August Town Travel Guide
Kingston
Visit August Town
Popular places to visit
Bob Marley Museum
Learn how a poor Jamaican man from Trench Town became an international pop star thanks to his thought-provoking lyrics and feel-good reggae music.
Devon House
Explore the opulent home of Jamaica’s first black millionaire, go shopping and sample the famous ice cream in the mansion’s courtyard.
Emancipation Park
Take a morning jog, enjoy pleasant tropical scents or admire the artwork in Kingston’s favorite park, a tribute to Jamaican residents’ journey to freedom.
University of the West Indies
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of the West Indies during your travels in Kingston. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
National Gallery of Jamaica
Discover the most famous Jamaican artists of the last 100 years in the oldest museum in the Anglophone Caribbean.
National Heroes Park
Enjoy the sunny outdoors and learn all about Jamaica’s greatest sons and daughters at this huge public park, filled with pieces of modern sculpture.
Things to do
Kingston Tour & Bob Marley Museum Admission
Bob Marley Museum in Kingston & Blue Mountain Coffee Tour
Kingston: Story of Jamaican Music Tour including Entry Fees
Top hotels in August Town
S Hotel Kingston
Recently spent four night at the S Hotel Kingston. My stay was quite pleasant. I booked a deluxe king room, and the room and bathroom were clean and nicely appointed. I was very comfortable in the hotel as a solo female traveler. The bed was a little too firm but was doable after the first night. ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The staff were amazing
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
R Hotel Kingston
Excellent check in. Friendly staff. Breakfast was amazing. Bed comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
Everything good
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
I had a wonderful stay at The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites from last Sunday until today. Everything was excellent. The staff were friendly, caring, and truly welcoming from start to finish. The front desk team was always helpful and kind, making check-in and any questions easy and stress-free. Housekeeping ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
Staff were very courteous
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around August Town
Mona Heights
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Mona Heights. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Hope Zoo and National Stadium, a few notable attractions nearby.
Mona
When in Mona, you can plan a visit to Hope Zoo and National Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills might not have many top sights, but National Stadium and Independence Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Liguanea
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Liguanea. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Palace Cineplex and Bob Marley Museum are a few top places to visit.
Eden Gardens
If you're spending some time in Eden Gardens, National Stadium and Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library are top sights worth seeing.
Harbour View
Harbour View is well liked for its mountain views and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Sabina Park and Bank of Jamaica are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
