Seattle neighborhood · 6 studios · 8 artists
Tattoo shops in SoDo
Stadiums, warehouses and the SODO Track mural corridor
Quick answerUpdated October 18, 2026
SoDo is Seattle's industrial district south of downtown, home to T-Mobile Park, Lumen Field and the SODO Track murals along the light rail line. It's not a tattoo destination and has few studios, but SODO and Stadium stations make it a quick hop to Pioneer Square and the Chinatown–International District, which have more.
- Industrial
- Stadiums
- Murals
- Game days
6 studios in SoDo
Getting tattooed in SoDo
South of Downtown, or SoDo, is mostly warehouses, rail yards, port terminals and industrial businesses, plus the two stadiums at its north end. It also takes in Harbor Island. The SODO Track project added 51 murals by 64 artists along the light rail busway between 2016 and 2018, and you can see many of them from passing trains.
Game days transform the area. Mariners games at T-Mobile Park and Seahawks and Sounders matches at Lumen Field bring big crowds, event parking prices and packed trains.
SODO and Stadium stations serve the 1 Line. The 2 Line doesn't run south of International District/Chinatown. Parking rules vary block by block near the stadiums, and garage prices climb on event days, so light rail is the simplest way in.
Artists
Tattoo artists in SoDo
8 artists work at SoDo 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 SoDo
Photo: studio websiteEditor’s pickFenix Tattoo
Pioneer Square, Seattle · 1.5 mi
Fenix Tattoo and Piercing is a tattoo studio in Seattle’s Pioneer Square offering tattoos and piercings. The studio says its tattoo styles include photo realism and traditional, as well as fully custom designs.
American TraditionalRealismWalk-ins(206) 623-1090ViewNieU Studio
Downtown, Seattle · 1.8 mi
NieU Studio is a tattoo studio in Seattle. The studio describes its approach as contemporary and says its artists create personalized tattoo designs.
nieustudio.comView
SoDo tattoo FAQ
How many tattoo shops are in SoDo?
We list 6 tattoo studios in SoDo, Seattle, including Dying Wish Tattoo, Seattle Ink & Oil, and American Beauty Tattoo.
Which light rail stations serve SoDo?
Stadium and SODO stations on the 1 Line serve the district, and International District/Chinatown Station, served by both the 1 and 2 Lines, is at its northern edge near the stadiums. The 2 Line doesn't continue south of International District/Chinatown.
Is it a good idea to book a tattoo on a game day near SoDo?
Only if you plan ahead. Mariners games at T-Mobile Park and Seahawks and Sounders matches at Lumen Field fill trains and streets and push up garage prices across SoDo and Pioneer Square. Arrive early, take light rail, or book a long session on a non-game day.