If you are searching for a tattoo shop Hanoi travelers can walk to, start in the Old Quarter of Hoan Kiem, where many studios sit a short walk from each other. The right studio for you is the one whose artists already tattoo the style you want, with hygiene you can see and a price you know before it starts. This guide is written by Electric Tattoo, one of the studios listed. We kept descriptions factual and let you decide.
The 10 studios in this tattoo shop Hanoi guide are in no particular order. Addresses, styles and opening hours come from each studio’s own website or social pages, or from public listings, and were checked in October 2026. Studios move and change hours, so confirm before you go.
How to choose a tattoo shop: Hanoi checklist
If you searched “best tattoo shop Hanoi”, know that the answer depends on your idea. A studio that suits a fine line flower may not be the one for a full Japanese back piece. Check these seven things at any tattoo shop, Hanoi or anywhere else.
- Healed photos. Fresh tattoos always look sharp. Ask for photos of healed work, ideally a few months old, in the style you want.
- Hygiene you can see. New single-use needles opened in front of you, fresh ink in single-use caps, tools sterilized in an autoclave, and surfaces covered in fresh film. A good tattoo shop, Hanoi or not, shows you this without being asked.
- A clear quote before starting. You should know the price, or the hourly rate and the estimated time, before the stencil goes on your skin.
- Artist style fit. Choose the artist, not only the shop. Look at each artist’s own portfolio, not just the studio feed.
- Recent Google reviews. Look up the tattoo shop: Hanoi listings on Google Maps let you sort by newest, so read those first and look for photos posted by real clients.
- Communication in English. You need to explain your idea and understand aftercare. Ask how the studio works in English, or send your idea in writing.
- Walk-in or booking. Small pieces are often possible the same day. Large pieces and specific artists usually need a booking.
How we handle this at Electric: every client gets a new set of needles, fresh ink and tools sterilized in an autoclave. Our artists speak English with clients, every design is custom, and our rates are public on our tattoo price guide. You can see each step, from idea to check-up, on our procedures page.
Tattoo shop Hanoi list: 10 studios in no particular order
The numbers are only an index to help you scan this tattoo shop Hanoi list. They are not a ranking.
1. Electric Tattoo
Electric Tattoo opened in 2011 and was founded by award-winning artist Wolf Nguyen. Every design is drawn custom for the client. Styles include realistic, lettering, blackwork and cover-up work with Wolf, and Japanese and traditional work with Horituan.
- Where: 59C Ly Nam De, Hoan Kiem, about 500 m from the Old Quarter (walk-ins welcome), and 18th Floor, B14 Building, Lane 65 Pham Ngoc Thach, Dong Da. Open 09:00 to 21:00 every day.
- Good for: custom pieces, cover-ups, large Japanese work and small walk-in tattoos.
- Find them: electrictattoo.vn, Instagram @electric.tattoo.vn.
2. 1984 Studio
1984 Studio offers both tattoos and piercing. Its website lists a wide range of styles, including blackwork, realistic, linework, minimalist, Vietnamese-inspired and Asian or Japanese traditional work. The studio also has locations in Hoi An and Hue.
- Where: 37 Ma May, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem. Open 9:00 to 21:00, seven days a week, according to its website.
- Good for: travelers who want a tattoo and a piercing in one place, and anyone who wants many styles to choose from.
- Find them: 1984studio.vn, Instagram @1984.studios.
3. Silver Ant Tattoo
Silver Ant moved to its current address in 2025. Its gallery covers many styles, with a strong focus on realism and black and grey, plus fine line, Vietnamese themes, souvenir pieces and cover-ups.
- Where: 5 Ngo Tram, Hoan Kiem, at the edge of the Old Quarter. Open 10:00 to 21:00 every day, and its website says walk-ins are welcome.
- Good for: black and grey realism, souvenir tattoos and travelers who prefer to walk in.
- Find them: silveranttattoo.com, Instagram @silveranttattoo.
4. 3 of Spades Tattoo
3 of Spades lists black and grey realism, fine line, brush style, traditional, illustrative and custom concept tattoos. Its online gallery also includes neo-traditional, blackwork, surrealism and Asian-style work.
- Where: 2nd floor, 96 Hang Ma, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem. Open 10:00 to 20:00 every day.
- Good for: realism and fine line fans who like to browse a large gallery before booking through the website, WhatsApp or Instagram.
- Find them: 3ofspadestattoo.com, Instagram @3ofspades.tattoo.
5. OCD Ink Studio
OCD Ink opened in 2024 and also has a studio in Hoi An. Its Hanoi artists focus on Vietnam-inspired work, and the website lists Vietnam souvenir, realism, micro-realism, fine line, color and neo-traditional among its styles.
- Where: 4 Hang Ngang, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem. Open 10:00 to 19:00 every day.
- Good for: travelers who want a small Vietnam-themed souvenir tattoo, or detailed micro-realism.
- Find them: ocdinkstudio.com, Instagram @ocdinkstudio.
6. Azone Tattoo
Azone has studios in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Its website lists color and black and grey realism, Vietnamese traditional, Japanese traditional, fine line, dotwork, graphic and anime styles.
- Where: 102 Lane 6 Le Thanh Tong, Hoan Kiem, near the Opera House. Open 10:00 to 19:00, according to its website.
