403 NE 45th St · Wallingford
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Seattle neighborhood · 4 studios · 12 artists
Tattoo shops in Wallingford
Bungalow streets, North 45th Street shops and Gas Works Park views
Quick answerUpdated October 18, 2026
Wallingford is a mostly residential neighborhood of 1920s bungalows between Fremont and the U District, with shops and restaurants concentrated along North 45th Street and a few tattoo studios nearby. Street parking is generally free but time-limited. Buses run along 45th, and Gas Works Park looks across Lake Union to the downtown skyline.
- Residential
- Neighborhood shops
- Easier parking
- Lake views
- Low-key
4 studios in Wallingford
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Getting tattooed in Wallingford
Wallingford is a classic streetcar suburb filled with 1920s houses and bungalows. Its commercial life is concentrated along North 45th Street, home to the neon "WALLINGFORD" sign, Wallingford Center and the original Dick's Drive-In.
A few tattoo studios sit on or near North 45th Street and Stone Way North. Wallingford suits people who want a neighborhood shop with easier parking than Capitol Hill or Ballard. Its business streets aren't part of Seattle's paid parking areas, though many blocks have posted time limits.
Gas Works Park, on the north shore of Lake Union, is one of the city's most photographed parks. On a hot day it's very exposed, so keep a fresh tattoo covered and stay out of the lake. Buses along North 45th Street connect Wallingford with the U District light rail station to the east and with Fremont and Ballard to the west.
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Tattoo artists in Wallingford
12 artists work at Wallingford studios in the directory. Each profile comes from the studio’s own website and links back to it.
Janet Lucero
Tattoo artist at Slave To The Needle
Wallingford, Seattle
- American Traditional
- Neo-Traditional
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 Wallingford
Studio Arcenum
Fremont, Seattle · 0.7 mi
Studio Arcanum is a tattoo studio in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood. The studio says it has been bringing magic to the tattoo industry for over 10 years.
Walk-ins(425) 679-9134View- Editor’s pick
Hidden Hand Tattoo
Fremont, Seattle · 0.9 mi
Hidden Hand Tattoo is located in Fremont, Seattle, at 702 North 35th Street. The studio offers tattoo appointments and custom tattoo design consultations.
Open dailyBlack and GreyRealism(206) 632-7313View 
- Editor’s pick
Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor
University District, Seattle · 0.9 mi
Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor is a tattoo and body piercing shop at 5307 Roosevelt Way NE in Seattle. The shop accepts tattoo walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis, and tattooers schedule their own appointments.
Open dailyWalk-insPiercing(206) 729-0200View 
Blood Orange
Fremont, Seattle · 1.0 mi
Blood Orange Tattoo is an appointment-only tattoo studio in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood. The studio says it is located at 3414 1/2 Fremont Ave N.
Walk-insbloodorangetattoo.comView
Wallingford tattoo FAQ
How many tattoo shops are in Wallingford?
We list 4 tattoo studios in Wallingford, Seattle, including Slave To The Needle, Bellwether Tattoo, and Ink and Paint Tattoo Gallery.
Is parking free in Wallingford?
Generally, yes. Wallingford's business streets aren't part of Seattle's paid street parking areas, but many blocks along North 45th Street have posted time limits. For a long session, park on a residential side street where the signs allow it, or take a bus along 45th from the U District light rail station.
What's a healing-friendly thing to do in Wallingford?
Grab a meal on North 45th Street or walk the quiet residential streets. Gas Works Park has great views of Lake Union and downtown, but it's exposed and sunny in summer, so bring a light layer to cover a fresh tattoo, and don't wade into the lake until it's fully healed.