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16 Best Tattoo Studios in Mumbai

The right tattoo studio in Mumbai should fit both your visual idea and the way you want the appointment handled. Available specialties include meaningful custom tattoos, realism, linework, minimalist pieces, couple tattoos, piercings and removal.

Start with the studio’s relevant portfolio, then discuss placement, size, hygiene, aftercare and session timing. A clear consultation is especially important when refining an original idea, planning a cover-up or choosing a detailed design.

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This list of tattoo studios in Mumbai is ordered by how specialised each business is, its ratings, the quality of its information and its location.

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Body Canvas, Mumbai#1

Body Canvas

5.02,019 reviews
premises, 1st floor, Body Canvas, Gagangiri, 102A, next carters blue, off Off Carter Road, Union Park, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052, India
Best for
Meaningful custom tattoosDetailed forearm pieces

Body Canvas is a Mumbai tattoo and piercing studio where personal stories are treated as part of the design process. Artists such as Vikas and Santosh are associated with attentive consultation, thoughtful custom work, and detailed execution.

The studio’s clean, carefully sanitised setup supports tattoos, piercings, and laser tattoo removal . Fresh needles, gloves, and sheets are used for tattoo sessions, while the team explains procedures clearly and works patiently with clients who need time or reassurance. Appointments are advisable for planned sessions, particularly for detailed or larger pieces.

Tattooist Studio, Mumbai#2

Tattooist Studio

5.01,076 reviews
Shop No-2, Tattooist Studio, Gulwala Chawl, C. B, Dattaram Ayare Marg, near Mafatlal Mills, opp. Trimurti Dham Mandir, Lower Parel East, Dhuru Wadi, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013, India
Best for
First tattoosSmall, detailed pieces

Tattooist Studio offers Mumbai clients a friendly, organised setting for custom tattoos, including smaller pieces and first-time work. Artists take time to understand the brief, refine details, and keep the process comfortable from consultation through completion.

The studio is noted for clean execution, careful hygiene, and polished finishing. Its approachable atmosphere works well for visitors who feel nervous about their first tattoo, while efficient sessions suit those seeking a straightforward piece without sacrificing attention to detail. Appointment-based planning helps keep the experience focused.

Fab+ Tattoo Studio, Mumbai#3

Fab+ Tattoo Studio

5.0798 reviews
Shop No, Fab+ Tattoo Studio, 19 /a, opposite empire bakery and stores, Gadhav Naka, Valmik Nagar, Bhandup West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400078, India
Best for
Realistic custom tattoos

Fab+ Tattoo Studio brings a creative, relaxed feel to tattooing in Mumbai. Its artists handle custom ideas with patience and professional care, from realistic dragonfly wings to black-and-grey designs with layered shading and strong composition.

The studio also offers microblading, while tattoo sessions focus on clean detailing, a comfortable environment, and well-maintained hygiene. It is a good fit for visitors who want artistic input during design development without losing sight of the original concept. Appointments are required, making advance planning important for custom work.

Beyond Ink Tattoo Studio, Mumbai#4

Beyond Ink Tattoo Studio

5.0763 reviews
Shop No-1, Beyond Ink Tattoo Studio, Daulat Manzil, near Nav Maharashtra Gym, Gomes Colony, Kanjur Village, Kanjurmarg East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400042, India
Best for
First tattoosCustom linework and detailing

Beyond Ink Tattoo Studio in Mumbai focuses on custom tattoos with careful line work, considered detailing, and a patient consultation style. Akshay Gawas takes time to understand the design, explain the process, and guide visitors who are still refining their idea.

The clean, professionally managed studio is also associated with body piercing and drawing instruction for elementary and intermediate examinations. That combination gives Beyond Ink a distinctive creative character, particularly for visitors who value both finished body art and a broader connection to drawing and design.

Variants Tattoo Studio Mumbai, India#5

Variants Tattoo Studio Mumbai, India

5.0708 reviews
Shop No 4, Variants Tattoo Studio Mumbai, India, Swami Vivekanand Rd, behind Meenakshi Apt, opp. Golden Tobacco, Pond Gaothan, Navpada, Kamala Nagar, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056, India
Best for
First tattoosMinimalist and custom designs

Variants Tattoo Studio in Mumbai specialises in personalised, hand-drawn tattoos shaped through genuine collaboration. Artists take time to understand an idea, advise on placement, and refine the design before beginning, making the process especially useful when the initial concept is still taking form.

