Ranked · Updated May 2026
Top 10 Best Tattoo Shops in Seattle, WA
Our ranked top 10 for Seattle, WA — scored by verified rating and review volume, updated weekly.
- No.1
Cleopatra Ink Tattoo & Piercing Seattle Studio
4.9(1,422)$$Our top-ranked shop in Seattle. 1,422 reviews and a 4.9★ average put it ahead of the rest.
- No.2
Finer Things Tattoo
5.0(738)$$Finer Things Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Seattle.
- No.3
Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor
4.8(782)$$Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor is a tattoo studio in Seattle.
- No.4
Laughing Buddha Seattle
4.6(880)$$Laughing Buddha Seattle is a tattoo studio in Seattle.
- No.5
Tattoo Shanky
4.9(565)$$Tattoo Shanky is a tattoo studio in Seattle.
- No.6
Slave to the Needle Tattoo & Body Piercing is a tattoo studio in Seattle.
- No.7
Not Occult Tattoo
5.0(314)$$Not Occult Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Seattle.
- No.8
True Love Tattoo & Art Gallery
4.9(305)$$Minimalist, LGBTQ-friendly tattoo shop with walls featuring rotating exhibitions from local artists.
- No.9
Ink DaVinci Tattoo Shop
4.9(304)$$Ink DaVinci Tattoo Shop is a tattoo studio in Seattle.
- No.10
Fenix Tattoo and Piercing
4.6(394)$$Fenix Tattoo and Piercing is a tattoo studio in Seattle.
Best tattoo shops by area
Ranked picks for towns and suburbs around Seattle.
About the Seattle tattoo scene
Seattle's tattoo scene is small relative to the city's size but punches well above its weight in technical quality, particularly in blackwork, dotwork, and large-scale illustrative pieces. Capitol Hill is the dense core — most of the city's most-followed studios are within a six-block walk of Pike/Pine.
Ballard, Fremont, and the U-District hold smaller clusters of private and semi-private studios, often single-artist setups that book through Instagram and personal websites. Georgetown and Pioneer Square have a few long-running traditional shops with rotating guest artists.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best tattoo shop in Seattle?+
Based on rating, review volume, and consistency, Cleopatra Ink Tattoo & Piercing Seattle Studio ranks #1 in our Seattle top 10. The full ranked list weighs both star average and total reviews so heavily-reviewed shops aren't bumped by a handful of perfect scores.
How much do tattoos cost in Seattle, WA?+
Most reputable Seattle shops charge $150–$250 per hour for custom work, with shop minimums around $80–$120. Specialists and well-known artists routinely run $300+ per hour. Always get a quote in writing during your consultation.
Do I need an appointment, or do Seattle shops accept walk-ins?+
Most established Seattle studios accept walk-ins for small flash pieces on weekends, but custom work almost always requires booking in advance — often weeks or months for popular artists. Send a clear reference, size, and placement when reaching out.
How often is this list updated?+
Our shop data refreshes weekly, so ratings, review counts, and rankings reflect the most recent verified data. Hours, photos, and contact info are kept in sync the same way.
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