Ranked list
Ranked by Google rating and number of reviews. All studios verified by TatScout.
This is TatScout's ranking of the 10 highest-rated tattoo studios in New York. The order is decided by data, not advertising: studios are sorted by their verified Google rating first and total review volume second, so the studios with the strongest, most consistent customer feedback rise to the top. Across the 10 rated studios in this list, the average rating is 4.8★ from 10,184 Google reviews.
Leading the list is Manhattan Tattoos NYC (5★, 511 reviews). The most common specialisms among these studios are Realism, Watercolor and Blackwork, with price levels spanning €€, and 4 of the ten welcome walk-ins.
For the full directory of every studio in New York — with filters for style, walk-ins and more — see the complete city guide below.
Most common styles in this top 10
235 W 18th St
(511 reviews)
Ranked #1: 5★ from 511 reviews · stands out for Geometric · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 83/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in New York known for quality artistry and professional service.
192 2nd Ave
(357 reviews)
Ranked #2: 5★ from 357 reviews · stands out for Watercolor · TatScout Score 72/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in New York known for quality artistry and professional service.
252 W 46th St Top fl
(1027 reviews)
Ranked #3: 4.9★ from 1,027 reviews · stands out for Traditional · TatScout Score 89/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in New York known for quality artistry and professional service.
238 W 14th St
(857 reviews)
Ranked #4: 4.9★ from 857 reviews · stands out for Traditional · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 91/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in New York known for quality artistry and professional service.
51 W 14th St # 2r
(660 reviews)
Ranked #5: 4.9★ from 660 reviews · stands out for Illustrative · TatScout Score 79/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in New York known for quality artistry and professional service.
497 Broome St
(1283 reviews)
Ranked #6: 4.8★ from 1,283 reviews · stands out for Japanese · TatScout Score 90/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in New York known for quality artistry and professional service.
108 W 28th St
(1261 reviews)
Ranked #7: 4.8★ from 1,261 reviews · stands out for Fine Line · TatScout Score 87/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in New York known for quality artistry and professional service.
175 Bleecker St
(654 reviews)
Ranked #8: 4.8★ from 654 reviews · stands out for Tribal · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 83/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in New York known for quality artistry and professional service.
315 W 54th St
(2166 reviews)
Ranked #9: 4.7★ from 2,166 reviews · stands out for Fine Line · TatScout Score 88/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in New York known for quality artistry and professional service.
42 West St suite 104
(1408 reviews)
Ranked #10: 4.5★ from 1,408 reviews · stands out for Watercolor · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 91/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in New York known for quality artistry and professional service.
Manhattan Tattoos NYC tops the list in New York, with a 5/5 rating from 511 Google reviews, and is known for Geometric work.
Each studio is ranked by its verified Google rating first and its review volume second. The 10 rated studios in this list average 4.8/5 across 10,184 reviews, so every entry has earned its place on real customer feedback rather than advertising.
Among the top 10, the most common specialisms are Realism, Watercolor, Blackwork and Dotwork. Check each studio's portfolio to find the artist whose style matches your idea.
4 of the top 10 studios in New York welcome walk-ins, though the best artists are often booked weeks ahead — call to confirm same-day availability.
Price levels across the top 10 in New York range €€. As a guide, expect €80–€200 for a small piece and €150–€300+ per hour for larger custom work, with the highest-rated studios charging premium rates.
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