- Good for: travelers staying near the Opera House or the French Quarter, and fans of Vietnamese and Asian motifs.
- Find them: azonetattoo.com, Instagram @azonetattoo.
7. Tattoo Chair
Tattoo Chair has studios in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. It is known for portrait and realistic work, and its founder, artist Bach Hong Duc, shares everyday studio life on social media.
- Where: 8/43 Xa Dan, Phuong Lien, Dong Da, outside the Old Quarter, as listed on its Instagram.
- Good for: portraits and realistic pieces, and clients who live or stay around Dong Da.
- Find them: Instagram @tattoochair.vn. We did not find a website.
8. 3 INK
3 INK describes itself as a fine line tattoo and art studio. Vietcetera has featured it for the delicate, trend-led designs you often see on Instagram, and notes that it suits first-timers.
- Where: 2nd floor, 29 Hang Giay, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem. Open from 10:00 every day, according to its Instagram.
- Good for: first tattoos, small fine line pieces and minimal designs.
- Find them: Instagram @3.ink, with booking by direct message.
9. La Thanh Tattoo
La Thanh Tattoo is a Hanoi studio that Vietcetera has featured for custom work with close attention to detail, and for artists with experience tattooing sensitive skin.
- Where: Hoan Kiem district. Public listings show more than one address, so check its Facebook page for the current location before you go.
- Good for: custom designs, and clients with sensitive skin who want to talk it through first.
- Find them: Facebook page Lathanhtattoo.
10. H2M Tattoo Studio
H2M Tattoo Studio offers tattoos and piercing. Its website lists old school, Vietnamese, Japanese, realistic, graphic and Chinese styles, with Vietnamese motifs such as dragons, the Lac bird and Han-Nom calligraphy, and says the team has more than 10 years of experience.
- Where: 17 Luong Ngoc Quyen, Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem, in the Old Quarter. Open 9:00 to 22:00, seven days a week, and its website says walk-ins are welcome.
- Good for: Vietnamese motifs and Japanese-style pieces, and travelers in the Old Quarter who prefer to walk in.
- Find them: h2mtattoo.com, Instagram @h2mtattoostudio.
Tattoo shop Hanoi tips for travelers
- Book ahead for big pieces. Large designs need a consultation and drawing time. At Electric, complex designs take 3 to 7 days to draw, so send your idea early.
- Get tattooed near the end of your trip. A fresh tattoo does not mix well with Ha Long Bay, the beach or long, sweaty hikes.
- Wait to swim. No sea, pools or lakes until the tattoo is fully healed, usually about two weeks for the surface.
- Bring ID. You must be 18 or older, and studios may ask to see proof.
- Bring references. Save photos of the style, size and placement you want. It makes the consultation faster at any tattoo shop Hanoi has, in any language.
- Plan the healing. Keep it out of direct sun and skip alcohol for 7 days. Our aftercare page has the full steps.
Tattoo shop Hanoi FAQ
Tattoo shop Hanoi prices: how much is a tattoo?
Every tattoo shop Hanoi has sets its own prices, based on the artist, the size and the detail. As one reference, Electric charges 1,800,000–2,200,000 VND (about $69–85) per hour for a standard artist, and a flat 1,000,000 VND (about $38) for tattoos under 30 minutes. Larger pieces get a package quote after a free consultation. Full tables are in our price guide.
Can I walk in to a tattoo shop? Hanoi walk-in basics
Often, yes, for small pieces, depending on the artist’s schedule. Several Old Quarter studios accept walk-ins, so check each tattoo shop. Hanoi studios that take walk-ins often say so on their website or Instagram. At Electric, our 59C Ly Nam De studio takes walk-ins, and small tattoos can often be done the same day.
Which area of Hanoi has many tattoo studios?
For a tattoo shop Hanoi visitors can walk to, look in the Old Quarter and the rest of Hoan Kiem district. Streets such as Ma May, Hang Ma, Hang Ngang and Hang Giay are all within walking distance. If you want a tattoo parlor in the Hanoi Old Quarter, you can visit a few studios in one afternoon and look at their portfolios in person. To plan the rest of your stay, see the official Vietnam tourism guide to Hanoi.
Do tattoo artists in Hanoi speak English?
Many studios that work with travelers use English every day, but ask each tattoo shop. Hanoi artists vary. At Electric, our artists speak English with clients, and you can also send your idea in writing through our booking form.
Is it safe to get a tattoo in Hanoi?
Yes, at a studio that uses new single-use needles, fresh ink and sterilized tools for every client. Check the tattoo shop. Hanoi as a city is not the issue.
How old do I need to be?
18 or older. Bring ID if you look young.
Visit Electric Tattoo in Hanoi
If you are still choosing a tattoo shop, Hanoi has plenty of options, and if one of our artists fits your idea, we would love to hear it. We use the same price for everyone, Vietnamese or foreign, and we agree the quote with you before we start.
Visit us at 59C Ly Nam De, Hanoi (near the Old Quarter) or 18th Floor, B14 Building, Lane 65 Pham Ngoc Thach. Open 09:00 to 21:00, every day. Send us your idea, or message us on WhatsApp: (+84) 94 391 3174.
