Last updated: 29 October 2026. Google ratings and the other studios' details were checked on that day from their Google profiles and their own websites; distances were measured on a map route.
At a Glance
Beşiktaş has three distinct tattoo pockets: the market and Akaretler area around Sinanpaşa near the ferry pier, the Türkali streets along Ihlamurdere Caddesi just uphill, and Fulya at the top, bordering Şişli and Mecidiyeköy. Bosphorus Ink is in Fulya, at Polat Towerside on Yeşilçimen Sokak: open daily 10:00–24:00, WhatsApp +90 545 131 07 34, Google 5.0 with 3,247 reviews. This guide covers how to get here, how the three best-known Beşiktaş studios compare on checkable facts, what tattoos cost in 2026, and the questions we are asked most.
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Getting to Beşiktaş and Fulya
- By ferry: Beşiktaş pier (boats from Kadıköy and Üsküdar) is about 900 m from Polat Towerside as the crow flies, but the route is uphill. Count 15–20 minutes on foot or 5–10 minutes by taxi.
- By metro: Osmanbey (M2) is the nearest station, roughly 1.8 km by road: a 20–25 minute walk or 3–5 minutes by taxi. Şişli–Mecidiyeköy (M2 and M7) is about 2 km as the crow flies; 8–10 minutes by taxi, 25–30 on foot.
- By Metrobüs: get off at Mecidiyeköy or Zincirlikuyu and take a taxi of about 10 minutes.
- From Taksim: about 4 km, 10–15 minutes by taxi.
- By car: there is underground parking beneath Polat Towerside; we send parking directions on WhatsApp before your appointment.
- On foot from Maçka Park: 5–10 minutes; from the Cevahir side of Mecidiyeköy 10–12 minutes.
Staying on the Asian side east of Kadıköy, or flying from Sabiha Gökçen? Our Pendik studio inside Lens Istanbul is usually closer; see the Pendik, Kurtköy & Sabiha Gökçen guide.
Beşiktaş Tattoo Studios Compared, Facts Only
A fair warning first: we run Bosphorus Ink, so we are not neutral. What we can do is keep this to things you can check yourself: each studio's own website and its Google Business Profile as of 29 October 2026. Three names come up together whenever someone asks about tattoos in Beşiktaş: Bosphorus Ink, Eleven Tattoo Gallery and Ink Station.
| Bosphorus Ink | Eleven Tattoo Gallery | Ink Station | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighbourhood, address | Fulya — Yeşilçimen Sok., Polat Towerside No:12/424 | Türkali — Ihlamurdere Cad. No:41/A | Sinanpaşa — Ortabahçe Cad. No:21/K, near the market and Akaretler |
| Google rating (29 Oct 2026) | 5.0 · 3,247 reviews | 4.9 · 759 reviews | 4.9 · 1,323 reviews |
| Team, as stated on own site | 12 artists on our Artists page | 5 artists | 4 artists listed |
| Hours, as stated | Daily 10:00–24:00 | Daily 10:00–23:00 | Not stated |
| Languages, as stated | Turkish, English, German | English, Turkish | Website in Turkish only |
| Styles highlighted | Fine line, realism, black & grey, ornamental, blackwork, cover-up, script | Realism, colour realism, black & grey, fine line, cover-ups, portraits | Tattoo design and application; no styles named |
| Piercing | Full service, implant-grade titanium, published price list | Yes, with a private-room option | Septum listed |
| Second location | Pendik, inside Lens Istanbul next to Sabiha Gökçen | None stated | Başiskele, Kocaeli |
| Published prices | Yes, full 2026 tattoo and piercing guides | Not published | Not published |
How to read this honestly: if you are staying near the pier, the market or Akaretler and want to walk in, Eleven and Ink Station are both in that lower part of Beşiktaş. If you are coming from Şişli, Mecidiyeköy, Nişantaşı or Levent, or you want a team that works in German as well as English and a private VIP room, Fulya is the closer end. Review counts tell you how many people have been through the door, not who will draw your piece best. At any studio, look at the portfolio of the specific artist before you book.
What Tattoos Cost in Beşiktaş in 2026
Only our own prices are public, so these are Bosphorus Ink's ranges from our 2026 price guide; other studios quote on request.
- Small tattoo (under 5 cm): 2,000 – 5,000 TL, 30–60 minutes
- Medium (5–15 cm): 3,000 – 15,000 TL, 1–3 hours
- Large (15–30 cm): 6,000 – 35,000 TL, 3–6 hours
- Sleeve or back piece: from 20,000 TL per session, several sessions (sleeve prices)
- Piercing: lobe 500 TL, helix 800 TL, septum 1,000 TL, navel 1,200 TL, industrial 1,400 TL (full list)
The consultation is free and takes 30–45 minutes in the studio or over a video call. A small deposit secures a booked date and comes off the final price; walk-ins do not pay a deposit. We accept cash in TL, USD, EUR and GBP, and Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
The Three Beşiktaş Guides This Page Connects
- Tattoo Culture in Istanbul and the Role of Beşiktaş — how the scene grew from the mid-2000s, why Beşiktaş became its centre, and the festival days we build flash events around: Sónar Istanbul in May, Garage Sale Festival in August, Akbank Jazz Festival in September.
- Beşiktaş Cafés: 5 Best Spots After Getting a Tattoo — Minoa, Mendel's, Şairler Kahvesi, Cup of Joy and Limonluk, with walking times from the studio.
- Tattoo Studio in Fulya — walking distances inside Fulya, parking, what Fulya clients tend to book.
Nearby district guides: Nişantaşı, Şişli, Levent, Etiler, Ortaköy, Bebek and Galata–Karaköy.
How to Choose, Whichever Studio You Pick
- Needles and consumables should come out of sealed packs in front of you; ask to see the autoclave for metal instruments.
- Inks should meet European safety standards; a studio that cannot name its ink brands is a warning sign.
- You should fill in a consent and medical-history form before the session.
- Nobody under 18 should be tattooed, with or without parental consent. A studio that does not ask for ID is skipping a basic check.
- Look at healed work, not only fresh photos, in the portfolio of the artist you will actually sit with.
- Deposit and cancellation terms should be stated before you pay.
Our longer checklist is in How to Choose the Best Tattoo Studio in Istanbul; the legal side is in the age limit article.
Google Rating
⭐ Bosphorus Ink Beşiktaş: 5.0 / 5 on Google with 3,247 reviews (checked 29 October 2026). Our Pendik studio: 4.9 / 5 with 641 reviews. Read them on our Reviews page or on Google.
Bosphorus Ink — Polat Towerside, Fulya, Beşiktaş
📍 Fulya Mah. Yeşilçimen Sok. Polat Towerside No:12/424, 34349 Beşiktaş/Istanbul
📱 WhatsApp: +90 545 131 07 34
🕒 Daily 10:00–24:00
⭐ Google: 5.0 / 5 · 3,247 reviews (29 October 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
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