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Tattoo studio — Hoi An, Vietnam
DanBam Tattoo Hoi An
Custom tattoos drawn for one person only, in a small studio a few steps from the river.
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5.0 from 122 Google reviews
What we do
TATTOO STYLES
Every style the studio works in, each with its own album of finished pieces. Open one to see the work before you book.
How it works
FROM YOUR IDEA TO HEALED INK
Four steps, and you know the price before anyone picks up a machine.
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Tell us your idea
Message us on WhatsApp or Instagram with your reference, where it goes and a rough size in cm — plus the dates you are in Hoi An. A quote comes back the same day.
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We draw it for you
Your artist sketches a design for one person only and reworks it until it is right. A small deposit holds the slot and comes off the final total.
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Your session
One guest at a time, single-use needles and fresh ink caps, and a price fixed before the machine starts. No surprises in the chair.
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Healing in the tropics
You leave wrapped, with an aftercare kit and a plan built for this climate: two weeks out of the sea, the pool and the sun.
Read the aftercare guide
Inside the studio
One room, two chairs, and a lot of care.
A small studio by the river in Hoi An — no conveyor belt, no flash-off-the-wall shortcuts. Just one guest at a time.
- 5.0 Google rating across 122 reviews
- 1 of 1 Every design drawn for one person only — never repeated
- 100% Single-use needles and fresh ink caps, every session
- 7 days Open Daily 9:00 – 22:00 — walk-ins welcome
About us
A small studio in the old town
At DanBam Tattoo Hoi An, tattoos are more than just ink — they are the permanent capture of personal journeys and lasting memories.
Our studio sits in the lantern-lit old town of Hoi An, a few steps from the river. Every design is drawn for one person only, and every session is run to medical-grade hygiene standards with single-use needles and fresh ink caps.
Our artists draw on years of experience across fine line, realism, blackwork and Vietnamese-inspired work to turn your idea into something you will still love in twenty years.
Recent work
Fresh from the studio
Healed and fresh pieces on the guests who wore them out of the door.
Reviews
Loved by guests worldwide
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★★★★★
I spent a long time searching for the best tattoo studio in Hoi An, and I am so glad I found this place. The artist was incredibly talented, professional, and took the time to understand exactly what I wanted.
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★★★★★
The space is clean and comfortable, and the tattoo artist is highly skilled, always listening to the client's ideas. The lines are sharp and the colours are long-lasting.
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★★★★★
Did a walk-in and was taken on the spot. We chose from his own art and he was willing to make alterations to our liking. Steady hands and nice line work.
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★★★★★
The tattoo artist is very professional and made sure you are satisfied with the design, and gives you aftercare and advice to maintain it. Solid 5 stars.
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★★★★★
I had such a good experience! The tattoo artist was very friendly and comforting — and he had the cutest, friendliest dog ever. Pricing and vibe were good.
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★★★★★
Two tattoos for a great price, finished in one hour. Very professional and clean.
What it costs
PRICES, BEFORE YOU ASK
Every price is fixed in writing before your session starts, and includes single-use sterile supplies and an aftercare kit.
- Mini / micro tattoo 30 – 45 min
- 800,000 – 1,200,000₫ ~$32 – $48
- Fine line, single needle 45 – 90 min
- 2,000,000 – 3,500,000₫ ~$80 – $140
- Custom artwork & realism Per hour
- 3,750,000₫ / hr ~$150 / hr
- Sleeve / back piece Multi-day
- Quote after consultation
Price follows size, detail and time in the chair — send a reference photo and we will quote the exact piece, free, in about two minutes.
Good to know
FAQs
The questions guests ask us most before booking a session.
HOW MUCH DOES A TATTOO COST?
Small pieces start at 800,000₫. Anything larger is quoted once we have your design, because price follows size, detail and time in the chair.
DO YOU TAKE WALK-INS?
Often yes, but the studio is small and slots fill up. Message us the same morning and we will tell you honestly what is open.
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED?
Cash in VND, bank transfer or card. A small deposit holds your slot and comes off the final total.
CAN I SWIM AFTER GETTING TATTOOED IN HOI AN?
Not for two weeks — no sea, pool or river. In this climate we also ask you to keep it out of direct sun and dry it carefully after showers.
HOW DO I BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?
Book through this website, message us on Instagram or WhatsApp, or drop into the studio. Send your idea, placement, rough size and any reference photos, plus the dates you are in Hoi An.
From the journal
READ BEFORE YOU BOOK
What a tattoo costs in Hoi An, how to heal one in tropical heat, and what to look for in a studio before you sit down in it.
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Find us
One studio, in the heart of the old town
Five minutes from the Japanese Bridge, on the An Hoi side of the river. Walk in for a chat, or message ahead and we will hold a slot.
- Address
- 15 Nguyen Hoang, An Hoi, Hoi An, Da Nang 51306, Vietnam
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 – 22:00
- Phone
- +84 777 594 908
Ready when you are