Why We’re Building It
It started with a simple question:
Why is it so hard to find a truly good tattoo artist near you?
We’re not talking about trendy marketing or influencer hype. We’re talking about real artists. People who respect the craft and create tattoos that mean something.
We kept hearing the same complaints:
- Google Maps is noisy.
- Review platforms are gamed.
- Skilled artists and great tattoo shops get buried beneath SEO tricks, sponsored listings, or tattoo factories.
So we built TattooSpots, a city-by-city guide to verified tattoo shops and artists where the work is clean, the experience is professional, and the people behind the needle take pride in what they do.
Because tattoos aren’t just ink. They’re memory. Expression. Identity. They’re built on trust, skill, and human connection.
But the best are often the hardest to find. We’re here to fix that.
What Makes TattooSpots Different
Most platforms sell space to whoever pays the most.
We don’t.
We don’t list every walk-in shop with a flashy logo. We don’t do fake reviews or pay-to-rank.
Instead, every spot on TattooSpots is:
- Verified by us – based on licensing, portfolio, and standards
- Independent – no tattoo mills or unlicensed setups
- Craft-focused – artists who treat tattooing as an art form
- Safety-minded – clean, professional environments with high hygiene standards
- Built for locals – real shops in real neighborhoods
If a place doesn’t meet the standard, it doesn’t make the map.
Who TattooSpots Is For
TattooSpots is built for:
- People looking for artists they can trust
- Travelers wanting tattoos from respected local shops
- People who care about local businesses and skilled creators
- Tattoo collectors who know the difference between flash and real style
- First-timers who want a safe, supportive experience
- Artists and studios who take pride in their work and want to be discovered for the right reasons
If you’re just chasing cheap ink, this probably isn’t your map.
But if you care about quality, safety, and supporting real tattoo culture, you’re in the right place.
Our Mission
We’re on a mission to make great tattoo work easier to find and to help more people connect with the right artist, the first time.
When you choose a shop from TattooSpots, you’re not just getting ink, you’re supporting an artist, a studio, and a local creative culture that deserves visibility.
We’re here to:
- Map the best tattoo shops in every city
- Help people find artists they can trust
- Give real studios and artists the spotlight they deserve
- Build a people-first alternative to pay-to-play directories
Why Local Matters
Every time you choose a local tattoo artist over a chain or a discount deal, you:
- Support someone who’s built their name through trust and skill
- Keep money circulating in your local creative community
- Help protect the culture and craft of tattooing
At TattooSpots, we want to make those choices easier.
Want to Get Involved?
- Own a shop or studio? Apply for verification
- Know an artist who deserves to be seen? Recommend them
- Want tattoo tips and updates? Join our newsletter below
- Just browsing? Follow us @BestTattooSpots
TattooSpots isn’t just a guide to tattoo shops. It’s a movement for better ink, stronger communities, and real human connection.
Thanks for coming along.