Swahili Bob's Tattoo

Swahili Bob's Tattoo has been part of Stockholm's tattoo scene since 2005, operating from the SoFo area of Södermalm since 2008. Known as one of the city's oldest street shops, it built its reputation on American traditional tattooing, though the resident artists and rotating guest tattooers work across a wide range of styles including geometric, tribal, realism, fine line, and traditional Japanese. Clients can browse portfolios of past work directly at the shop or through the studio's galleries to find the right artist and style for their idea.

The studio offers walk-in tattoos every day it's open, welcoming clients who arrive ready with an idea or reference image, alongside scheduled appointments for larger custom projects that call for a consultation, sketching, and planning. Guest artists specializing in their own niches regularly visit, giving clients access to styles beyond the resident team's usual focus. The crew speaks Swedish, English, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Italian, reflecting the international mix of artists who have passed through over the years. Open Monday through Saturday, the shop combines old-school street shop energy with a professional, welcoming approach to both spontaneous and carefully planned tattoos.