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.
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.
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.
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.
Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library
After visiting Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kingston. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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 New Kingston
S Hotel Kingston
Great location. Bathroom was classy/luxurious. Breakfast was great
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
R Hotel Kingston
Staff was helpful with our bags at arrival and departure. Front desk was friendly and efficient. Restaurant staff was responsive to our requests -- so nice to have a restaurant on property!
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
Service
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
Not option for food
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Altamont Court Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
The staff were amazing. My perennial favourite is Richard B in the downstairs restaurant on 7 December. Always good to see him. Hope to return in 2026.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around New Kingston
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.
Kencot
While Kencot isn't home to many top sights, Devon House and Carib 5 Cinema are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Barbican
While Barbican may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bob Marley Museum and Kings House.
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.
