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 Philadelphia. 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 4.7★ from 4,027 Google reviews.
Leading the list is 187 ink tattoo (4.9★, 674 reviews). The most common specialisms among these studios are Tribal, Traditional and Illustrative, with price levels spanning €€, and 5 of the ten welcome walk-ins.
For the full directory of every studio in Philadelphia — with filters for style, walk-ins and more — see the complete city guide below.
Most common styles in this top 10
1930 N 2nd St
(674 reviews)
Ranked #1: 4.9★ from 674 reviews · stands out for Tribal · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 84/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Philadelphia known for quality artistry and professional service.
3421 Richmond St #102
(396 reviews)
Ranked #2: 4.9★ from 396 reviews · stands out for Traditional · TatScout Score 70/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Philadelphia known for quality artistry and professional service.
2345 E Susquehanna Ave
(106 reviews)
Ranked #3: 4.9★ from 106 reviews · stands out for Tribal · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 62/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Philadelphia known for quality artistry and professional service.
626 S 4th St
(1186 reviews)
Ranked #4: 4.8★ from 1,186 reviews · stands out for Neo-Traditional · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 96/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Philadelphia known for quality artistry and professional service.
2580 Frankford Ave
(378 reviews)
Ranked #5: 4.8★ from 378 reviews · stands out for Watercolor · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 77/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Philadelphia known for quality artistry and professional service.
904 Arch St
(194 reviews)
Ranked #6: 4.8★ from 194 reviews · stands out for Illustrative · TatScout Score 66/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Philadelphia known for quality artistry and professional service.
1729 South St
(270 reviews)
Ranked #7: 4.6★ from 270 reviews · stands out for Traditional · TatScout Score 64/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Philadelphia known for quality artistry and professional service.
610 S 4th St
(459 reviews)
Ranked #8: 4.5★ from 459 reviews · stands out for Tribal · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 76/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Philadelphia known for quality artistry and professional service.
44 S 2nd St
(168 reviews)
Ranked #9: 4.5★ from 168 reviews · stands out for Watercolor · TatScout Score 62/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Philadelphia known for quality artistry and professional service.
621 S 4th St
(196 reviews)
Ranked #10: 4.4★ from 196 reviews · stands out for Realism · TatScout Score 60/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Philadelphia known for quality artistry and professional service.
187 ink tattoo tops the list in Philadelphia, with a 4.9/5 rating from 674 Google reviews, and is known for Tribal work.
Each studio is ranked by its verified Google rating first and its review volume second. The 10 rated studios in this list average 4.7/5 across 4,027 reviews, so every entry has earned its place on real customer feedback rather than advertising.
Among the top 10, the most common specialisms are Tribal, Traditional, Illustrative and Watercolor. Check each studio's portfolio to find the artist whose style matches your idea.
5 of the top 10 studios in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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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