Minimum charge (tiny/mini linework): ~0.5–1.0M VND at many shops; some start at 1.0M; a few advertise from $10 for very small flash. 1984studio.vnSu Trần Tattooxamnghethuathanoi.com
Hourly rate (tourist-friendly studios, local artists): ~1.5–2.5M VND/hour; international guest artists can be higher. 1984studio.vn
Small/medium custom piece (8–12 cm, black & grey): often 1.5–6M VND depending on time/complexity (derived from published hourly/minimums). 1984studio.vnsilveranttattoo.com
Sleeves & backs: some studios publish big-piece tables (e.g., full sleeve 30–35M, full back 40–50M). Su Trần Tattoo
Deposits & card fees vary (20% deposits common; some shops add ~3% for card payments). ocdinkstudio.com1984studio.vn
| Studio | Address & Hours | Pricing Signal | Deposit / Warranty | Payment | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Studio | 37 Mã Mây, Hoàn Kiếm · Daily 9:00–21:00. 1984studio.vn | Blog: ~1.5–2.5M VND/h (VN artists); intl. artists higher. Min charge 500k. 1984studio.vn+1 | Deposit (non-refundable) | Cash / Card (+3% bank fee), PayPal. 1984studio.vn | English-first, predictable hours, card-friendly. |
| Sutran Tattoo | 37 Tạ Hiện, Hoàn Kiếm · Booking 9:00–02:00; walk-in 10:00–23:00. Instagram | Start 1,000,000 VND; public big-piece price table (e.g., full sleeve 30–35M, full back 40–50M). Su Trần Tattoo+1 | Deposit (non-refundable) | Cash / bank transfer (Wise/Revolut); no cards. | Late-night convenience, clear price anchors for large work. |
| OCD Ink Studio | 04 Hàng Ngang, Hoàn Kiếm · Daily 10:00–19:00. ocdinkstudio.com | Start 800k (quote by design). ocdinkstudio.com | Deposit 20% (non-refundable); 2-year warranty (excl. hands/feet; conditions apply). ocdinkstudio.com+1 | Cash / bank transfer (Wise/Revolut); no cards. ocdinkstudio.com | Strong policy clarity (deposit + warranty), English FAQs. |
| Silver Ant Tattoo | 3F, 47 Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm · Typically 10:00–21:00. silveranttattoo.com | 2.2–2.5M VND/h; min 1.0M; overtime-proof estimate (pay less if faster; no extra if it runs longer). silveranttattoo.com |
Deposit (non-refundable); life-time warranty; refund policy (Book with confidence—nothing to worry) |
Cash / bank transfer (Wise/Revolut); no cards. | “No-surprise” estimate policy; detailed English pricing explainer. |
| Mr.TATTOO | 48 Nam Ngư, Hoàn Kiếm (near Old Quarter) · Contact for hours. xamnghethuathanoi.com | Website & social: “starting at $10” for tiny flash. xamnghethuathanoi.comFacebook | Deposit (non-refundable) | Cash / bank transfer (Wise/Revolut); no cards. | Budget minis/flash; quick souvenirs. |
| H2M Tattoo | 17 Lương Ngọc Quyến, Hoàn Kiếm. H2M Tattoo Studio | Tourist-friendly positioning; custom designs. H2M Tattoo Studio | Deposit (non-refundable) | Cash / bank transfer (Wise/Revolut); no cards. | Walkable Old Quarter option for travelers. |
Card fees: If you plan to pay by card, 1984 states a 3% bank fee; many Vietnam merchants add a small surcharge—ask ahead. 1984studio.vn
Min charge vs hourly. Tiny designs trigger a minimum even if the tattoo takes only 20–40 minutes. For custom work above ~1–2 hours, shops typically switch to hourly. (Benchmarks: 1984 ~1.5–2.5M/h; Silver Ant 2.2–2.5M/h.) 1984studio.vnsilveranttattoo.com
Fixed “big-piece” anchors. Some studios publish tables (e.g., Sutran lists half-/full-sleeve, backs in black vs. color). This is handy for travelers planning larger work on a tight schedule. Su Trần Tattoo
Deposits, rescheduling & warranties. OCD Ink is unusually explicit: 20% deposit (non-refundable) and a 2-year warranty with exclusions/conditions. If policies matter to you, that clarity removes guesswork. ocdinkstudio.com
“No surprises” estimates. Silver Ant publicly explains an estimate-capped approach: if it runs longer, you don’t pay more; if faster, you pay less. Great for travelers worried about time overrun. silveranttattoo.com
Use 26.3k VND ≈ $1 for quick conversions. Wise
Souvenir mini (3–5 cm fineline)
0.8–1.8M VND (≈ $30–$70), depending on detail and studio; some flash at $10 exist for very small symbols. xamnghethuathanoi.com
Small/medium (8–12 cm, B&G, 1–3 h)
1.5–6M VND (≈ $60–$240), derived from posted minimums and ~1.5–2.5M/h rates. 1984studio.vn
Color/realism 14–16 cm (4–5 h)
7–13M VND (≈ $280–$520), reflecting higher time and complexity. silveranttattoo.com
Half sleeve / Full sleeve
Expect 12–25M+ and 30–40M respectively when priced via tables or sessions. Su Trần Tattoo
Late night: Sutran lists booking until 02:00; walk-ins 10:00–23:00—ideal for nightlife schedules. Instagram
Crystal-clear policies: OCD Ink lays out minimums, deposit, no-card rule, and 2-year warranty in English. ocdinkstudio.com
Card-friendly: 1984 explicitly accepts card (+3%) and PayPal—handy for travelers. 1984studio.vn
Price anchors for big pieces: Sutran publishes black vs. color tables for sleeves/backs—good for planning. Su Trần Tattoo
No-surprise estimate: Silver Ant’s overtime-proof estimate reduces anxiety about time creep. silveranttattoo.com
Budget flash: Mr.TATTOO advertises starting at $10 for tiny pieces (check portfolio and hygiene like anywhere). xamnghethuathanoi.com
Send 1–2 reference images + exact size (cm) + placement photo (e.g., 12 cm, outer forearm).
Ask: hourly vs. flat price? What’s included (design iterations, stencil, breaks)?
Confirm deposit %, reschedule window, and touch-up/warranty (timeline & exclusions).
Clarify payment methods (card surcharge? bank transfer?).
If a studio offers estimate-capped pricing (like Silver Ant), ask them to note it in writing. silveranttattoo.com
Central location, English-speaking team, predictable hours. Clear signals: min 500k, ~1.5–2.5M/h, card +3% (+PayPal). Great if you prefer card payments and mainstream hours. 1984studio.vn+21984studio.vn+2
On Tạ Hiện with booking to 02:00 and walk-ins to 23:00; lists starting 1M and public tables for sleeves/backs (black vs. color). Good for late schedules and large-piece planning. InstagramSu Trần Tattoo+1
Start 800k, 20% non-refundable deposit, 2-year warranty (with exclusions), clear English FAQ, and no cards (cash/transfer). For small and simple tattoo. Great if you want every term spelled out. ocdinkstudio.com
2.2–2.5M/h, min 1M, and a published estimate policy: pay less if faster, no extra if it runs longer. Best quality. English blog thoroughly explains pricing and sessions. Good if you worry about overrun. silveranttattoo.com
Advertises starting at $10; convenient for tiny souvenirs. (Still check healed work and hygiene, as with any bargain.) xamnghethuathanoi.com
17 Lương Ngọc Quyến; positions as tourist-friendly in the heart of Old Quarter. Useful additional option for travelers. H2M Tattoo Studio