# Tattoo shops in Greenwood, Seattle

> Greenwood is a laid-back North Seattle neighborhood whose main street, Greenwood Avenue North around North 85th Street, has a small cluster of tattoo studios among its bars, cafes and shops. Street parking is generally free but time-limited, and Route 5 runs to downtown. It suits locals who want a neighborhood shop without Capitol Hill crowds.

Greenwood's commercial center sits at the intersection of Greenwood Avenue North and North 85th Street, with Phinney Ridge running south along the same ridge. The neighborhood also takes in Bitter Lake and Broadview to the north.

Several tattoo studios sit within a few blocks of that intersection, which makes Greenwood one of North Seattle's easier places to compare shops on foot. Most business-district street parking is free with posted time limits.

Route 5 runs along Greenwood and Phinney avenues to downtown, and the RapidRide E Line runs on Aurora Avenue at the neighborhood's eastern edge. After a session, the shops and cafes along Greenwood Avenue make for an easy stroll, and Woodland Park Zoo is a short ride south.

## Studios in Greenwood (5)

- [Strictly Irezumi](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/raijin-tattoo) — 8544 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 · (206) 782-0801 · https://strictlyirezumi.com
- [Gold Scarab](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/gold-scarab) — 8212 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 · (206) 702-1202 · https://www.goldscarabtattoo.com
- [Korazón Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/korazon-tattoo) — 8310 8th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117 · (206) 920-4286 · https://korazontattoo.com
- [Fist Full of Metal](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/fist-full-of-metal) — 125 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103 · (206) 783-3366 · https://fistfullofmetaltattoo.com
- [Cicada Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/cicada-tattoo-seattle) — 10309 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133 · (206) 497-5298

## FAQ

**How do I get to Greenwood without a car?**
Route 5 runs along Greenwood and Phinney avenues between Greenwood and downtown. The RapidRide E Line runs on Aurora Avenue at the neighborhood's eastern edge, about half a mile from the Greenwood Avenue business district. Neither is light rail, so allow extra travel time if you're coming from the south end of the city.

**Is parking free in Greenwood?**
Generally, yes. Greenwood isn't one of Seattle's paid street parking areas, but blocks near Greenwood Avenue North and North 85th Street have posted time limits. For a long session, check the signs carefully or ask the studio where clients usually park.