Barbican Travel Guide
Kingston
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
Kingston: Story of Jamaican Music Tour including Entry Fees
Top hotels in Barbican
Christar Villas Hotel
I love that everything was good. I didn’t get to get in the pool because stuff was so hectic and everything was moving so fast but it was a beautiful hotel. I would go back there again and again and again.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The Gardens
El Azure de Barbican
Kingston Most Centrally Located Two Bdrm
Overall, it was really a great experience. The local property manager was really warm and understanding. I got to the location a bit late but that was not a problem for her. She patiently await my arrival, and once I arrive she took me on a tour of the property, have me hooked up to the Wifi, and ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2019
Amber Glades
New Kingston Guest Apartment at Sandhurst
Other neighbourhoods around Barbican
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.
New Kingston
New Kingston is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Devon House and Little Theater while in the area.
Half Way Tree
When in Half Way Tree, you can plan a visit to Devon House and Jamaica House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Jack's Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Jack's Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hope Zoo and Palace Cineplex.
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 National Indoor Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
