# Altar

> Tattoo studio in Roosevelt & Maple Leaf, Seattle. 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.

- Address: 7114 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
- Neighborhood: Roosevelt & Maple Leaf, Seattle
- County: King County, Washington
- Phone: (206) 714-8455
- Website: https://altarseattle.co
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altarseattle
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/altarseattle
- Booking: https://altarseattle.co/pages/book-a-tattoo
- Published prices: $225–$250/hour · Rates vary by artist. (source: https://altarseattle.co/pages/f-a-q)
- Services: tattoo
- City of Seattle registered business since 2017 (account 0007023440727545; source: data.seattle.gov; as of 2026-10-17). A city business registration, not a WA DOL tattoo license.
- Listing status: listed open (data as of 2026-10-18)
- Coordinates: 47.680759, -122.317309
- Source page: https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/altar

## Highlights

- A deposit is required for most appointments
- April and Kelsi are generally booked several months in advance

## Artists at Altar

- [April Cornell](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/april-altar) — Owner and tattoo artist
- [Kelsi Hooper](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/kelsi-altar) — Tattoo artist · Fine Line, Blackwork, Illustrative, Color
- [Sarah](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/sarah-altar) — Tattoo artist

_From the studio's own website. Professional information only._

## FAQ

**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.

## Nearby tattoo studios

- [Moonlight Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/moonlight-tattoo) — 8927 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 · (206) 402-6705 · https://www.moonlighttattooseattle.com · 0.9 mi
- [Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/pierced-hearts-tattoo-parlor) — 5307 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 · (206) 729-0200 · https://www.piercedhearts.com · 0.9 mi
- [Black Dolphin Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/black-dolphin-tattoo) — 5228 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 · (206) 666-4708 · https://www.blackdolphinseattle.com · 1.0 mi
- [Mind's Eye Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/minds-eye-tattoo) — 5206 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 · (206) 522-7954 · 1.0 mi
- [Triassic Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/triassic-tattoo) — 2618 NE 55th St, Seattle, WA 98105 · (206) 638-0061 · 1.2 mi

_Data: OpenStreetMap contributors, Overture Maps Foundation, studio websites, City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services, Seattle Tattoo editors. Updated October 18, 2026._