Looking for a professional tattoo studio in Istanbul? Ersin Tattoo (Bakırköy, European side) — custom design, sterile environment, 10+ years experience. English service. Free WhatsApp consultation.
Istanbul is one of the world's most vibrant tattoo destinations — a city where modern Turkish art meets centuries of cultural heritage. If you're searching for a tattoo in Istanbul, whether as a tourist, expat, or local resident, choosing the right studio matters: hygiene, artistic depth, and clear communication are non-negotiable.
Ersin Tattoo is a one-artist studio in Bakırköy Cevizlik (European side, 20 minutes from Istanbul city center). We serve clients from across Istanbul — from Beşiktaş and Şişli to Kadıköy and Üsküdar — plus tourists arriving via Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). English-language consultation is available throughout the design and tattoo process.
This guide covers what makes a professional Istanbul tattoo studio, why Bakırköy is one of the city's strongest tattoo neighborhoods, our specific services and pricing, and how to plan a tattoo visit to Istanbul as a tourist.
Every tattoo at Ersin Tattoo is hand-drawn from scratch based on your idea — no flash sheets, no recycled designs. Send a reference photo or rough sketch via WhatsApp and we'll develop your unique composition.
Class B autoclave sterilization, single-use needles (opened in front of you), disposable setups for every session, and AB/FDA-approved ink. No hygiene incidents in 10+ years.
Ersin is the sole artist, with over a decade of professional tattooing experience across all major styles: fine line, black & grey realism, color, Japanese, geometric, watercolor, and traditional.
Full English-language communication throughout your visit. Most tourists complete their full process — design consultation, tattoo session, aftercare briefing — entirely in English.
Located in central Bakırköy, on the European side, 20 minutes from Istanbul city center by metro (M1A line) or Marmaray. 35-50 minutes from both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW).
Small designs from ₺1,200 (about $40 USD). Medium-sized work ₺3,500-8,000. Large compositions priced per hour. No surprise fees — quote is finalized after the design consultation.
Istanbul müşterilerimize sunduğumuz dövme ve piercing hizmetlerinin tamamı.
Kişiye özel tasarım dövme uygulamaları.
Steril ortamda kulak, burun, dudak, dermal piercing.
İnce çizgi, sade ve zarif minimal tasarımlar.
Gerçekçi siyah-gri tonlama ve gölgeleme.
Canlı, kalıcı renkli dövme uygulamaları.
Yüzey altı dermal piercing uygulamaları.
Lazer ile dövme silme ve kapatma.
Yazı, lettering ve anlamlı kelime dövmeleri.
Mandala, dotwork ve sacred geometry tasarımlar.
Realistik siyah-gri portre dövme uygulamaları.
İmplant grade titanyum, steril ortamda kaş piercing.
Profesyonel göbek piercing uygulaması, titanyum takı.
Helix, tragus, daith, conch, industrial — 8 kulak piercing tipi.
Istanbul (all districts) bölgesinden stüdyomuza ulaşım rehberi — metro, otobüs ve özel araç ile en hızlı yollar.
M1A metro line runs directly to Bakırköy-İncirli station, 8 minutes walk to the studio. From Taksim/Şişli area, take Metro M2 → transfer to M1A at Yenikapı. From Anadolu side, Marmaray to Bakırköy station (25-30 min from Üsküdar or Kadıköy).
70KE, 73, and 89C bus lines stop in Cevizlik (near the studio). From Sultanahmet/Eminönü area, the metrobüs (BRT) line is the fastest option to Cevizlik junction.
5 minutes from E-5 (D100) Bakırköy exit. Street parking widely available in Cevizlik. From Istanbul Airport, 35-50 minutes by taxi depending on traffic. From Sabiha Gökçen (Anatolian side), 60-75 minutes via the new bridge.
Black & grey portrelerden minimal çizgiye, kişiye özel kompozisyonlardan zarif yazılara — her kompozisyon Bakırköy stüdyomuzda kişiye özel tasarlandı.
Cevizlik Mahallesi'nde, Bakırköy meydanına yürüme mesafesinde. Toplu taşıma ve özel araçla kolay ulaşım.
WhatsApp'tan referansını gönder, dakikalar içinde fiyat ve uygunluk bilgisini ilet.