4 Great Tattoo Shops in Phi Phi

Tapear1994 Bamboo Tattoo Shop was the first tattoo studio to operate in Phi Phi, and still is one of the most popular. Located in Tonsai Village, in the small street between Phi Phi Banyan Villa and Chaokoh Phi Phi Lodge, it specialises in traditional bamboo tattoos. From sak yant (Buddhist religious tattoos) to Maori tattoos, these guys have a broad knowledge of designs for your next ink. 

Devil Pin Tattoo is a small studio near Phi Phi Market, in the heart of Tonsai Village. It's run by an experienced and talented tattooist, who can perform his art with bamboo sticks or modern tattoo guns. Coverups, free-hand designs, custom designs – any style can be realised at this shop. As in most tattoo shops nowadays, needles are disposable and used only once at Devil Pin Tattoo.

Skull Tattoo is a small tattoo studio near the P.P. Casita Hotel, on the Loh Dalum side of Tonsai Village. There are usually 2 or 3 artists operating in the studio, using genuine bamboo-poking techniques and electric tattoo guns. The quality of their design and work is top-notch – you can get coverups for quite reasonable prices.

Handsome Heart Tattoo is something of a gathering spot, with tattooists and musicians hanging around this rather large studio. You can find the tattoo shop right in the centre of Tonsai Village. Tattoos are done by bamboo sticks or an electric tattoo machine, according to your choice. 

All the equipment is sterilised, and new needles are used for each customer. Handsome Heart Tattoo has no limit to its creativity – you can also bring your own design if you wish.