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.
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.
Palace Cineplex
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Palace Cineplex. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
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.
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
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
The Gardens
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Luxe City Oasis 2BR with Pool & Gym
Modern London Decor Guest Apartments
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025
S Hotel Kingston
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
R Hotel Kingston
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
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, Bob Marley Museum and National Stadium 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 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.
Jack's Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Jack's Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bob Marley Museum and Kings House.
Mona
When in Mona, you can plan a visit to National Stadium and Bob Marley Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 National Stadium and Bob Marley Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.