Tattoos by Spade · Waikīkī
Tattoo Artist in Waikiki Open Right Now
Quick Answer
Spade's studio is open 10AM–10PM daily. Walk-ins welcome. Custom and flash available same day at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Waikiki.
Open 10AM to 10PM, Every Day
No guessing, no checking Google hours and finding them wrong, no showing up to a closed gate. Spade's studio at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Diamond Head Tower is open 10AM to 10PM seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. That consistency matters when you're a visitor trying to plan around beach time, tours, and dinner reservations.
You can walk in right now — mornings for the largest available session windows, afternoons for medium pieces, evenings for flash and small custom work before the 10PM close.
The Most Accessible Tattoo Studio in Waikiki
Most quality tattoo studios in Honolulu are in neighborhoods — Kaka'ako, Chinatown, Ala Moana — that require a car or rideshare. Spade's location inside the Hilton Hawaiian Village puts a world-class studio in the middle of where tourists already are.
For visitors, the math is simple: no extra travel, no navigating unfamiliar streets, no wasted hours. Walk out of your hotel, walk into the studio. That's Waikiki's most convenient tattoo experience by a wide margin.
Same-Day Custom and Flash
Walk-ins can choose from Spade's available flash designs or bring their own concept. For smaller custom pieces — a Hawaiian symbol, a meaningful image, script — same-day design and execution is possible. Spade will sketch quickly and accurately, and you can approve the design before a single needle touches skin.
For larger custom work, walk-in consultations are also welcome. You might not get the full piece same-day, but you can lock in a scheduled session during your remaining time in Hawaii so the work gets the attention it deserves.
How to Prepare for a Walk-In
Coming in without an appointment works best when you:
- —Have eaten a real meal in the last couple of hours
- —Wear clothing that gives access to your intended placement area
- —Have at least a rough idea of what you want (a reference image on your phone is ideal)
- —Have a realistic timeframe in mind — smaller pieces work best for walk-ins
Spade will talk through what's possible with your timeline and idea. He'll be honest about what can be done well today versus what would benefit from a scheduled session. No pressure either way — the goal is a tattoo you'll love.


Tattoos by Spade · Hilton Hawaiian Village
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