NearMe lists 980 tattoo and piercing studios across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (454), Western Cape (200) and KwaZulu-Natal (117). 97% of these entries include a phone number and 43% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 980 places we have on record in South Africa.
- UWS Blvck Ink Tattooz - Braamfontein93 Juta St, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27 83 451 6584 / Website / Directions
- Cape Electric Tattoo11 Buitensingel St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 423 7646 / Website / Directions
- Trade Mark TattooShop B05, 16 Chartwell Dr, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 303 8713 / Website / Directions
- Kak Lucky Tattoos43 Kloof St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 74 619 1778 / Website / Directions
- Fine Line Tattoo and Piercing8 Mackeurtan Ave, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27 87 700 2695 / Website / Directions
- Metal Machine Tattoo Studio49 Shortmarket St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 423 0688 / Website / Directions
- Canvas Cultique - Parkhurst57 6th Street, Parkhurst, Randburg, Gauteng+27 83 398 3571 / Website / Directions
- Folk Tattoo and Piercing Studio13 Louw St, Stellenbosch, Western Cape+27 67 398 3718 / Website / Directions
- 015 Piercings InkShop 26, Container Market, 344 Francis Baard St, Pretoria, Gauteng+27 81 444 8441 / Website / Directions
- TattooINC17 Dias Place, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 82 418 6448 / Website / Directions
- Outcast Tattoos 818K90 Centre, North Rand Rd, Jansen Park Boksburg, Boksburg, Gauteng+27 64 918 0109 / Website / Directions
- Art Pop Tattoos and PiercingShop 74B, 99 Linksfield Road, Glendower Ave, Edenvale, Gauteng+27 64 722 8648 / Website / Directions
- Awhe Tattoo and Lifestyle Studioblock B, 33 Lakefield Ave, Benoni, Gauteng+27 72 248 0092 / Website / Directions
- FreeSpirit Tattoo Studio1Nelson, Palmer Avenue, Kingsburgh, KwaZulu-Natal+27 76 158 9518 / Directions
- Queen of SteelShop G64 Blue Route Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 712 5088 / Website / Directions
- Vesper & Quill Tattoo StudioShop 6a, and, Kenridge Centre, Corner of Tygerbergvalley Road, Mildred St, Bellville, Western Cape+27 63 920 6819 / Website / Directions
- Bayviews Redliquid Tattoo and Body Piercing Studiounit 3, 38 3rd Ave, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape+27 72 046 0744 / Website / Directions
- Nine Lives Tattoos66A Westbourne Rd, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape+27 68 538 9956 / Directions
- Handstyle Tattoos21A 9th St, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27 72 540 8368 / Website / Directions
- Palm Black Tattoo16B Kloof Nek Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 71 979 4119 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The tattoo and piercing studios we hold are spread across 213 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Tshwane (65), Cape Town (64), Johannesburg (52), Randburg (46), Durban (33) and Roodepoort (26).
Tattoo and piercing studios by province
How the 980 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 454 | Tshwane (65), Johannesburg (51) and Randburg (46) |
| Western Cape | 200 | Cape Town (64), Blouberg (16) and Strand (7) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 117 | Durban (33), Pietermaritzburg (12) and Hillcrest (8) |
| Eastern Cape | 61 | Gqeberha (24), East London (12) and Jeffreys Bay (6) |
| Free State | 39 | Bloemfontein (16), Parys (4) and Welkom (3) |
| North West | 31 | Rustenburg (11), Klerksdorp (5) and Potchefstroom (5) |
| Limpopo | 29 | Polokwane (7), Seshego (4) and Tzaneen (3) |
| Mpumalanga | 27 | eMalahleni (8), Secunda (4) and Middelburg (4) |
| Northern Cape | 8 | Kimberley (4), Kathu (1) and Upington (1) |
14 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 980 entries, 97% list a phone number, 43% a website and 96% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
More specific searches
- Cape Town 144
- Pretoria 101
- Johannesburg 171
- Centurion 23
Frequently asked questions
How many tattoo and piercing studios does NearMe list?
We have 980 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (454).
Which towns have the most tattoo and piercing studios?
In our listings, Tshwane (65), Cape Town (64) and Johannesburg (52) have the most entries.
How many tattoo and piercing studios are there in Gauteng?
We have 454 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Tshwane (65), Johannesburg (51) and Randburg (46).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.