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Tattoo Hoi An: 10 Best Studios Compared by a Local (2026)
Tattoo Hoi An: 10 Best Studios Compared by a Local (2026)
Ten tattoo Hoi An studios compared on what you can actually check: address, opening hours, review volume and distance from the Old Town. Plus how to get a firm quote and when in your trip to book.
- Quick picks: which studio for which need
- How this list was built, and what it is not
- Tattoo Hoi An studios just north of the Old Town
- Inside the Old Town and on An Hoi
- Tattoo Hoi An studios along Cua Dai road
- Three more worth knowing
- Prices: how to get a firm quote
- The two-minute hygiene check
- Plan the tattoo around your trip
- Getting to the studios
- Frequently asked questions
Quick picks: which tattoo Hoi An studio for which need
Hoi An is a small town with a surprising number of tattoo studios, and almost every one of them shows a perfect 5.0 on Google Maps. That makes the star rating useless for choosing. What does separate them is how many people have reviewed them, when they are open, where they sit, and what style each artist is known for. If you only have a minute, start here.
| If you want… | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The longest track record of reviews | 1984 Tattoo & Piercing Studio | 3,812 Google reviews, far more than anyone else in town |
| To walk from an Old Town hotel | Morgan’s Ink, Phoenix, DinhBa, 1984 | All four are within 400 m of our shop inside the Old Town |
| Fine line or minimal work | The Hangout Tattoo | Its own site lists fine line, minimalism and engraving-style artists |
| A late evening session | DinhBa Tattoo (to 22:30), Tattoo HOI AN (to 22:00) | Fixed, published closing times |
| To stay near An Bang beach | IRI Tattoo Hoi An 2 | The only one of these on the beach side |
| A piercing at the same visit | 1984, Iri, Hello Tattoo, Duck | All four list piercing in their name or category |
How this list was built, and what it is not
We rent motorbikes, not tattoo machines, so read this as a neighbour’s map of the scene, not an artist’s verdict. Nobody on this list paid to be here, and we take no commission from any studio.
The ten were picked and ordered from data you can check yourself. Addresses, phone numbers, opening hours, ratings and review counts were read from each studio’s Google Maps listing on 13 November 2026. Styles and background come from the studios’ own websites where they have one. Distances are straight lines from our shop at 84 Phan Chau Trinh, which sits inside the Old Town, so the real walk is a little longer.
We have not sat in the chair at all ten studios, so we do not rank artistic quality. That is a judgement only you can make, by looking at healed work in each artist’s portfolio. Review counts tell you a studio is busy and established. They do not tell you it suits your design.
Tattoo Hoi An studios just north of the Old Town
Tran Hung Dao, Ba Trieu and the lower end of Hai Ba Trung form a loose tattoo quarter. Four of the ten studios sit here, all a short walk from the pedestrian streets, and you can visit all four in half an hour to compare portfolios before you commit.
1. 1984 Tattoo & Piercing Studio
The most reviewed studio in town by a wide margin, with nearly twice the review count of the next name on this list. The studio describes itself as a team of professional artists in a friendly, clean environment, and it does piercing as well as tattoos. Reviews on its own site lean heavily on first-timers saying they were put at ease, which makes it a sensible first stop if this is your first tattoo.
- Address: 50 Ba Trieu · open in Google Maps
- Hours: 09:00–21:00 daily
- Phone: +84 837 501 984 · Web: 1984studio.vn
- Google Maps: 5.0 from 3,812 reviews · about 370 m in a straight line from our shop at 84 Phan Chau Trinh
2. Phoenix Studio Tattoo
Phoenix says it was founded in Ho Chi Minh City in 2019, and that all of its artists have more than five years of experience, working in styles from Eastern to Western. It offers a free consultation before you book, which is worth using: bring reference images and ask which artist would take your piece.