The studio works across minimalist, colour, black-and-grey, and other custom styles, with careful attention to consent, sanitisation, sealed needles, and aftercare. Its warm atmosphere supports both nervous first-timers and returning visitors who want a design that reflects their personality, story, or preferred aesthetic. Appointments are required for planned sessions.

MICKEYZ TATTOO AND PIERCING STUDIO, best tattoo shop, Mumbai#6

MICKEYZ TATTOO AND PIERCING STUDIO, best tattoo shop

4.91,676 reviews
shop no 4, MICKEYZ TATTOO AND PIERCING STUDIO, best tattoo shop, Tattoo, Raj Sebastian Kinny Bld, I C Colony, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400103, India
Best for
First tattoos and couple piecesCustom tattoos and piercings

Mickeyz Tattoo and Piercing Studio gives Mumbai visitors a warm, reassuring introduction to body art. Gaurav and the studio team take time to discuss designs, colour, placement, and expectations before starting, which is particularly helpful for first tattoos and matching couple pieces.

The work combines professional execution with careful detailing, clean procedures, and clear aftercare guidance. Its welcoming, LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere makes the studio suitable for visitors who want a relaxed consultation as well as a polished tattoo or piercing result.

Sam Tattoo India, Mumbai#7

Sam Tattoo India

4.91,633 reviews
1st Floor, Sam Tattoo India, Dheeraj Sagar Apartment, New Link Rd, opposite Goregaon Sports Club, Malad, Ekta Nagar, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400064, India
Best for
Detailed custom and freehand tattoos

Sam Tattoo India is a Mumbai tattoo and piercing studio centred on custom artwork and patient consultation. Artists such as Rohan Rana, Hardik, and Vidhi Mewada work from the meaning behind an idea, helping refine composition, placement, and style. Freehand designs are also part of the studio’s creative strength.

The spacious, hygienic setting suits detailed black-and-grey portraits, armbands, symbolic pieces, and designs built from a simple starting concept. Clear guidance throughout the session and aftercare support make it a comfortable choice for both first tattoos and longer appointments.

R Tattoo Studio, Mumbai#8

R Tattoo Studio

4.91,499 reviews
Shop Number 12 VP bhatia building J.V Road, Khot Ln, opp. Welcome super market, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400086, India
Best for
First tattoosCustom designs

R Tattoo Studio is a Mumbai tattoo shop with a practical, reassuring approach to custom work. Artists take time to answer hygiene and safety questions, understand the design brief, and execute pieces with clean lines, careful detailing, and an efficient hand.

The studio’s neat, well-maintained setting and friendly hospitality are especially useful for first-time visitors. It also provides laser tattoo removal and piercing services, giving clients options when they want to modify existing body art or add a new piece. The studio serves Ghatkopar and requires appointments.

Chandu Art Tattoos ( Goregaon ), Mumbai#9

Chandu Art Tattoos ( Goregaon )

4.91,263 reviews
First floor, Chandu Art Tattoos ( Goregaon ), DGS Ekta Building, Shop No, 101, near Oberoi Mall, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400097, India
Best for
Custom tattoos requiring design refinement

Chandu Art Tattoos in Mumbai’s Goregaon area is a strong choice for custom pieces where patience and refinement matter. Chandu takes time to understand the concept, suggest placement, adjust details, and turn an initial idea into a finished design with notably clean line work.

The studio handles both small minimalist additions and larger, highly detailed tattoos, including symbolic and realistic elements. A careful, hygienic setup and an unhurried manner make it suitable for repeat visitors as well as clients approaching their first or more ambitious piece.

Circle Tattoo - Premium Tattoo Studio in Mumbai, Andheri#10

Circle Tattoo - Premium Tattoo Studio in Mumbai, Andheri

4.91,260 reviews
Shop no 1, Circle Tattoo - Premium Tattoo Studio in Mumbai, Andheri, Windermere building, Road, off Link Plaza Commercial Complex, Mhada Colony, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053, India
Best for
First tattoosDetailed realistic or colour work

Circle Tattoo in Andheri combines detailed artistry with a welcoming, professional studio environment. The team supports the full path from design consultation and prototyping to execution, with artists such as Aman, Ganesh, Zafar, Hiten, and Manohar Koli associated with careful, precise work.

The studio is particularly suited to colour tattoos, armbands, realistic pieces, and small designs. Strong attention to cleanliness and a reassuring manner help first-time visitors settle in, while the option of extended sessions supports larger, more intricate work. Appointments are required.

