Tattoo directory
Tattoo Shops in Hilo
Hilo has 14 open tattoo studios in the directory. The most-reviewed on Google is South Seas Tattoo, 4.8 from 118 Google reviews.
Cover-Up is the style named most often on Hilo listings (5 studios). 12 of the studios list a phone number and 9 link to a website.
- Studios
- 14
- Detailed
- 14
- Styles
- 8
From the listings
What Hilo studios say about themselves
Going by their own listings, Hilo tattoo studios emphasize custom work across varied styles, particularly Polynesian tribal, Japanese, traditional, and black and gray designs. Native Flesh Tattoo and Packing Ink Tattoos highlight freehand Polynesian specialties. Tattoo Cute distinguishes itself as a private studio focused on customer comfort and Kawaii designs. Several shops mention experienced staff, and a few offer body piercings alongside tattoo services.
Summarized from the studios' own listing descriptions and checked against them. Each linked studio's page shows its full description.
14 studios
Hilo Tattoo Studios
14 studios
- 01
Aloha Tattoo Hilo
58 Furneaux Ln · Hilo, HI
- 02
Black sand tattoo
190 Keawe St Unit 29 · Hilo, HI
- Traditional
- Blackwork
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 03
Hilo Tattoo Company
99 Keawe St · Hilo, HI
- 04
Ink & Dreams Tattoo Shop
114 Ponahawai St · Hilo, HI
- 05
Native Flesh Tattoo
35 Shipman St · Hilo, HI
- 06
Oblivion Tattoo Studio
60 Waianuenue Ave · Hilo, HI
- Realism
- Fine Line
- Cover-Up
- 07
Ola Loa Studio
17 Furneaux Ln Suite 216 · Hilo, HI
- Blackwork
- Tribal
- 08
Pacific Island Ink
6 Kamehameha Ave Suite #6 · Hilo, HI
- Japanese / Irezumi
- Fine Line
- Cover-Up
- 09
Packing Ink Tattoos-Hilo
56 Waianuenue Ave Suite #219 · Hilo, HI
- Realism
- Lettering
- Cover-Up
- 10
South Seas Tattoo
269 Keawe St · Hilo, HI
- Blackwork
- Fine Line
- Cover-Up
- 11
T-Pak Tattoos
237 Keawe St · Hilo, HI
- 12
Tattoo Cute ~ Hilo, Hawaii
237 Keawe St · Hilo, HI
- 13
Tattoo Valor
255 Keawe St · Hilo, HI
- 14
Tattoos By Butler
154 Holomua St · Hilo, HI
Explore by style
Tattoo Styles in Hilo
8 of the 10 styles we track appear on Hilo listings. Cover-Up is named most often, by 5 studios.
By Google reviews
Most-reviewed tattoo studios in Hilo
Ranked by the number of Google reviews on each listing. South Seas Tattoo leads with 118 , ahead of Native Flesh Tattoo with 90.
- South Seas Tattoo: 4.8 from 118 Google reviews
- Native Flesh Tattoo: 4.7 from 90 Google reviews
- Oblivion Tattoo Studio: 5.0 from 79 Google reviews
- Pacific Island Ink: 5.0 from 75 Google reviews
- Hilo Tattoo Company: 4.9 from 61 Google reviews
- Tattoo Cute ~ Hilo, Hawaii: 5.0 from 38 Google reviews
- Tattoo Valor: 4.8 from 38 Google reviews
- Tattoos By Butler: 4.7 from 21 Google reviews
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Common questions
Hilo Tattoo FAQ
- How many tattoo shops are in Hilo?
- Local Tattoo Shops lists 14 open tattoo studios in Hilo, HI. 12 list a phone number and 9 list a website.
- What tattoo styles do Hilo studios list?
- The most listed styles in Hilo are cover-up (5), tribal (5), fine line (4) and blackwork (3), counted from each studio's public listing.
- Which Hilo tattoo studios have the highest Google ratings?
- Among Hilo studios with at least 20 Google reviews, Oblivion Tattoo Studio (5.0 from 79 Google reviews), Pacific Island Ink (5.0 from 75 Google reviews) and Tattoo Cute ~ Hilo, Hawaii (5.0 from 38 Google reviews) rate highest. Ratings and review counts come from each shop's public listing.
- Which tattoo studios in Hilo mention walk-ins?
- None of the 14 Hilo listings mention walk-ins in their description, so call the studio before you go.