- Address: 680 Hai Ba Trung · open in Google Maps
- Hours: listed as open 24 hours
- Phone: +84 876 060 008 · Web: phoenixstudiotattoo.com
- Google Maps: 5.0 from 828 reviews · about 320 m in a straight line from our shop at 84 Phan Chau Trinh
3. DinhBa Tattoo Hoi An
Almost opposite Phoenix on the same street, and the latest fixed closing time on this list. That makes it the practical choice if your days are full of tours and the evening is the only slot you have. There is no website; the portfolio lives on Instagram, so look there first.
- Address: 585 Hai Ba Trung · open in Google Maps
- Hours: 09:00–22:30 daily
- Phone: +84 774 442 242 · Online: Instagram @dinhba_tattoo
- Google Maps: 5.0 from 317 reviews · about 350 m in a straight line from our shop at 84 Phan Chau Trinh
4. Morgan’s Ink Tattoo Studio
The closest of the ten to the Old Town. Morgan’s Ink says it was set up in Ho Chi Minh City in 2023 by a group of artists and an Australian business partner. Its website carries a short biography for each artist with the styles they prefer, including realism, fine line, neo-traditional, blackwork and Japanese. Read those before you message: asking for a named artist gets you a better answer than asking the front desk for a price.
- Address: 106 Tran Hung Dao · open in Google Maps
- Hours: 09:00–21:00 daily
- Phone: +84 898 409 399 · Web: morgansinktattoo.com
- Google Maps: 5.0 from 537 reviews · about 230 m in a straight line from our shop at 84 Phan Chau Trinh
Inside the Old Town and on An Hoi
Two studios sit where most visitors spend their evenings: one down a lane off Tran Phu in the heart of the Old Town, the other across the river on An Hoi, near the night market.
5. Tattoo HOI AN
The only studio on this list inside the pedestrian core, and the earliest to open. The address is a lane number, so look for the alley beside number 67 rather than a shopfront on Tran Phu itself. Because it is inside the walking streets, you cannot ride to the door during car-free hours: park outside and walk in.
- Address: 67/2 Tran Phu, down a lane off the main street · open in Google Maps
- Hours: 08:00–22:00 daily
- Phone: +84 936 222 500 · Online: Facebook page LenXam67TranPhu.HoiAn
- Google Maps: 5.0 from 335 reviews · about 420 m in a straight line from our shop at 84 Phan Chau Trinh
6. Hello Tattoo
On the An Hoi side of the river, a few minutes on foot from the lantern boats and the night market. Hello Tattoo does body piercing as well as tattoos. Its location makes it the easiest to drop into for a consultation while you are out for the evening anyway.
- Address: 01 Thoai Ngoc Hau, An Hoi · open in Google Maps
- Hours: listed as open 24 hours
- Phone: +84 905 404 346 · Web: hellotattoohoian.com
- Google Maps: 5.0 from 378 reviews · about 420 m in a straight line from our shop at 84 Phan Chau Trinh
Tattoo Hoi An studios along Cua Dai road
East of the centre, on the roads that run toward the beach, are four more. They are a short ride from the Old Town, and handy if your hotel or homestay is on the beach side of town.
7. Iri Tattoo Hoi An
The third most reviewed studio in town. Iri says it has six artists, each with at least four years of tattooing behind them, covering everything from traditional pieces to minimal and large detailed work. Its site also states it has had no case of infection since opening, and explains its hygiene routine, which is exactly the kind of thing you want a studio to be willing to put in writing. There is a second branch near An Bang beach (see section 06).
- Address: 503 Cua Dai · open in Google Maps
- Hours: 09:00–20:00 daily
- Phone: +84 937 356 124 · Web: iritattoohoian.com
- Google Maps: 5.0 from 1,316 reviews · about 1.1 km in a straight line from our shop at 84 Phan Chau Trinh
8. OCD Ink Studio
On Nguyen Duy Hieu, the quieter road that runs parallel to Cua Dai. OCD Ink does not publish prices; its site asks you to send your idea for a quote, so message with size, placement and a reference image before you go.