Ace Tattooz & Piercing Studio | Ghatkopar | Mumbai#11

Ace Tattooz & Piercing Studio | Ghatkopar | Mumbai

4.91,191 reviews
1st Floor, Ace Tattooz & Piercing Studio | Ghatkopar | Mumbai, Monterossa, 104, 90 Feet Rd, above IDFC First bank, near Siddhivinak Ganesh Mandir, Railway Police Colony, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400075, India
Best for
Custom tattoosEar and body piercings

Ace Tattooz & Piercing Studio in Ghatkopar offers custom tattoos and carefully handled piercings in a friendly, creative setting. Artists such as Namita, Rashmi, Karan, Mahima, and Abhishek take time to understand the idea, discuss placement, and shape the result around its personal meaning.

Tattoo work is supported by patient consultation, detailed finishing, and strong hygiene, while piercing sessions include placement checks, a calm procedure, and aftercare guidance. The studio suits both spontaneous decisions and carefully planned pieces, though appointments are required for scheduled visits.

Alibaba Tattoos and Piercings Premium Tattoo Studio in Mumbai India#12

Alibaba Tattoos and Piercings Premium Tattoo Studio in Mumbai India

4.91,132 reviews
D5 Number 9, Alibaba Tattoos and Piercings Premium Tattoo Studio in Mumbai India, Society Ganesh Mandir Lane, Old, Mhada Rd, opposite Society, Swastik Cooperative Housing Society, SV Patel Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053, India
Best for
Black-and-grey and fine-line tattoosCustom meaningful designs

Alibaba Tattoos and Piercings in Mumbai brings together custom tattoo design, professional piercing, and tattoo removal. The studio’s consultation-led approach helps visitors clarify the idea, placement, and style before work begins, while artists are particularly associated with precise black-and-grey and fine-line execution.

A clean, organised environment and patient guidance make the studio approachable for first tattoos and meaningful pieces. Piercing services cover ear, face, and body styles, with attention to comfort, hygiene, precision, and aftercare. Alibaba is a useful option for clients who want a broad body-art service under one roof.

SB TATTOO STUDIO, Mumbai#13

SB TATTOO STUDIO

5.0539 reviews
Shop no.1, SB TATTOO STUDIO, Wagheshweri building, Ganesh mandir, Kaju Pada, Bhatwadi, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400084, India
Best for
First tattoosColour and detailed custom work

SB Tattoo Studio offers Mumbai clients a clean, professional setting for custom tattoos and piercing. The artist takes time to understand design ideas, explain the process, and maintain a comfortable pace, with sharp line work, vibrant colour, and carefully finished details across different styles.

Its hygienic, well-organised approach makes SB suitable for first-timers as well as visitors who already have a clear concept. The studio’s patient communication and careful execution are useful when placement, colour choices, or small design adjustments need to be considered before starting.

Travellers Ink Tattoo Studio, Mumbai#14

Travellers Ink Tattoo Studio

4.9996 reviews
Shop 115, 1st flr, JK tower, harishchandra goregaonkar road Opp shiv tapi, gamdevi Girgaon chowpatty, Charni Road, west, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400007, India
Best for
Cover-ups and tattoo amendmentsDelicate piercings and aftercare

Travellers Ink Tattoo Studio in Mumbai combines custom tattoos, professional piercing, and laser tattoo removal with a strong focus on clean, careful handling. The studio is especially useful for cover-up work, amendments, and delicate piercings where consultation and precise adjustment are important.

Prerna and the wider team are associated with patient guidance, gentle procedures, and clear aftercare. Visitors can expect a warm, supportive atmosphere rather than a rushed session, whether they are correcting earlier work, bringing a parent for a piercing, or developing a tattoo around a personal story.

Asur Tattoo Studio & Art School, Mumbai#15

Asur Tattoo Studio & Art School

5.0500 reviews
shopping centre, Asur Tattoo studio Acharya commercial, &, CG Rd, near cubic mall, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400074, India
Best for
First tattoos and piercingsDrawing-class students

Asur Tattoo Studio & Art School in Mumbai combines tattooing, piercing, tattoo removal, and drawing classes. The artists take a patient, friendly approach to first tattoos, explaining the process and helping visitors feel comfortable before detailed work begins.

The studio’s clean, well-maintained environment supports precise needle work and careful hygiene, with piercing services covering common ear, nose, and navel placements. Its art-school side adds a distinctive educational dimension for people interested in developing drawing skills alongside body-art work. Asur is best suited to visitors seeking a welcoming studio with both creative services and structured drawing instruction.

