New Kingston Travel Guide
Kingston
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Blue Mountains Tour with Coffee Tasting
Kingston: Rhythmic Story of Jamaican Music Tour
Top hotels in New Kingston
S Hotel Kingston
"We enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
R Hotel Kingston
"Wonderful staff, clean & modern room, the complimentary Jamaican breakfast was great. The only negative thing is if you’re booking because the pool then don’t. The pool is literally one lane lap pool (could only accommodate one person) and it’s right in the center of the breakfast area and the lunch ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
"The room was clean, staff very helpful. I was very satisfied. The food was very good."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Altamont Court Hotel
"My name is Michelle W and I am a forever returned guest once there is room availability there. I stayed 4 nights only as I came to lay my mom to rest.. a very sad occasion. I love the community environment at Altamont Court Hotel. On Tuesday night I went to the restaurant and Ms. Claudette was the ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
"Overall nice hotel."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
"The rooms smell like pee and mold. The furnitures were striping for a new built hotel. I regret staying there."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in New Kingston
Port Royal
Unique features of Port Royal include the restaurants and waterfront views. Make a stop by Fort Charles or Old Naval Hospital while you're exploring 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.
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.
Stony Hill
When in Stony Hill, you can plan a visit to Manor Park Plaza and Kings House, 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.
