Tattoo Prices in Hoi An 2026: Full Chart & What Is Included
Tattoo prices in Hoi An run from 800,000₫ (~$32) for a small piece to 20,000,000₫ (~$800) for a full-day session, with custom and realism work at 3,750,000₫ (~$150) an hour. That is roughly half what the same work costs in the USA, the UK or Australia, which is why Hoi An has become one of the most affordable places on earth to get a premium, hospital-grade custom tattoo. Here is the full 2026 price list, and what moves the number.
How much does a tattoo cost in Hoi An?
- Mini & micro tattoos — 800,000 – 1,200,000₫ (~$32 – $48)
- Fine line, single needle — 2,000,000 – 3,500,000₫ (~$80 – $140)
- Custom & realism work — 3,750,000₫ per hour (~$150/h)
- Full-day session, 6–8 hours — 15,000,000 – 20,000,000₫ (~$600 – $800). A discounted day rate: booking the same hours one at a time costs more.
Full price chart
Prices below are what you pay at DanBam Tattoo Hoi An. Each one is fixed in writing before your session begins and includes every single-use sterile supply and an aftercare kit. Dollar figures convert at 25,000₫ to the dollar.
| Category / style | Average time | Price | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Traditional / Japanese style | Per hour | 3,000,000₫ / hr | ~$120 / hr |
| Cover-up & rework | Per hour | 6,250,000₫ / hr | ~$250 / hr |
| Full-day session | 6 – 8 hours | 15,000,000 – 20,000,000₫ | ~$600 – $800 |
| Full arm / leg / back sleeve | Multi-day | Quote after consultation | — |
Cover-up and rework sit at the top of the chart because correcting an existing tattoo is slower, more technical work than starting on clean skin: the artist has to design around what is already there, then saturate pigment heavily enough to bury it. Multi-day sleeve and back projects are always quoted after a consultation, since the final figure follows total hours rather than a fixed package.
What determines the price of your tattoo
Body art is priced on artistic complexity and time in the chair, not on a catalogue. Four things move the number:
- Placement and skin elasticity. Ribs, neck, stomach and fingers need slow technique and delicate needle control compared with forearms or thighs.
- Detail and colour density. Smooth micro-shading, multi-layered colour realism or solid black packing such as Maori blackwork takes longer than a simple outline.
- Artist experience and specialisation. Artists who work strictly in realism or fine line command higher hourly rates because their healed results hold up.
- Hygiene and materials. We import single-use needles from Germany and the USA, non-toxic inks (Dynamic, Eternal) and medical-grade stencil film. Our guide on how to choose a tattoo studio in Hoi An covers what to inspect before you commit.
Why Hoi An offers exceptional value
In the USA, UK, Australia and Western Europe, top-tier custom realism runs $250 to $400 an hour. At DanBam Tattoo the same calibre of work is $150 an hour — roughly 40% to 60% less — with the same hygiene standards and artists whose work travels. You also get to heal while relaxing in one of Asia’s most beautiful historic towns.
Travellers most often choose a design that ties back to the town itself: a Hoi An lantern, a lotus, or another Vietnamese motif. Browse healed results from every style in our tattoo gallery before settling on size and placement — that decision moves the price more than anything else.
What the price includes
Every quote is all-inclusive. No tourist surcharge, no separate setup fee, and no charge for the stencil revisions you ask for before we start. Each session covers:
- Design consultation and unlimited digital stencil adjustments until you approve the placement.
- All single-use sterile supplies — needle cartridges, barrier film, gloves, ink caps — unsealed in front of you.
- A medical second-skin dermal bandage applied before you leave the studio.
- A take-home aftercare kit and written healing instructions. See our full tattoo aftercare guide for Vietnam’s tropical weather.
- Free touch-ups on settling ink within twelve months, whenever you are next in Hoi An.
How to get an exact quote
A quote at DanBam Tattoo Hoi An is free and takes about two minutes:
- Message us on WhatsApp or Instagram with your reference photo.
- Tell us the placement you want (inner forearm, for example) and the rough size in centimetres.
- Get an exact figure from the resident artist before you set foot in the studio.
- Planning a spontaneous visit instead? Our walk-in tattoo in Hoi An guide covers same-day availability, directions and what happens when you arrive.
Prefer to talk it through in person? The studio is at 15 Nguyen Hoang, second floor, An Hoi, opposite the Night Market. Directions and opening hours are on our contact page, and you can meet the resident artists on our about us page.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tattoo Prices in Hoi An
How much does a small tattoo cost in Hoi An?
A mini or micro tattoo at DanBam Tattoo is 800,000 to 1,200,000₫ (~$32 to $48) and takes 30 to 45 minutes. Fine line and single-needle pieces run 2,000,000 to 3,500,000₫ (~$80 to $140), depending on how much detail the design carries.
Is a tattoo cheaper in Hoi An than in Europe or Australia?
Yes. Custom and realism work here is 3,750,000₫ (~$150) an hour against $250 to $400 an hour in the USA, the UK, Australia and Western Europe — roughly 40% to 60% less, for the same standards: single-use needles imported from Germany and the USA, and Dynamic or Eternal inks.
What is included in the price?
Everything. The quote covers the consultation, the drawing and unlimited stencil adjustments, all single-use sterile supplies, a medical second-skin bandage, a take-home aftercare kit with written instructions, and free touch-ups on settling ink within twelve months whenever you are next in Hoi An.
What payment methods do you accept?
Vietnamese dong in cash, international credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard), Wise transfers, and domestic Vietnamese bank transfers.
Do large pieces cost more per hour?
Full-day sessions are the exception rather than the rule: 6 to 8 hours is 15,000,000 to 20,000,000₫ (~$600 to $800), which is a discount against booking the same hours one at a time. Cover-up and rework sit at the top of the chart at 6,250,000₫ (~$250) an hour, because working over an existing tattoo is slower than starting on clean skin.
Does the price change if I ask for a redraw?
No. Stencil revisions before the session are included at no charge, and the figure is fixed in writing before the machine starts. There is no tourist surcharge and no separate setup fee.
