Local Guide

Best Tattoo Parlours in Jakarta

Hello FlokqMay 29, 2020

In the 1980-1990s, tattoos were often associated with something criminal. But now, this artwork is no longer scary and underestimated. The stigma against tattoos among Jakartans has changed. It has become a lifestyle in the past few years, especially for millennials. A tattoo is used to express ourselves with some artistic or meaningful messages. Therefore, it’s important to choose the right tattoo parlor before you decide to get one. Choosing the right and high qualified tattoo parlor can make a difference in the success of your tattoo. The question is, is there any high-quality tattoo parlor in Jakarta that provides the best services? Make no mistake, because the answer is absolutely YES! Here are 6 of the best places to get you a tattoo in Jakarta:

1. Bucksbuks Tattoo

Bucksbuks Tattoo is one of the oldest tattoo parlors in Indonesia. First opened in Bandung, West Java around 19 years ago. Now, this tattoo parlor located in Kemang, South Jakarta. All the tattoo artists have the skills and experience to give you good artwork. They allow the customers to choose their favorite tattoos, such as realist, oriental, portrait, 3D, and many more. The most important thing is, the tattoo artist operates in a clean environment and the tools are sterilized by using various methods. Services offered include Permanent & Temporary Tattoo, Body Piercing, Nails, Face & Body Painting, Henna / Mandhi Tattoo, Tattoo & Piercing Supply, etc.

Website: https://bucksbukstattoo.com

Instagram: @bucksbuks_tattoo

Phone Number: +62813 – 1532 – 4159

Address: Jl. Kemang 1A No.29A, Jakarta Selatan

Operational Hours: 11.00 – 23.00 (Monday – Sunday)

Specialty: Realist, oriental, portrait, 3D, cover-up, new school, old school, tribal,   biomechanics, etc.

Price Range:  A minimum charge of Rp. 800,000 for designs measuring 5 cm by 5 cm and an hourly rate of Rp. 1,200.000 per hour.

2. Lawless Tattoo

Still in Kemang, this tattoo parlor is certainly familiar to Jakartans. Lawless Tattoo is one of the most popular tattoo parlors with the best quality. Founded in 2011, Lawless has various talented tattoo artists, Ferdylawless, Anastasia, Chai, Josepin, and a tattoo apprentice, Prisa. The studio also keeps every item clean, sanitized, and renews the needles used for each guest, so the quality is not in doubt.

Website: https://lawlessjakarta.com

Instagram: @lawless.tattoo

Phone Number: +62878 – 8612 – 5729

Address: Jl. Kemang Selatan VIII No.64B1, Jakarta Selatan

Operational Hours: 12.00 – 21.00 (Tuesday – Sunday)

Specialty:  Ornamental, oriental, realist, traditional American, neo-American, etc.

Price Range: A minimum charge of Rp. 800,000 per tattoo and Rp. 18,000 for every square centimeter.

3. Laura Ink Tattoo

Laura Sihombing is one of Indonesia’s leading female tattoo artists who was established one of the first female-owned studios in South Jakarta. Laura was trained in Singapore and consequently took up professional tattooing back in Indonesia in 2005. Aside from body tattoos, the studio also offers makeup tattoos (eyebrows, eyeliner) and other body parts. The procedure would take place at the studio that is fully appointed with the latest sterile hygienic single-use needles, grips & tips, imported UK handmade machines & inks. Pre-treatment including optional pain-numbing medication is available. With years of experience, Laura will take the customer’s concept and ensure that the final tattoo will be treasured forever.

Website: https://lauratattoo.com

Instagram: @laurainkjakarta

Phone Number: +62811 – 1105 – 134

Address: Hotel Wisata Indah 2nd Floor Unit 212, Jl. Kemang Selatan VIII No.C-3, Jakarta Selatan

Operational Hours: 11.00 – 17.00 (Monday – Saturday)

Specialty: Realistic & black shading work.

Price Range: Laura does it personally with her clients when it comes to price’s info. 

4. Sidespace Tattoo Parlor

This tattoo parlor is fronted by four tattoo artists including Nadya “Nadcil” Natassya, Danang “Unbound” Prihantoro, Agatha Pratiwi, Jati and Jennifer Florencia. They both have different specialties and styles, so as to provide many choices for customers. Sidespace Tattoo parlor takes pride in producing custom designs that customers can bring the concept to them and they will design the tattoo. 

Instagram: @sidespaceparlour

Phone Number: +62878 – 8787 – 2827

Address: Jl. Puri Mutiara Ruko 35A, Cilandak Barat, Jakarta Selatan

Operational Hours: 11.00 – 21.00 (Monday – Sunday)

Specialty: Colorful illustrations, contemporary tattoos, oriental illustrations, realist, sketches, and fine lines.

Price Range: A minimum charge of Rp. 1.000.000 and an hourly rate of Rp. 1.750.000 per hour. 

5. Twin Monkey Tattoo Studio

Shifting to the central of Jakarta, we have Twin Monkey Tattoo Studio and of course: don’t hesitate about their quality. Many testimonies say that their experiences were perfect and they’re satisfied with the services provides. This studio was started by Adith Setya a decade ago and has grown to include three other tattoo artists, Jerry Tan, Roy Effendi, and Nicholas Filbert. It is especially known for the modern and traditional style of tribal tattooing with detailing. You need to pay more attention to those details because the most important things are often overlooked in the search for things greater than the obvious.  If you want to customize your tattoo design, just call the studio to make a consultation appointment and meet the artists who will draw up a sketch for you. 

Website: https://twinmonkeytattoo.com

Instagram: @twinmonkeytattoostudio

Phone Number: +62822 – 2026 – 2126

Address: Work Apartment Springhill Terrace, Sandalwood Tower 21D, Jl. Benyamin Suaeb No.10, Jakarta Pusat

Operational Hours: 11.00 – 18.00 (Monday – Saturday)

Specialty: Modern and traditional tribal, unparalleled geometric patterns, etc.
Price Range: A minimum charge of Rp. 900,000 for tattoo concepts that take under 30 minutes to complete.

6. Suban Tattoo

Last but not least, the famous Suban Tattoo. Suban Tattoo is one of the most famous tattoo parlors in Jakarta because of the large number of celebrity clientele that it is known to have. From actors, singers to football players, many of them have come to this tattoo parlor to get their tattoo done. Suban Tattoo provides services for those of you who want a tattoo with the support of sterile equipment and done by professional tattoo artists who are experienced in their fields. You can also do treatments or even remove your tattoos here!

Website: https://www.godfatherink.com

Instagram: @subantattoo

Phone Number: +62811 – 3508 – 880

Address: Pantai Indah Kapuk Food Plaza blok F MA 025

Operational Hours: 12.00 – 00.00 (Tuesday – Sunday)

Specialty: Realism, oriental, tribal, etc.

Price Range: A minimum charge of Rp. 750,000 and an hourly rate of Rp. 1,800.000 per hour.