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Two tattoo artists inside Gorilla Tattoo Paphos shop in Cyprus
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Professional Tattoo Shop in Paphos, Cyprus

Custom tattoos, detailed artwork, strict hygiene, and honest guidance from experienced artists.

Tattoo artist Nic El working with absolute focus while tattooing the side of the face of a female client inside a professional tattoo parlour. The woman has striking blue eyes, a calm expression, and an alternative style with multiple facial piercings, sitting confidently during the session. The artist is fully concentrated on precise line work, highlighting artistic excellence, professionalism, and attention to detail. The scene reflects the high standards, experience, and creative discipline of the team at Gorilla Tattoo Paphos, a reputable tattoo studio in Paphos, Cyprus, known for quality work, skilled artists, and a clean, professional environment.

Our Approach at Gorilla Tattoo Paphos

We aim for artistic excellence in everything we do, but the process stays relaxed and honest. We sit with you, talk through your idea, the placement, what will complement your character, and how the tattoo will flow with your body. From there, we design a tattoo that will stay with you for life.

Our team includes four resident tattoo artists working in different styles. This helps us match each client with the artist best suited to the tattoo they want.

Learn more about our tattoo shop and team.

Female tattoo artist sitting in a red armchair at Gorilla Tattoo Paphos, surrounded by the stylish interior of the shop, representing the professional tattoo team known for artistic excellence and creativity in Paphos, Cyprus.

Tattooing With Care, Detail, and Pusrpose

Our artists bring years of experience, a strong presence in the tattoo industry, and a genuine passion for the craft. Every client is welcomed and treated with respect, whether it is their first tattoo or a large scale custom piece. We give each appointment proper attention, from the first conversation to the finished tattoo. This approach has helped Gorilla Tattoo Paphos become a trusted choice for people looking for high quality tattoo work in Paphos, Cyprus. Visit our studio and experience a relaxed, welcoming space where quality, honesty, and care come first.

Black and grey realistic tattoo of Aphrodite inspired by a classical statue, tattooed on the calf of a male client. The design focuses on intense facial realism, broken marble textures, and emotional depth, demonstrating high level craftsmanship, fine detail, and uncompromising tattoo quality inside a professional tattoo studio in Paphos, Cyprus.

Licensed & Certified

We are the first tattoo and piercing studio in the country to be officially licensed by the Republic of Cyprus and the Ministry of Health under the new national law N.20(I)/2021. Based in Paphos, all work is carried out by trained professionals following strict health, safety, and sterilisation standards. This licence confirms that we are legally approved to provide tattoo and piercing services.

 

Piercing tools in a stainless tray after the initial cleaning stage, still wet from enzymatic solution, prepared for UV and autoclave sterilisation. This step is part of the infection control and decontamination process required for certified tattoo and piercing professionals

Sterile Equipment and Safe Practice

We take safety and cleanliness extremely seriously at our premises. All the products we use for tattooing are pre-sterile, single-use, pre-wrapped, and individually packaged. All our artists are held to the highest standards regarding sterilization and follow Health & Safety Laboratory regulations.

Clean and professional interior of a licensed tattoo studio in Paphos, Cyprus

Tattoo Styles

Our 4 resident artists bring different skill sets and specialise in different tattoo styles. This means we can guide each client towards the artist best suited to the tattoo they want, whether it is realism, dotwork, mandala, fine line, lettering, Japanese, Greek inspired, neo traditional, old school, minimalistic,  illustrative, or blackwork. The goal is not just to choose a style, but to match the idea with the right artist, placement, and approach so the final tattoo feels cohesive and personal.

Colour tattoo portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven reinterpreted in an avant garde style, combining realistic facial features with expressive colour work and illustrative elements. The custom design highlights artistic versatility, precision, and a tailored approach to style and placement.

Custom Tattoo Designs

We specialise in fully custom tattoo designs, built around you and your idea. Above all, we are artists, with backgrounds in fine art, illustration, and traditional drawing. We spend many hours working on designs, studying composition, placement, and how each tattoo will sit on the body.

