# The Hiding Spot

> Tattoo studio in Bellingham, WA. The Hiding Spot is a tattoo studio in Bellingham, Washington, near downtown. It offers Traditional American and Asian styled tattooing, free consultations, and walk-in availability when time allows.

- Address: Bellingham, WA
- City: Bellingham, WA
- County: Whatcom County, Washington
- Website: https://www.thehidingspot.net
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehidingspot
- Styles: American Traditional
- Services: tattoo, walk-ins
- Listing status: listed open (data as of 2026-10-18)
- Coordinates: 48.760783, -122.488615
- Source page: https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/the-hiding-spot

## Highlights

- Free consultations are offered
- Booking starts with a form on the studio website
- A non-refundable cash deposit is required to secure an appointment
- The deposit goes toward the tattoo's overall price

## Artists at The Hiding Spot

- [Adrian Martinez](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/adrian-martinez) — Tattoo artist · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianmartineztattoo
- [Liam Dickinson](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/liam-dickinson) — Tattoo artist · Fine Line, American Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi), Black and Grey, Tribal, Cover-Up · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pharaohs.sparrows
- [Max Lowe](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/max-lowe) — Tattoo artist · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxlowetattoo
- [Ariel Kuromoto](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/ariel-kuromoto) — Apprentice tattoo artist · Fine Line, American Traditional, Black and Grey · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ak47tattoos

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

## FAQ

**Where is The Hiding Spot located?**
The Hiding Spot is in Bellingham, WA (Whatcom County). We don't have a street address for it yet, so confirm the location with the studio before you go.

**How do I book a tattoo at The Hiding Spot?**
Reach The Hiding Spot through the website (thehidingspot.net) or Instagram (@thehidingspot). Most Washington studios ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually need a consultation first.

**Is The Hiding Spot 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.

**What other tattoo shops are near The Hiding Spot?**
Nearby studios include Kalamalka Ink (0.1 mi), The Oddacity (0.2 mi), and Coastal Tattoo (0.3 mi).

**Does The Hiding Spot require a deposit?**
Yes. A non-refundable cash deposit is required to secure an appointment, and it goes toward the tattoo's price.

## Nearby tattoo studios

- [Kalamalka Ink](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/kalamalka-ink) — 1315 Girard St #101, Bellingham, WA 98225 · (360) 656-5454 · 0.1 mi
- [The Oddacity](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/the-oddacity) — 1208 Dupont St, Bellingham, WA 98225 · (360) 306-0420 · https://theoddacity.com · 0.2 mi
- [Coastal Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/coastal-tattoo) — 2522 Meridian St Unit 102, Bellingham, WA 98226 · (360) 305-1980 · https://www.coastaltattoo.net · 0.3 mi
- [Maude](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/maude) — 310 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225 · https://www.maudetattoo.com · 0.7 mi
- [Mirage Ink Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/mirage-ink-tattoo) — 215 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225 · (360) 969-7979 · https://mirageinktattoo.com/pages/contact · 0.8 mi

_Data: OpenStreetMap contributors, Overture Maps Foundation, studio websites, Seattle Tattoo editors. Updated October 18, 2026._