# Tattoo shops in South Lake Union, Seattle

> South Lake Union is a modern office and biotech district at the south end of Lake Union, home to Amazon's headquarters campus, Fred Hutch and MOHAI. It's busy on weekdays and quiet at night, with a few studios, mostly along Westlake Avenue. The streetcar and RapidRide C Line connect it to downtown, and street parking is paid until 6 p.m.

The neighborhood takes in the Westlake and Eastlake shorelines along Lake Union. Lake Union Park and MOHAI, the Museum of History & Industry on Terry Avenue North, anchor the waterfront end, and office towers fill the blocks between Westlake Avenue and Fairview Avenue.

The South Lake Union Streetcar runs from Westlake Hub at McGraw Square downtown to Fred Hutch, and the RapidRide C Line connects South Lake Union with downtown and West Seattle. The RapidRide J Line, an upgrade of Route 70 through Eastlake to the U District, is under construction for 2027. Street parking is paid Monday through Saturday until 6 p.m.

South Lake Union suits people who work nearby and want a lunchtime consultation or an after-work appointment. A walk around Lake Union Park is fine after a session, but don't take a fresh tattoo into the lake. Keep it out of open water until it has fully healed.

## Studios in South Lake Union (6)

- [Finer Things Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/finer-things-tattoo) — 1818 Westlake Ave N Suite 408, Seattle, WA 98109 · https://www.finerthingstattoo.com
- [Eastlake Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/eastlake-tattoo-seattle) — 2712A Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 · (206) 324-0428 · https://eastlaketattoo.com
- [Microbae](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/microbae) — 514 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 · (425) 626-2672 · https://www.microbae.com
- [Fine Tattoo Studio](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/fine-tattoo-studio) — 234 9th Ave N Suite 103, Seattle, WA 98109 · (206) 852-7571 · https://www.fine-studio.art
- [Art Never Dies](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/art-never-dies) — 1800 Westlake Ave N #201, Seattle, WA 98109 · (206) 665-4466
- [Letters + Lowlows](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/letters-lowlows) — 1305 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98109

## FAQ

**How do I get to South Lake Union without driving?**
Take the South Lake Union Streetcar from Westlake Hub downtown. It runs along Westlake and Terry avenues to Fred Hutch, and adult fares are $3, free for youth. The RapidRide C Line also serves the neighborhood, and Westlake light rail station is about a 10- to 15-minute walk from its south end.

**Can I swim in Lake Union after getting a tattoo?**
Not until the tattoo is fully healed. Soaking a fresh tattoo in a lake, pool, hot tub or bathtub raises the risk of infection and can damage healing skin. Cleveland Clinic dermatologists advise avoiding immersion until healing is complete, which usually takes several weeks. A walk around Lake Union Park is fine.