The Best Tattoo Shops in New York

TattMe lists 30 artists across 16 cities in New York. Pick your city to see its shops, compare portfolios and pricing, read reviews, and book directly. Popular styles in New York right now include Black & Grey, Fine Line, Cover-Ups, Floral.

Every artist who accepts bookings through TattMe has completed Stripe identity verification, so you know you're dealing with a real, professional artist. Licensing and health-permit rules vary by state and county, so always confirm the shop is operating under current local permits.

Pricing depends on size, detail, placement, and the artist's experience. TattMe artists across New York publish transparent starting prices and per-service rates on their profiles, so you can compare upfront instead of calling around.

The city list on this page is sorted by how many artists work in each market, so the densest New York cities are at the top. Tap any city to see its shops and bookable artists.

Yes. Find an artist in any New York city, describe your tattoo idea, add reference photos if you have them, and send a request with your placement, size, timing, and budget. The artist quotes an exact price and deposit when they accept; you confirm a date, pay the deposit, and your appointment is locked in, with no phone tag and no surprise pricing.