Looking for a permanent piece of art?
The Emerald City has no shortage of tattoo shops with talented artists in every neighborhood, but we rounded up some of the very best Seattle tattoo shops in this convenient list for you. We also frequently update this list to highlight the shops that offer discounted flash tattoos for Friday the 13th! This is such a fun tradition in the tattoo world, so don’t miss out.
Many of these tattoo shops welcome walk-ins, but some are appointment-only. If you’re not sure which it is, it’s best to call ahead or send the shop a message first. If an artist you like isn’t available, save this list, so you can schedule an appointment in the future!
Always remember to do your own research and ask any questions that you have in order to make sure that the tattoo shop and artist you go to are the right fit for your needs.
In no particular order, here are the 15 best tattoo shops in Seattle:
1. Dark Age Tattoo, Capitol Hill
Dark Age Tattoo is a classic tattoo shop located in the Seattle neighborhood of Capitol Hill. Check out their website or Instagram to book a custom piece with one of their talented artists. Walk-ins welcome on a case-by-case basis. And yes, they typically have several artists offering various designs and prices for Friday the 13th flash deals!
📍Location: 1205 E Pike St
⏲️Hours: noon to 8:00 p.m. daily
2. White Lotus Tattoo, Lake City
You can head to north Seattle for traditional Eastern and traditional American style tattoos at White Lotus in Lake City. Visit the White Lotus website or check out their Instagram page to see their artists’ work and book an appointment for flash or custom work.
📍Location: 11064 Lake City Way NE Ste. 6
⏲️Hours: noon to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
3. Moonlight Tattoo, Maple Leaf
Moonlight Tattoo in Seattle’s Maple Leaf neighborhood is highly recommended by locals. Visit the Moonlight Tattoo website or see their Instagram page to see their artists’ work. You can call 206-402-6705 for same-day availability or contact artists directly to book.
📍Location: 8927 Roosevelt Way NE
⏲️Hours: noon to 8:00 p.m. (closed Sundays)
4. Hidden Hand Tattoo, Fremont
Hidden Hand Tattoo is a tattoo shop in Fremont that is open daily for walk-ins as well as appointments. They offer an extensive library of flash designs that you can choose from, or you can book with an artist for a custom piece. They also typically offer Friday the 13th flash deals.
📍Location: 702 N 35th St
⏲️Hours: noon to 8pm daily
5. True Love Tattoo, Capitol Hill
True Love Tattoo promises a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. It is the longest-running gay-owned and LGBTQIA-centric tattoo shop on Capitol Hill! They ask that you call or email them for artist availability. They also offer flash on Friday the 13th.
📍Location: 421 E Pine St
⏲️Hours: 1pm – 9pm daily
6. Seattle Tattoo Emporium, Capitol Hill
Established in 1941, Seattle Tattoo Emporium is Seattle’s oldest tattoo parlor. It’s a traditional walk-in tattoo parlor, which makes it ideal for getting a spur-of-the-moment flash piece. They do first-come first-served flash deals for Friday the 13th.
📍Location: 1508 Boren Ave
⏲️Hours: 11am to 9pm Monday to Saturday, Noon to 7pm Sunday
7. Emerald City Tattoos, Lake City
Emerald City Tattoo has artists specializing in traditional, illustrative, psychedelic, and full-color tattoos. You can email the shop for an appointment or call about walk-in availability. They often do Friday the 13th flash all weekend, from Fridays that fall on the 13th through that Sunday!
📍Location: 12332 Lake City Way NE
⏲️Hours: 1pm – 7pm Wednesday to Sunday
8. Laughing Buddha, Capitol Hill
Laughing Buddha in Capitol Hill offers tattoos as well as piercings and body jewelry. They are currently offering tattoos by appointment only, so check out their website or Instagram to see which artist you would like to book. You can also book an appointment for exclusive Friday the 13th flash pieces.
📍Location: 1121 E Union St
⏲️Hours: 11am – 9pm daily
9. Tattoo Tattoo, Pioneer Square
Formerly known as Jackson Street Tattoo Company, the new Tattoo Tattoo is a centrally-located tattoo shop in Seattle with five in-house artists. Check out their Instagram or call (253) 315-9128 for an appointment or more information. Walk-ins welcome.
📍Location: 210 S Jackson St
⏲️Hours: noon – 8pm daily
10. Supergenius Tattoo, Capitol Hill
You can walk in and get a tattoo on any day of the week from one of the 14 artists at Supergenius Tattoo located in Capitol Hill. They often do Friday the 13th flash deals. Check them out on their website here.
📍Location: 1419 10th Ave
⏲️Hours: noon to 10pm daily
11. Rabid Hands Tattoo Studio, Ballard
This tattoo shop in Ballard is a great place to go for anything from traditional to illustrative tattoos. They do welcome walk-ins if an artist is available, but appointments are preferred. You can view their artists’ work on their website. In June, they typically do a Pride fundraiser: you can walk in for a flash tattoo and help raise funds for Seattle’s LGBTQ+ youth.
📍Location: 4775 Ballard Ave NW
⏲️Hours: noon to 8pm daily
12. Lilith Tattoo, Central District
This queer-owned tattoo studio in Seattle’s Central District is by appointment only, although you are welcome to walk-in to view the space and artist portfolios. They typically have seven working artists there in addition to rotating guest artists. You can visit their website for more info or contact their artists directly for a custom tattoo. They do typically offer Friday the 13th flash.
📍Location: 2006 E Union St Unit 1
⏲️Hours: 10:30am – 7pm daily
13. Anchor Tattoo, Ballard
This small but popular tattoo parlor in Ballard has just two artists specializing in American traditional tattoos. You can check out their work or submit an inquiry on their website.
📍Location: 5451 Ballard Ave NW
⏲️Hours: 12-8pm Tuesday – Saturday, 12-6pm Sunday (closed Mondays)
14. Slave to the Needle, Ballard & Wallingford
Slave to the Needle Tattoo is an award-winning tattoo shop with two locations in Seattle. They often are able to take same-day appointments and walk-ins, but it is best to call or email them ahead of time.
📍Locations: 508 NW 65th St (Ballard); 403 NE 45th St (Wallingford)
⏲️Hours: 11am – 10pm daily
15. Nightshade Tattoo & Plant Shop, Queen Anne
Nightshade in Queen Anne is a hybrid store that combines two of the things Seattleites love the most: tattoos and plants! Although they don’t take walk-ins, you can make an appointment to get a tattoo when their books are open. As of June 2o25 their booking link is open on Instagram. In the meantime, it’s worth visiting the shop to check out their inventory of plants, gifts, and curiosities.
📍Location: 615 Queen Anne Ave N
⏲️Hours: noon to 5pm Wednesday to Sunday to shop (tattoos by appointment)