The 18 Best Tattoo Parlors in Berlin

For English-speaking visitors, Bläckfisk Tattoo Co. on Reichenberger Straße is one of the easier studios in Berlin to book, as communication is clear and travellers are made to feel at home. Several artists work there, so styles can be matched to the project, and sessions are efficient without cutting corners on detail. Prices are reasonable and the shop is clean and safe.

Berlin Ink Tattooing on Invalidenstraße works with a team of resident artists who turn clients' ideas into finished custom pieces with close attention to detail. The studio is bright and clean, which helps nervous first-timers relax, and it suits collectors planning a larger piece as well. Appointments should be scheduled in advance.

LSD Tattoo in Prenzlauer Berg covers a wide range of work, from intricate designs to cover-ups, which makes it useful for anyone wanting to rework an old tattoo. The studio on Danziger Straße is clean and inviting, and the artists are professional and accommodating with first-timers, so clients feel at ease throughout the session.

Good Old Times on Torstraße combines custom designs, walk-in appointments and consultations, so a tattoo can be planned in detail or decided on the day. The artists bring creativity and attention to detail to each piece, and the studio is well maintained, with careful hygiene practices. It suits enthusiasts and first-timers alike.

Black Cat Tattoo on Wühlischstraße works on traditional tattoos and spontaneous designs, and the staff help clients choose colours that suit the piece. The studio has an open-minded, LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere, which makes it an easy choice for a first tattoo in Friedrichshain. Artists take the time to bring each idea to life rather than rushing the session.

Ink Tattoo Berlin Addicts in Tempelhof is a good fit for cartilage and other piercings as well as tattoos, with clean, spacious piercing rooms and thorough aftercare instructions. The studio is LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space, with gender-neutral toilets, so everyone can feel comfortable. It also suits collectors adding another tattoo.

AKA on Pflügerstraße in Neukölln offers a variety of tattoo styles, with each piece designed for the client after the artists have listened to their ideas. Sanitary procedures are careful, the workspace is clean and stylish, and clients leave with clear aftercare advice. It suits a first tattoo as well as additions to an existing collection, and appointments can be booked in advance.

CNX on Schönhauser Allee handles tattoos, piercings, including eyebrow piercings, and piercing removal, so it covers most body art needs in one Prenzlauer Berg studio. The artists take time to discuss design and placement before starting, and the studio is clean and well organised, with hygiene treated as a priority. It suits intricate piercings as well as detailed tattoo work.

Amor de Madre on Revaler Straße suits spontaneous tattoos and group visits: sessions are quick and clean, and the shop offers discounts for groups getting tattooed together. Small lettering pieces and unique designs are both on offer, the atmosphere is laid-back and prices are reasonable, which makes it a relaxed place for a first tattoo.

Mayduna's strength lies in fine-line and detailed work, and its artists adapt clients' ideas into their own style rather than copying references. Piercings are also offered, and walk-ins are possible. The studio on Dircksenstraße is hygienic, with bilingual staff, gender-neutral toilets, wheelchair access and an LGBTQ+ friendly environment.

INVICTUS on Frankfurter Allee has a large team of artists able to take on a wide range of designs with precision, and the staff guide clients patiently through the design process. The studio is LGBTQ+ friendly, with gender-neutral toilets and in-store shopping, and prices are reasonable for the work. It works for locals and tourists alike.