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Tattoo shops in Central District
Historic heart of Black Seattle, now with light rail at Judkins Park
Quick answerUpdated October 18, 2026
The Central District is the historic center of Seattle's Black community, home to the Northwest African American Museum, Jimi Hendrix Park and a couple of tattoo studios along East Union Street. Since March 2026, Judkins Park Station has put the 2 Line at its southern edge, and the RapidRide G Line runs along Madison Street to the north.
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3 studios in Central District
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2018 E Union St · Central District
Open dailyFine LineAmerican Traditional
Getting tattooed in Central District
The Central District, or CD, grew into the center of Seattle's African American community during the 20th century, and its notable residents have included Jimi Hendrix and Quincy Jones. The Northwest African American Museum occupies the former Colman School at 2300 South Massachusetts Street, and Jimi Hendrix Park, opened in 2017, sits beside it.
The area also takes in Leschi, Madrona and the Judkins Park area. A couple of tattoo studios sit along East Union Street, and Capitol Hill's Pike/Pine cluster is a short walk or bus ride northwest.
Judkins Park Station, in the I-90 median near 23rd Avenue South, opened March 28, 2026, on the 2 Line, with trains to downtown and across Lake Washington to Mercer Island, Bellevue and Redmond. The First Hill Streetcar stops at 14th Avenue and Washington Street, and the RapidRide G Line serves Madison Street. Near the new station, a restricted parking zone limits cars without a permit to two hours on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Elsewhere, street parking is mostly unmetered.
Artists
Tattoo artists in Central District
20 artists work at Central District studios in the directory. Each profile comes from the studio’s own website and links back to it.
Names, roles, styles and photos come from each studio’s own website, and every profile links to its source. Professional information only. How artist profiles work
Just outside Central District
Editor’s pickLaughing Buddha Tattoo
Capitol Hill, Seattle · 0.8 mi
1121 E Union St
Open dailyPiercing(206) 329-8274View
Sorry Sorry
First Hill, Seattle · 0.8 mi
Sorry Sorry Tattoo is a tattoo studio at 1214 10th Avenue in Seattle. The studio describes its work as illustrative and fully shaded, and says it accepts tattoo inquiries through booking forms or artist contacts.
Not confirmed openIllustrativesorrysorrystore.comView
Parlor-F Tattoo
First Hill, Seattle · 0.8 mi
Parlor-F is a tattoo and art studio in Seattle. It operates by appointment and offers tattooing, painting, graphics, and commissioned artwork.
(206) 328-4882View
Editor’s pickDark Age Tattoo
Capitol Hill, Seattle · 0.8 mi
Dark Age Tattoo is a tattoo studio at 1205 E. Pike St. in Seattle. The studio offers custom tattooing and accommodates walk-ins when its schedule permits.
Black and GreyWalk-ins(206) 323-1637View- Editor’s pick
Supergenius Tattoo
Capitol Hill, Seattle · 0.9 mi
Supergenius Tattoo is a tattoo studio at 1419 10th Ave in Seattle. It accepts walk-ins every day and offers free tattoo consultations for customers seeking help choosing an artist.
Open dailyWalk-ins(206) 322-1630View
Central District tattoo FAQ
How many tattoo shops are in Central District?
We list 3 tattoo studios in Central District, Seattle, including Lilith Tattoo, Not Occult Tattoo, and Iconic Ink.
Is there light rail in the Central District?
Yes, since March 28, 2026. Judkins Park Station, in the I-90 median near 23rd Avenue South, is on the 2 Line, with trains west to International District/Chinatown and downtown and east across Lake Washington to Mercer Island, Bellevue and Redmond. The RapidRide G Line and the First Hill Streetcar also serve the neighborhood.
Where can I park near Judkins Park?
Near the new station, SDOT's Restricted Parking Zone 36 limits cars without a permit to two hours, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Most other Central District streets are unmetered, but read the posted signs and leave extra time for a long tattoo session.