nd Avenue in Seattle.
2320 2nd Avenue, Seattle, 98121
Dzul Ink Lounge
Tattoo studio
Dzul Ink Lounge — Tattoo studio, found on 2104 3rd Avenue in Seattle. Also worth knowing about Dzul Ink Lounge: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2104 3rd Avenue, Seattle, 98121
Phone: +1-206-767-1163
Triassic Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Triassic Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 2618 Northeast 55th Street in Seattle. Also worth knowing about Triassic Tattoo: the map lists its hours as "by appointment".
2618 Northeast 55th Street, Seattle, 98105
Hours: "by appointment"
Fenix Tattoo & Piercing
Tattoo studio
Fenix Tattoo & Piercing is Tattoo studio on 87 Yesler Way, Seattle.
87 Yesler Way, Seattle, 98104
Jackson St Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Jackson St Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 208 South Jackson Street in Seattle. Also worth knowing about Jackson St Tattoo: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
208 South Jackson Street, Seattle, 98104
Phone: +1-206-937-8686
Idolize Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Idolize Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 226 Main Avenue South, Renton. Idolize Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 12:00-20:00.
226 Main Avenue South, Renton, 98057
Hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00
Tattoo Pizzazz
Tattoo studio
Tattoo Pizzazz — Tattoo studio, found on 6021 California Avenue Southwest in Seattle. Also worth knowing about Tattoo Pizzazz: it has a website with more detail.
6021 California Avenue Southwest, Seattle, 98136
Cosmic Noise Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Cosmic Noise Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 6006 12th Avenue South in Seattle.
6006 12th Avenue South, Seattle, 98108
Alaska St. Tattoo Parlour
Tattoo studio
Alaska St. Tattoo Parlour is Tattoo studio on 4310 Southwest Alaska Street, Seattle.
4310 Southwest Alaska Street, Seattle, 98116
Madame Lazonga's
Tattoo studio
Madame Lazonga's is Tattoo studio on 1527 Western Avenue, Seattle.
1527 Western Avenue, Seattle, 98101
Nightshade
Tattoo studio
Nightshade — Tattoo studio, found on 615 Queen Anne Avenue North in Seattle. Also worth knowing about Nightshade: the map lists its hours as We-Su 12:00+; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
615 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, 98109
Hours: We-Su 12:00+
Phone: +1-206-556-4968
Fist Full of Metal
Tattoo studio
Fist Full of Metal — Tattoo studio, found on 125 North 85th Street in Seattle. Also worth knowing about Fist Full of Metal: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 11:00-19:00; it has a website with more detail.
125 North 85th Street, Seattle, 98103
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-19:00
Electric Kitten Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Electric Kitten Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 5309 22nd Avenue Northwest, Seattle. Electric Kitten Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as "by appointment"; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5309 22nd Avenue Northwest, Seattle, 98107
Hours: "by appointment"
Phone: +1-971-910-6661
Anchor Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Anchor Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 5451 Ballard Avenue Northwest in Seattle. Also worth knowing about Anchor Tattoo: the map lists its hours as Mo off; Tu-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5451 Ballard Avenue Northwest, Seattle, 98107
Hours: Mo off; Tu-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +1-206-784-4051
Electric Cobra
Tattoo studio
Electric Cobra — Tattoo studio, found on 4910 Rainier Avenue South in Seattle. Also worth knowing about Electric Cobra: the map lists its hours as 11:00-19:00.
4910 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 98118
Hours: 11:00-19:00
Altar
Tattoo studio
Altar — Tattoo studio, found on 7114 Roosevelt Way Northeast in Seattle. Also worth knowing about Altar: it has a website with more detail.
7114 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle, 98115
Liberty Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Liberty Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 668 South Jackson Street, Seattle.
668 South Jackson Street, Seattle, 98104
Emerald City Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Emerald City Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 12332 Lake City Way Northeast, Seattle. Emerald City Tattoo also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
12332 Lake City Way Northeast, Seattle, 98125
Ink Illusions
Tattoo studio
Ink Illusions — Tattoo studio, found on 12051 124th Avenue Northeast in Kirkland.
12051 124th Avenue Northeast, Kirkland, 98034
Eastside Electric Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Eastside Electric Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 12725 Northeast 124th Street, Kirkland.
12725 Northeast 124th Street, Kirkland, 98034
Mammoth Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Mammoth Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 13501 100th Avenue Northeast, Kirkland. Mammoth Tattoo also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
13501 100th Avenue Northeast, Kirkland, 98034
36th Street Tattoo
Tattoo studio
36th Street Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 513 North 36th Street. 36th Street Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 11:00-19:00; it has a website with more detail.
