Altar
Altar is a tattoo studio in Seattle’s Roosevelt neighborhood. The studio describes tattooing as an art form that honors both its physical and spiritual aspects, and offers intuitive tattooing.
Roosevelt & Maple Leaf · King County
At a glance
- Neighborhood
- Roosevelt & Maple Leaf, Seattle · King County
- Phone
- (206) 714-8455
- Website
- altarseattle.co
- Online booking
- altarseattle.co
- @altarseattle
- Social
- Published prices
- $225–$250/hourRates vary by artist.From the studio’s website: source
- Services
- tattoo
- City business registration
- Registered City of Seattle business since 2017 · City account number #0007023440727545 · data as of October 17, 2026Source: City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services. A city business registration, not a WA DOL tattoo license.
- State tattoo shop license
- Verify this shop’s license at WA DOLLicense lookup by the Washington State Department of Licensing
- Listing status
- Listed open · data as of October 18, 2026
What to know about Altar
- A deposit is required for most appointments
- April and Kelsi are generally booked several months in advance
Artists at Altar
All tattoo artists3 artists listed on the studio’s own website. Names, roles, photos and links as the studio publishes them.
April Cornell
Owner and tattoo artist
Sarah
Tattoo artist
Map & directions
Local context
Altar is one of 2 studios we list in Roosevelt & Maple Leaf. King County has 172 licensed tattoo shops and 513 licensed tattoo artists, according to Washington State Department of Licensing data for August 2026.
Altar: common questions
Where is Altar located?
Altar is at 7114 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115, in Seattle's Roosevelt & Maple Leaf neighborhood (King County).
How do I book a tattoo at Altar?
Reach Altar through online booking (altarseattle.co/pages/book-a-tattoo), the website (altarseattle.co), phone at (206) 714-8455, or Instagram (@altarseattle). Most Washington studios ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually need a consultation first.
How much does a tattoo cost at Altar?
Altar's website lists: $225–$250/hour · Rates vary by artist. The final price depends on size, placement, detail and session time, so ask for a quote.
Is Altar licensed?
Washington requires every tattoo shop and tattoo artist to hold a Department of Licensing license (RCW 18.300). You can confirm any shop or artist with the DOL license lookup; see our Washington tattoo laws guide for how. City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services open data lists Altar as a registered City of Seattle business since 2017 (data as of October 17, 2026). That is a city business registration, not a Department of Licensing tattoo license.
What other tattoo shops are near Altar?
Nearby studios include Moonlight Tattoo (0.9 mi), Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor (0.9 mi), and Black Dolphin Tattoo (1.0 mi).
How can I book a tattoo appointment at Altar?
Call the studio or fill out the tattoo submission form. Submissions are handled in the order received, and not all submissions are accepted.