Inkrider Tattoos, Mumbai#16
What stands out
  • Free design consultation

  • Piercing and laser removal in the same studio

  • Open every day until 11pm

Inkrider Tattoos⁠Verified business

5.038 reviews
Shop No.2, Panchsheel Residency, Kandivali, Mahavir Nagar, Kandivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400067, India
Best for
Custom tattoos and piercings in the western suburbs

Inkrider in Kandivali West suits anyone in the western suburbs who wants a tattoo and a piercing from the same studio. Founder Rajveer and his team work across portraits, religious and spiritual designs, mandalas, watercolour, geometric and small minimalist pieces, and a free consultation comes before any custom design. The studio also offers laser tattoo removal and a training course for new artists, and it opens every day from 11am to 11pm.

The comparison at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest for
#1Body Canvas 5.02,019Meaningful custom tattoos
#2Tattooist Studio 5.01,076First tattoos
#3Fab+ Tattoo Studio 5.0798Realistic custom tattoos
#4Beyond Ink Tattoo Studio 5.0763First tattoos
#5Variants Tattoo Studio Mumbai, India 5.0708First tattoos
#6MICKEYZ TATTOO AND PIERCING STUDIO, best tattoo shop 4.91,676First tattoos and couple pieces
#7Sam Tattoo India 4.91,633Detailed custom and freehand tattoos
#8R Tattoo Studio 4.91,499First tattoos
#9Chandu Art Tattoos ( Goregaon ) 4.91,263Custom tattoos requiring design refinement
#10Circle Tattoo - Premium Tattoo Studio in Mumbai, Andheri 4.91,260First tattoos
#11Ace Tattooz & Piercing Studio | Ghatkopar | Mumbai 4.91,191Custom tattoos
#12Alibaba Tattoos and Piercings Premium Tattoo Studio in Mumbai India 4.91,132Black-and-grey and fine-line tattoos
#13SB TATTOO STUDIO 5.0539First tattoos
#14Travellers Ink Tattoo Studio 4.9996Cover-ups and tattoo amendments
#15Asur Tattoo Studio & Art School 5.0500First tattoos and piercings
#16Inkrider Tattoos 5.038Custom tattoos and piercings in the western suburbs

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Map of tattoo studio in mumbai in Mumbai

This Mumbai guide brings together studios with different creative focuses, including realistic custom work, linework, minimalist designs, freehand tattoos, piercings and removal. The most useful location choice depends on the artist and service you need. Before travelling, confirm the studio’s area and appointment availability. For a large or detailed piece, choose a convenient route and allow enough time for consultation, the session and aftercare instructions.

Services to compare

  • Custom tattoosChoose from studios working on meaningful concepts, original ideas and detailed custom designs.
  • Realistic tattoosSome options focus on realistic custom tattoos and detailed visual work.
  • Minimalist lineworkCompare studios offering minimalist designs, custom linework and fine detailing.
  • First tattoosSeveral studios provide patient support for clients getting their first tattoo.
  • Couple tattoosSelected providers handle first tattoos and coordinated couple pieces.
  • PiercingsSome tattoo studios also provide custom tattoos and piercing services.
  • Tattoo removalRemoval is available from selected studios and should begin with a proper assessment.

How to choose tattoo studio in mumbai in Mumbai

  1. Compare portfolios using the same style, size and body placement as your idea.
  2. Bring reference images but explain which elements must remain original to you.
  3. Ask how the artist develops the stencil and handles design changes.
  4. Confirm hygiene standards, disposable supplies and aftercare before the session.
  5. For removal or cover-ups, request an assessment of the existing tattoo first.
  6. Check the appointment schedule and allow enough time for detailed work.

Frequently asked questions

Which Mumbai tattoo studio is suitable for a first tattoo?

Several listed studios mention first tattoos and patient guidance. Compare their work in your preferred style, then ask about the consultation, stencil approval, placement, session timing and aftercare before reserving.

Can I take an original tattoo idea to a studio?

Yes, studios associated with custom work can help refine an original concept. Bring references, explain the meaning and identify the elements you want changed, then approve the final design and placement before tattooing.

Are realistic tattoos available in Mumbai studios?

Some listed studios specifically focus on realistic custom tattoos. Review comparable examples, including healed work where possible, and discuss reference quality, size, shading, placement and whether the design may require more than one session.

Do tattoo studios in Mumbai offer removal or piercing?

Selected options mention tattoo removal, piercing or both. Confirm that the exact service is available for your situation, ask about the consultation process and follow the studio’s preparation and aftercare guidance.

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