INSIDE CHILL INK

Art, Trust & the Spirit of Galata

Chill Ink is a tattoo and piercing studio in the heart of Galata, Istanbul. We bring together fine line and custom tattoo work, professional piercing and a calm, personal studio experience—just steps from Galata Tower.

The experience begins before the needle. We listen, shape the idea together and make space for you to feel comfortable. Guests often remember the same details: the music, Turkish coffee, our studio cats and the atmosphere of Galata outside the window.

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Galata, Istanbul

Chill Ink tattoo artist working with a client in the Galata studio
Chill Ink Studio Galata, Istanbul

PERSONAL ART

Your idea, shaped with care

From the first reference to placement and final details, every tattoo or piercing begins with a clear conversation about what feels right for you.

A CALM STUDIO

A place where you can slow down

A calm atmosphere, personal attention and a warm welcome are details that appear repeatedly in guest reviews.

GALATA EXPERIENCE

More than an appointment

A studio near Galata Tower, Turkish coffee, familiar faces and resident cats turn a visit to Chill Ink into a small part of the Istanbul experience.

WHAT WE DO

OUR SERVICES

Tattooing

Walk-ins welcome · open until 00:00

Fine line, micro-realism, linework, black & grey, and colour. Every piece designed for you, drawn from scratch. Walk-ins welcome, but book ahead for custom work.

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Piercing

37 piercings from ₺600

Ear, nose, navel, and face piercings — titanium jewellery as standard, single-use sterile technique. Placement checked in person before we go anywhere near you with a needle.

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OUR PROCESS

HOW IT WORKS

From first message to healed skin — here's what to expect.

  1. Free consultation

    Send us your reference, size and placement on WhatsApp. We'll talk through what works and what doesn't.

    We usually reply within a few hours

  2. Custom design

    Your artist draws it for your body — not a flash sheet, not a template.

    Sketches and placement refined together

  3. Your session

    Fresh needles, sealed equipment, single-use everything. You watch it all come out of the packet.

    Sterile setup — opened in front of you

  4. Aftercare

    Written instructions in your language, plus a direct line if anything worries you during healing.

    Written aftercare in your language + WhatsApp support

SAFETY FIRST

HYGIENE & STERILIZATION

You should never have to wonder about this. Here's what we do, every single time:

  • Single-use, individually sealed needles — opened in front of you

  • Nothing is reused — ever. Every needle, tube, grip and barrier is single-use and goes in the bin afterwards.

  • Titanium jewellery as standard — we go through the options with you in person.

  • Fresh gloves, fresh barriers, clean station between every client

  • Written aftercare in your language, and we stay reachable afterwards

Still wondering?

Every needle, tube, grip and barrier we use is single-use. It comes sealed, we open it in front of you, and it goes in the bin when we're done. Nothing is ever reused. Fresh gloves, fresh barriers and a clean station between every client.

REAL REVIEWS

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

5

466 Google reviews

Tristan Schied

Extremely easy getting ahold of them via WhatsApp. Got scheduled the same day and was very pleased with the art! Ezgi is a phenomenal artist with great line work and attention to detail. Very affordable as well. If you're thinking of getting a tattoo in Istanbul — THIS IS IT!

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O. B.

Ich habe mich von Anfang an sehr wohlgefühlt. Der Kontakt über WhatsApp und Instagram war super freundlich bei Ezgi. Beim Termin herrschte eine tolle, entspannte Atmosphäre. Das Tattoo ist wunderschön geworden und sehr sauber gestochen. Ezgi ist die Besitzerin — sehr nett und sie weiß was sie macht. Ich komme gerne wieder!

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Serena Magnone

Italia

Molto brava, mi ha consigliato bene. Super gentile e disponibile — la consiglio assolutamente. Il posto si trova di fronte la Torre di Galata, vista stupenda dallo studio.

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Zsini Snt

Local Guide

Amazing experience! The two girls were incredibly kind, welcoming, and professional. My brother and I both got piercings — such a clean, precise, and delicate job. I'll definitely be coming back next year for my tattoo. Thank you so much!

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Hannah Hageseth

Local Guide

Amazing location, great people, and extremely talented artists! I got a tattoo under my knee — a very sensitive area — but I felt comfortable throughout. These ladies are clean, professional, and gentle. The location next to Galata Tower is absolutely unreal! Genuinely considering flying back to Istanbul for my next tattoo.

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Fiona Mahroug

Nous avons immortalisé notre séjour avec un tatouage et le tatouage est parfait ! Le studio est super beau et le personnel est très accueillant et vraiment gentil ! Je recommande !

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VISIT US

LOCATION & HOURS

We're a few minutes' walk from Galata Tower, in Bereketzade. Walk-ins welcome — but for custom tattoo work, message ahead so your artist can prepare.

  • Bereketzade, Büyük Hendek Caddesi No:3, Galata, Beyoğlu, İstanbul

  • 12:00 – 00:00 — Every day

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BOOK YOUR SESSION

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Tell us your idea, placement, and timeline. Share reference images if you have them. We usually reply within a few hours.

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+90 530 729 79 12
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