- Address: 273 Nguyen Duy Hieu · open in Google Maps
- Hours: 10:00–19:00 daily
- Phone: +84 866 781 123 · Web: ocdinkstudio.com
- Google Maps: 5.0 from 434 reviews · about 1.1 km in a straight line from our shop at 84 Phan Chau Trinh
9. Vu Tattoo Hoi An
A daytime studio on Ly Thuong Kiet, north-east of the centre. It closes at 18:00, the earliest alongside The Hangout, so book a morning or early afternoon slot. The portfolio is on Instagram.
- Address: 164 Ly Thuong Kiet · open in Google Maps
- Hours: 09:00–18:00 daily
- Phone: +84 773 496 989 · Online: Instagram @vutattoohoian
- Google Maps: 5.0 from 390 reviews · about 1.1 km in a straight line from our shop at 84 Phan Chau Trinh
10. The Hangout Tattoo
The second most reviewed studio, and the furthest out, on Cua Dai road toward the beach. The Hangout says it has been working since 2019. Its site lists each artist by style: traditional black and grey, fine line and minimalism, ornamental and realism, and an unusual engraving, etching and woodcut look. If you want fine line work, this is the first portfolio to open.
- Address: 302 Cua Dai · open in Google Maps
- Hours: 10:00–18:00 daily
- Phone: +84 348 040 194 · Web: thehangouttattoo.com
- Google Maps: 5.0 from 2,199 reviews · about 2.8 km in a straight line from our shop at 84 Phan Chau Trinh
Three more worth knowing
These did not make the ten on review volume, but each fills a gap.
| Studio | Address | Google Maps | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRI Tattoo Hoi An 2 | 107 Nguyen Phan Vinh, An Bang | 5.0 · 220 reviews · 09:00–20:00 | The beach branch of Iri, about 4 km from the Old Town. The one to pick if you are staying at An Bang. |
| Duck Tattoo & Piercing Studio | 472 Hai Ba Trung | 5.0 · 276 reviews | On the road north toward An Bang, about 1.5 km from the Old Town. Does piercing too. |
| Dleetattoo | 09 Phan Boi Chau | 4.9 · 220 reviews | On Phan Boi Chau, the French quarter street, at its eastern end. |
Prices: how to get a firm quote for a tattoo in Hoi An
None of the studio websites we read publishes a price list, and that is normal for the trade, not a warning sign. A tattoo is priced on size, placement, detail, colour and which artist does it, so any single number printed here would be wrong for most readers. We would rather give you none than invent one.
What works is a message that lets the studio answer in one reply. Send it to two or three studios on the same day and compare.
- Reference image. One or two pictures of the style you want, not ten.
- Size in centimetres. Hold a ruler to the spot. “Small” means different things to everyone.
- Placement. Inner forearm, ankle, ribs. Curved and bony areas take longer.
- Black or colour. And whether you want shading.
- Your dates. When you arrive and when you fly, so they can offer a real slot.
Then ask four things back: the total price in dong, whether a deposit is needed and if it comes off the final bill, which artist will do it, and whether a touch-up is included if you are still in town. Get the price in writing in the chat before you sit down. Every studio on this list has a mobile number, and most also take messages on Instagram or Facebook.
One studio may be quoting its senior realism artist and another a junior doing simple line work. Ask who, not only how much. A cheaper quote for the wrong artist is not a saving on something permanent.
The two-minute hygiene check
A 5.0 rating does not show you the workstation. You can see most of what matters in the first two minutes after you walk in, before anything touches your skin.
- Needles opened in front of you. Single-use cartridges or needles should come out of a sealed pack while you watch.
- Gloves on, and changed. New gloves after touching a phone, a door or a drawer.
- Wrapped surfaces. The machine, cable, bottle and armrest covered in fresh plastic film.
- Ink poured into single-use caps. Not dipped from a shared bottle.
- A clean, separate work area. Not a chair on the pavement or next to food.
- Aftercare explained and written down. A good studio tells you what to do for the next two weeks without being asked.
If any of these is missing, thank them and leave. With this many studios within a few streets of each other, you never need to settle.
