Kencot 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.
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.
National Gallery of Jamaica
Discover the most famous Jamaican artists of the last 100 years in the oldest museum in the Anglophone Caribbean.
Jamaica House
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Jamaica House. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
National Stadium
Catch an event at National Stadium during your trip to Kingston. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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 Kencot
S Hotel Kingston
Professional and personal staff. Clean environment, Excellent management and quality in all aspects of Staff
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
R Hotel Kingston
The staff are exceptionally helpful, accommodating and friendly.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
Courteous staff, clean rooms
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
Staff was excellent!
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
The staff the rooms the bed the food all wonderful I Love that hotel more than all the other's there's 1 hotel I have not been in Kingston
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kencot
Trenchtown
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Trenchtown. You might want to make time for a stop at Trench Town Culture Yard or Carib 5 Cinema.
New Kingston
New Kingston is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Devon House and Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library while in the area.
Half Way Tree
When in Half Way Tree, you can plan a visit to Devon House and Kings House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Eastwood Park
Though Eastwood Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Devon House and Tropical Plaza.
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.
Camperdown
Though Camperdown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kings House and Jamaica House.
