Ranked · Updated May 2026
The 10 Best Tattoo Shops in St. Petersburg, FL
Ranked top 10 for St. Petersburg, FL — scored by rating, review volume, and distance from St. Petersburg. Updated weekly. See the full Tampa top 10.
Finding a tattoo artist near St. Petersburg usually means weighing two things at once: how good the shop actually is, and how far you're realistically willing to drive for it. This guide solves both. We pulled every verified studio within 15 miles of St. Petersburg, then ranked them against the wider Tampa market using the same star ratings, review volume, and proximity signals locals already trust — no pay-to-play, no sponsored slots.
St. Petersburg sits inside the Tampa tattoo scene, which means residents get the benefit of big-city talent without big-city wait times. The shops below range from neighborhood walk-in studios to appointment-only specialists known across FL for custom work. Whether you're booking your first piece or adding to a full sleeve, the list is ordered to put the strongest match for St. Petersburg at the top.
What to expect from this list
- Verified ratings only. Every shop has real review history — we exclude studios with no public track record.
- Distance from St. Petersburg. Each listing shows exact mileage so you can balance quality against drive time.
- Style tags. Filter by what you actually want inked — fine line, traditional, blackwork, realism, Japanese, and more.
- Booking signals. We flag walk-in availability, price tier, and direct links to each studio's site and Instagram.
- Refreshed weekly. Rankings move as new reviews land — no stale "best of 2019" lists.
- No.1
Cleopatra Ink Tattoo & Piercing St. Petersburg Studio
4.9(1,102)1.4 mi from St. Petersburg$$Our top pick for St. Petersburg — 1.4 miles from St. Petersburg, with 1,102 verified reviews averaging 4.9★.
- No.2
- No.3
Amulet Tattoos
4.8(164)0.5 mi from St. Petersburg$$Amulet Tattoos is a tattoo studio in St.
- No.4
- No.5
Black Amethyst Tattoo Gallery
4.7(253)0.9 mi from St. Petersburg$$Black Amethyst Tattoo Gallery is a tattoo studio in St.
- No.6
Foolish Pride Tattoo Co.
4.9(1,113)2.2 mi from St. Petersburg$$Foolish Pride Tattoo Co.
- No.7
Electric Gold Downtown
4.9(113)0.7 mi from St. Petersburg$$Electric Gold Downtown is a tattoo studio in St.
- No.8
Classic Tattoos
4.9(148)0.9 mi from St. Petersburg$$Classic Tattoos is a tattoo studio in St.
- No.9
Cthulhu Tattoo & Body Piercing
4.8(306)1.9 mi from St. Petersburg$$Cthulhu Tattoo & Body Piercing is a tattoo studio in St.
- No.10
The Lighthouse Tattoo
5.0(119)1.5 mi from St. Petersburg$$The Lighthouse Tattoo is a tattoo studio in St.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best tattoo shop near St. Petersburg, FL?+
Based on rating, review count, and proximity, Cleopatra Ink Tattoo & Piercing St. Petersburg Studio ranks #1 for St. Petersburg. The full list is ranked by a combination of star average, review volume, and distance from St. Petersburg.
Are these shops actually in St. Petersburg?+
We include studios within roughly 15 miles of St. Petersburg — the realistic radius most people drive for a tattoo appointment. Each listing shows its distance and neighborhood so you can pick what's convenient.
How much do tattoos cost near St. Petersburg?+
Most reputable studios in the Tampa area 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 confirm pricing during your consultation.
How often is this list updated?+
Our shop data refreshes weekly — ratings, review counts, and rankings reflect the most recent verified data from each studio.
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