Plan the tattoo around your trip, not the other way round
This is the part visitors get wrong. Hoi An is a beach, river and sunshine town, and a fresh tattoo wants none of those. Artists generally tell you to keep a new tattoo out of the sea, pools and long soaks until it has healed, which usually means two to three weeks, and out of strong sun for longer. Follow your own artist’s instructions over anything written here.
So the order of your days matters more than the studio you pick:
- Beach and island days first. Do An Bang, Cua Dai and the Cham Islands snorkelling trip before the tattoo, not after.
- Tattoo near the end of your Hoi An stay. But not the night before a long flight if the piece is large; a day’s buffer lets the studio check it.
- Think about where clothing rubs. A tailor fitting the next morning and a fresh shoulder piece do not mix. Neither do a new ankle tattoo and tight shoes.
- Go easy the night before. Studios commonly ask you not to arrive after drinking, and to eat a proper meal first.
- Rainy season is not a problem. From roughly September to December it rains hard here, and a tattoo session is a good rainy-day plan in Hoi An. Just keep the fresh tattoo dry and covered on the way home.
Road dust, sun and a helmet strap are the three things to think about. Cover a fresh forearm or calf tattoo with loose, clean clothing while you ride, keep it out of direct midday sun, and if the tattoo is behind the ear or on the neck, check where your helmet strap sits before you book the placement.
Getting to the studios
The studios north of the Old Town are walkable from most central hotels. For the Cua Dai road group and the An Bang branch you will want wheels: a bicycle is enough for Cua Dai road, and a scooter makes sense for An Bang, which is the same road you would take for the ride from Hoi An to An Bang beach.
Two things to know before you ride. The Old Town core closes to motorbikes for parts of the day, so for Tattoo HOI AN on Tran Phu you park at the edge and walk in. And do not navigate by street number on Hai Ba Trung: 585 and 680 are almost opposite each other, while 472 is about a kilometre further north. Use the map links above instead of counting doors.
Need a ride between studios?
Our shop is at 84 Phan Chau Trinh, a few minutes’ walk from four of the studios on this list. Motorbikes, electric scooters and bicycles, collected here or delivered to your hotel, with helmets and a raincoat.
Tattoo Hoi An: frequently asked questions
Which tattoo Hoi An studio has the most reviews?
1984 Tattoo and Piercing Studio at 50 Ba Trieu had 3,812 Google reviews with a 5.0 rating when we checked on 13 November 2026. The Hangout Tattoo was second with 2,199 and Iri Tattoo Hoi An third with 1,316.
How much does a tattoo cost in Hoi An?
There is no fixed price. None of the studio websites we read publishes a price list, because the price depends on size, placement, detail, colour and the artist. Send a reference image, the size in centimetres and the placement to two or three studios and ask for a total price in dong in writing.
Do I need to book a tattoo in Hoi An in advance?
For a small, simple design you can often walk in for a consultation. For anything large, detailed or with a specific artist, message a few days ahead with your dates so the studio can hold a slot.
Is it safe to get a tattoo in Hoi An?
It can be, if you check the basics yourself. Needles should be opened from a sealed pack in front of you, the artist should wear fresh gloves, the workstation should be wrapped in clean plastic film, and ink should be poured into single-use caps. If any of that is missing, choose another studio.
Can I swim after getting a tattoo in Hoi An?
Not straight away. Artists generally tell you to keep a new tattoo out of the sea and pools until it has healed, usually two to three weeks. Plan beach days and the Cham Islands trip before the tattoo, and follow the aftercare your artist gives you.
Are any tattoo studios in Hoi An open late?
DinhBa Tattoo lists opening until 22:30 and Tattoo HOI AN until 22:00. Phoenix Studio Tattoo and Hello Tattoo are listed on Google Maps as open 24 hours, but message first before turning up late at night.
Where are most tattoo studios in Hoi An?
In two clusters. Four of the ten sit just north of the Old Town around Tran Hung Dao, Ba Trieu and Hai Ba Trung. Four more are east of the centre along Cua Dai road, Nguyen Duy Hieu and Ly Thuong Kiet. Two are in the Old Town and on An Hoi.
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