Even if you are not completely sure what you want, we can help shape the idea through conversation. Sometimes a few references, a feeling, or a simple story is enough for us to understand the direction and create something that feels personal to you. We do not copy other artists’ tattoos. References can be used used for inspiration, then we create something original for you.

Explore our tattoo gallery to see real examples of custom work created at our studio.

Surreal black and grey tattoo combining a realistic portrait with an extremely detailed mandala in the foreground. The design merges realism and dotwork into a single cohesive composition, reflecting a one on one custom tattoo approach where concept, style, detail, and placement are carefully adapted to create a unique final piece.

“When you’re looking for world-class tattoo artistry in Cyprus, Gorilla Tattoo Paphos distinguishes itself as a premier destination. Located on Democracy Ave, this studio has earned international recognition for its artistic excellence and award-winning work”

Source: JTGTravel.com – “The Best Tattoo Parlous in Paphos”

Close up colour portrait tattoo of Amy Winehouse, rendered in an ultra realistic style with high detail, smooth colour transitions, and strong likeness. The custom design demonstrates advanced realism tattooing, precise placement, and a one on one approach to adapting artistic concepts into a cohesive final piece.
Multiple tattoo sessions in progress at our licensed studio in Paphos, showing clients, detailed tattoos, and custom design work on iPad.

Inside Our Tattoo Studio in Paphos

Watch how we work, meet our artists, and see real tattoo sessions inside our tattoo shop in Paphos.

From Consultation to Tattoo

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FREE CONSULTATION

Book a time slot and come discuss your ideas with us. This session typically takes 10-20 minutes and helps us define the idea, placement, size and expectations before the appointment. To give you a general idea of how it will look, we will Photoshop the draft design onto your body.

For small and medium tattoos we can do the consultation online and/or on the same day as your tattoo appointment.

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CUSTOM DESIGN

This is the step where your ideas come to life: your artist will ensure that you get a unique piece that integrates a composition that flows perfectly together. Furthermore, for larger designs, we may bring you in before the inking appointment to show you the stencil and place it on your body. We’ll make sure you are 100% happy with everything.

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GET INKED

Make sure you come prepared for the session: sleep well the night before, eat a nutrient-dense meal a few hours before the appointment and read this article on how to fully prepare for your appointment and feel free to ask us any questions before and during the session.

body piercing process with surgical, medical grade tools and needles on girl's nose

Body Piercing

We do all types of piercings at the shop. Our piercer is Berlin certified, and we use sterile surgical-grade steel piercing equipment and single-use, pre-wrapped medical-grade cannula piercing needles. We only use pure titanium hypoallergenic jewelry.

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Blog

On our site, we maintain an informative blog covering all aspects of tattooing and piercing. Moreover, you can find updates on our events, news, and more! We’re constantly adding new information so make sure to check it out!

Tattoo and Piercing Aftercare

A tattoo or piercing is only complete once it is fully healed. Proper aftercare is essential and should never be taken lightly, as it plays a critical role in how the final result looks and how your body recovers. Following the correct instructions helps prevent infections, irritation, and long term complications. We strongly advise reading our tattoo aftercare guide and piercing aftercare guide carefully and sticking to the recommended steps throughout the healing process. If you experience any issues, unusual reactions, or have concerns at any stage, contact us directly so we can advise you properly.

TESTIMONIALS

The studio was exceptionally clean and there was extreme attention to detail in terms of hygiene which made the process feel very safe (the way it should be!). All the staff were super friendly and helpful.Rac 121

People stop me everywhere to ask me for my tattoos and I m so proud to say I got them done at this place!Nikolas887

I was in search of a place to get my first tatt for a while now, but I wasn't feeling the vibe from many places I visited. The guys at Gorilla went through the whole process with me, took their time to make sure the design was exactly what i wanted and I’m so over the moon with the result. Thank you so much!Kevin Terrel

Best tattoo shop in Paphos . Highly recommended!!Andreas christodoulides

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Democracy Ave 23, Paphos 8028, Cyprus


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Opening Hours

Monday1–7pm
Tuesday1–7pm
Wednesday1–7pm
Thursday1–7pm
Friday1–7pm
Saturday1–7pm
SundayClosed

Appointment hours may differ.

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