513 North 36th Street
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:00
Rat City Tat2
Tattoo studio
Rat City Tat2 is Tattoo studio on 9629 16th Avenue Southwest, Seattle. Rat City Tat2 also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
9629 16th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, 98106
Phone: +1-253-273-5935
Removery
Tattoo studio
Removery is Tattoo studio on 17115 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila. Removery also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
17115 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila, 98188
Phone: +1-866-465-0090
South King Tattoos
Tattoo studio
South King Tattoos — Tattoo studio, found on 205 1st Avenue South in Kent.
205 1st Avenue South, Kent, 98032
Handsome Devil Ink
Tattoo studio
Handsome Devil Ink — Tattoo studio on 719 South 4th Street. Also worth knowing about Handsome Devil Ink: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 13:00-20:00.
719 South 4th Street
Hours: Mo-Su 13:00-20:00
Addictive Ink Tattoo Shop
Tattoo studio
Addictive Ink Tattoo Shop — Tattoo studio.
Anti Hero Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Anti Hero Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
Maple Valley Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Maple Valley Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 23220 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast in Maple Valley. Also worth knowing about Maple Valley Tattoo: the map lists its hours as 14:00-22:00.
23220 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley, 98038
Hours: 14:00-22:00
Life Sentence Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Life Sentence Tattoo is Tattoo studio.
Raijin Tattoo Inc
Tattoo studio
Raijin Tattoo Inc — Tattoo studio, found on 8544 Greenwood Avenue North in Seattle. Also worth knowing about Raijin Tattoo Inc: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8544 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, 98103
Phone: +1-206-782-0801
Liberty Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Liberty Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 2702 3rd Avenue.
2702 3rd Avenue
North City Tattoo
Tattoo studio
North City Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 18002 15th Avenue Northeast in Shoreline.
18002 15th Avenue Northeast, Shoreline, 98155
Art Never Dies
Tattoo studio
Art Never Dies is Tattoo studio on 1800 Westlake Avenue North. Art Never Dies also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1800 Westlake Avenue North
Phone: +1-206-665-4466
Black Dragon Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Black Dragon Tattoo is Tattoo studio.
Thor's Hammer & Needle Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Thor's Hammer & Needle Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 18978 Front Street Northeast.
18978 Front Street Northeast
Project Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Project Tattoo Studio is Tattoo studio.
Ryderville Ink
Tattoo studio
Ryderville Ink — Tattoo studio.
Clever Rebel Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Clever Rebel Tattoo is Tattoo studio.
Enemy Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Enemy Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
Tat2Bird
Tattoo studio
Tat2Bird is Tattoo studio.
Visualize Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Visualize Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
Destiny City Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Destiny City Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
Alternative Ink Tattoo & Piercing
Tattoo studio
Alternative Ink Tattoo & Piercing — Tattoo studio.
Local Roots Ink Studio
Tattoo studio
Local Roots Ink Studio — Tattoo studio, found on 721 South 219th Street in Des Moines.
721 South 219th Street, Des Moines, 98198
What the map tells us about tattoo shops in Seattle
41 of the 125 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.
42 have websites listed. Studios with websites usually show portfolios there — the fastest way to tell if a shop's style matches yours.
The Seattle tattoo shop tour
Plot these on a map and the day plans itself: White Lotus Tattoo on 11064 Lake City Way Northeast, Hidden Hand Tattoo on 702 North 35th Street, Gold Scarab on 8212 Greenwood Avenue North, Slave to the Needle on 403 Northeast 45th Street, Bellwether Tattoo on 4006 Wallingford Avenue North, Rabid Hands Tattoo on 4775 Ballard Avenue Northwest, Carnation Tattoo, and Seattle Tattoo Emporium on 1508 Boren Avenue. That's 125 stops on the Seattle tattoo shop tour. 117 more are listed below.
Tattoo tips for Seattle
A few things worth knowing before you work through Seattle's tattoo shops:
- A second opinion is fine at White Lotus Tattoo. Consult two studios if you're unsure. Good artists respect it; only the insecure ones mind.
- Document the healing at Hidden Hand Tattoo. Photos of the healing process help your artist advise you, and help you judge their work honestly.
- Small first tattoos are smart. Your first session teaches you how your skin takes ink and how you handle the pain. Start modest.
- Ask about the deposit. Custom pieces usually need a deposit that comes off the final price. Ask how it works before you sit down, not after.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Seattle — 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 Seattle can take a while to appear. If you spot one of the 125 that's closed, or a great tattoo shop we missed, the fix is to update the map itself — that's where this guide reads from.
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 125 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 Seattle: 125 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.