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Tattoo shops in Pioneer Square

Seattle's original neighborhood: galleries, brick and First Thursdays

Quick answerUpdated October 18, 2026
Pioneer Square, Seattle's original neighborhood, pairs 19th-century brick buildings with art galleries, bars and a few tattoo studios near Yesler Way and Jackson Street. Pioneer Square Station, the First Hill Streetcar and the West Seattle Water Taxi all stop here. It suits people who like history and art, and it's right next to the stadiums.
  • Historic
  • Art galleries
  • Game days
  • Transit-friendly
  • Nightlife

4 studios in Pioneer Square

Getting tattooed in Pioneer Square

Seattle's founders settled here in 1852, and much of the district was rebuilt in brick after the Great Seattle Fire of 1889. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1970. Today it's known for art galleries, and the First Thursday Art Walk, held on the first Thursday of every month, is free and self-guided.

A few tattoo studios are mixed in among the galleries and bars near Yesler Way and Jackson Street. Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park are just south, so streets, garages and trains fill up on game days. Check the schedule before booking a long session.

Pioneer Square Station serves the 1 and 2 Lines, the First Hill Streetcar ends at Occidental Mall, and the King County Water Taxi to West Seattle leaves from Pier 50 at the foot of Yesler Way. Street parking is paid Monday through Saturday until 6 p.m. On Sundays parking is free, but a two-hour limit is enforced from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On First Thursdays, the Alliance for Pioneer Square offers free evening garage parking with a voucher.

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Tattoo artists in Pioneer Square

9 artists work at Pioneer Square studios in the directory. Each profile comes from the studio’s own website and links back to it.
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Pioneer Square tattoo FAQ

How many tattoo shops are in Pioneer Square?

We list 4 tattoo studios in Pioneer Square, Seattle, including Fenix Tattoo, Wasabi, and Jackson St Tattoo.

Is parking free in Pioneer Square on Sundays?

Sunday street parking is free, but unlike most of Seattle, Pioneer Square enforces a two-hour limit from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., so a long session can still earn a ticket. Monday through Saturday, street parking is paid until 6 p.m. Garages, light rail and the streetcar are better options for multi-hour appointments.

Should I avoid booking a tattoo in Pioneer Square on a game day?

It's worth checking. Pioneer Square borders Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park, so Seahawks, Sounders and Mariners games bring heavy crowds, packed trains and event parking prices. If your appointment falls on a game day, arrive early by light rail or streetcar, or choose another date for a long session.

What is the Pioneer Square First Thursday Art Walk?

It's a free, self-guided gallery walk on the first Thursday of every month, when Pioneer Square's galleries stay open into the evening. The Alliance for Pioneer Square publishes the listings and offers free evening garage parking with a voucher. It's an easy, mostly indoor outing while a new tattoo heals.

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